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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19920518_regular119 HINllTES OF THE REGULAR mTING OF THE EDl3IA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALT.. MAY 18, 1992 ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, and Mayor Richards. Consent Agenda. Member Smith entered the meeting at 7:17 P.M. after adoption of the DONALD A. SCHLBEFER DAY PROCLAIMED Mayor Richards presented the following proclamation which was unanimously adopted: WJlERUS, Donald A. Schlaefer has been a respected resident of the City of Edina, WHERJWS, he has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America for Over forty years, first as a scout, attaining the high rank of Eagle Scout, and then for Over thirty years as an adult leader, dedicating countless hours in this capacity; and WHERJWS, Hr. Schlaefer has been active as an adult leader and Scoutmaster for ten years with Troop 68 at the Good Samaritan church in Edina, and also for ten years with Troop 48 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Edina; and WHEREAS, he has provided outstanding leadership to hundreds of Boy Scouts vho have learned that Scouting is growing into responsible manhood, and learning to be of service to others, and has encouraged and guided numbers of Scouts to attain the rank of Eagle Scout; and IhREAS, in addition to his involvement with the Boy Scouts, he has been active in other civic minded activities including the Salvation Army Bellringers; and WHEREAS, Donald A. Schlaefer has recently announced his retirement as an adult leader in the Boy Scouts; NOU, THEBEFORE, I, Frederick S. Richards, Mayor of Edina, Minnesota, do hereby proclaim Hay 26, 1992, as in the City of Edina, in recognition of his years of dedicated service to the Boy Scouts of America. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED by Member Paulus to approve and adopt the Council Consent Agenda items as presented. PROCLAM4TION - Minnesota, for many years; and DONALD A. ScHLBeFEB DAY Motion vas made by Member Kelly and was seconded Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards Motion carried. *BID AWARDED FOR TANDEM DUMP TRUCK seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for one tandem dump truck to recommended low bidder, Boyer Ford Truck, Inc., at $60,483.00. Motion was made by Member Kelly and vas Motion carried on rollcall vote -.four ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR RUBBER TIRE ASPHALT ROIlLea Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for one rubber tire asphalt roller to recommended low bidder, Ziegler, Inc., at $43,030.26. Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR PAVING OF PATHWAY AT BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for paving of pathway at Braemar Golf Course to recommended low bidder, Metro Paving, at $9,300.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. P0I;LY PETERSON BOWLES INTRODUCED <METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE - DISl'MCT 11) At the invitation of the Council, Polly Peterson Bowles introduced herself 5/18/32 0 as the newly appointed to Commissioner appointed Metropolitan Council Representative for District 11, fill the unexpired term of Dottie Rietow who was appointed as of the Office of Waste Management. I Ms. Bowles explained that the Metropolitan Council is now in its budget process. A top priority is the visioning process - what the region should look like in the year 2015. quality living in a community setting with the flexibility to accommodate the change in population and to compete in a world economy." in greater depth are: 1) education, 2) economy, 3) governance, 4) transportation, 5) telecommunication, and 6) quality of living. large will be solicited. Their draft broad mission statement is "To achieve the highest Factors to be studied Input from the community at . -. In addition, the Council is revising the metropolitan investment framework - the guide that sets forth policies for physical development of the region. They are also working on a human investment framework - which looks'at the kinds of things the Council does for the people of the area. This has been controversial - is this something the Council is best prepared to delve into. Council is compiling an inventory of what services are being providedwith the hope that it will be useful to the Council and to policy makers in the region. Personally, she is involved in the new ventures program - an attempt.to convene forums of different levels of government and service providers of all kinds to discuss how best to provide services effectively. The Metropolitan Council is also involved in transit issues, the airport issue, safe water supply, non-source pollution and the 800 megahertz radio system. Currently, the Serving on the South Hennepin Human Services Planning Agency and in working with the Hennepin Technical College Board, Member Smith said he felt integrating human services would be a major accomplishment. Further, that the Council should talk about solutions rather than just continuing on. Council is attempting to establish a one-stop service for residents that may have multiple needs. process and new ventures. so that more dollars.are not spent down