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IfILWTES
OF THE REGULAR HEETIXG OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HAIL
NOVEMBER 16, 1992
ROKLCAKL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor
Richards.
EDW HIGH SCHOOL 1992 GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM COMMENDED Mayor Richards presented the
following resolution of commendation which vas unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
EDINA HIGH SCHOOL 1992 GIRIS' =IS TEAM
FJBWEBS, the Edina High School 1992 Girls' Tennis Team vas Lake Conference
Champions, Section VIAA Champions, and State 88 Champions; and
VHEREblS, success has come to the members of the Team because of their
extraordinary ability, hours of practice and the leadership of their coaches; and
WHEBEAS, as representatives of the City of Edina, the members of the Team
exemplified the highest standards of athletic proficiency and good sportsmanship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that sincere
congratulations be extended to members of the Team: Maggi Agustsson, Lauren
Barnett, Julie Erskine, Anne Faust, Ashley Fuller, Heather Hannan, Alexandra
Hays, Kathryn Heyer, Elizabeth Mitchell, Erin Nagy, Molly Simons, Kathryn Tagatz,
Kirsten Tagatz, Anne Underwood, Carrie Veker and Kirstin Veker, and to their
coaches, Steve Paulsen and Daniel James.
BE IT FIJRTEER RESOLVED that this resolution be recorded in the Minutes of the
Edina City Council and that copies be given to members of the Team.
ADOPTED this 16th day of November, 1992.
HOME CARE WEEK PROCLAIMED Mayor Richards presented the following proclamation
which was unanimously adopted:
PROCIAMATION
WHEREAS, Edina citizens of all ages and economic levels are concerned about high-
quality, affordable, long-term health care. Home care provides a vide range of
these needed health and supportive services to the ill, elderly, disabled, and
infirm in their own homes.
enduring tradition of health service delivery in the United States of America;
and
WHEREAS, surveys show that most people prefer to receive medical care and related
supportive services in their own homes. There is also a significant and growing
body of evidence that home care services stimulate quicker and fuller recoveries
and improvements than comparable services within institutions; and
WHEREAS, home care allows our disabled and chronically ill citizens of all ages
to remain with their loved ones in surroundings that are familiar and
comfortable.
important social values, keeping families together; and
WHEREAS, as our citizens require more in-home care, Edina's home care agencies
are meeting that challenge. Home care agencies are providing services ranging
from assistance with personal care to high-tech intravenous drug therapies: and
WHJBEAS, with rapidly rising health care costs, home care offers a practical
means of providikg health care and related services to those vho desperately need
them.
disabled, and chronically ill population comfortably, cost-effectively, and with
high-quality, individualized health care and supportive services;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Frederick S. Richards, Mayor of the City of Edina, do hereby
proclaim November 29 through December 5, as
HOME CARE WEXK
in Edina, coinciding with our National "Home Care Week", and urge all citizens to
recognize the efforts of home care providers, and the families and friends of the
elderly and disabled who provide such important services in the home.
The concept of home care is the oldest and most
In so doing, home care helps preserve one of the country's most
By offering these services in the home, we can treat our elderly,
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IX WITNESS RHEREOF, I have signed November 16, 1992, and affixed the Seal of the
City of Edina. With this proclamation, I want to velcome a nev home health care
agency to our community.
operated Home Health Care Company and joins the other fine Edina home health care
agencies in providing care to the citizens of Edina.
Accepting the proclamation was Doug King of Firstat Nursing Services.
Richards noted the other home health care agencies in Edina: Interim Health Care,
Good Samaritan Home Care and CareVan Medical System.
Firstat Nursing Services is a locally owned and
.
Mayor
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED
by Member Kelly to approve and adopt the Council Consent Agenda items as
presented.
Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*HINU!CES OF OCTOBER 19 AND NOVEMBER 2. 1992. APPROVED Motion was made by Member
Smith and vas seconded by Member Kelly to approve the Council minutes of the
regular meetings of October 19 and November 2, 1992.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
P-Y PIAT APPROVAL FOR MARK DBMUIST ADDITION NOT GRANTED
Presentation bv Planner
Planner Larsen recalled that the subject property is located on the west side of
Schaefer Road, south of Interlachen Boulevard and is comprised of 10.5 acres.
The proponents had submitted a five lot subdivision request to create four new
buildable lots with access off Harold Woods Lane. Council previously heard the
proposal on July 20, September 8, and October 5, 1992. At the October 5 meeting
the developers agreed to extending the period for approval to November 2, 1992,
and the matter was continued to that date with the understanding that any
modifications to the proposal be heard by the Planning Commission on October 28,
1992. On November 2, 1992, at the request of the proponents, the matter was
continued to November 16, 1992.
The subdivision continues to propose a five lot subdivision of the property with
one lot to the southwest of the southern pond and four lots between the two ponds
on the northerly portion of the property.
remain the same as previous proposals.
the lot size and dimension standards of the subdivision ordinance. The homes
proposed for Lots 2, 4 and 5 would meet the 100 foot conservation easement
setback requirement from the ordinary high water mark.
lot, proposes a 50 foot setback from the pond thus requiring a 50 foot setback
variance from the edge of the pond.
The size and dimensions of the lots
All of the lots continue to comply with
Lot 3, the northwesterly
On October 28 the Planning Commission heard the modified preliminary plat and
took several informal polls as to the conservation easement setback, number of
lots, etc. The Commission's formal action was to recommend denial of the
preliminary plat as now presented.
November 9, 1992, was received from Edward W. Glickman, 5217 Schaefer Road,
objecting to the proposed subdivision.
Planner Larsen noted that a letter dated
Member Rice asked about the discussion in the Planning Commission minutes
regarding possible filling in of the "finger" of water on the north pond with
compensation in an area to the east.
not seen it, he understood that the developers have obtained a nationwide permit
issued by the Army Corps of Engineers to relocate the "finger" of water on the
common lot line between Lots 3 and 4 thus allowing for a greater conservation
easement and more flexibility in siting the houses. A second permit would be
needed from the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District under the Federal Wetlands
I Planner Larsen said that, although he has
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Act.
wetlands permit until after the City has granted preliminary approval.
Presentation bv Proponent
Jerry Brill, attorney for CDS Partners, noted that he had recently been retained
by the proponents and had reviewed all the documents pertaining to the proposed
subdivision.
because it is neither harmful to the community or injurious to any property
owners, is of great benefit to the platting property and meets the test of the
ordinance in terms of granting a variance. He briefly reviewed the process to
date and pointed out that the original request was for a 50 foot variance from
the required 100 foot conservation easement on the proposed four new lots.
Planning Commission recommended denial of that proposal. Subsequently, the
developers revised the variance request and asked for a 25 foot variance on three
lots and a 75 foot variance on Lot 3.
On October 28, 1992, the Commission heard the current proposal:
Typically, the Watershed District does not act on a grading permit or
He had concluded that the requested variance was appropriate
The
The Commission again recommended denial.
1)
2) 12 foot variance on each of Lots 2, 4 and 5 for extension of porches,
50 foot setback variance on Lot 3 as measured from the actual shore
line, not the historic shore line, and
decks or patios.
In reference to the possible filling in of the water "finger", Mr. Brill said
under the current proposal that is not an option.
Mr. Brill commented that the Glickman letter dated November 9, 1992, contained a
serious allegation that Mr. Dalquist had "used the easement to his benefit by
asking for and receiving from the City a property tax abatement based on the 100
foot easement which reduced his property taxes for the last 14 years by arguing
that the restrictive nature of the easement reduced the marketability of his
property". If that were true it would be contradictory for Mr. Dalquist to now
ask for removal of the restriction. Mr. Brill presented the assessor's card
which showed that the estimated fair market value had risen from $3,570 in 1961
to $81,000 in 1978 (the year referred to by Mr. Glickman), to the current
valuation of $600,000.
received a tax abatement on the property.
