HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-18 Reg Mtng MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
OCTOBER 18, 2011
7:10 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
II. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
III. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the meeting agenda.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the consent agenda as
follows:
IV.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of October 4, 2011, and town hall meeting
minutes of October 1, 2011.
IV.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated October
6, 2011, and consisting of 27 pages; General Fund $424,046.64; Communications Fund
$11,296.00; Police Special Revenue $45.24; PIR Debt Service Fund $2,365.00; Working Capital
Fund $36,622.93; Equipment Replacement Fund $14,813.10; Art Center Fund $3,651.72; Golf
Dome Fund $1,096.15; Aquatic Center Fund $64,754.75; Golf Course Fund $17,869.72; Ice Arena
Fund $1,399.19; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $18,880.00; Liquor Fund $92,461.75; Utility
Fund $18,890.97; Storm Sewer Fund $21,753.68; PSTF Agency Fund $7,977.21; Payroll Fund
$3,085.67; TOTAL $741,009.72 and for approval of payment of claims dated October 13, 2011,
and consisting of 32 pages; General Fund $339,997.85; Communications Fund $942.36; City Hall
Debt Service $900.00; Working Capital Fund $210,795.81; Equipment Replacement Fund
$7,111.90; Art Center Fund $5,863.27; Golf Dome Fund $313.77; Aquatic Center Fund
$46,611.48; Golf Course Fund $13,630.72; Ice Arena Fund $27,565.71; Edinborough/Centennial
Lakes Fund $26,859.17; Liquor Fund $369,885.15; Utility Fund $417.922.71; Storm Sewer Fund
$9,260.70; Recycling Fund $3.33; PSTF Agency Fund$4,214.97;TOTAL$1,481,878.90.
IV.C. Approve 2012 meeting and holiday schedule.
IV.D. Request for Purchase, Vehicle Wash Heater, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,
Boiler Services, Inc. at$26,120.00.
IV.I. Award Bid Contract, Website Redesign, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder,
JesseJames Creative at $104,500.
Rolicall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
V.A. AMERICA'S PROMISE AWARD PRESENTED
Heather Haen Anderson, Executive Director of Edina's Connecting with Kids, presented the America's
Promise Award, noting Edina had been selected as one of America's best 100 communities by America's
Promise Alliance for the second consecutive year. Ms. Haen Anderson introduced Julie Rogers Bascom,
Edina Public Schools Service Learning Coordinator; Arrie Larsen Manti, President, Edina Chamber of
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Commerce; and Dick Crockett, Executive Director, Edina Community Foundation and thanked all who
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD
VI.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, WOLD ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERERS/EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 4725
SOUTH VIEW LANE—RESOLUTION NO. 2011-96 ADOPTED
Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
Planning Director Presentation
Planning Director Teague presented the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request of Edina Public Schools to
build a 5,600 sq. ft., two-story addition to the South View Middle School located at 4725 South View Lane.
The addition would include a new kitchen and various classroom spaces and be set back 117 feet from the
front property line along Concord Avenue. It was noted the exterior of the addition would match the
existing building. Mr. Teague advised of consideration by staff and the Planning Commission and
recommended approval of this request subject to the conditions as detailed in the draft resolution.
Proponent Presentation
Steve Bristor, Edina Public Schools Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, explained a study was completed to
create a long-range plan. The plan identified that South View Middle School needed more space for
education. The proposed project would create five new classrooms and cafeteria space.
The Council discussed the project, noting the school was conditionally permitted in an R-1 district, and the
proposed project would require no setback variances. With regard to landscaping, Mr. Bristor advised that
several trees located at the entrance would be relocated elsewhere on the site, and the building would be
constructed as identified on the materials board. The Council asked about the area where children wait
for parent pickup. Nick Marcucci, Wold Architects, stated the area in question was designated on the plan
as a plaza area and would be covered with an overhang.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Sprague made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-96, approving Conditional Use
Permit at 4725 South View Lane for Edina Public Schools, based on the following findings:
1. The proposal meets the Conditional Use Permit conditions per Section 850.04 Subd. 4.E., of the
Edina Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposal meets all applicable Zoning Ordinance requirements.