the road. Member Rice asked about communication between the Edina City Council and her on issues such as the airport. Ms. Bowles said she is available and would like . input from Edina. Council meetings so she camkeep current with the issues that Edina is dealing with. regional basis. Ms. Bowles answered that the The sewice topic is being discussed in both the visioning An attempt is being made to educate people when young She added she appreciates receiving the minutes from the She interjected that she wears a "regional hat" and represents people on a Mayor Richards asked about the role of Metropolitan Council regarding the Metropolitan Waste Control Agency. reviews their budget and sets policy which the Agency then carries out. Richards commented that costs for waste disposal have escalated beyond reason since the Agency has taken over the treatment of waste water from the City. He questioned whether suburbs such as Edina, who have gone through the development phase and paid for its system, are financing waste disposal costs for other communities in the metropolitan area. She said she would look into the matter as she was aware that moving to a regional system has affected different communities in different ways. hoped to continue the open communication. Ms. Bowles said the Metropolitan Council Mayor Ms. Bowles thanked Council for the invitation and said she TRBFPIC SAFETY CO€MITTEE OF MAY 12. 1992. APPROVED Engineer Hoffman briefly reviewed the discussion that occurred at the Traffic Safety Committee I meeting on May 12, 1992, concerning items in Section A and B of th; Minutes as follows : 5/18/92 921 Section A - Item 1. Traffic safetv concerns on Valley View Road at Creek Valley Road/West 66th Street. Engineer Hoffman explained that Valley View Road is ,legally wide enough to be driven as a 4-lane roadway. recommended: 1) to officially stripe edge of roadway at the intersection of Antrim Road to narrow it to two lanes and provide for a center left turn lane, 2) stripe edge of roadway at Valley View and Tracy to also constrict to two lanes, and 3) possibility of striping the bridge over T.H. 62 to constrict to two lanes with a center left turn lane for both eastbound and westbound T.H. 62 traffic. The consultant I Shirley Hendrickson, 5700 Creek Valley Road, explained there were two reasons for this request: 1) speed/volume of traffic and the inability to enter the roadway from Creek Valley Road safely, and 2) pedestrian safety. consultant-at the-Traffic Safety Committee meeting, she said she is comforeable with the recommendations. in the area. the area would make it safer. After hearing the She asked if a pedestrian crosswalk would be.possible. Engineer Hoffman said the Committee does not feel a crosswalk in Member Kelly made a motion to approve the following action: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Approve the most recent version of the stiping layout. Deny the "STOP" sign request. Approve a sidevalk extension on the east side of Valley View running north. Refer the bus stop relocation to HTC for further study. Continue the enforcement efforts on Valley View Road. Reopen discussions on the prospect of signalization at Antrim and Valley View Road and also possible reconstruction of the drivvay to the school. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. - Section A - Item 2. Reauest to install a WO PARKING ANY TIME" sim OR the north side of Malonev Avenue between Van Buren Avenue and Jackson Avenue. Member Rice made a motion to approve the folloving action: 1. To install a "NO PARKING ANY TIHE" sign on the north side of Maloney Avenue between Van Buren Avenue and Jackson Avenue. Motion was seconded by Member Paulus. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Ricei Smith, Richards Motion carried. Section A - Item 3. Discuss traffic safety concerns at 5555 West 78th Street. EngiGeer Hoffman explained that a large multiple shrub obstructs the view to the west when vehicles try to access West 78th Street and the road has a sharp curvature in this area. traffic large enough to alleviate some of the problem. the west would also help. The signal at Cahill Road would probably create a gap in Trimming the shrubs to Member Smith made a motion to approve the folloving action: 1. 2. To remove the shrubbery to the west of the driveway. To avait further recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee on a traffic signal at West 78th Street and Cahill Road. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Section B - Item 1. Reauest to upgrade the intersection of Minnehaha Boulevard and West 52nd Street to a three-wav "STOP". Engineer Hoffman explained that the Traffic Safety Committee moved to deny the "STOP" sign request and installation of appropriate advisory signing. The 5/18/92 122 Committee also moved to conduct a traffic movement and pedestrian usage study for the Arden Park area. I Linda Maetzold, 5110 Arden Avenue , representing the Arden Park neighborhood, said the "STOP" sign request has strong neighborhood support as shown by the 50 signatures on the petition that was circulated. pedestrian environment not only for the children but also for joggers and walkers. There is a need to slow down traffic from Arden Avenue onto 52nd Street