I
He emphasized that Mr. Dalquist had never asked for or
Regarding the requested 50 foot setback variance for Lot 3, Mr. Brill submitted
that staff has supported the request and has stated that if not granted a less
desirable development would result, i.e. undesirable spacing between the
relatively large homes likely to be built on these lots. Further, Mr. Brill
referenced the provisions of the City's subdivision ordinance and opined that the
proposed subdivision with the variances being requested meets all provisions of
the ordinance and the qix criteria for undue hardship. He also observed that the
previous property owner, Ruth Schaefer, in 1972 had agreed to grant an easement
through the property for a sanitary sewer to service residents on Ridge Road. At
that time six sewer connections were provided for the subject property with the
assumption that six lots could be developed only if the 100 foot conservation
easement setback were waived. Michael Gair, McCombs Frank Roos Associates,
pointed out on a graphic the six sewer stubs and the restrictive buildable area *
on each lot if the 100 foot setback were maintained. Mr. Brill said that the
property has a special condition - an expectation that there could be buildable
lots developed similar to what was shown on the engineer's drawing when the
sanitary sewer was constructed with waiver of the 100 foot setback.
Additionally, the development of the proposed subdivision is constrained by the
location of the sanitary sewer running through the property and the logical
placement for the access road.
In conclusion, Mr. Brill asked that the Council exercise discretion in
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considering the request for variances and apply the ordinance uniformly for all
requests that come before the Council.
approved recently where variances were granted under similar circumstances.
He mentioned the Wooddale Lakes Addition
Public Comment
Betsy Robinson, 5021 Ridge Road, said she objected to the current proposal for
the following reasons:
1.
2.
3.
Hardship in support of the variances is only an economic hardship.
Council at a previous meeting said they would not entertain any
Sanitary sewer installed in 1972 cannot be claimed as a hardship
requests for variances.
because the deed signed by Mark Dalquist when he purchased the property stated
that he was subject to zoning laws and restrictions on the property at the time
of purchase. (Ms. Robinson read a letter from Ann Rutledge, 5116 Ridge Road,
recollecting the circumstances in 1971 that led to the construction of the
sanitary sewer on the subject property.)
after the plat is approved.
of November 9, 1992.
that stated they expected the City Council to uphold the zoning laws and
regulations of the City.
In conclusion, Ms. Robinson asked the Council to vote the proposal down so that
it would be terminated.
4.
5.
6.
Concern that the water "finger" on the northerly pond may be filled in
Concurrence with the objections raised by Edward Glickman in his letter
Petition that was presented previously signed by 54 adjacent neighbors
Ted Pier, 5021 Ridge Road, made the following comments in objection to the
proposed subdivision:
1. Nature and character of neighborhood, specifically the wildlife, should
be maintained.
2.
3.
4.
All hardship claims proposed by developers are a matter of economics.
Existing sanitary sewer line does not qualify as a hardship.
No legal weight or moral implication exists concerning the six sewer
stubs constructed in 1972.
Mr. Pier said that because the developers have consistently failed to meet the
hardship criteria that the proposed subdivision be turned down.
Bernie Nelson, 5008 Schaefer Road, said that he has the lowest lot in the area
and asked who would be responsible if his property is flooded because of either
filling in of the pond or from more run-off following construction on the
proposed subdivision.
Mark Dalquist, 5012 Schaefer Road, said he was disturbed by the allegations and
untruths in Edward Glickman's letter of November 9, 1992. He stated that they
had never asked for nor received any tax abatement on the subject property and
any statement to the contrary is false.
concerning the sanitary sewer constructed in 1972 was substantiated by copy of
the letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency dated January 24, 1972,
copy of the Notice of Public Hearing for Sanitary Sewer Project SS-303 dated
February 25, 1972, and copy of the Council Minutes dated March 6, 1972.
