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OF THE REGUIAR MEETING OF THE
EDIJ!?A CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALT,,
JULY 6, 1993
R0I;LCALI; Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus,
Richards.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion vas made by Member
by Member Kelly to approve and adopt the Council Consent
presented.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
Rice, Smith and Mayor
Smith and was seconded
Agenda items as
*MINUTES OF BEGmda MEETING OF JUNE 21. 1993. APPROVED Motion vas made by Member
Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly to approve the Council Minutes of the
regular meeting of June 21, 1993.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRIS' GOLF TEAM COMMENDED Mayor Richards presented a Resolution of
Commendation to the 1992-93 Girls' Golf Team which vas unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
ED= HIGH SCHOOL 1992-93 GIBIS' GOLF TEAM
WHEREAS, the Edina High School 1992-93 Girls' Golf Team was Lake Conference
Champions, Section VI Champions, and State Champions; and
VHEREBS, success has come to the members of the Team because of their
extraordinary ability, hours of practice and the leadership of their coaches; and
WEEREAS, as representatives of the City of Edina, the members of the Team
exemplified the highest standards of athletic proficiency and good sportsmanship.
NOW, THEBEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
congratulations be extended to
Kalen Anderson
Laurie Engelking
Anne Faust
Pinata Hungspreugs
Gretchen Kattke
Jacquie Morton
by the Edina City Council that s'incere
the members of the Team:
Coaches :
Doug Galligher
Tom Beaver
BE IT FURTHER GSOLVED 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 sixth day of July, 1993.
FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR ZUPPKEUOOD 2ND ADDITION (LOT 3. BLOCK 1. ZUPPKEUOOD. 5316
BLAKE ROAD1
Zuppkewood 2nd Addition (Lot 3, Block 1, Zuppkewood). He recalled that the
subject property is a developed single dwelling unit lot located west of Blake
Road and south of Evanswood Lane. The Council granted preliminary plat approval
on April 19, 1993, to create one new westerly lot 119 feet in width and 296 feet
in depth fronting on Evanswood Lane.
subject to: 1) subdivision dedication fee based on unimproved land value of
$125,000.00, and 2) utility connection charges.
Planner Larsen presented the request for final plat approval for
Staff would recommend final plat approval
Mayor Richards called for public comment on the request for final plat approval.
No comment or objection was heard.
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved adoption, subject to:
1) Subdivlsion dedication fee of $10,000.00, and 2) Utility connection charges:
RESOLUTIOEI APPROVING FIHAL PLAT
FOR ZDPPKEUOOD 2ND ADDITION
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E IT'BESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that 4 ertain plat entitled "ZUPPKEUOOD 2ND ADDITION", platted by Robert F. Zuppke and
Km Edward Zuppke, Trustees of the Juanita H. Zuppke Trust, mer, and presented
at the regular meeting of the City Council of July 6, 1993, be and is hereby
granted final plat approval. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
*WT DIVISION GRAIWED FOR LOT 1. BLOCK 4. HC CAULEY HEIGHTS 3BD ADDITION (6440-
6442 HARGARETS IAN331 Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member
Kelly for adoption of the following resolution:
WHEEWS, the folloring described property is at present a single tract of land:
UHEBEAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate
parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follovs:
RESOUPTION
Lot 1, Block 4, HC CAUTXY HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION
Parcel A
That part of Lot 1, Block 4, HC CAUIXY HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Wnnesota lying northerly of
the follaving described line:
Commencing at the northeast comer of said Lot 1; thence
South 22 degrees 19 miwtes 00 seconds West, assumed
bearing along the easterly line of said Lot 1, a distance
of 57.20 feet to the point of beginning of land to be
described; thence North 66 degrees 33 miwtes 34 seconds
Vest a distance of 25.68 feet; thence North 85 degrees 11
minntes 03 seconds Vest a distance of 180.19 feet to the
vest line of said Lot 1 and there terminating.
