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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19940502_regular233 lllNUTES OF "€E REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALT.. MAY 2, 1994 ROLLCALI. Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Member Smith to approve the Council Consent Agenda items as presented. Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. *MllUTJIS OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 18. 1994 APPROVED Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Smith to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 18, 1994. Motion carried on rollcall vote; five ayes. *HEARING DATE SET FOR PLANNING MATTERS seconded by Member Smith setting May 16, 1994, as hearing date for the following planning matters : 1) Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for Parkwood Knolls 24th Addition - Outlot A, Parkwood Knolls 22nd Addition 2) Amendment to Comprehensive Plan - Road Change Designation for Parklawn Avenue. Motion was made by Member Rice and was Motion carried on rollcall vote; five ayes. FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR THE COVENTRY AT CENTENNIAL LAKES Presentation by Planner Planner Larsen recalled that preliminary plat approval for the 98 unit development at Centennial Lakes was granted on October 4, 1993, with final plat approval to be granted on a building by building basis. building was approved on November 1, 1993. The four unit Phase I The developers are now requesting final plat approval for the nine unit Phase I1 building. approved in the preliminary plat. However, the sizes of individual units within the building have been adjusted to reflect market demand. number one is now a 52 foot wide, single level townhouse unit. The number of units and footprint of the building are the same as Most notably unit Planner Larsen said that Peter Jarvis, proponent, was present to respond to questions. Member Smith introduced and moved adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR THE COVENTRY AT CENTENNIAL LAKES BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "THE COVENTRY AT CENTENNIAL LAKES", platted by Centennial Land Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership, an undivided 91.43% interest and John W. Hedberg and Jean M. Hedberg, husband and wife, an undivided 8.57% interest, and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of May 2, 1994, be and is hereby granted final plat approval. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. 234 5/2/94 BID AWARDED FOR AQUATIC WEED HARVESTING - MILL POND/ARROWHEAD LAKE Motion vas made by Member Rice and vas seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for aquatic veed harvesting of the Mill Pond and Arrowhead Lake to recommended low bidder, Midvest Aqua Care, at $13,310.00. I Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. BID AWARDED FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSURANCE Motion vas made by Member Rice and vas seconded by Member Smith for avard of bid for public officials liability insurance to recommended low bidder, National Union Fire Insurance, at $16,560.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. BID AWARDED FOR POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE Motion vas made by Member Rice and vas seconded by Member Smith for avard of bid for police professional liability insurance to recommended lov bidder, St. Paul Companies, at $32,195.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. BID AWARDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER - NORMANDALE GOLF COURSE Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Smith for award of bid for a valk-in cooler for Normandale Golf Course to recommended low bidder, Hospitality Supply, at $5,236.61. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. BID AWARDED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET AND CONTROLLER Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Smith for avard of bid for one traffic signal cabinet and controller to recommended low bidder, Brown Traffic Products, Inc., at $9,240.05. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. I FINDINGS ADOPTED: PERMIT GRANTED TO KEEP EXTRA DOG AT 4111WEST 62ND STREET Sanitarian Velde informed Council that Vivian Yarwood, 4111 West 62nd Street, had submitted an application to keep four dogs at her address. notice was sent to all properties within 200 feet of the subject property advising them that the Council would consider the request at a public hearing this date. On April 22, 1994, It was noted that written objection was received from Arne Twedt, 4246 Valley View Road, and letters in support were received from Nancy Tighe, 6224 Peacedale Avenue?,.and Jill Barrett and Kathleen Burke, 6220 Peacedale Avenue. Sanitarian Velde presented findings of fact that the proposed permit would: A. Not be a nuisance. B. Not be detrimental to the public health and safety of the applicant or other persons in the vicinity. Conclusion: 1. The procedural requirements of the Ordinance have been met. 2. 3. Conditions or restrictions applicable to this permit: The permit should be granted as requested. All dogs must be licensed pursuant to Edina City Ordinance No. 300. barking of the dogs must be controlled to prevent a neighborhood nuisance. The applicant shall not replace any pets and eventually attain the limit of no more than three dogs and/or cats through attrition. 