which is used as a by-pass for the 50th & France area. be the only park in Edina without a llSTOP1* sign at the main base of the park. Leslie Olson, 5117 Arden Avenue, informed Council there are now 14 children in the area under-eight-years of age. Their goal is to create a safe Ms. Maetzold said it may Their house would be closest to the proposed - "STOP" sign and they are very supportive of it. Dr. David Groth, 5116 Arden Avenue, said his home is located on the curve, and they have a good view of the speed of the vehicles. safety of his five children who play in the front yard. pictures of an accident involving excessive speed and two cars, one of which ended up in his front yard. by small children. He expressed concern for the Dr. Groth showed Further, he said Arden Park is directed towards use Following brief discussion by the Council on the request, Member Kelly made a motion to approve upgrading the intersection of Minnehaha Boulevard and West 52nd Street to a three-way "STOP". Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith Nays: Richards Motion carried. I POINT OF FRANCE 3EDIAN CROSSOVER AND DRIVEWAY DESIGN APPROVED FOR VATJXY VIEU ROAD/WEST 66TH STREET PROJECT: COUNCIL TO RECONSIDW PROJECT ON 6/15/92 Mayor Richards recalled that at the meeting of April 6, 1992, the Council conducted a public hearing and authorized a project to reconstruct Valley View Road from the Crosstown Highway to W. 69th Street and W. 66th Street from France Avenue to Southdale Road. requested a delay on the issue of the driveway and median opening as it relates to their site. Jason Rice, 6566 France Avenue (Point of France), questioned the process relating to the public hearing and said the Point of France residents had not been given adequate time to review the project. He insisted that the Council revisit the issue of the previous authorization of the project. raised by Member Paulus, and repeated interruptions from the audience, Mayor Richards stated that any remarks should address only the question of why the Council should revisit the issue of project approval. At that hearing residents from Point of France Responding to point of order Elmer Johnson, Point of France resident, submitted the following reasons why the project should be reopened. The plan is ill-conceived, has a poor basis and has dangerous features. Charles Peterson, Point of France resident, interjected that at the April 6, 1992, hearing he had questioned the integrity of the engineering plan for the project. Mayor Richards reiterated that the Council voted previously to authorize the project. If in fact that action is flawed from a legal standpoint, e.g. was proper notice given, was valid legal notice given, were.people afforded the opportunity to be heard, was vote properly taken to authorize. the project, except for the issue of ingress/egress at Point of France which was delayed to May 18, 1992, that issue should be addressed by some other forum. Further, that adequate notice had not been given. I Mayor Richards 5/18/92 123 suggested that the Council now address the issue of ingress/egress relating to Point of France and following that discuss the issue of reconsidering authorization of the project. correct. Attorney Gilligan opined that procedure would be Member Kelly made a motion to open for public hearing the issue of ingress/egress relating to Point of France. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Mayor Richards then called for testimony on the issue of ingress/egress as it related to the Point of France residents. Public Comments Leo Wolk, President of the Point of France Association, reported that a survey was taken at the suggestion of Engineer Hoffman at the meeting with Point of France residents on April 28, 1992. units. The survey question was - If the City proceeds with the overall plan, would you favor along West 66th Street: A) That the median crossing should remain open? 103 voted yes, 11 voted no; B) Should there be a specific turn lane into the Point of France driveway? 66 voted yes, 47 voted no; c) Do you favor the City of Edina abandoning the entire proposed street improvement along West 66th Street and Valley View Road? 112 voted yes, .5 voted no. Mr. Wolk observed that the Point of France residents understand that their narrow parochial interest should not determine the course of action for the whole City. However, they do not understand who the project would benefit, possibly only those to the south. He concluded by saying that even though the process was complied with legally, the project is wrong and the Council should reconsider their action. The only supportive item presented in favor of the project was a traffic study showing that incrementally the traffic has increased on 66th Street; that increment is not enough to justify the proposed $2 Million project. ._ Responses were received from 114 of the 144 Elmer Johnson, Point of France, submitted that the Point of France is a major disturbance between two major traffic signals, e.g. the existing one at 66th/France and a new one to be installed at 66thpalley View Road. study was done to determine what would be best for ingress/egress - it was simply eliminated. No accidents have occurred at the median crossing and it does afford Point of