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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19940207_regular150 HImJTES OF THE REGUIAR MEXTIE;IG OF THE DINA CITY COUNCIL BELD AT CITY HALL FEBRUARY 7, 1994 ROLLCALI. Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards. CONSENT AGENDA I!i!EMS APPROVED Member Smith to approve and adopt the Council Consent Agenda items as presented, with the exception of removal of items V.A - Type I11 Ambulance, V.B. (6) 1994 Police Pursuit Vehicles and (1) Half-Ton Piclap Truck, V.C. (1) Unmarked Police Vehicle and V.D. (1) Unmarked Police Vehicle. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Motion was made by Member Rice and vas seconded by ED= HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND DAY PROCIAIHED following proclamation which was unanimously adopted by motion of Member Kelly, seconded by Member Smith: VHEBEBS, the Edina High School Concert Band has contiwously rehearsed and performed since the founding of Edina High School in 1949; and WEEREAS, the Band's first concert vas performed in Spring, 1950; and VHEBEBS, under the lnspired leadership of its conductors, Butler Eitel, Ed* J. Melichar, Robert Elledge, and William Uebb, the Band has achieved a record of 40 consecutive years of First Division ratings at the Minnesota State Band Contest; and VHEBEBS, a First Division rating is the highest achievable by a high school band in the state of Minnesota; and VHEBEBS, this year the Band celebrates the 41st axmiversary of its remarkable Pops Concerts which have entertained more than a quarter million delighted listeners during its venerable history; and, WHEREAS, the more than 3,800 musicians uho have enriched the Band's heritage and history have time and again achieved local, national, and international acclaim; and VHEBEBS. in keeping with its robust commitment to public service, the Band will perform at the 1994 Minnesota HXdwinter Huic Educators Convention. NOU, THEBEFoaE, I, Frederick S. Richards, Mayor of Edina, Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the eighteenth day of February, 1994 to be in the City of Edina and urge all Edina residents to join with me this month in recognizing this extraordinary Edina institution. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of February, 1994. Accepting the proclamation were band members Katie Naugle, Sarah Johnson, Bill Hutton and Julia Motl. Mayor Richards presented the A PROCIAMATIOH. EDINA HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND DAY SCOUT TROOP NO. 62 WELCOMJ3D No. 62 from St. Stephen's Church. Tom Pence, the Scout Leader, said the Troop was working on citizenship merit badges. Mayor Richards welcomed members of Boy Scout Troop *"UTES OF REGULAR 'METING OF JANUARY 18. 1994. APPROVED Motion vas made by Member Rice and vas seconded by Member Smith to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 18, 1994. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *PUBTJC HEARING ON PRELIKLNBBY PLAT APPROVAL FOR FINK ADDITION (6520 INTH?IACEER BOULEVARD) CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 22. 1994 Motion was made by Member Rice and was 2/7/94 r. 951 seconded Approval Motion by Member for Fink Addition, 6520 Interlachen Boulevard, to February 22, 1994. carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. Smith to continue the'public hearing on Preliminary Plat *J3JWRING DATE SET FOR PLANNING HATTERS seconded by Member Smith setting February 22, 1994, as hearing date for the following planning matter: Motion was made by Member Rice and was 1. Lot Division - Lots 4 and 5, Block 5, Parkwood lbolls (5501 Londonderry Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. ad) ORDINANCE NO. 1993-12 NAMING ROADWAY FXOM BRAEMAR BOULEVARD TO BRAEMAR GOT3 COURSE CLUBHOUSE "JOHN HARRIS DRIVE" ADOPTED ON SECOND READING recalled that at the Council meeting of January 18, 1994, First Reading was granted to Ordinance No. 1993-12 - Naming the roadway from Braemar Boulevard to the Braemar Clubhouse "John Harris Drive". Mayor Richards Member Smith moved Second Reading and adoption of Ordbance No. 1993-12 as follows : ORDINANCE NO. 1993-12 STREET ETAHE ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, ILUB"ESOTA, ORDAINS: Clubhouse is hereby named, "John Harris Drive". shall be April 1, 1994. ATTEST : Section 1. Section 2. Following publication, the effective date of this ordinance The roadway from Braemar Boulevard to the Braemar Golf Course Mayor City Clerk Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Smith, Richards Nays: Rice Ordinance adopted. BID AWARDED FOR "YPE I11 AMBULANCE Member Smith said he had asked this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for clarification as to new or replacement ambulance. replace a seven year old vehicle now in use. second low bidder because low bidder did not meet set specifications. Member Smith made a motion for award of bid for one Type I11 hbulance to recommended second lov bidder, Braun, at $77,591.00. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Chief Paulfranz explained that the proposed ambulance purchase would Staff recommended award of bid to Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. * BID AWARDED FOR SIX 1994 FULL-SIZE POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES AND ONE 1994 HALF-TON PICK-UP TRUCK Member Smith said he had asked this item be removed from the Consent Agenda to question the replacement for the Animal Control vehicle. Police Chief Bernhjelm answered that the current vehicle is being upgraded to a half-ton truck for reliability and to accommodate the gear that must be carried. Member Smith made a motion for award of bid for six 1994 full-size police pursuit vehicles and one 1994 half-ton pickup truck to Thane Havkins Polar Chevrolet at $96,292.88, through State of Minnesota and Eennepin County Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards 2/7/94 152 Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR ONE UN&WCED POLICE VEHICLE Member Smith said he had asked this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for explanation of type of vehicle recommended. Police Chief Bernhjelm pointed out that diversity is desirable in the investigative division fleet and this vehicle would replace a 1980 vehicle. It was also considered cost effective to purchase a better vehicle initially considering the length of time it will be kept in service. Member Smith made a motion for award of bid for one -ked police vehicle to B.L. Brookdale Motors at $17,146.50, through Hennepin County Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contract #281833-232. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR ONE U"l POLTCE VEHICLE Member Smith said he had asked this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for explanation of type of vehicle recommended. necessary in the investigative division fleet when replacing vehicles. Smith made a motion for award of bid for one unmarked police vehicle to Superior Ford at $14,710.85, through the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Contract #M-8053. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Police Chief Bernhjelm reiterated that diversity is desirable and Member Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. *BID AWARDED FOR GREENS SOIL MIXTURE FOR BRAEMAR GOW COURSE Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for year long purchase of greens soil mixture for Braemar Golf Course to original provider, Leitner, Inc., at $24.00 per yard, not to exceed $10,000.00. I Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR AUTOMATED ENTRY DOORS AT CITY HALL Motion was made by Member Rice and vas seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for automated entry doors at City Hall to recommended low bidder, Brin Northwestern Glass Company, at $9,890.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *BID AUARDED FOR MOTORIZED SAND RAKE FOR NORMANDALE GOLF COURSE Motion was made by Member Rice and vas seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for a motorized sand rake for Normandale Golf Course to recommended low bidder, North Star Turf, at $8,163.22. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR ONE ENGINEERING SURVEY VAN Motion was made by Member Rice and vas seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for one engineering survey van to recommended low bidder, Superior Ford, at $13,890.80. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. * *BID AWARDED FOR ANNUAL PURCHBSE OF STReET SWEEPER BRUSHES Member Rice and vas seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for annual purchase of street sweeper brushes to recommended low bidder, Jim Hatch Sales Co., Inc., at $11,040.86. Motion was made by I Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. FIEST READING GRANTED ORDINANCE NO. 1993-2 - AMENDING SUBSECTION 300.15 TO I;MIT NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS WEIGH MAY BE KEPT AT ANY PUCE Council that on January 18, 1994, staff was directed to investigate the City's regulations relating to the keeping of pets. Specifically, staff was asked to Sanitarian Velde reminded 2/7/94 153 survey other communities regarding limitations on number of pets and to also gather background information on why the ordinance was changed from two dogs to two animals in 1981. This was initiated in response to a request from Bill and Sandra Wright, 4737 Hibiscus Avenue, to keep more than two animals. Sanitarian Velde reported that Bloomington, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Richfield and St. Louis Park were surveyed to determine the number of pets allowed to be kept by residents. to four with an average of 2.7 pets per residence. only dogs, three limited all animals and one limited dogs or cats. The number ranged from two Three communities limited Each community provided a means of permitting residents to keep more than the allowed number of pets. extra pets must demonstrate that the extra pets would not create a public nuisance. Consideration was given to indoor versus outdoor pets, lot size, fenced yards, and in most