Parcel B
That part of Lot 1, Block 4, HC CAUIZY HEIGHTS 3BD ADDITION, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota lying southerly of
the folloring described line:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence
South 22 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed
bearing along the easterly line of said Lot 1, a distance
of 57.20 feet to the point of beginning of land to be
described; thence North 66 degrees 33 miwtes 34 seconds
West a distance of 25.68 feet; thence North 85 degrees 11
minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 180.19 feet to the
vest line of said Lot 1 and there terminating.
WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Code Section 810 and it
has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations
of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as
separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Subdivision and
Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Ed- Code Sections 810 and 850.
HOW, THEBEFOBE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina
that the Conveyance and ownership of the second above described Parcels as
separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and pravisions of
Code Section 810 and Code Section 850 are hereby waived to allar said division
and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but only to the extent
permitted under Code Section 810 and Code Section 850 and subject to the
limitations set out in Code Section 850 and said ordinances are not uaived for
any other purpose or as to any other provisions thereof, and further subject,
however, to the provision that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels
unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or
with the prior approval of this Council as made be provided for by ordinances of
the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided
for by those ordinances. I
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ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1993.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*HEARING DA!I!.E OF 07/19/93 SET FOR PLANNING HATTERS Motion was made by Member
Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly setting July 19, 1993, as hearing date for
the following:
1. Rezoning - B-1 Single Dwelling Unit District to B-2 Double Dwelling Unit
District - 5232 France Avewa South
2. Conditional Use Permit - To Allow Construction of Club House at Normandale
Golf Course - City of Edina
3. Preliminary Plat Approval - Willards moll Addition - Part of Tract A,
Registered Land Survey No. 194.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR TWO FIVE-GANG IJXETUEIGHT FAIRWAY MOWERS Motion was made by
Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for two five-gang
lightweight fairway mowers to recommended low bidder, North Star Turf, Inc., at
$37,030.05.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR SPRING ISSUE OF ABOUT Tom0 Motion was
made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for
production sewices for the Spring issue of About Town to J. Patrick Moore at
$12,750.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR PRINTING OF SPRING ISSUE OF ABOUT TOWN Motion was made by
Member Smith and was seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for printing for
the Spring issue of About Town to J. Patrick Moore at $7,333.21.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE Motion was made by Member Smith and was
seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for property insurance to recamanended
low bidder, Hartford Insurance, at $43,280.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR BOILER h EIACHIIilERY INSURANCE Motion vas made by Member Smith
and vas seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for boiler and machinery
insurance to sole bidder, The Travelers Insurance Co., at $8,490.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
BID AWARDED FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION. AUTO LIBBILITY. GENERAL LIABILITY AND
EQUIPMENT INSURANCE
compensation, auto liability, general liability and equipment insurance coverage.
Although the City has been with Home Insurance for 16 years, staff would
recommend switching to St. Paul Companies who quoted a premium of $612,488.00.
Manager Rosland presented quotations for workers'
Bill Homeyer, Harris-Homeyer Company, explained the quotes obtained. Of the two
quotes from the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), one is at a fixed cost of
$768,791 and the other quote varies based on the dollar amount of claims from
$383,036 to maximum of $835,773. The St. Paul Companies quote based on amount of
claims would be between $336,134 and maximum of $757,243. The Home quote based
on amount of claims would be between $313,974 and maximum of $1,392,039.
City's median loss level of $212,000, the premium with St. Paul Companies would
be higher but would decrease as losses accelerate.
guarantee rates on Auto and Liability for three years and further guarantee the
schedule credit on the Workers' Compensation.
auditable the first year; in the second and third years only the liquor sales and
golf course receipts are auditable,
At the
St. Paul Companies would
The liability policy is non-
7/6/93 2 4 &ember Smith made a motion to approve award of bid for Workers' Compensation,
Auto Liability, General Liability and Esuipment insurance to St. Paul Companies
at $612,488-00. Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
COUNTRY CLUB TRAFFIC STUDY PaESKKTED: DECISION CONTINUED To 07/19/93 Engineer
Hoffman recalled that the City initially ordered a traffic study to resolve
issues of traffic control options for possible reconstruction: of Browndale
Bridge.
that the entire Country Club District should be studied as one area as any
proposed changes on one roadway would likely have negative impacts elsewhere.
introduced the City's traffic consultant, Dennis Eyler, from Strgar-Roscoe-
Fausch, Inc., who had prepared the Edina Country Club Neighborhood Traffic Study
dated July 1993.