France residents access in most directions. If the median crossover is removed there may be stacking of vehicles in front of their driveway and they would have to cross three lanes of traffic within 200 feet to go anywhere but north - a dangerous situation. concentrated residence. No good The median crossover is a convenience for this Don Brandt, Point of France, explained that Point of France residents used to have an ingress/egress on France Avenue which has been removed. The median crossover is the only access they now have and he urged that it be retained. Catharine Abbott, Point of France, expressed concern that if the median crossover is removed the grassy area will be filled in with concrete. take away their access but would disrupt the natural drainage for runoff. It would not only Diane Wicklund, 4209 Valley View Road, commented that nearly all traffic in and out of Point of France goes either south or east and it would be impractical to close the median crossing. Further, that she was opposed to the traffic light at 66th/Valley View Road and would like it to remain a STOP sign. She recalled that a traffic signal installed at that location in 1962 was later removed because of traffic back-up. Jason Rice, Point of France, pointed out that when the building was built, the 124 5/18/92 City determined the need for the crossover; there is no.change today for that need. Bernard Gingold, Point of France, recalled that at the April 6, 1992, Council meeting, one of the reasons presented for closing the crossover was the traffic at W. 66thPalley View Road. most traffic seen at any one time coming from the Crosstown Highway has been four cars which he did not believe to be congestion. crossover be kept open. Since then he has watched the intersection and the He urged that the median Council Comment/Action Mayor Richards asked Engineer Hoffman to respond to the concerns and issues that have been raised and to speak to the required plan approvals. Engineer Hoffman responded that at an evening meeting with residents of Point of France on April 28, 1992, it was clear that they had serious concerns about closing the median crossover. for the Board of Directors to present at the May 18, 1992, Council meeting. He added that many individuals did not understand the type of roadway function that Valley View Road and W. 66th Street provide. Use Plan was presented to them which indicated that the roadway is a minor arterial road. of the median crossover in terms of a 20 year plan. Apparently, the Point of France residents feel the median crossover is safe enough to use. that other residents nearby have concerns about the project even though it is primarily a reconstruction with appropriate lanes and turn lanes, given current and proj ected conditions. Engineer Hoffman explained that the roads that service the Southdale area have been in place for forty plus years and are being systematlcally reconstructed as follows: Phase 1 - 1991 - West 69th Street from Richfield boundary to France Avenue. Phase 2 - 1992 - Valley View Road from the Crosstown Highway to W. 69th Street and W. 66th Street from France Avenue to Southdale Road. Phase 3 - Future cooperative project with MnDOT to treat W. 65th Street as a detached frontage road directly into the Southdale-Fairview medical complex. reconstruction of W. 66th Street from York Avenue to France Avenue. Phase 5 - Future reconstruction of York Avenue from W. 69th Street to the Crosstown Highway. Residents on Southdale Road have periodically asked for some improvement that would provide them a buffer from Southdale each time there has been improvement and expansion in the Southdale commercial area. The project would provide more green space between the homes on Southdale Road and Valley View Road. Staff recommended they develop a consensus opinion A segment map from the 1980 Land At that meeting, the residents were told to think about the issue Staff is aware Phase 4 - Future Engineer Hoffman said if the crossover were closed, it would be a grass median, not depressed, with landscaping. natural surface water drainage. The traffic signals (France/W. 66th and the proposed signal at Valley View Road/W. 66th) would provide gaps in traffic to allow vehicles egressing from Point of France to cross over and make a left turn or U-turn at the Valley View Road/W. 66th signal. Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc., consulting traffic engineers, have reviewed the proposed signal plan and have concurred that it would work. Potentially, traffic volumes on W. 66th Street could decrease if Phase 3 is constructed to direct traffic to the medical complex via W. 65th Street. residents have made a decision, e.g. retaining the median crossover, that staff can support. approval, primarily as to safety and are in that review process now. As background, Member Rice observed that some 20 years ago, when the issue of rezoning the eight acres for construction of Point of France came before the The storm sewer design would address the Engineer Hoffman indicated that the Point of France The project plans must also be submitted to MnDOT for review and 5/18/92 125 .. Council, the Council Chambers were filled with residents opposing the construction. commercial use except a