Mr. Dalquist said he believed that in return for the easement Ruth Schaefer
received the six sewer connections, with connection charges deferred until the
property was developed, with the expectation of six building sites.
conclusion, Mr. Dalquist said he felt the present proposal for four lots was
reasonable and appropriate.
Further, the facts he had presented
In
Council Comment/Action
Member Kelly asked for comment from Planner Larsen on the lot size for the
proposed four lots, a previous variance request in the area, and comparison of
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the proposal to the Wooddale Lakes Addition.
four lots meet or exceed the median average for lot width, lot depth and lot area
as required by ordinance.
to subdivide a lot at Interlachen/Blake with request for variance to reduce the
100 foot conservation easement down to 70 or 75 feet was denied. An unidentified
resident clarified that the request was for a 15 foot variance. Planner Larsen
recalled that the Wooddale Lakes subdivision started as an eight lot subdivision
and was approved for six lots with 50 foot variances granted on all lots abutting
the water.
Planner Larsen confirmed that the
Further, that approximately five years ago a proposal
Mayor Richards observed that the comment made by the proponents that the same
criteria should be applied to all is fair.
variance request, the final judgement is the responsibility of the Council who
represents all the citizens. Although the Wooddale Lakes subdivision was
mentioned, he did not feel it applied to the proposal before the Council.
is a reasonable return on the subject property for three, four or five lots.
the Wooddale Lakes case, the land could be considered undevelopable with no
economic return if the 100 foot conservation easement were upheld.
also concurred that Ruth Schaefer had an expectation of three or four lots being
developed on the property.
subterfuge and was contrary and inconsistent with the normal process.
four lots cannot be developed without a variance, a three lot subdivision should
be considered.
subdivision with the requested variances.
Although staff did support the
There
In
Further, he
He felt the development of Lot 1 was somewhat of a
If the
Mayor Richards said he would not support approval of the four lot
Member Rice noted that during the course of the hearings, two or three neighbors
have told the Council that their variance requests had not been granted which
indicated that everyone has been treated similarly. To grant a variance, the
Council must find in the affirmative for all six criteria and justification has
not been met for all criteria.
six lot subdivision because of the six sewer stubs and even if so the present
Council is not bound.
Further, he did not feel the City committed to a
Ron Clark, CDS Partners, interrupted and clarified that there are two proposals
before the Council.
1992, if the Council does not feel it appropriate to act on the five lot
subdivision with variances, they are proposing a two lot subdivision to divide
off Lot 1 (the Schall lot) and the debated area as an outlot. This would
facilitate construction financing and provide a legal description in orfier to
convey title to Lot 1.
considering the recommendation of the Planning Commission on the proposal that
was presented on October 28, 1992.
As indicated by letter from Michael Gair dated November 12,
Mayor Richards said he assumed that the Council was
Continuing, Member Rice said he believed four houses could be built on the lots
without variances, but that the property would be better served by developing it
with three lots.
subject property at this time.
,He concluded that he would not vote for any variances on the
Member Paulus emphasized that the Council and the Planning Commission is very
tough on variances and that, historically, the Council has denied variances from
the 100 foot conservation easement. She said she has heard no new evidence to
change her decision not to grant the variances.
In response to Mayor Richards as to procedure on the five lot subdivision,
Planner Larsen said the Council could: 1) deny the proposed plat, or 2) approve
the plat without variances, or 3) make modifications to the plat. Regarding the
alternate two lot subdivision, Planner Larsen explained that the purpose was to
allow the owners of Lot 1 to secure permanent mortgage financing. Staff had
recommended that, if the developers needed more time to work on the north portion
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of the subject property, they could request a modified plat that would declare
all of the property except Lot 1 as an outlot which by ordinance is defined as an
unbuildable parcel.
replatting was approved.
subject property.
it was his understanding that CDS Partners are the fee owners.