cases, neighbors granting permission or at least being aware of the extra pets. Permission to keep extra pets was either granted by the Council or animal control officer. In all cases, the Council would hear requests where the neighbors objected to keeping extra pets. Some communities required annual renewal of permits and some cases required an annual inspection of the place where the pets were kept. However, the resident requesting permission to keep In 1981, Edina limited the numbers of pets from no more than two dogs to not more than two animals. complaints about people keeping large numbers of pets other than dogs, such as rabbits, cats, etc. By placing a limit on number of animals kept as pets, it was believed the City would be able to prevent the occurrence of nuisances created by keeping large numbers of such other pets. The reason for this change was based on the number of Staff would recommend changing the ordinance to allow a person to keep up to three dogs or cats in the aggregate, which would be more in line with neighboring communities. Nuisances created by keeping other pets, which typically are not allowed outdoors, could be addressed through the housing or public nuisance ordinances. Staff would also recommend that provision be made to allow people to keep extra pets only after holding a public hearing and with notification to neighbors. Council would hear each case and consider the oral and written views of all interested persons. could grant a permit to keep extra dogs or cats. Conditions may be imposed within the permit to protect the public interest. conditions would void the permit. listed therein and would not be transferrable. administer the permit process. The If it determined that a nuisance would not be created it A violation of Council imposed The permit would be limited to the animals A fee of $100.00 is proposed to Staff would not foresee doing annual inspections. Mayor Richards asked which neighbors would be notified of the hearing and the basis for the proposed fee. within 200 feet of the permit applicant would be notified, i.e. approximately 12 residences. neighbors and staff time in reviewing the permit application for presentation to the Council. Member Smith asked if there would be an differentiation between indoor or outdoor pets. to where the pets were kept. Sanitarian Velde responded that neighbors residing The proposed fee would cover the cost of mailing notices to the Sanitarian Velde said there would be no restriction as Public Comment Sam Wright, 4737 Hibiscus Avenue, reminded Council that her family had made the request to keep more than the two animals currently allowed. proposed $100.00 permit fee seemed high. She stated that the 2/7/94 154 Member Paulus asked how the ordinance as proposed would be enforced. Velde answered that this would be handled on a complaint only basis. complaint were received, the resident would be visited to confirm the number of animals and if over the allowed limit would be given the opportunity to apply for a permit to continue keeping pets over the allowed limit. Member Kelly moved First Reading of Ordinance No. 1994-2 - An Ordinance Amending Subsection 300.15 of the City Code to Provide a Limitation on the Number of Dogs and Cats Uhich Hay Be Kept athy Place, as presented and on file vith the City Clerk. Motion was seconded by Member Paulus. Sanitarian Once a I Member Rice moved tvo amendments to the motion for First Reading of Ordinance No. 1994-2 as follows: 1) to delete "B" in Subd. 2 ("villnot be injurious to the use and enjoyment, or decrease the value, of other property in the vicinity"), and 2) that the permit fee be set at $50.00. Motion failed for lack of second. Member Smith said he was concerned about the time the Council might need to spend to hear these cases and suggested that an intermediate "board" consider each case and make recommendation to the Council. Member Smith moved to amend the motion that First Reading of Ordinance No. 1994-2 be deferred to February 22, 1994. Motion failed for lack of second. Mayor Richards then called for rollcall vote on the main motion on the floor. Ayes: Kelly, Rice, Paulus, Richards Nays: Smith First Reading granted. HENNEPIN COUNTY APPOINTMENTS TO CREEK UATEEXIF3 DISTRICT NOTED Engineer Hoffman explained that Hennepin County is going to appoint two persons to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District soon. The two individuals currently serving, Thomas LaBounty and Thomas Maple, Jr., are from the Lake Minnetonka area and their terms end March 8, 1994. as two other individuals not from the Edina area. I These two incumbents have reapplied as well Staff has worked with the administrator and engineers for the District on routine matters and the relationship has been satisfactory over the years. Currently, no resident from Edina is on the Board. The Edina Sun-Current did advertise the fact that positions were open. Engineer Hoffman noted that Board members are now limited to two terms or six years, whichever is greater, effective as of January 