gas station. the rezoning and approval for construction of the apartment building, the end result was an excellent, well designed and planned project and a less intense use of the property than could have occurred under C-3 zoning. would support leaving the median crossover open, with the reservation that if there are safety issues in the future the City could close the median crossover. Also, that he would support the deceleration lane for the right turn in to Point of France on westbound W. 66th Street and would now support the entire project. Member Smith interjected that the reason for leaving the decision on the crossover median out of the project approval at the meeting of April 6, 1992, was that Council members were open-minded on the issue and wanted input/consensus from the Point of France residents. He said he would support leaving the median crossover open. Also, that working with MnDOT for plan review and approval, and to attempt to reduce the traffic on W. 66th Street made sense. Further, the City is not in the business of identifying lay engineers to design roads; City staff has that responsibility. At that time the land was zoned C-3 which would have allowed any Although it took 16 months to accomplish Member Rice said he Member Smith made a motion to include the following in the Valley View Roadfiest 66th Street project approved April 6, 1992: 1) Continuance of the existing median crossover adjacent to Point of France on West 66th Street, 2) Implementation of'a deceleration lane for ingress to Point of France on westbound West 66th Street. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Rol lc all : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Mayor Richards asked for a review of the proposed funding for the Valley View Roadfiest 66th Street project as now approved. the total project cost estimated at $1,973.409.42 is proposed to be funded primarily by state aid gas tax funds. The storm sewer portion of the project would be paid from the utility fund; the traffic signal would be funded by state aid gas tax funds and the street lighting would be funded by a state aid combination. Approximately $80,000 of the total cost is proposed to be specially assessed at an estimated cost per front foot at $40.00 for commercial, $30.00 for multiple family and.$20.00 for single family. assessment would be $83.00 per unit. Engineer Hoffman explained that For Point of France the estimated Further answering Mayor Richards, Engineer Hoffman said in order to commence the project the City would need a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Watershed District, the Corps of Engineers, the Hennepin County Water & Soil Conservation District. County Public Works Department and the district level of MnDOT and is now at MnDOT's central office. submitted. Staff would anticipate a response from MnDOT within a few weeks. Currently, an application for a DNR permit is being reviewed by the The project design plans have been reviewed by Hennepin The design plans for the median crossover would now be Mayor Richards then spoke to the issue of revisiting the previous action of the Council which authorized the Valley View Roadpest 66th Street project. he would support the request to revisit the issue, however, in fairness it should be done at another time to allow input from all benefitted residents. repeated disruptions, the following comments were heard on the issue of revisiting the previous action of the Council. He said After 5/18/92 126 Public Comment Jim Jenewein, 6905 Southdale Road, emphasized that he was before Council three years ago asking for a buffer from the traffic and noise on Valley View Road. said that, as a registered engineer, he supported fully the plans for the project. residents should not dictate decisions for all the residents of Edina and that he believed this to be an improvement project for the whole area. He reminded the Council that they had previously approved the project and that the residents on Southdale Road were relying on that. As a point of order, Member Paulus requested that the next person speaking out of turn be requested by the Mayor to leave the Council Chambers for the duration of the evening. to verbally attack residents that are speaking. Diane Rice, Point of France, commented that this meeting has been run legally and correctly. However, there is another term which we forget - justice. Justice sometimes means waiving legalities. be shown by hearing those wishing to speak. Glenn (Skip) Petersen, 4313 Cornelia Circle, reported that he and Don Brandt visited the 157 homes between Southdale Road and Cornelia Drive. Few of the residents had ever heard of this project. They left a map showing the project area and some comments. Of the 157 homes only three were in favor of the project. Subsequently, other literature was left and 22 residents asked for more details. Barb Bellair, Point of France, submitted that the residents were angry because they did not know about the project and they deserved a chance to be heard. said she is'an educator and she would not teach the democratic process she has observed at this meeting, e.g. limiting public comment to only one issue. She asked the Council to reconsider its action, give the project more study and