Issues raised concerning traffic control at the bridge made it apparent
He
Presentation bv Consultant
The consultant's report was summarized as follows.
a public meeting for area residents in May it was generally agreed that two-way
traffic should be maintained on the Browndale bridge.
Council, a neighborhood committee was selected to represent each street.
committee met three times in May and June and discussed four major issues:
Dennis Eyler reported that at
At the direction of the
The
1) Through traffic.
2) Speeding traffic.
3)
4) Browndale Bridge - traffic flow changes due to reconstruction.
Intersection controls and safer pedestrian crossings.
Cordon traffic counts for the defined area showed the following:
Total area-wide ins/outs per day 23,500
a. Trips generated by residents 8,000
b. Collector function of Wooddale 4,000
d. Resultant "through" traffic 9 , 500
(575 household @ 14 trips per household)
c. Frontage road function of Browndale 2,000
This equals 4,750 vehicles that pass through the neighborhood for the purpose of
having a quicker route.
Through Traffic - Several circumstances have lead to the attraction of through
trips to this neighborhood. First, the regional freeway system has neither been
developed nor improved to keep pace with the travel demands.
shifting of travel takes place with shorter trips of less than 3 miles diverting
onto local streets and trips of 3 to 5 miles diverting onto arter,ial roadways.
Second, surface arterial roadways in the surrounding area do not have sufficient
capacity to handle the traffic diverted from the freeways as well as volumes that
should be on those roadways.
trips are diverted onto collector and local streets. Eventually, collector
streets may also reach capacity and a diversion to local streets occurs.
As a result, a
As the arterial roadways reach capacity, short
SpeedinF Traffic - Speed studies were conducted with results to date showing that
the 85 percentile speed at most locations was only slightly above 30 mph.
However, given the character of the neighborhood with its narrow tree lined
streets, traffic at 30 mph. may appear to be going faster that it actually is.
Bills have been introduced in the State Legislature to get the urban residential
speed limit lowered to 25 mph., which would be more appropriate for this area,
but to get approval would be extremely difficult.
Intersection Controls - Several intersections were identified for additional
control: 1) Reshaping of island to serve as median at Wooddale Avenue/Sunnyside
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with all-way STOP signs, 2) Reshaping of island to serve as median at Wooddale
Avenue/Country Club with all-way STOP signs, and 3) To 'T' Browndale into Country
Club Road with STOP for Browndale traffic.
Wavs to Reduce Traffic in Neirzhborhood - A variety of ideas on ways to discourage
through traffic were considered as follows:,
1.
2.
3. One way links.
4. Comprehensive traffic control plan.
Close off access to the neighborhood from the North.
Ban peak period left turns.
ProDosed ComDrehensive Traffic Control Plan - This plan would develop an
organized pattern of STOP signs in the neighborhood to accomplish two major
goals: 1) Resolve confusion at triangular intersections and improve motorist and
pedestrian safety at those locations, 2) Create a pattern of STOP controls, not
for speed control, but to eliminate attractive routes through the neighborhood
and equalize the number of STOPS and travel times regardless of the through
route.
intersections would not be changed.
signs or rule of the right where there are no signs would be changed to STOP
signs.
north/south streets.
one intersection (Edgebrook) would have the one-way flow reversed.
A graphic of the 35 intersections within the study area indicated that 15
Eleven intersections with side street YIELD
Three intersections in Phase I would have the STOP controls for
Five intersections would be converted to all-way STOP and
Criteria For Selectinpr - ComDrehensive Traffic Control Plan - The following were
used to judge the worth of the Plan:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
~~ Unwarranted through traffic must be reduced.
No individual street should get an increase in traffic.
Improve traffic control at the triangular intersections.
Do not alter the historic character of neighborhood.
Improve pedestrian safety.
Reduce speeding.
Maintain reasonable access to and from neighborhood.
Address City Council issues as follows:
A. Responds to a unique situation.
B. Not set negative precedent.
C. Enforceable with reasonable effort.
D. Low cost and flexible.
E. Little effect on emergency vehicles and school buses.
F. Limit impact on mobility of other Edina residents.
G. Little traffic impact on arterial or other local streets.
Work with any Browndale Bridge alternative.