No permit could then be issued for any improvements until a
Mayor Richards asked who was the fee owner of the
Planner Larsen responded the entire property is one parcel and
Member Paul- made a motion to deny the proposed Dalquist Addition five lot
subdivision as presented, with the request for a 50 foot conservation easement
variance on Lot 3 and a 12 foot setbackvariance on each of Lots 2, 4 and 5.
Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Member Kelly commented density is an important issue in this case because the
area is sensitive to flooding.
Mayor Richards said he would support the motion with the understanding that, if
the proponent desires to come back for purposes of segregating Lot 1 to obtain
permanent financing, he would consider that change sufficient in order to hear a
proposal for a one lot subdivision with an outlot.
Ron Clark interjected that he understood the Council would not approve the five
lot subdivision with variances and would not consider the alternate two lot
subdivision at this meeting.
the five lot subdivision with no variances as he would be prepared to move
forward on that basis.
He asked if the Council would consider approving
Member Paulus asked for a point of order so as to stay focused on the motion on
the floor. Mayor Richards then called for vote on the motion.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
APPEAL OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEBLS DECISION HEARD: VARIANCE GRANTED TO INSTU
SATEI&ITE ANTENNA ON ROOF (5325 62ND STREET WEST2 Planner Larsen presented the
following chronology of the variance request to allow a roof mounted satellite
dish antenna at 5325 West 62nd Street:
-
- On or about September 10, 1992, the Building Inspector received a complaint
Antenna Ordinance adopted by City Council on April 7, 1992 codified as
Section 815 of the City Code.
that a satellite dish antenna had been installed on the roof at 5325 West
62nd Street.
owner was advised of requirements of Section 815.
Variance request to locate dish antenna on roof was received from applicant
on September 21, 1992, and was heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals on
October 1, 1992. Board voted to deny the variance request.
heard the appeal of the variance denial on October 19, 1992.
was continued to November 2, 1992, and staff was directed to prepare
proposed findings in support of denial of the variance.
The matter was continued at the November 2, 1992, meeting to allow staff to
engage an independent engineer to analyze the property for other locations
that may allow reasonable access to satellite signals.
concluded that the roof top and the front yard near the street are the two
best locations.
Draft proposed findings to support denial of the variance request have been
prepared and presented to Council this date.
Dish was removed at the request of the Building Official and
-
- Applicant appealed the Board's decision on October 5, 1992. City Council
The hearing
-
The report
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Mayor Richards asked if the applicant wished to speak in support of the variance
request. Planner Larsen confirmed'that Mr. Aufderheide was not present.
Public Comment
Dan Darney, 5324 Maddox Lane, said that the Aufderheide's desire to receive
satellite programming from Korea was not a good enough reason for granting the
variance to allow the roof mounted dish antenna.
Doug Lambert, 6205 Hansen Road, directed the Council's attention to a letter
dated November 7, 1992, signed by residents in the neighborhood and presented to
Mrs. Aufderheide in which they had appealed to the Aufderheides to reconsider the
impact of their request for a rooftop satellite dish.
received to the letter.
No response had been
R'oss Riflcin, 5320 West 62nd Street, said he lived directly across the street from
the Aufderheides and was concerned that the dish antenna may end up in the front
yard which would not be aesthetically appropriate and is not the kind of message
they want to convey to their children.
Roy Mullaney, 6201 Hansen Road, informed Council that he had just moved to Edina
from Houston, Texas and chose to live in Edina because it is a beautiful city
that regulates things such as satellite dishes.
position of his neighbors.
He said he supported the
Council Comment/Action
Mayor Richards advised the audience that on Friday, November 13, 1992, a lawsuit
was commenced in federal court against the City alleging among other things that
if the applicant does not get the variance and a permit to install the dish
antenna on the roof that applicant will be denied due process. The suit also
raises the question of the constitutionality of the City's antenna ordinance.