allow further input on the concerns of residents. He I After being interrupted by the audience, he added that Point of France She commented that Council meetings are not a debating forum - between Council Members and residents. Further, the audience will not be allowed Because of the emotion involved justice can I She Sal Scrogrum, stated that she was a professional photographer, not an Edina resident, and was asked by some of the residents of Point of France to illustrate the intersection in question (Valley View Road/W. 66th Street) with slides. Their feeling is that it is an aesthetically pleasing intersection with a smooth traffic flow that projects a feeling of safety. In contrast was a slide showing the congested traffic at 66th/France. They feel the intersection at Valley View Road/W. 66th Street does not need the larger structure to accommodate the traffic. Steve Kahn, 4317 Cornelia Circle, emphasized that Point of France residents are not the only people in the area that are concerned. understand what problem the project would solve as he has seen no more than four cars stacked at the intersection. effective boundary between a very commercial area and a very peaceful area and he would not like to see it change. He said he did not The existing roadways/intersection is an Jason Rice, Point of France, submitted that the proposed project to commercialize what is now a neighborhood road would constitute anything but an improvement to the residents of the neighborhood who will be impacted on a day to day basis. Further, that a traffic signal will not slow traffic-- vehicles will accelerate to beat the yellow light. W. 66th Street between France Avenue and Valley View Road or on Valley View Road I He stated they have experienced no traffic problems on that the proposed project would solve. -_ Don Brandt, Point of France, interjected that 85% of the people are opposed to 5/18/92 the proposed project and would like more justification for it. Howie Walser, 6805 Southdale Road, said he sees this as a beautification project that will improve the infrastructure of Edina, not as a project that will increase traffic. Elmer Johnson, Point of France, made the following observations: 1) Although the traffic study met MnDOT standards, no personalized judgement was applied. measured the traffic flow on November 29, 1992 - the peak of the retail sales. 2) One entrance from Valley View Road and one entrance from W. 66th Street into Cornelia Park will provide a by-pass to the proposed traffic light - a danger to children using the park. 3) Future plans for W. 65th Street will complicate the system - the whole plan should be developed at one time, rather than piecemeal. Carol Carlson, 6621 Cornelia Drive, said she believed improving W. 66th Street to six lanes would increase traffic and make crossing to the pool less safe for pedestrians, especially children. It Juanita Holte, 6717 Southdale Road, asked whether there could be another informal hearing so that people could understand the whole project. Percy Ross, Point of France, said he believed the Valley View Roadfl. 66th Street intersection is beautiful and that he has experienced no traffic problems there. Ray Nelson, 6909 Cornelia Drive, observed this is a confusing intersection and needs improvement. Jerry Clark, Point of France, indicated there is no pedestrian crossing to Cornelia Park from Point of France. Israel Newman, Point of France, voiced concern that the proposed traffic signal at Valley View Roadfl. 66th Street would ultimately back up traffic during peak hours and block the Point of France driveway. Carol Gackle, Point of France, observed that when the Mall of America is opened there will be less traffic going to Southdale. would force additional traffic into a neighborhood that is not equipped to handle it. She suggested that proposed plan Fred Wildauer, Point of France, commented that his neighbors are not asking Council to abandon the project, only to reconsider it as to possible changes. Diane Wicklund, 4209 Valley View Road, said she would like to see the street improved but not to six lanes because it would be difficult for pedestrians to cross. She reiterated her opposition to the proposed traffic light at 66thpalley View Road. ' Charles Petersen, Point of France, mentioned that he had made some claims at the April 6, 1992, hearing and was asked by Council to corroborate those claims. He said he had two civil engineers, two attorneys, two real estate appraisers who would tell what would happen if the project goes through. Ken Applebaum, Point of France, asked the Council to listen to the comments of the residents who have voted for them in the past and said they are looking to the Council to protect their homes so they can live out their lives there. Diane Rice, Point of France, commented that no decision is sacrosanct - even the U.S. Supreme Court rescinds decisions. 