Improve the operations on 50th and France.
Reduce problems at Edgebrook and Browndale.
Conclusions - The Comprehensive Traffic Control Plan should be adopted because: - - - - - -
It will reduce unwarranted traffic in the neighborhood.
It is inexpensive and easy to implement.
It is consistent and will not be confusing to drivers.
It controls the triangular intersections.
It follows the principal of trying the least restrictive measures first.
It provides attractions for traffic on the arterials, not just penalties in
the neighborhood.
It can work with any Browndale Bridge option.
It can be readily modified if conditions change.
- -
The full Comprehensive Traffic Control Plan has been split into two phases.
immediate Phase IA that can be implemented by installing signs and a second
Phase IB that requires some modifications to intersection geometrics.
An
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thase IA
Actions to attract traffic from the neighborhood:
1. Stripe a southbound right turn lane-on France Avenue at 49 1/2 Street.
2. Change the lane markings and signing on Halifax Avenue at 50th Street
to one lane for left turns and throughs and the other lane for right turns only.
3. Coordinate traffic signal systems at France Avenue/49 1/2 Street,
50th/Halifax and 50th/Wooddale to promote desired through movements.
4. Install directional signing on signal at 50th/Halifax to indicate that
to go northbound on France Avenue the left turn should be made at this
intersection.
5.
traffic headed for westbound 50th Street to use that route.
6.
as far westward as practical.
7. Increase the eastbound left turn arrow time on 50th Street at Halifax.
8. Increase the percentage of green time for through traffic at
50th/Wooddale.
Actions to discourage traffic from passing through the neighborhood:
1.
2.
3.
Install a sign on southbound France Avenue at 49 1/2 Street to direct
Extend the striped left turn lane on eastbound 50th Street at Halifax
Addition of STOP sign controls.
Ban southbound right turn on red at 44th Street and at Sunnyside Road
Ban southbound right turn on red on Wooddale Avenue at 50th Street
during A.M. and P.M. peak periods.
during A.M. and P.M. peak hours.
Expected Results of ComDrehensive Traffic Control Plan - The combination of the
improvements to the arterials and the restrictions in the neighborhood should
eliminate the 60 second travel time advantage for traffic cutting through the
neighborhood over staying on the arterial route.
total cordon crossing volume of 23,000 will be reduced to about 18,000. This
translates into 2,500 fewer llthrough" vehicles per day or a reduction of nearly
50 percent of the original volume of unwarranted through traffic.
The overall effect is that the
Recommended Action Plan
A.
B. Installation of Phase IA - signing.
C. Prepare construction plans for Phase IB - island changes.
D. Review plans for historical issues.
E. Construction of intersections changes.
F. Collect "after" traffic data.
G. Consider additional measures if needed.
Approval/adoption of Comprehensive Traffic Control Plan by Council.
Browndale Bridge ODtions
The need for some reconstruction of Browndale Bridge requires that the options
for traffic control be integral to the type of reconstruction selected.
existing bridge operation is not deemed safe by state and national standards and
leaving the bridge "as is" is not recommended. Investigations are still underway
as to options for improving the bridge without destroying its character and
without making it an attractive conduit for more traffic through the
neighborhood.
The
Following the report by the consultant, Engineer Hoffman said he had attended the
meeting of the Heritage Preservation Board on June 22, 1993, and had explained
the Country Club District traffic management plan.
must be maintained between safety and historical preservation and endorsed the
continuation of the traffic study.
Historical Society staff who have reviewed the designs for the intersection
island changes.
the issues of safety and historic preservation for the neighborhood.
The Board felt a balance of
Staff has also been working with State
They have indicated they would continue to work with the City on
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In response to Member Paulus regarding funding, Engineer Hoffman said the costs
for signs and intersection island changes could be funded from the Public Works
budget in the General Fund.
needed to evaluate the effect of the Plan and anticipated compliance. Mr. Eyler
said that six to eight months would allow for a fair test of the implementation
of signage and island revision as well as driver's habits - driver compliance is
anticipated to be generally good.
signs be installed on intersection approaches where STOP signs are being changed.
