HomeMy WebLinkAbout19951106_regularMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 6,1995
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, and Mayor Pro-tern
Kelly.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion was made by Member Smith and.was
seconded by Member Maetzold to adopt the Council Consent Agenda as presented with
the exception of Agenda Item V.C. Southdale Hennepin Library - purchase of equipment
for Edina Art Center Media Lab Project.
Rol lcal I :
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion carried.
CHEMICAL HEALTH WEEK PROCLAIMED Mayor Pro Tem Kelly read the proclamation
declaring November 13 - 19, 1995 Minnesota Chemical Health Week throughout the City of
Edina. Alcohol and drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and
the 15-24 year old age group is dying at a faster rate than any other age group. Red ribbons
are the chosen symbols of individual and community efforts to reduce the demand for drugs
in our communities and depict support for the activities of Edina Chemical Awareness and
encourage community participation in drug awareness, education and prevention activities.
Kathy Iverson, Chemical Health Coordinator for the,City of Edina, accepted the Proclamation.
She introduced John Thomas Rogstad from Calvin Christian School and Kristin Krents from
Valley View Middle School who presented posters to the Council depicting the unpopularity
of smoking.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 16.1995, APPROVED Motion was
made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Maetzold to approve the Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of October 16,1995.
Motion carried on a rollcall vote - five ayes.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BA-293/BA-299 (VALLEY VIEW
ROAD) Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file.
Member Maetzold stated his intention to abstain from discussion or vote on Street
Improvement No. BA-293 and BA-299 due to a possible conflict of interest.
Presentation by Engineer
Engineer Hoffman reported that the location of the project is from the Crosstown to 69th Street
and France Avenue. Engineer Hoffman stated that pending special assessment for the 23
properties on Southdale Road with backyards abutting Valley View Road are the subject of
this evening’s discussion. The proposed assessment would be based on the lineal feet of back
yard, multiplied by a rate of $6.67 per lineal foot. This rate is one-third normal front yard rate
which is $20 per front yard lineal foot. He explained the Special Assessments for Street I
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improvement No. BA-293 and BA-299 had been continued from the October 16th meeting
allowing staff time to review previous assessment formulas from past projects. where
backyards assessments were levied. Engineer Hoffman reported findings from two previous
projects: 1) Dewey Hill Road where the typical backyard rate. became one sixth instead of one
third; and 2) Oxford Alley where users paid two’time the rate as non-users. Engineer Hoffman
also reviewed the City’s normal rates of:
$40.00 per front foot for commercial property
$30.00 per front foot for multiple family
$20.00 per front foot for single family residential - side yards and backyards
charged at one-third the rate of front yards (or $6.67 per foot)
.
Using a one-third rate for the Southdale Road properties assessments for the Valleyview
Road Project would range from $459.00 to $935.00. Engineer Hoffman also informed Council
that policy states Council may determine if a special condition exists which calls for a
departure from the one third rate. Discussion followed of whether to follow the one-third rule
or allow for special condition determination.
Member Smith asked what was the total cost of the project. Engineer Hoffman answered the
total Valley View Road Project cost was -$1,500,000.00, however the amount under
consideration currently is $1 2,000.00 being when the assessment are calculated using the
one-third backyard rate of $6.67 per lineal foot. Member Smith clarified that Council was
discussing the rate for only those residential properties with backyards abutting Valley View
Road, not commercial or multi-family properties.
Letters requesting no special assessment be levied on the Southdale Road properties were
received from P.R. Costello, 6821 Southdale Road who believed he derives no value from the
project and James E. Jenewein, 6905 Southdale Road, who believes the project was done to
create a screen and the cost of which should not be borne by the residents.
Resident Comment
Steven Cole, 6801 Southdale Road, explained his issue isn’t the project cost as much as the
quality and lack of maintenance of the project. Engineer Hoffman said Mr. Cole was concerned
with the west side of the berm and is justified in saying it looks bad. The City has planted
grass and sumac but the area needs more work.
J.K Harrington, 681 3 Southdale Road, informed Council he was told at two public meetings
there would be no additional taxes for improvements; it was the responsibility of the City,
State, and County. His recollection was that discussion involved the height and width of the
berm. At no time was he informed the improvement would include a sidewalk. Fewer than I00
people have walked on the sidewalk since it was installed and he feels it is useless. Mr.
Harrington believes his professionally landscaped property has been devalued because of the
berm that is not much more than a weedy, mud dump. Engineer Hoffman responded the
sidewalk has always been part of the project. The berm is steep-sloped and he agreed that
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maybe a better ground cover could be used. He recalled that at the meetings, the statement
was made with a backyard condition and no access that assessment could be zero.
Engineer Hoffman responded to Mr. Harrington's concern indicating that further work is
scheduled for the berm to establish a ground cover. He stated he will check on the mud
problem and direct whatever corrective measures he deems necessary. In response to Mr.
Harrington's recollection of no assessment Mr. Hoffman stated at two meetings he informed
residents about the one-third rate, but that due to the backyard condition and no access the
residents may request no assessments of the Council.
Mayor Pro-tem Kelly noted that during public hearings on the project she remembered
residents repeatedly requesting a buffer from the commercial area. She asked the pleasure
of the Council.