4. This permit shall be effective May 2, 1994, however, this permit shall lapse and be of no effect unless all conditions and restrictions are observed, the applicant observes all City Ordinances applicable to the keeping of dogs and cats, and the keeping of the dogs and cats is not in violation of the Edina Zoning Ordinance which prohibits a kennel as a business in the Residential Zone. The 5/2/94 235 Vivian Yarwood, 4111 West 62nd Street, applicant, told Council that the dogs are well taken care of, are trained, walked, and brought inside when they bark. She said she is a good pet owner and will do what she can so they are not a nuisance to the neighbors. Mayor Richards asked Ms. Yarwood if she agreed to the condition that she would not replace any of the dogs so that the allowed limit of no more than three dogs will be attained through attrition. with that condition. Ms. Yarwood said she understood and agreed Mayor Richards asked for public comment on the findings to grant the permit. comments or objections were heard. No Member Rice mentioned that his parents have lived across the street from the subject property for some thirty years and have never indicated that the dogs were a problem. Member Rice made a motion to adopt the findings as presented and to grant a permit, subject to the conditions stated in the findings, to Vivian Yarwood to keep four dogs at 4111 West 62nd Street as specified in the permit application. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. ON-SALE Wl3E LICENSE AND 3.2 BEER LICENSE APPROVED FOR SIDNEY'S PIZZA CAFE Manager Rosland advised that the City has received applications for an On-sale Wine License and a 3.2 Beer License from Sidney's of Edina, Inc., dba Sidney's Pizza Cafe, 3520 Galleria, a new restaurant opening in early July. The applications have been reviewed by the Police, Health and Planning Departments and the necessary investigations have been conducted. recommend issuance of the requested licenses. Staff would Mayor Richards called for public comment on the applications for an on-sale wine license and 3.2 beer license. No public comment or objection was heard. Member Rice made a motion to approve issuance of an On-sale Wine License and a 3.2 Beer License to Sidney's of Edina, Inc., dba Sidney's Pizza Cafe at 3520 Galleria. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. ADVERTISING IN ABOUT TOWN MAGAZINE DISCUSSED several weeks ago the Council asked that the issue of soliciting advertising in the City's About Tom magazine be placed on an upcoming agenda for discussion. He said that staff has not been actively seeking advertisements to be placed in the magazine because staff felt the cost for the ads, which is expensive, should be totally covered by the advertiser. Member Smith suggested that the magazine always carry an announcement as to whom to contact if anyone is interested in placing an advertisement so that it would be open to all. Manager Rosland recalled that Member Kelly commented that she had raised the question because the last issue had only contained two ads which may have looked like preferential treatment. Upon being told that anyone could place an ad, she had felt that was not the image being projected. She said she objected to including advertisements because 5/2/94 .. 236 the cost of producing the magazine is being paid from cable franchise fees and she considered it a gift to the community. go along with the wishes of the Council. However, Member Kelly said she would Hearing no other comment or objection, Mayor Richards suggested that staff continue as in the past with advertising in About Town. POLICY PR.INC1PI.X STATEMENTS FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY COMWONITY PREVENTION COALITION APPROVED member of the Community Prevention Coalition (CPC) for Hennepin County for several years. drug problems in Hennepin County and has developed a five year plan which include six long-range goals to provide overall direction for the work of CPC. Principles have been developed by the Community Policy Action Group that relate primarily to Goal 3: Communities in Hennepin County will establish clear and consistent norms, standards and policies related to youth chemical use. Manager Rosland reminded Council that the City of Edina has been a The Coalition was formed to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other Policy Both the Edina Chemical Health Advisory Committee and the Human Relations Commission have reviewed and recommend approval of the following 1994 Policy Principle Statement: 1. strengths and both: Develop and sustain community-based initiatives that value cultural a. adolescents and families; and b. discourage use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. a. promoting positive opportunities and environments for children, adolescents, and families; and b. providing coordinated efforts to directly discourage use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Provide adequate and consistent funding for the full continuum of services promote positive opportunities and environments for children, provide coordinated educational and program efforts which directly 2. Provide adequate and consistent funding to assist communities in: I 3. needed by youth and families experiencing problems related to chemical use. 4. Reduce underage access to alcohol and tobacco products. 5. especially those targeting or impacting specific groups, such as: Reduce advertising and promotions of alcohol and tobacco products, - Children, adolescents, and young adults - Low income neighborhoods - Communities of color. 6. Reduce involuntary exposure to the harmful effect of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, such as: - Reducing exposure to secondhand smoke - Reducing prenatal exposure to these drugs. 7. Reduce instances of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, especially those involving or impacting youth. 8. Reduce consumption of alcohol and tobacco products, especially by young people, by adopting policies that increase prices, such as: - Increasing state and federal excise taxes - Increasing licensing fees to improve monitoring and enforcement of existing laws governing product sale and use. Betsy Flaten, Human Relations Commission member, spoke to questions of the Council. She explained that the goal of the CPC is youth focused as especially stated in principle number five and would not be directed at advertising by the Edina Liquor Stores. She added that the Edina community has been very involved in the CPC, not only by the Chemical Health Advisory Committee but also in providing leadership in reaching out beyond our boundaries. 