3. The addition addresses building space needs at the school.
And subject to the following conditions:
1. If necessary, approval of the site work from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Plans may be
revised per conditions of the Watershed District.
2. A building permit must be obtained within two years of City Council approval.
3. The addition must be built per the building materials board, including colors, presented at the City
Council meeting on October 18, 2011.
Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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VI.B. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VI.B.1 TREE REMOVAL—IMPROVEMENT NO. TR-11 —RESOLUTION NO. 2011-97 ADOPTED
Park and Recreation Director Keprios presented Code Section 1055 that calls for the removal of trees with
Dutch elm or oak wilt disease. He described the process used by the City Forester to identify diseased
trees, notification to the property owner, and options to the property owner to remove and dispose of the
tree or have that work done by the City's contractor. Mr. Keprios presented the assessments roll for nine
properties to be assessed for tree removal plus an administrative fee.
Park Maintenance Superintendent Cockriel reported oak wilt and Dutch elm disease was slightly below last
year, and ash borer had not been spotted in Edina. This year, 320 to 340 diseased trees had been removed
with about half on private property.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Sprague introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-97, levying special
assessments for Improvement No.TR-11 Tree Trimming. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.B.2 AQUATIC WEEDS—IMPROVEMENT NO. AQ-11 —RESOLUTION NO. 2011-98 ADOPTED
Mr. Keprios explained this assessment was for the aquatic weed control service that was City administered
upon request by homeowners. He displayed the areas of improvement and presented the assessment roll
for 33 Indianhead Lake properties to be assessed $388.20 per home for a total of $12,810.39; 37
Arrowhead Lake properties to be assessed $404.05 per home for a total of$14,949.62; and, 63 Minnehaha
Creek Mill Pond properties to be assessed $189 per home for a total of$11,883.00. It was noted the City's
share in the Minnehaha Creek Mill Pond assessment was $1,500.
The Council asked if the homeowner associations had been made aware of grant opportunities in
partnership with the Watershed District. Public Works Director/City Engineer Houle stated staff would talk
with the Watershed liaison regarding that matter.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Public Testimony
Mark Sparano, 4905 Sunnyslope Road E., addressed the Council and stated support to maintain this stellar
program.
Mr. Cockriel indicated quotes were solicited from the limited number of area firms and Lake Weed
Harvesting of Minnetonka was hired. He stated this firm had been used for several years and described
the scheduling for aquatic weed removal at the Mill Pond.
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Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-98, levying special
assessments for Improvement No. AQ-11 Aquatic Weeds. Member Sprague seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.8.3 WEED MOWING—IMPROVEMENT NO. WD-11 —RESOLUTION NO. 2011-99 ADOPTED
Mr. Keprios explained the Code's requirement for maintenance of vegetation and the process used by the
City's Weed Inspector to notify the property owner to comply. If compliance was not gained, the weeds
were cut by Park Maintenance staff and the cost assessed. Mr. Keprios presented the assessments roll for
one property to be assessed $187.50 and two properties to be assessed $150.00, which would be certified
to the County Assessor for collection.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland .__.
Motion carried.
Member Bennett introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-99, levying special
assessments for Improvement No. ED-11 Weed Mowing. Member Sprague seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.8.4 50TH & FRANCE MAINTENANCE — IMPROVEMENT NO. M-11 — RESOLUTION NO. 2011-100
ADOPTED
Mr. Houle stated the next nine public hearings related to projects that improved the City's infrastructure in
accord with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 429 authorizing special assessment of benefitting
properties and were in compliance with the City's Assessment Policy. He summarized the options
available to property owners for payment of assessments. Mr. Houle noted the City's Assessment Policy
allowed for a ten-year term for local road construction with this year's interest set at 4.3% and a one-year
term for maintenance district improvements at 6.5% interest. Mr. Houle explained that if assessments
were approved, a statement would be sent to the property owners that explained payment options.
Mr. Houle presented the assessments roll for properties within the 50th and France maintenance area that
would be assessed $0.6203 per square foot, noting this rate was lower than assessed the previous year.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson,to close the public hearing.