Member Paulus also asked how much time would be.
He recommended that traffic control change
Member Smith commented that he was astounded by the figure of 14 trips ends per
resident household per day.
from the Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation Manual based on
family incomes and types of dwellings represented in the County Club
neighborhood.
two-thirds of the cars using the bridge were not from the neighborhood.
the lowest number he would ever use for single family households would be 10 trip
ends per day.
Mr. Eyler explained he used traffic generation rates
License plate checks taken on the Browndale Bridge showed that
He said
Public Comment
Mayor Richards then called for public comment on the proposed traffic management
plan for the Country Club neighborhood.
David Frost, 4505 Wooddale Avenue, said he felt the STOP signs would help to
reduce through traffic but was opposed to changing the triangular intersections.
Maureen McCullough, 4225 Country Club Road, objected to the removal of the STOP
sign at Bruce/Country Club.
Bob McLane, 4527 Arden Avenue, said it was a privilege to serve on the committee.
The main concern was the safety of children getting on/off the school bus and
urged immediate adoption of the plan.
She suggested it remain and the others be added. I
Jerry Kamps, 4504 Browndale Avenue, stated that he did not want the Browndale
bridge widened but felt there should be a pedestrian walkway on the outside of
the bridge.
intersections would provide more safety for vehicles and pedestrians. He also
questioned changing the configuration of the intersection islands.
Jean Wangaard, 4509 Wooddale Avenue, voiced support for the plan and a 25 mph.
speed limit for the area.
difficult problem of vehicles trying to cross oncoming traffic on West 50th
Street to turn into the neighborhood.
He mentioned that trimming some of the shrubbery at the
However, she felt the plan would not alleviate the
A1 Kluesner, 4409 Country Club Road, mentioned that the major entrance to
Wooddale Park is at his driveway and he was concerned for the kids and adults
trying to cross into the park. Although the STOP signs placed there two years
ago has helped, he asked if other signage, i.e. CAUTION - PARK, could be posted.
He also felt putting STOP signs on the north/south streets would open up
Sunnyside Road to become a mini-boulevard.
Chris Sullivan, 4509 Wooddale Avenue, said he was impressed with the consultant's
report but was somewhat concerned that vehicles would accelerate between the new
STOP signs because of driver frustration. He felt that the Wooddale section from
Bridge Street to Sunnyside could become a raceway.
Casandra Mihalchick, 4610 Browndale Avenue, said she served on the committee and
emphasized that the plan is a compromise between residents on Wooddale and
Browndale.
intersection islands was to eliminate confusion resulting from YIELD signs.
She explained that the reason for proposing revision of the
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2 5 oConversion from an island into a "T" intersection would allow a STOP sign to make
it less convenient to cut through the neighborhood and also provide a safer
crossing for children and adults.
others did who would not come up and say so verbally.
Ray Schipani, 4517 Wooddale Avenue, said he was involved with the committee and
wished to echo the comments made by Ms. Mihalchick.
enhance the safety of the entire neighborhood.
Phase IA.
She said she supported the plan and felt many
The intent of the plan is to
He urged the Council to implement
Cal Simmons, 4619 Wooddale Avenue, said he was pleased with the compromise
reached by the committee but was concerned about the reconfiguration of the
intersection islands because it may trap vehicles exiting driveways such as his
by one-way traffic around the islands.
considered and no driveways will be subject to one-way exits.
that following the revision the shrubbery be replaced as it serves to slow
traffic .
Engineer Hoffman said that issue was
Mr. Simmons urged
Keith Peterson, 4303 Country Club Road, said he participated on the committee and
the work that was accomplished was top quality.
traffic needs to be addressed now and he supported the plan as presented.
He said the issue of through
Marsha Russell, 4619 Browndale Avenue, commented that she had served on the
committee and the overall concern was safety.
the traffic count figures and would like to see something happen now as the issue
of traffic was first brought to the City by Browndale residents two years ago.
She urged the Council to adopt Phase IA immediately.