5/2/94 .. 237 Member Smith made a motion to approve and support the 1994 Policy Principle Statement for the Community Prevention Coalition of Hennepin County as presented. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. *HEARING DATE OF JUNE 6. 1994. SET FOR ARROWHEAD LAKE FISH STOCKING/AERATION Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Smith setting June 6, 1994, as hearing date to consider the request by the Arrowhead Lake Improvement Association for fish stocking and aeration equipment. Motion carried on rollcall vote, five ayes. POLICY DISCUSSED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY STORMWATER PROJECTS recalled that in November 1993, the Council expanded its stormwater utility program to include a grant program that would provide flood reduction projects on individual sites with a $50,000.00 budget for 1994. stormwater utility program covered normal maintenance, reconstruction of existing systems or providing general stormwater improvements to neighborhoods with existing systems. Engineer Hoffman Until November 1993, the Conditions for grant funding would include an individual contribution by the property owner in the range of 75% City and 25% individual. In addition, if the grant were approved a covenant would be placed on the property that would run with the land and hold harmless and indemnify the City for and against any potential claims related to the measures undertaken through the program. Under the grant program, flood reduction efforts as recommended by the City Engineer may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: a. Filling, grading and sodding/seeding around point of water entry. b. Adding or modifying window cells. c. Eliminating basement windows and/or substituting glass blocks. d., Replacing large basement windows or doors with smaller windows. E. Building concrete or treated wood block wall dikes/planters. Other improvements, such as curb or driveway raising at street to prevent water entry or installation of a pump control, would not fall under the grant program but would be considered a general public improvement to be paid from the utility fund . Engineer Hoffman told Council that to date four property owners are seeking assistance. However, discussions have slowed because of the individual cost participation and the covenant agreement. properties; some involve townhouse associations or corporations. Staff has reviewed the cases with the viewpoint that each be treated individually based on the specific circumstances for each site. owners have reluctantly agreed to 50%/50% cost sharing, but some feel that the City ought to provide financial assistance at 100%. share could be specially assessed. Council prior to completing final recommendations for individual projects to bring to Council for approval. Not all have been single family In some cases, individual property Others have asked if their Staff would like further input from the Member Smith asked if engineering advice would be a part of the program. Engineer Hoffman answered that on the more difficult projects City engineering staff would help the property owner find a contractor, or engineer if needed, and would then assist by working with that contractor to see that the project is done properly. the 100 year flood elevation and the goal would be to attain a 25% volume increase (additional foot above the 100 year flood elevation) in those backyards. Some of the properties that have been reviewed are at or just above 5/2/94 Engineer Hoffman pointed out that the grant program would not attempt to address 238 regional flood reduction along creeks in the City. Nine Mile Creek were generally built above the published flood elevation and little change is anticipated. years prior to flood insurance studies and many are two to three feet below the flood elevation. Staff will continue to work with the watershed districts to develop regional flood reduction programs for those homes. He noted that homes along However, homes along Minnehaha Creek were built Hearing no further comment, Mayor Richards said staff should proceed with the grant program as presented and for each individual site bring a recommendation to Council for approval. Also, the grant applicant should be notified so that the applicant can appear before Council to speak to the recommendation. SHeRPA COMMUNITY SWVICE PRIORITIES REPORT PRESENTED the Community Service Priorities report of the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency (SHeRPA). Youth and Family Task Force and the Developmental Disabilities Task Force which were created in 1993 to provide input and recommendations on human service priorities. Task force members represented a broad range-of users and providers of services, school professionals and other stakeholders in the four South Hennepin communities. Member Smith presented a He told Council that the report was the product of both the Member Smith said the report was presented to the division managers of the Hennepin County Adult and Family Children Services on April 28, 1994. addition, it is hoped that the report can be presented to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners in the fall when they deliberate their 1995 budget. In CLATMS PAID claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated April 27, 1994, and consisting of 25 pages: General Fund $146,465.08, C.D.B.G. $64.00, Communication $23,813.85, Working Capital $1,218.31, Art Center $13,197.96, Swimming Pool $514.48, Golf Course $106,727.12, Ice Arena $2,860.48, Gun Range $321.86, Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $20,910.55, Utility Fund $282,704.34, Storm Sewer $719.58, Liquor Fund $57,665.81, Construction Fund $1,556.98, IBR #2 Fund $1,193.75, TOTAL $659,934.15. Motion was seconded by Member Rice. Member Smith made a motion to approve payment of the following I Rollcall : Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards Motion carried. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. City Clerk