The issue becomes what is reasonable access to satellite signals. The engineer
retained by the City is saying that there are two locations that would meet the
test of reasonable access, i.e. on the roof or in the front yard, which places
the City in a difficult position.
variance request be denied and no permit issued, which the proposed findings
suggest, the City's counsel has advised that there may be no basis for that
conclusion because federal laws take precedent over local laws.
the question that, whatever the Council does regarding the variance, will the
issue as to constitutionality of the antenna ordinance still be addressed.
Should the Council take the position that the
There is also
Considerable discussion followed regarding size of the dish to be installed on
the subject property, size allowed by ordinance, regulations and standards set by
the Federal Communications Commission in order to receive satellite signals, and
the hearing process prior to adoption of the antenna ordinance in which
Mr. Aufderheide participated.
Member Paulus made a motion granting the variance request to install a rear roof
mount satellite dish antenna on Lot 3, Block 1, Wyman Southview 2nd Addition
(5324 West 62nd Street), subject to the condition that the satellite dish be
constructed of black mesh material and does not exceed eight feet in diameter.
Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Nays: Rice
Variance granted.
*BID AWARDED FOR EXTENSION OF CITP PROPERTIES GARBAGE CONTRACT Motion vas made
by Member Smith and vas seconded by Member Kelly for award of extension of the
contract for City garbage service for 1993 with Aagard Environmental Service at
$5.83 per cubic yard.
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Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
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TRAFFIC SAFE!CY COHMITTEE lK"lZS OF NOVEMBER 10. 1992. APPROVED
reviewed the recommended action in Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee
Minutes of November 10, 1992, regarding traffic safety concerns in the Parkwood
Knolls area. Jim Bunke, 5520 Knoll Drive, observed that 22 children reside in
the immediate area and that he concurred with the Committee's recommendation.
Engineer Hoffman
.
Member Rice made a motion to approve the following recommended action listed in
Section A of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of November 10, 1992:
1) To install five crosswalks at the intersection of South Knoll Driverno11
Drive/Schaefer Road, and pedestrian/25 m.p.h. advisory signage on eastbound Knoll
Drive at Schaefer Road. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
Engineer Hoffman reported that the Committee spent considerable time in
discussing item (1) of Section B - Traffic safety concerns on Browndale
Avenuebridge, continued from the August meeting. A motion to recommend
installation of temporary "NO TURNS, 4-6 P.M., Monday-Friday" signs on West 50th
Street at Browndale and to recommend the Council consider studying the
neighborhood through a traffic analysis involving area residents failed to pass
on a 2-2 vote. The Committee noted that an identifiable issue of traffic safety
exists with the turn and the bridge. Neighborhood concerns were separated into
two issues: 1) safety at the end of the bridge and 2) traffic volume. Following
discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that Engineer Hoffman should
bring back a proposal for a traffic analysis of the entire Country Club area.
Item (2) of Section B - Traffic safety concerns at Heritage Drive and Xerxes
Avenue was a request received from James Prosser, Richfield City Manager, on
behalf of Dick Ziemer of 6229 Xerxes Avenue who is in the process of selling his
home and has been frustrated by the reaction of potential homebuyers to traffic
on Xerxes Avenue. Mr. Ziemer had suggested that left turns from Heritage Drive
onto Xerxes be prohibited. The Committee's reaction was to respond to the City
of Richfield that the Committee has studied the issue and concluded there are no
safety concerns warranting action by the Committee.