She said she was not surprised by
Peter Lind, 4402 Sunnyside Road, said he was in favor of the plan but that it
would not solve the problem on Sunnyside Road because vehicles would be able to
go from Wooddale to Browndale in either direction without slowing down.
that signage be considered to slow the east-west traffic flow.
Yngve Magnuson, 4909 Browndale Avenue, said he lived at the bridge end, was
concerned for the safety of the kids, both walkers and bikers, and that the
suggestion for a pedestrian walkway should be pursued. He felt left turns off of
West 50th Street onto the bridge should be restricted at peak hours.
concern is the large number of canoes being portaged over the bridge.
He asked
Another
Tara Bussjager, 4638 Edgebrook Place, said there have been serious accidents at
Browndale intersections.
with the City for two years on the issues of traffic safety and the through
traffic and urged the Council to at least implement Phase IA at this time.
She reiterated that the residents have been working
Molly Mork, 4501 Wooddale Avenue, said she agreed with the concern expressed
about speeding on Sunnyside Road.
arrows on the signal at 50th/France be lengthened.
She also suggested that the timing of the turn
Doug Gillespie, 4115 Sunnyside Road, commented that every time the 5Oth/France
business area is renovated it shuttles all the traffic through the Country Club
District and drivers get used to those routes and never return to using West 50th
Street and France Avenue. He said he was disappointed that there were no traffic
or speed counts for Sunnyside Road in the traffic study and that traffic and
speed would only increase on Sunnyside Road. I Corky Weber, 4603 Arden Avenue, commented that the plan as presented sounds good
but he felt it would not be enough to alleviate the terrible traffic.
Rick Collins, 4620 Browndale Avenue, said he had participated in the committee
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and expressed his thanks to all involved. He urged the Council
Phase IA now and to also consider implementing Phase IB because
to approve
the neighborhood
suffers from excessive traffic and has participated in an orderly manner to seek
a solution.
Bruce Clark, 4629 Browndale Avenue, commented that he attended the committee
meetings and that, although all participants did not agree on how successful
these measure might be, it was obvious that it must start somewhere.
plan does not prove to be totally successful the efforts will not be wasted but
will be an improvement over what exists now. He emphasized that traffic safety
is the number one issue.
If this
Following the public testimony, Mayor Richards asked the consultant to comment on
the following issues that were raised: 1) pedestrian walkway on Browndale bridge,
2) island reconfiguration, and 3) STOP signs on Sunnyside Road. Mr. Eyler
explained that 22 feet of driving surface is required to meet minimum
state/national standards; the existing bridge deck is 22 feet 9 inches.
railing could be reworked or cantilevered so as not to destroy the visual aspect
of the arch to get the 22 foot driving surface and more decorative railings and
yet maintain the existing two-way traffic pattern.
pedestrian bridge to be constructed.
carried on the bridge it would require one-way vehicular traffic, i.e. 14 foot
roadway and 8 foot walkway.
pedestrianbridge issue has not been fully identified and would need review and
input from the State Historical Society and Heritage Preservation Board.
Paulus observed that a sidewalk exists now on Browndale and proceeds through Mill
Park and onto 50th Street.
keep adults and children from walkingfiicycling on the bridge.
Regarding the concern that reconfiguring the islands would encourage speeding,
Mr. Eyler responded that those intersections would be controlled by all way STOP
signs to eliminate the free flow of traffic that exists today.
with two-way operation on all sides of the triangles, vehicles can maneuver
through at fairly high rates of speed as opposed to having to make a standard
left turn.
likely designed for the vehicles then in use, i.e. manual transmission, poor
brakes, low horsepower, no power steering.
in order to keep those vehicles moving.
The
That would require a separate
If pedestrians and traffic were to be
Engineer Hoffman interjected that the
Member
Mr. Eyler said that was so but the problem is how to
As now configured
He pointed out that these island were laid out in the 1920's and were
The island intersections were rounded
As to the issue of STOP signs on Sunnyside Road, Mr. Eyler said that with the
completion of Phase IB, there would be an all-way STOP at Arden, Wooddale and
Browndale on all east/west streets except on Country Club Road at Edina/Moorland.
Mr. Eyler added that one way links and banning left turns bans during the peak
hours were considered but the committee considered those not favorable options.