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Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Sprague introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-100, Levying Special
Assessments for Public Improvement. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.8.5 GRANDVIEW BUSINESS DISTRICT MAINTENANCE— IMPROVEMENT NO. G-11 — RESOLUTION NO.
2011-101 ADOPTED
Mr. Houle presented the assessments roll for properties within the Grandview Business District to be
assessed $0.0321 per square foot, which was lower than assessed in the previous year.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Bennett introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-101, levying special
assessments for public improvement. Member Sprague seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.8.6 BRAEMAR HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION — IMPROVEMENT NO.BA-359 —
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-102 ADOPTED
Mr. Houle presented the costs for the Braemar Hills neighborhood reconstruction project totaling
$602,885.53 or $6,724.13 per Residential Equivalent Unit. Two lots off Valley View Road would be
assessed one-third REU per the Special Assessment Policy. It was noted this assessment was 26.52% lower
than the estimated assessment of$9,150.82.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-102, levying special
assessments for public improvement. Member Sprague seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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V1.8.7 PAMELA PARK NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION— IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-360—RESOLUTION
NO. 2011-103 ADOPTED _
Mr. Houle presented the costs for the Pamela Park neighborhood reconstruction project totaling
$1,154,227.95 or $5,343.65 per REU. It was noted this assessment was 40.9% lower than the estimated
assessment of$9,041.67. The City's contribution for its 29 REUs would be $154,965.79.
The Council recognized the remarkable reductions from estimated costs over actual costs. Mr. Houle
advised the cost savings was due to receipt of competitive bids; however, prices for 2011 projects had
increased.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-103, levying special
assessments for public improvement. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V1.8.8 INTERLACHEN CIRCLE NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION — IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-361 —
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-104 ADOPTED
Mr. Houle presented costs for the Interlachen Circle neighborhood reconstruction project totaling
$136,106.21 or $7,561.46 per REU. It was noted this assessment was 16.67% lower than the estimated
assessment of$9,074.24.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-104, levying special
assessments for public improvement. Member Sprague seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.B.9 PARKWOOD KNOLLS NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION — IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-362 —
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-105 ADOPTED
Mr. Houle presented the costs for the Parkwood Knolls neighborhood reconstruction project totaling
$871,134.78 or $10,801.42 per REU. Properties abutting Schaefer Road would be assessed one-third REU
per the City's Special Assessment Policy. It was noted this assessment was 18.88% lower than the
estimated assessment of$13,314.55.
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The Council noted the staff report indicated there were 80.65 assessable units and five at one-third REU so
there were actually 80.66 assessable units. Mr. Houle acknowledged that was a typo and could be
corrected. This change would result in a reduction from $10,801.42 per REU to $10,800.08 per REU.
Mr. Knutson advised this change could be approved tonight and staff would correct the statements sent to
property owners.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Sprague introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-105, levying special
assessments for public improvement, as revised to reflect 80.66 assessable units at $10,800.08 per REU,
and direct staff to prepare and send appropriate statement to property owners. Member Brindle
seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.B.10 INTERLACHEN BLUFF NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION – IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-374 –
— RESOLUTION NO. 2011-106 ADOPTED
Mr. Houle presented the costs for the Interlachen Bluff neighborhood reconstruction project totaling
$74,892.19 or $9,361.52 per REU. It was noted this assessment was 17.51% lower than the estimated
assessment of $11,349.01. Mr. Houle explained the tall antenna facilitated monitoring of the sanitary lift
station.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-106, levying special
assessments for public improvement. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.8.11 BROR ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION – IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-375 – RESOLUTION
NO. 2011-107 ADOPTED
Mr. Houle presented the costs for the Bror Road neighborhood reconstruction project totaling $24,165.56
or $4,833.11 per REU. It was noted this assessment was 46.75% lower than the estimated assessment of
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$9,077.04. Mr. Houle indicated staff had looked at this large reduction and found the project had
contained a large contingency in case any of the unit costs increased. _
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Sprague made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Bennett introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-107, levying special
assessments for public improvement. Member Sprague seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.B.12 MOCCASIN VALLEY ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION — IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-376 —
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-108 ADOPTED
Mr. Houle presented the costs for the Moccasin Valley Road neighborhood reconstruction project totaling
$73,082.38 or $6,643.85 per REU. It was noted this assessment was 40.8% lower than the estimated
assessment of$11,222.27.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Sprague made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-108, levying special
assessments for public improvement. Member Sprague seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Mr. Houle extended his appreciation to City Engineer Sullivan, City staff, and the consultants, noting a large
number of reconstruction projects had been undertaken, yet no property owner had appeared during the
public hearings to voice concerns. The Council added their appreciation and acknowledged this was the
result of engaging citizenry, providing clear communication, and a high level of customer service by staff
and the contractors.