2, 1994. Staff would recommend that Edina have a local citizen volunteer to serve on the Board as water quality will be a top issue in years to come. Member Kelly said she had a name in mind but questioned when applications closed. Engineer Hoffman said the newspaper mentioned that applications closed on February 3, 1994. Mayor Richards suggested that anyone interested should get their application to the County Board immediately and then the Council could consider supporting action on February 22. REPORT GI" ON EDIE;IB POIINDATION GOLF TO- Manager Rosland reminded Council that at the December 20, 1993 meeting, he presented a proposal for creation of a golf tournament as a new fundraiser for The Edina Foundation. Manager Rosland explained that Council approval would be needed in order to utilize the Braemar Golf Course. of the Interlachen Country Club and Edina Country Club because the tournament as proposed would take place on these three Edina regulation size courses. I Approval would also be sought from the boards Member Rice said that he has had experience with golf tournaments and had met with Manager Rosland to review the proposal. He said he would support the 2/7/94 155 tournament because it has been well thought-out and the projected revenue of $30,000 is within tolerable limits for this first year. Member Smith made a motion for support of the proposed Edina Foundation Golf Tournament fundraiser and to approve use of the City owned Braemar Golf Course. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS MADE TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COLIMTTEE Motion vas made by Member Smith for consent of the Mayor's reappointment of individuals to advisory boards/ccmmissions/committees as follows: Edina Art Center Committee Sandra Clark, Heather Randall King, James Van Valkenburg Construction Board of ADDealS Bruce Bermel, Ronald Clark Plannin~ Commission (3 year term to 2/1/97) Lorelie Bergman, Helen HcClelland, David Ruuyan Communitv Health Services Advison Committee Jo Ann Blatchley, Sharon Man, Sara Severson Heritape Preservation Board John Cooney, Marilyn Curtis, Garold Nyberg Human Relations Commission Betsy Flaten, Geoffrey McCray, Thomas Oye Park Board Becky Bennett, Bill Jenkins Recycling and Solid Waste Commission Ardythe Buerosse, Robert Reid Regional Citizen Advisory Commission of SHeKPA Nancy Atchison, Glenn Smith Zoning Board of ApDeals (3 year term to 2/1/97) (3 year term to 2/1/97) (2 year term to 2/1/96) (2 year term to 2/1/96) (3 year term to 2/1/97) (3 year term to 2/1/97) (2 year term to 2/1/96) (2 year term to 2/1/96) (3 year term to 2/1/97) Michael Levis, Leonard Olson and for appointment of the folloving individuals to fill certain vacancies: (2 year term to 2/1/96) Communitv Health Services Advisorv Committee Jan Rosman, Mary Edwards Construction Board of ApDeals Edward Noonan Human Relations Commission Ming-Pen Ni Park Board John Dovolis, Ernest Pischer (School Board Representative) Recvclinp and Solid Waste Commission Thomas Carrico (partial term to 2/1/95) (3 year term to 2/1/97) (3 year term to 2/1/97) (2 year term to 2/1/96) Motion for consent of the appointments was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Mayor Richards noted that one appointment is still needed for the Art Center Committee. *ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR APPOINTED seconded by Member Smith to reappoint Lowell HcCarthy as Assistant Weed Inspector for the 1994 season. Motion vas made by Member Rice and vas Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. DATE SET FOR SPRING WORK SESSION 1994 SHeRPA Work Plan was presented at the Council Meeting of January 18, 1994, the suggestion was made that the Council study the Plan's implications at the work session to be scheduled this spring. Manager Rosland reminded Council that when the 2/7/94 6 Member Paulus 12:OO Noon on made a motion that the Spring Uork Session be held from 8:OO A.H to April 9, 1994. Motion was seconded by Member Smith. - Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Manager Rosland said the location would probably be Arneson Acres, to be confirmed at a later date. It was the consensus of the Council that the preliminary agenda include the 1994 SHeRPA Work Plan and that the Mayor and Manager work together on additional agenda items. RESOLUTION ADOPTED CONCEZWING HENREPIN COmJTp GLEN LBKE PROPERTY IN HINNETONKA Mayor Richards informed Council that a letter dated January 19, 1994, had been received from the Mayor and Manager of the City of Minnetonka advising that Minnetonka has been participating in a Task Force appointed to study the ultimate use of the Glen Lake Sanitarium property owned by Hennepin County located north of CSAH 62 and east of Eden Prairie Road. parcel is currently being used by the County to house predominately male juvenile offenders. Approximately half of this 310 acre The Task Force will present its report to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on February 10, 1994, and will recommend that the area surrounding the