Council Comment/Action
Member Smith commented that the report is a viable step forward and he would
favor its implementation.
layouts further to more fully understand how they would work and recommended
continuing action on the proposed plan to the meeting of July 19, 1992.
Member Rice concurred that the matter be continued to July 19 so that the Council
and staff could consider the following issues in the interim: 1) enforcement if
speed limit were reduced to 25 mph., 2) safety issue for right turn on red at 49
1/2 Street and at SOth/Halifax, 3) impact on Sunnyside Road, and 4) problems
resulting from canoeists at the bridge.
He said he would like to consider the intersection
Mayor Richards commented that the City is best served by Council decisions made
in a thoughtful, systematic manner and allowing Council more time to reflect on
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' 2 5 zhe report and the questions raised would best serve the residents and the City.
Member Smith made a motion to contiwe the matter of adoption of Phase I and
Phase IB of the Waffic Study to July 19, 1993, to allow staff to finalize the
proposed plan as to proposed signage, reconfiguration of islands, and to address
other issues that have been raised. Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
NO PARKR?G 4-6 P.M. MONDAY TEROUGH FRIDAY SIGNAGE APPROVED ON VEST SIDE OF FRANCE
AV"CZ
France Avenue at the 4933 France Avenue South building parking lot entrance (site
of The Spaghetti Shop and Leann Chin's Restaurant) had been reviewed by members
of the 50th and France Association.
banned parking on its side of the street trying to facilitate north/south
movement on France Avenue. After field obsenration, staff believes few
individuals would use the parking ramps if their destination was the restaurants.
Staff would recommend installing NO PARKING, 4-6 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
signage from 49 1/2 Street to the south end of the Art Dickey & Associates
building on the west side of France.
members of the 50th and France Association asked that consideration be given the
proposed signage.
Engineer Hoffman advised that the issue of southbound traffic blocking
He noted that the City of Minneapolis has
At a meeting held the week of June 28 the
Member Rice made a motion to approve installation of "NO PARKING, 4 - 6 P.H.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY" signage from 49 1/2 Street to the south end of the Art -
Dickey & Associates building at 4930 France Avenue on the vest side of France
Avenue. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Kelly, Rice, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
PROCESS SECTION TO TRAFFIC SAFETP POLICIES APPROVED
that the Traffic Safety Policies that were adopted at the June 21, 1993, Council
meeting were before Council again for discussion as to clarification.
explained that a paragraph entitled "Process" has been added to each policy. This
will more clearly outline how a traffic safety request would proceed, reinforce
the explanation given to the requestor initially and further describe the various
options available.
language.
Manager Rosland reported
He
It was the consensus of the Council to approve the added
VACAt?CY NOTED ON PARK BOARD
member of the Park Board, Mac Thayer, has submitted a letter of resignation.
asked Council Members to submit names of interested persons to him by the meeting
July 19, 1993.
Mayor Richards informed Council that a long term
He
RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL F"DIl?G FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF VEST 66TH
STREET
applications for Federal Funding on reconstruction projects.
is the reconstruction of West 66th Street between France Avenue and York Avenue
(CSAH 53).
costs.
to its age and condition.
support of the application for ISTEA funding.
Engineer Hoffman reported that Hennepin County is submitting several
One of the projects
If granted, the funding would equal 80 percent of the construction
Staff would recommend adoption of a resolution in
Thfs roadway on the north side of Southdale does need reconstruction due
Member Rice introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
HENAEpm COUNTY
VEST 66TH STREET - FRANCE AVENUE AND PORK AVENUE
CSAH 53 BEcoNs!rRuc!rIoN
WHEREAS, Hennepin County is planning the reconstruction of CSAH 53 (West 66th
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Street) ;
WHEREAS, the City of Edina recognizes the need to reconstruct said street
adjacent to the Southdale Center, a regional shopping center:
WHEREAS, Hermepin County is submitting an application for ISTEA Funds for 80% of
the construction cost of said project;
NOW, THEBEPOBE, BE IT BESOLVED that the Edina City Council supports the
application for Federal Funding for the reconstruction of CSAJ3 53.
Adopted this July 6, 1993.