5/15/92 12% Hearing no further comments, Mayor Richards emphasized that, even though all necessary procedures have been followed to order the project, if Council would wish to reconsider the project again that, out of fairness to all, the matter be placed on the Council Agenda for June 15, 1992, so that notices could be sent to all residents that were noticed earlier for the project hearing. Member Kelly made a motion to place reconsideration of the Valley View Road/Glest 66th Street project on the Council Agenda for June 15, 1992, and to send notice to those residents and businesses vho were sent notice of the April 6, 1992, public hearing on the project. Member Smith commented that he felt this was a broader issue than just for abutting properties and suggested that the notice area be expanded. Mayor Richards said he would take the comment into consideration and work with the Manager on expanding the mailing list beyond that legally required. Member Rice asked that all who have concerns about the engineering study or any other aspect of the project should send their specific concerns to the Council prior to the June 15th meeting. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. - Member Paulus directed her comments to the Council and said that during the lengthy discussion she has heard nothing to change her mind on the project, and does not believe by reconsidering the project she will hear evidence to the contrary. entire population to represent the entire City and that is a tough job. observed that the Council represents the population of the future as well as the present, and decisions made today will affect those residents of tomorrow. To the public she said that democracy is being elected at large by the She Member Smith asked that any reports countering staff recommendations be submitted to staff for examination prior to June 15, 1992, to expedite the discussion. Charles Peterson, Point of France, alleged that Member Paulus had a personal interest in the project because of a relative living in the vicinity and a recent real estate sale in the area. Mayor Richards then called for vote on the motion. Ayes: Kelly, Rice, Smith, Richards Nays: Paulus Motion carried. REPORT GIVEN ON 50TE C PRBNCE PARKIXG RAWS report on the 50th and France Parking Control Plan which summarized the results of a six month enforcement effort that was authorized by the Council on May 20, 1991, and was commenced in September, 1991. At the request of representatives of the 50th & France Business and Professional Association, the report was not presented earlier in order to allow ample opportunity for review and discussion by members of the Association and others. Police Chief Swanson presented a Hosmer Brown, member of the Association's parking committee, said that after reviewing the report the committee had two observations: 1) 2) Parking and movement is better even though there are violations. Vandalism is still a concern (slashed tires, broken windows, stolen hubcaps, broken emblems, defacing). The parking committee is asking the Council to consider hiring a uniformed parking monitor, who would be authorized to issue tickets for violations, and would be in constant radio contact with the Edina Police Department. The Association believes this physical presence would be a real deterrent to solving 5/18/92. 129 the vandalism problem. approached on a one-to one basis to try to get them to comply with the parking regulations. presence that is necessary in the area. monitor could be funded in one of these ways: Parking violators could also be identified and could be The use of a monitor could reduce the amount of police patrol and The committee felt the cost of the 1. Fees from parking permits sold. 2. Assessment against property owners. 3. 4. Proceeds from parking violation citations. General fund of the City. The committee felt that vandalism and police protection is City wide, cost of which is borne by.tax dollars. France.but for the entire community and would be an appropriate use of public funds. This is not only for the merchants at 5Qth7& Jeff Meyer, President of the 50th & France Association, emphasized that the Association feels the presence of a monitor would help curtail vandalism of employees' cars. Craig Miller, Spalon Montage, 3909'W. 49 1/2 Street, said he was drawn to the area because of the fine parking that was available. business draws 800 clients per week, 80% of which are women and safety for both customers and employees is very important. employee parking isolates those vehicles which have been targeted for vandalism. Perry Anderson, Association member, praised the fine job done by the parking committee and backed the comments made by Mr. Brown. His He said the present system for After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that Manager Rosland bring back to the Council on July 6, 1992, a recommendation as to funding and staffing to provide the parking monitor. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON DRAFT 1-494 EIS that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement has been completed for the reconstruction of 1-494 from 1-394 in Minnetonka to the Minnesota River near the airport. He referred to "Inside Lane", a newsletter to inform citizens about 1-494 reconstruction plans, and presented a tentative agenda for the official public hearing on June 10, 1992. arrangements to have Mn/DOT staff and the consultant hold an informal open house on May 27 or May 28 in the Council Chambers; owners potentially affected in Edina and also to.property owners near 1-494 on the south border of the City. Engineer Hoffman advised Council Engineer Hoffman noted that staff is completing A notice will be mailed to property Mayor Richards asked when the Council should submit formal comments on the 1-494 EIS. that council members attend the June 10, 1992, public hearing and then within the next 30 days adopt a resolution in response. Engineer Hoffman said that the Project Management Team board recommends *FEASIBILI!CY REPORT PRESENTED FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S-56: HEARING DATE SET FOR JUNE 1. 