Member Rice made a motion to accept Sections B and C of the Traffic Safety
Committee Minutes of November 10, 1992. Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
HEARING DATE OF 04/12/93 SET FOR BOARD OF REVIEW Member Smith made a motion
setting April 12, 1993, at 5:OO P.M. as hearing date for the 1993 Board of Review
meeting. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
1993 COUNCIL MEETING DATES APPROVED Member Smith made a motion to approve the
following Council Meeting Schedule for 1993:
JANUARY - Monday, January 4
Wednesday, January 20
FEBRUARY - Monday, February 1
Tuesday, February 16
JULY - Tuesday, July 6
Monday, July 19
SEP!I!.EMBER - Tuesday, September 7
Monday, September 20
Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
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Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
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*REPORT MADE ON WMNESOTA CHEPLICAL HEALTH WEEK
the second year Edina Chemical Awareness, Edina's community-based drug and
alcohol abuse prevention program, will participate in Chemical Health Week,
November 13-20. Minnesota Chemical Health Week focusses on issues associated
with illegal drug use, abuse of legal drugs and related topics with events and
discussions held throughout the state. MADD held its annual Red Ribbon Kickoff
event on Friday, November 13, to show their concern about dangers and costs of
drunk driving. Wednesday, November 18, is WEAR RED DAY and Thursday, November 19
is the American Lung Association's 19th Annual Minnesota D-Day which encourages
smokers to stop smoking for a day.
towers in Edina will display gigantic red ribbons.
will sponsor a responsible hosting demonstration prior to a John Philip Sousa
Memorial Band concert at Edinborough Park.
Manager Rosland reported that for
To show the City's commitment, two water
On Sunday, November 29 ECA
CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ELWV OPEN HOUSE ON CITY SERVICES Mayor Richards said he
had received a call from Lisa Finsness of the Edina League of Women Voters
inquiring whether the Council would be interested in participating in an public
open house function to give elected officials and City staff an opportunity to
talk about their role in providing City services.
scheduled for a Saturday in late winter or early spring.
discussion, the consensus was to send a letter to the League advising that the
Council and staff are willing to participate.
The event is tentatively
After a brief
PETITIONS DATED 10/15/92 REGARDING METERED RAMPS ON HIGHWAY 100 ACKNOVLEDGED;
LETTER TO BE SENT TO MNDOT
October 15, 1992, regarding the metered entrance ramps north/south on Highway 100
from 77th Street/Industrial Boulevard signed by employees at Sentinal Management
Company, 5151 Industrial Boulevard and by employees in the Edina Industrial Park.
The petitions were similar to those presented at the November 2, 1992, meeting.
After visiting the site with Engineer Hoffman staff would recommend writing a
letter to MNDOT asking them to look at this area because it is difficult to exit
the industrial park area.
serious look at the area in question, MNDOT be asked to substantiate the reasons
for ramp metering in general.
Manager Rosland referred to two petitions dated
Mayor Richards suggested that, in addition to taking a
1992 LWC PROPOSED POLICIES AND PRIORITIES DISCUSSED
the Proposed 1993 City Policies and Priorities for legislative and administrative
action from the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC).
asked to elevate the following from a "C" priority rating (League would respond
only when other groups raise the issue) to an "A" rating (League would devote a
large amount of time and resources):
Manager Rosland presented
He recommended that LMC be
General Legislation and Personnel
1. Presumptions for Workers' Compensation Benefits
2. Veterans' Preference
3. Penalties and Interest on Delinquent Property Taxes
Revenue Sources
Member Kelly made a motion that 'League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) be asked to
raise the following from a "C" priority rating to an "A" priority rating: 1)
Presumptions for Workers Compensation Benefits, 2) Veterans' Preference and 3)
Penalties and Interest on Delinquent Property Taxes.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*CLAIMS PAID
approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly to
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dated 11/12/92 and consisting of 24 pages:
$34,00; Cable $368.83; Working Capital Fund $6,704.90; Art Center $11,649.41;
Pool $2,080.16; Golf Course $352,410.72; Arena $5,465.09; Gun Range $1,316.12;
Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $18,629.32; Utilities $54,443.33; Storm Sever
$6,308.90; Liquor Dispensary $100,093.51; Construction Fund $68,842.18; TOTAL
$1,170,441.98; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims as shown
in detail on the check register 11/11/92 and consisting of 15 pages: General
Fund $132,024.11; Utilities $92.53; Liquor Dispensary $254,737.02; TOTAL
$386,853.66.
General Fund $542,095.51; CDBG
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared
the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
City Clerk