Motion was seconded by
I
Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
COUNCIL BEMINDED OF AMM WEETING ON JULY 14. 1993
Council of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) breakfast meeting
Wednesday, July 14, 1993, at 7:30 A.M. AMM is seeking input on the following:
1) combating urban poverty, 2) affordable housing in conjunction with job
creation/location, 3) transit and highway funding alternatives, 4) revenue issues
dealing with LGA/HACA distribution and LGTF, and 5) identifying metro issues with
metro legislators.
Council Members to let him know if they wished to attend.
Manager Rosland reminded
Manager Rosland said he would attend and asked interested
APPROVAL GIVEN To SUPPORT AND SPONSOR STUDENT DANCES
letter from Dawn Kerrison, 6517 Willow Wood Road, who has been active in
attempting to plan some dances for 8th and 9th grade youth. One dance has been
successfully held at Lewis Engineering and she has requested the City's help in
sponsoring additional dances. He felt the proposal deserves attention and that
the expense to the City would be quite limited.
said he believed that this is something the City should try to do when the
interest, volunteerism and the willingness to work is there.
Manager Rosland submitted a
Philosophically, Manager Rosland
Responding to Council questions, Manager Rosland said at the previously held
dance one incident resulted in the expulsion of one student, but the dance was
generally a success.
of teen interest. Names for invitations would come from local private and public
schools and 400 tickets would be sold on a first come/first served basis at $3.00
per ticket.
that the City's insurance carrier has advised that the City would be covered as
to liability.
estimated at between $200.00 and $300.00.
The proposed dances would follow the natural ebb and flow
He said Ms. Kerrison would be working as an agent of the City and
Funding would come from the contingency line in the budget and is
Gordon Lewis, building owner, said he endorses the proposal and encouraged the
Council Members to stop in at the dance and look over the operation.
Member Smith made a motion approving City support and sponsoring of the student
dances as proposed by letter of Dam Kerrison dated June 28, 1993, with
expenditure of public funds not to exceed $500.00.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
1992 CITY OF EDIHA AUDIT DISCUSSED
Peat Marwick, Certified Public Accountants for the City of Edina, had submitted
an Independent Auditor's Report on Legal Compliance. The City is in compliance
with all material terms and conditions of the State of Minnesota legal
provisions.
its nature are critical in that it contains only the Auditor's comments and
recommendations on deficiencies. It does not include their observations on the
many strong features of the City's operations.
Finance Director Wallin pointed out that
The recommendations in the Auditor's Letter of Recommendations by
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Director Wallin pointed out that the Auditor has recommended a change in
treatment of certain transactions. One recommendation was that donations be
recorded as revenue when received instead of recording donations as a liability
in the General fund, i.e. work on gazebo at Arneson Park. The Auditor has also
recommended a change in treatment of parkland dedication held in trust for
Edinborough and Centennial Lakes operations, Police Department budgets for the
DARE program and construction liabilities. Director Wallin observed that if the
recommendations were implemented it would artificially skew the General Fund
budget.
clearly identified.
Manager Rosland interjected that as now recorded these items are more
After a brief discussion, the consensus of the Council was that a letter be
drafted to the Auditor in response, explaining the City's philosophy for
recording these transactions, for Council approval on July 19, 1993.
1994 BUDGET bssuLIpTIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 19. 1993. AT 5:OO P.H.
Manager Rosland reminded Council of the 1994 Budget Assumptions meeting scheduled
for July 19, 1993, at 5:OO P.M. in the Council Chambers.
*CLAIMS PAID Motion was made by Member Smith and vas seconded by Member Kelly to
approve payment of the follodng claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated June 30, 1993, and consisting of 27 pages: General Fund $321,195.49; CDBG
$2,258.00; Cable $17,012.95; Working Capital Fund $5,166.93; Art Center
$13,336.79; Pool $8,926.63; Golf Course $124,292.49; Arena $11,949.72; Gun Range
$3,962.14; Edinborough/Centennial Iakes $52,560.76; Utilities $284,579.30; Stom
Sever $2,362.49; Liquor $5,549.71; Construction Fund $8.81; TOTAL $853,162.21.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes,
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared
the Council meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
City Clerk