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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19920817_regular204 HUWJ!ES OF THE REGmeB mTIHG OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY E&LL AUGUST 17, 1992 ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards. CONSEJ!IT AGmA ITEMS APPROVED by Meniber Rice to approve and adopt the Consent Agenda items as presented. Motion vas made by Member Kelly and was seconded Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - VIRGINIA BODINE following resolution of appreciation which was unanimously adopted on motion of Member Kelly, seconded by Member Smith: WHEREAS: Having served 16 years as Executive Director of the Edina Chamber of Commerce, Virginia M. Bodine is retiring on August 31, 1992; and WHEREAS: She has been an officer or president of the Edina Garden Council, Edina League of Women Voters, ECCO, Edina Citizens Safety Council and the Edina Recycling Commission; and WHEREAS: Virginia was the co-founder of the Recycling Center in 1970; and WHEREAS: She was one of the original members of The Edina Foundation, serving as Executive Secretary since 1977; and WHEREAS: Virginia has chaired Edinamite, Edinanite at the "wins and three Centennial events--the House Tour, Fashion Show and publicity for the entire Centennial year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council acknowledges these accomplishments and contributions of to the entire community and does hereby extend to her sincere appreciation, congratulations and best wishes for the future. ADOPTED this 17th day of August, 1992. Mayor Richards presented the RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION VIRGINIA BODINE *MINUTES OF TEE REGULAR mTING OF AUGUST 3. 1992. APPROVED Motion vas made by Member Kelly and vas seconded by Member Rice to approve the Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1992, as presented. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMT CONTIXUED TO 9/8/92 FOR PARKING LOT EXPANSION, CROSSVIEW LUTERAN CHURCH Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Rice to continue the public hearing on the conditional use permit for parking lot expansion for Crossview Lutheran Church, 6634 McCauley Trail, to September 8, 1992. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *HE3RING OB -Y PUT APPROVAL CONTINTED TO SEPTEMBER 8. 1992 - HARK DBHLOUIST ADDITION (LOT 11. AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 3251 Member Kelly and vas seconded by Member Rice to continue the public hearing for preliminary plat approval for Hark Dahlquist Addition, Lot 11, Auditor's Subdivision No. 325, to September 8, 1992. Motion vas made by Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. ZONING BOARD OF APPEAIS DECISION REVERSED - VARIANCE GRBNTED FOR SIDEYARD SETBACK FOR EBST 45 FET OF LOT 19 AND FJEST 45 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2. SOUTH WHITE 0- ADDITION (4107 VEST 48TH STREET1 Presentation bv Planner 8/17/92 Associate Planner Aaker advised that the subject property is currently a single story rambler located at 4107 West 48th Street (east 45 feet of Lot 19 and west 45 feet of Lot 2, Block 2, South,White Oaks Addition). The applicants have submitted a dramatic redesign of the home to include a second story. would include a bedroom above the garage that would match the existing east sidewall. boundary. plus six inches for each one foot the building height exceeds 15 feet. proposed second story would require a setback of 10.5 feet. The current setback is 7.5 feet, therefore, a three foot variance is requested. A conforming design solution illustrated a second floor living area set back three feet with a modified hip roof and dormer. building permit for the conforming solution to allow the work to progress on the project. This solution is not the design preferred by the applicants. The plan The garage sidewall is located 7.5 feet from the side property Living area on lots 75 feet or greater requires a setback of 10 feet The The applicants have applied and received a Staff acknowledges the integrity of the applicants' preferred design and believes the plan is both aesthetically pleasing and complimentary to the neighborhood. Staff cannot, however, identify unique conditions that would support the request. At their meeting of August 6, 1992, the Zoning Board of Appeals heard and denied the homeowners' request for the variance. There were four board members present; two voted in favor of the request and two voted to deny. requested to be heard by the Council on their variance request. The applicants have Christopher Elliott, applicant, stated that their proposal would: 1) maintain the neighborhood's architectural conformity, 2) promote the attractive and efficient use of land and building space, and 3) ensure that neighbors are not being affected or impaired by the proposed variance. He mentioned that the Zoning Board of Appeals had two concerns: 1) the tunneling and massing affect, and 2) that granting of the variance would set a precedent because no real hardship was demonstrated. connection with the topography for the two houses. already three feet higher that the Elliott's house because the land is higher. Mr. Elliott concluded that, when considering the distances between the two homes, the overall appearance from the street level, the fact that all the neighbors have given unanimous approval, their preferred design is more aesthetically pleasing from the street and does comport with the purposes underlying the hardship on the variance requirement. He said the variance request has to be considered in The house to the east is It was noted that letters in favor of granting the variance were received from Keith and Jean Magnuson, 4716 Townes Road; Susan Schulte, 4801 Maple Road; J. Roland and Marjorie W. Naab, 4807 Maple Road; Lisa Holmberg, 4811 Maple Road; Tom Schnettler and Cheryl Appeldorn, 4101 W. 48th Street; Mary Zarling and Michael Dunn, 4808 Townes Road; and Peter Gilligan, 4719 Townes Road. No public comment or objection was heard. Member Kelly made a motion to grant the requested three foot sideyard setback variance for 4107 West 48th Street, on the basis that the integrity of the neighborhood will not be affected. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. *BID AWARDED FOR PRODUCTION SERVICES - AUTOMN ISSUE OF "ABOUT TORN" Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Rice for award of bid for production services for the autumn issue of About Town magazine to J. Patrick Moore and Company at $11,840.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. 20 8/17/92 *BID AWARDED FOR PRINTING COSTS - SlMLIw ISSUE OF "ABOUT TOUN" Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Rice for award of bid for printing costs for the summer issue of About Town magazine to J. Patrick Moore and Company at $7,333.21. 6 Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. TRAFFIC SBPETY COMMITTEE l4INUTES OF AUGUST 11. 1992. APPROVED Hughes briefly reviewed the recommended action in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of August 11, 1992. Assistant Manager Speaking to the petition request in Section B to upgrade the intersection of West 56th Street/St. Johns Avenue to a four-way "STOP" were: Carlos Parague', 4529 W. 56th Street; Mark Kieper, 4608 W. 56th Street; Dennis Berkowitz, 4624 W. 56th Street; and Mary Ballintine, 4620 W. 56th Street. Their main concern was for the safety of 20 children under the age of 10 years who live in the two blocks between Wooddale and Concord Avenues. Other comments were: that residents in the area did not receive notification of the Traffic Safety Committee meeting on August 11 so they could testify, that instead of the drainage dip slowing traffic young adults actually speed up to 'joy ride' over the dip, there are no sidewalks for children who must walk to school, and even empty school buses have been observed using excessive speed. Member Kelly made a motion to upgrade the intersection of West 56th Street and St. Johns Avenue to a four-way "STOP". Motion failed for lack of second. Member Rice then made a motion to include on the Traffic Safety Committee agenda for September 15, 1992, the request to upgrade the intersection of West 56th Street and St. Johns Avenue to a four way "STOP". Motion was seconded by Member Paulus . Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Speaking to Section C (1) - Petition from 27 local residents to discuss traffic safety concerns on Browndale Avenue - Assistant Manager Hughes presented graphics showing traffic counts and results of an original destination study. Committee recommended that this item be continued until the fall, but to perform the following in the interim: a) conduct speed surveys with an unmarked police vehicle during the morning, evening and noon rush hour periods, b) conduct same during the period of 4-6 PM on Sundays, c) incorporate this data with the current study being undertaken, but specifically cite the rush hour figures, d) contact Edina Public School District and relay concerns of children crossing Browndale Avenue to get to the bus stop, and e) conduct a sight line survey on Edgebrook Drive to ascertain if the parking should be prohibited on west side of Browndale. At the same time the Engineering Department will be conducting some follow-up studies concerning the Browndale bridge for a potential future project and that information will be combined with the data on Browndale Avenue for a more comprehensive report to the Council. The Rick Collins, 4620 Browndale Avenue, said he was present at the Traffic Safety Committee meeting and intended to remain involved in the process as not only the traffic volume and speed considerations are discussed but also any reconfiguration of Bridge Street being considered by the Engineering Department. Member Smith then made a motion to approve the following recommendations listed in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of August 11, 1992; 1) To remove the "NO RIGJXC TURN ON RED" restriction on Saturdays and Sundays at Grange Road and West 50th Street; 2) To take no action regarding additional signing in the area at 4411 Morningside Road; and to contact Ms. Lawrence to review safe crossing locations within the 8/17/92 . .' 207 block, and to acknowledge Sections B and C of the Minutes. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES BOARD VACANCY NOTED vacancy exists on the Community Education Services Board for a member at large appointee because of a recent resignation. submit names for a possible appointment. Mayor Richards noted that a He encouraged the Council Members to VACANCY ON THE EDINA FOUNDATION BOARD NOTED vacancy will exist on The Edina Foundation Board because Warren Beck is moving out of the City. He asked the Council Members to submit names of potential candidates. Mayor Richards announced that a *EIEARING DATE OF 10/5/92 SET FOR LEVYING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Rice setting October 5; 1992, as hearing date for levying of special assessments. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. SPECIAL 1993 BUDGET MEETING SET FOR 9/1/92 Mayor Richards explained that the City is required by law to furnish to the County Auditor the amount of the City's proposed tax levy for 1993 by no later than September 15, 1992. discussion on potential dates for a special budget meeting, Member Paulus made a motion setting September 1, 1992, for a special 1993 Budget meeting from 5:OO to 7:OO P.H.; with formal action on the City's proposed tax levy for 1993 to be taken at the regular meeting of September 8, 1992, when all members would be present. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. After a brief 1993 RECYCLING CONTRACT TO BE NEGOTIATED WITH WOODLAKE (BPI) Manager Rosland informed Council that, in response to several questions and comments from the Council during the 1993 preliminary budget process, Recycling Coordinator Chandler had prepared a report consisting of 1) comparison chart of cities' garbage and recycling systems, costs and results, 2) city garbage and recycling systems, 3) recycling haulers, 4) recycling systems, 5) contract costs, and 6) Woodlake (BFI) proposal. After analysis of the data and discussion of the Woodlake proposal, staff would recommend that the City negotiate with Woodlake to extend the City's recycling contract with the following considerations: - At a minimum, maintain current level of service and schedule. - Consider options such as a longer contract term, adding mixed mail at a later time or telephone book pickup, household battery pickup. - Cost not to exceed $2.75 per household. It was the consensus of the Council that staff be directed to negotiate on all alternatives with Woodlake (BFI) to extend the City's recycling contract and report back to the Council. CORRESPONDENCE FROM RESIDENTS NOTED RELATING TO JllLAND SUBDIVISION AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ORDINANCE correspondence: 1) Letter from Sidney Rebers, 6916 Dakota Trail, regarding the Jyland subdivision on Valley View Road and non-compliance with the terms of the developer's agreement. monitoring of the development. 2) Letter from Donald Vogtman, 6309 France Avenue South, dated August 10, 1992, Mayor Richards noted the following recent Manager Rosland was asked to respond to Mr. Rebers on the City's 20 8/17/92 8 regarding the Council's consideration of "grandfathering" the right to park recreational vehicles on the driveway and a meeting with staff on the issue. Manager Rosland was asked to inform Mr. Vogtman that any specific recommendations he may have should be conveyed in writing to the staff. CITY EMPLOYEES COlHiBJDED FOR VOLUNTEER UORK ON ABC HOUSE Manager Rosland informed the Council that approximately 25 City employees have volunteered their time and services to work on refurbishing the ABC house on France Avenue. commended the employees for their efforts on the project. He HEARING DATE OF 9/8/92 SET FOR ADVANCE REFUNDING OF BONDS Finance Director Wallin informed Council that, with lower interest rates, the City could issue a series of advance refunding bonds to refund all or a portion of the outstanding bonds of the City and would be able to realize substantial debt service savings. In an advance refunding, the refunded or prior bonds are replaced with the refunding bonds. refunding bonds which are deposited in an escrow account and invested in federal securities. interest due on the prior bonds, until maturity or the call date, is paid from the amounts deposited in the escrow account and the investment income thereon. Advance refundings differ from a typical refinancing since the prior bonds remain outstanding and are not paid upon the issuance of the refunding bonds. technique would allow the City to lock in today's rates at a time that the prior bonds are not prepayable. The prior bonds are "defeased" with the proceeds of the The escrow would be structured so that all of the principal of and This In the advance refundings of the eligible City's bonds, the City would redeem all of the bonds maturing on or after their call dates. was clearly stated in the form of the bonds, the notice of bond sale and the official statement prepared by the City for distribution to potential purchasers of the bonds. in determining what to bid for the bonds. This redemption provision The redemption provision was taken into account by the purchaser Although not required by law, staff would propose holding a public hearing on the issuance of the refunding bonds and approximately $4,000,000 of new recreational facility bonds to fund the Normandale Golf Course reconstruction project, the new nine hole project at Braemar, and the renovation of the municipal pool. Combining the refundings with the recreational facility bonds would reduce issuance costs as well as take advantage of the existing favorable rates. After a brief discussion on whether or not to hold a public hearing, the consensus was to continue with the hearing process. Member Smith made a motion setting September 8, 1992, as the date for a public hearing on advance refunding of the City's outstanding bonds and issuance of recreational facility bonds to fund current projects at Normandale, Braemar and the municipal pool. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. *CLAIMS PAID Motion was made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Rice to approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated August 12, 1992, and consisting of 23 pages: General Fund $172,254.47; CDBG $4,840.00; Cable $22,022.14; Working Capital Fund $11,197.96; Art Center $4,269.96; Pool $25,189.05; Golf Course $26,221.57; Arena $9,250.11; Gun Range $325.42; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $23,707.20; Utilities $40,837.68; Storm Sewer $11,010.18; Liquor $64,272.13; Construction Fund $91,089.14; IMP Bond Redemption #2 $48,036.26; TOTAL $554,523.27. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. 8/17/92 "- 209 There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M. *dA -5%. u City Clerk