1992 which was petitioned for by property owners. is considered feasible. project on June 1, ,1992: Engineer Hoffman presented a report for a sidewalk project The project has been reviewed and Staff would recommend hearing the following proposed IMPROVEMENT LOCAT I ON ESTIMATED COST Sidewalk Improvement No. S-56 Thielen Avenue $16,770.98 This project would be funded by special assessment. Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Paulus for adoption of tlie following resolution: 13-0 5/18/92 RESOLUTION PROVIDII?G FOB PUBLIC HEBRING ON 1. The City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to the feasibility of the proposed Sidewalk improvement, described in the form of Notice of Hearing set forth belov, and as to the estimated cost of such improvement, said report is hereby approved and directed to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. This Council shall meet on Monday, June 1, 1992, at 7:OO P.H., in the Edina City Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in said improvement. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper once a veek for two successive veeks, the second of vhich publication is to be net-. less than three days from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected properties in substantially the following form: SIDEWALK IKPR0V"T MO. S-56 I - (OFFICIAL PUBLICATION) CITY OF EDIN& 4801 U. 50TH STaEET EDINB, MINNEso!L!A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THIELEN AVENUE SIDEWALK The Edina City Councilvillmeet at the Edina City Hall, on Monday, June 1, 1992 at 7:OO PA., to consider the following proposed improvement to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. cost of said improvement is estimated as set forth belov: IMPROVEMENT NO. S-56 The approxlmate Thielen Avenue Estimated Cost SIDEWALK IMPROVEMEKC MO. S-56 $16,770.98 The area proposed to be assessed for a portion of the cost of proposed improvement includes: Lots 1 thru 20, Thielen's Brookside Addition. These properties are proposed to be assessed at $4.89 per square foot plus $243.00 per lot for a tree. Marcella M. Daehn,. Cim Clerk Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. FIELD USE FEE FOR YMCA APPROVED using Yorktown Park for several years for their T-Ball program in the summer and their soccer program in the fall. field use fee of $500.00 per activity per year. field use fee of $5.00 for each registrant participating in a youth athletic program. amount would be $2,295.00. $500 was budgeted for each sport. scheduled field and maintenance includes only mowing, setting out bases and keeping the infield level. The Park Board discussed grandfathering in the YMCA at $500.00 per activity this year and considered a charge of $3.00 per participant next year; two members were in favor with eight opposed. Council that the YMCA be grandfathered in this year at a field use fee of $500.00 for each activity. Manager Rosland indicated that the YMCA has been In years past, the YMCA has been charged a The City has now established a When applied to the 459 kids registered in the YMCA t-ball program the The YMCA is now in the middle of a budget year and The Yorktown Park field is currently not a The field is never chalked by City crews. The Park Board then moved to recommend to the Member Paulus made a motion to charge the YMCA a field usage fee of $500.00/each activity for use of Yorktovn Park during 1992 and that future proposed fees be determined and submitted to the YMCA before their budget process in November. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. 5/18/92 131 Ayes : Motion Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards carried. FORMER EMPLOYEE. MARY NELSON'S DEATH NOTIZD the death of a former City employee, Mary Nelson. Finance Department from 1972 until her retirement in 1986. Manager Rosland informed Council of Mary was an accountant in the *CLAIMS PAID to approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated May 13, 1992, and consisting of 26 pages; General Fund $219,600.48; Cable $1,242.19; Working Capital Fund $29,036.85; Azt Center $2,768.03; Capital Fund $758.45; Pool $9,416.31; Golf Course $21,552.95; Arena $9,359.03;-Gun Range $4,199.03; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $29,254.89;- - Construction Fund $105,455.70; General Fixed Assets $550.00 TOTAL $567,347.73; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated May 14, 1992, and consisting of 3 pages; General Fund $99,810.13; Working Capital Fund $676.00; Liquor Dispensary $272,243.62, TOTAL $372,729.75. Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Paulus - Utilities $36,659.58; Storm Sewer $10,638.24; Liquor Dispensary $86,856.00; Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. 24%..U City Clerk