Home School property be considered for recreational use in general, and specifically as a public golf course. At its meeting of January 10, 1994, the Minnetonka City Council adopted a resolution supporting the Task Force recommendation. asking the Edina City Council to consider adopting a similar resolution to be forwarded to Edina's representative on the Hennepin County Board. The City of Minnetonka is Following discussion, Member Kelly moved adoption of the folloving resolution: RESOLUTION CONCERNING HENNEPIA COUNTY GLElll IAKE PROPERTY UHEREAS, the Minnetonka City Council has endorsed Hennepin County's Glen Lake Task Force recommendation concerning the County's Glen Iake Property; VHEaEBS, the concept of a public golf course and other complementary uses such as a driving range vould be appropriate and compatible uses around and adjacent to the Hennepin County Home School on the Glen Iake property; UHEREAS, this proposed use vould provide a public recreational benefit to Counq residents and also the residents of Ed-; NOV, THEBEPORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Ed-, Miinnesota, hereby supports the position of the Mhnetonka City Council relating to the proposed long termuses for the Hennepin County Glen Iake property. ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 1994. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION ADOPTED NOT SUPPORTING CEWIXAIJZATIOI!Z OF WATER MANAGEMENT IN HENNEPIA COUNTY regarding a Hennepin County proposal to consolidate all water management activities under a Hennepin County Water Resources District. unable to determine the reasons for the proposal. The largest impact on Edina would be the elimination of the Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek Watershed Districts. These Districts currently operate as Edina's local government unit (LGU) in administering the Wetland Conservation Act and staff's experience in working with these Watershed Districts has been very positive. The Watershed Districts have professional people on board who can evaluate wetlands, can provide value points, and can do all the work required under the Wetland Conservation Act. Engineer Hoffman informed Council that information has been received Staff has been A second issue is the financial aspect of the Watershed Districts operating as 2/7/94 157 the LGU for cities and involves the ability of the Watershed Districts to financially manage the activities as the LGU for cities in implementing the Wetland Conservation Act. Based on discussions with Hennepin County staff, watershed engineers and attorneys, and past experience, staff can accurately depict this coordinating issue as a very frustrating problem. County thinks that one County agency would eliminate the difficulties the cities all suffer with the many regulatory activities involving wetlands and water quality. However, Edina's experience clearly shows that differing opinions and operational decisions with state and federal agencies are often the most difficult to deal with. working on these issues is trying to develop a process. Engineer Hoffman said staff believes the Currently, an Urban Storm Water Runoff Subcommittee Staff realizes that the issues are complex and would recommend the Council not taking any overall action other than to indicate a position on the County proposal and possibly support the concept of clarifying legislation that would empower the LGU to collect from the property owner the cost of implementing the Wetland Conservation Act, i.e. permitting, investigation and monitoring costs, acquiring a wetland bank, etc. Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NOT SUPPORTING CENTRALIZATION OF WATER MANAGEMENT IN HENNEPIN COUNTY WHEREAS, consideration is being given to consolidation of water management activities in Hennepin County by Hennepin County; WHEREAS, the City of Edina works closely with the Nine Mile and Minnehaha Creek Watershed Districts; VBEaEBS, the City of Edina has allowed the two watershed districts to act as Edina's local government unit to administer the Wetland Conservation Act; WHEREAS, the City has vorked cooperatively and successfully on joint projects with the Watershed Districts; WHEREAS, the Watershed Districts allow local citizen participation in water management activities ; WHEREAS, the existing surface water management system is not deemed to be cumbersome or ineffective by the City of Edina; WEEREAS, the State of Minnesota has legislatively addressed the groundwater aspect of water management; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edina City Council that it vould not support legislation that would eliminate or reduce local control or local citizen involvement in water management activities, as the current system operates very well. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. Member Kelly also moved adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CLARIFYING LEGISLATION TO EMPOWEX THE MCAL GOVERNMWTAL UNIT TO C0I;LECT COSTS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE WETIAND CONSEBVBTION ACT WHEREAS, the Wetland Conservation Act (Act) has imposed certain obligations upon the local unit of government in implementing the Act; WHEREAS, the local unit of government must also comply with the rules governing the approval of vetland value replacement plans established by the Board of Water and Soil Resources under the Act; WEEREAS, under the provisions of the Wetland Conservation Act the local government unit may charge a processing fee of up to $75.00; WHEREAS, the overall costs of implementing the Act far exceed the fee that the 2/7/94 .. 958 local government unit may charge; NOW, THEBEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that it hereby requests the Board of Uater and Soil Resources to initiate legislation that wdd empower the local governmental unit to collect from the property owner the cost of implementing the Wetland Conservation Act. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. "RAFFIC SBFElfp PROCESS REVIEVED: CURREKC PROCESS TO CONTINUE City Manager Rosland explained that in June 1993, the Traffic Safety Committee was suspended for a trial period to explore other procedures in handling traffic safety issues. Formerly the Committee had been a staff and citizen group that acted as a "hearing" body on requests from the public. The procedure tried was a process that returned the staff to a technical advisory group and with any hearings to be conducted by the Council, not unlike variance proceedings on planning matters. If the staff's recommendation on a traffic safety issue did not meet the requestor's expectations, the Council would hear the matter. change in process, a set of policies was developed to guide staff and Council on traffic safety matters. Manager Rosland said the seven month trial period appeared to be a successful approach to traffic safety matters. and a comprehensive and professional service is being provided. on traffic safety issues has been reduced. Also, unmeasurable factors such as emotions and unmet expectations have been greatly reduced. Along with this Customer service has been greatly increased Total time spent Staff would recommend that traffic safety matters continue to be processed in the manner as evaluated during the months of June through December, 1993. Rosland told Council that Traffic Safety Coordinator Swanson has offered to work parttime on traffic safety issues following his retirement in May, 1994. Manager Member Rice made a motion to contiwe the process relating to traffic safety issues in the manner as evaluated during the months of June through December, 1993. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. *BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT ACKNOWLEDGED Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Smith to acknowledge receiviag the ammal bridge inspection report as presented and as submitted to the Bridge Section of Mn/DOT. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. 1993 ED= RECYCLTNG REPORT PRESENTED Recycling Report prepared by Recycling Coordinator Chandler summarizing the results of the Edina Recycling Program for 1993 and comparing the results with previous years. The report also contained information on market trends for recyclables and Hennepin County funding. No formal action was taken. Manager Rosland presented the 1993 comcz REQUESTS PAYMENT OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS ROT BE INCLUDED ON COPJS~T AGENDA Mayor Richards suggested that payment of claims under Finance Department matters be removed from the Consent Agenda in the future. Member Kelly made a motion that the Consent Agenda not include payment of claims under Plnance Department matters in the future. Smith . Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. Motion was seconded by Member 2/7/94 959 WEST 44TH STREET PARK TO BE NAHED KOJETIN PARK Mayor Richards reported that he has been working with staff and three members of the Park Board on the matter of naming a public facility in honor of Robert Kojetin, Director of Parks & Recreation, who will be retiring as of January 28, 1994. Group consensus was that the West 44th Street Park be named Kojetin Park. Member Rice made a motion to approve naming the West 44th Street Park as "gojetin Park" in recognition of Robert Kojeth's many years of semice to the City of Edina. Motion was seconded by Member Paulus. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. *CLAIMS PAID Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Smith to approve payment of the following claims as shorn in detail on the Check Register dated February 3, 1994, and consisting of 36 pages: C.D.B.G. $10,652.00; Communication $6,342.99; Working Capital $27,782.73; Art Center $8,555.98; Swimming Pool $184.94; Golf Course $115,893.03; Ice LLrena $27,407.89; Gun Range $201.80; Edinborough/Centermil Lakes $38,023.62; Utility Fund $310,479.58; Storm Sewer $46.31; Recycling $2,161.37; Liquor Fund $90,981.72; Construction Fund $43.00; TOTAL $1,110,178.57. General Fund $471,421.61; Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.