VI.0 CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITIES—IMPROVEMENT NO. DU-11 —RESOLUTION NO. 2011-
109 ADOPTED
Finance Director Wallin presented certification of delinquent utilities per Minnesota Statute 444.075 and
City Code. He described the notification process for utility accounts with balances over$50 and delinquent
30 days or longer. It was noted customers had opportunity to pay overdue balances up until November
18, 2011. A $30 administrative fee would be added and assessed for one year at 6.5% interest. Mr. Wallin
explained the assessment roll included nine Edina properties that received St. Louis Park utility service and
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one Edina property that received Richfield utility services pursuant to agreements between the cities. The
assessment roll does not include three accounts totaling $122,437.14 that were authorized to be certified
in May of 2011. Mr. Wallin advised that these three properties had made payment per the agreement
reached. He stated that in September, 676 properties were notified of delinquent balance, totaling
$314,954. Mr. Wallin indicated the final delinquent list would be attached to the draft resolution and sent
to the County for certification.
The Council discussed the number of delinquent accounts and asked questions of staff. Mr. Wallin advised
the delinquent accounts were predominantly residential with a few commercial and estimated 85-90% of
delinquencies were paid within one year of being certified.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-109, authorizing the
certification of delinquent utility charges to the Hennepin County Auditor. Member Sprague seconded
the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. COMMUNITY COMMENT
Bill Glahn, 6634 Normandale Road, introduced himself and gave his professional credentials. Mr. Glahn
urged the Council to use skepticism during its deliberations of Green Step programs, a Pollution Control
Agency program without statutory authority, because he believed such programs were voluntary and not
thoroughly vetted in science.
Raymond E. O'Connell, 4612 Valley View Road, asked the City to update Braemar Trail, described the
area's natural attributes, and noted the northern corner needed greater pedestrian amenities such as a
boardwalk. Mr. O'Connell complimented the City on the recently completed street projects.
VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
VIII.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-110 ADOPTED—ACCEPTING VARIOUS DONATIONS
Mayor Hovland explained that in order to comply with State Statutes; all donations to the City must be
adopted by Resolution and approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donations.
Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2011-110 accepting various
donations. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.B. RECEIVE BUSINESS PLANS:BRAEMAR ARENA, GOLF COURSE,AND ED/NA ART CENTER
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, receiving the 2010-2011 enterprise
business plans for Braemar Arena, Golf Course, and Edina Art Center.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS — Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of
various correspondence.
X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
The Council discussed the request of the Human Rights and Relations Commission to celebrate diversity. It
was suggested, due to budget and time constraints, to also engage the Edina Community Foundation and
pursue this celebration as part of the Fourth of July parade event.
The Council discussed whether the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, which was adopted in
2005 but has never been used, should be reviewed by the ETC for its use, revision, or elimination.
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to refer the correspondence relating to
the City erected fence at Browndale Park to the Park Board for review and recommendations as to
communication with and the desired role of neighborhood park associations and donations.
The Council acknowledged this fence was erected in response to an accident so it should not be presumed
the intention was to remove the fence.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Sprague made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, correcting the 2012 Council meeting
dates and holidays, designating November 5, 2012,as the Council meeting date rather than November 1,
2012.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
XI. MANAGER'S COMMENTS—Received
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at
9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Debr. A. angen, City Cler
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, November 1, 2011.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the October 18, 2011, meeting available.
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