Member Smith made a motion that the special assessments for BA-293/BA-299 for
Southdale Road properties with backyards abutting Valley View Road be zero based on:
I) 1988 Council desire to provide a buffer from the commercial area, and 2) the special
condition of the Southdale Road properties having no access to Valleyview Road.
Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
Mayor Pro-tem Kelly requested clarification of city policy regarding assessments for sidewalks.
Engineer Hoffman replied City policy state no sidewalks are assessed when installed on
collector streets, e.g., 70th Street, Wooddale Avenue, and 50th Street, etc.
Member Paulus voiced support for the motion as long as it is remembered that this is an
unique circumstance in response to the 1988 request for a buffer from the commercial when
promises were made to the neighborhood.
Ayes: Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Abstaining: Maetzold
Motion carried.
Member Paulus introduced the following resolution and moved adoption:
RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND PROJECTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the Edina
City Council has met and heard and passed upon all written and oral objections to the
proposed assessments for the improvements listed below:
Valley View Road Street Improvement - No. BA-273/BA-299
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
I. Each assessment as set forth in the assessment rolls on file in the office
of the City Clerk for each aforementioned improvement is hereby accepted and shall
constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of
land therein included is hereby found be benefited by the improvement in the amount
of the assessment levied against it.
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2. The assessments shall be payable in equal installments, the first of said
installments, together with interest at a rate of eight percent (8.0%) per annum, on the
entire assessment from the date hereof to December 31,1996, to be payable with the
general taxes for the year 1996. To each subsequent installment shall be added interest
at the above rate for one year on all then unpaid installments. The number of such
annual installments shall be as follows:
NAME OF IMPROVEMENT NO. INSTALLMENTS
Valley View Road Street Improvement
No. BA-2731BA-299 - Levy No. 13520
IO years
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to
certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment
on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the city treasurer,
except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days
from the adoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time thereafter, pay to the city
treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued
to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be
made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next
succeeding year.
4. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment
to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of. the county. Such
assessment shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal
taxes.
5. The City Clerk shall also mail notice of any special assessment which may
be payable by a county, by a political subdivision, or by the owner of any right-of-way
as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061, Subdivision 4, and if any such
assessment is not paid in a single installment, the City Treasurer shall arrange for
collection thereof in installments, as’set forth in said section.
Motion for adoption of the resolution seconded by Member Smith.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Abstaining: Maetzold
Resolution adopted.
FINDINGS, DECISION AND REASON PRESENTED: PRELIMINARY REZONING DENIED
R-I TO POD-I, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN (5015 WEST 70TH STREET) Affidavits of
Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file.
Presentation by Planner
Planner Larsen reminded Council the subject property is located at 501 5 West 70th Street and
currently is zoned R-I and developed as a church. ‘Especially for Children’ a day care
provider is attempting to acquire the building. Day care is not a permitted use in the R-1
district so the proponents are proposing rezoning to POD-I (Planned Office District). The
matter was continued at the September 18, 1995, meeting, allowing the proponent time to
formulate hard data on the traffic issue and allow staff to research an ordinance amendment
allowing day care as an accessory use.
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Planner Larsen presented Findings, Decision, and Reason supporting denial of the proposed
rezoning.
Presentation bv Attornev for Proponent
Paul Weingarten, Attorney for ‘Especially for Children’, spoke in favor of the proposed
rezoning. If the proposed use for the property was for a church, they would require rezoning
at 2.6 acres because it would not be compliance. The Comprehensive Plan defines the site
as quasi-public to be used for churches, cemeteries, or private schools which all require three
to five acre parcels. In a POD-I district, day care is a permitted use. The proponents
negotiated a purchase agreement subject to rezoning and they desire using the property for
a day care yet maintain the flexibility for the property to obtain financing. Staff and the
Planning Commission reviewed the application and recommended the rezoning to POD-I .
Following testimony of the public, issues of concern were with traffic and open space. Mr.
Weingarten said the proponents appreciate the proposed ordinance amendment but believe
it to be unreasonably restrictive especially with future use of the property. Financing remains
a problem with one bank turning down the loan because of the single use facility and another
indicating the interest rate would to be higher and the mortgage rate lower.
Mr. Weingarten reiterated this clients’ need for the rezoning to POD-I , and asked Council to
direct staff to negotiate reasonable conditions and restrictions on the use of the property that
could include the proponent‘s offer not to build a free standing office building on the site for
a period of five years.
Member Smith asked what would happen if the mortgage were foreclosed upon. Mr.
Weingarten responded the rezoning would be at POD-I which would allow office buildings
and day care centers as a permitted use.
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Resident Comment
Carl Pedro, broker representing the North Central District Evangelical Free Church of America
in the sale of the property, read from his letter of November 6, 1995, providing additional
background information as follows:
1.
2.
Property was originally 5.0 acres when purchased for a church
Several governmental takings reduced property to 2.6 acres
a. State of Minnesota in January 1974 took 0.4 acres (40 foot wide strip for
highway widening)
2.31 additional acres taken for intersection construction
North Central planned to construct a senior residence home on the site in
addition to the Edina Evangelical Free Church
The Zoning Ordinance was not modified until 1992 after construction of the Edina
Evangelical Free Church.
1980 Comprehensive Land Use plan adopted designated the church property as
“quasi-public”
Mr. Pedro urged the Council to take into consideration the parcel being reduced due to a
“public needs taking” and grant the request for rezoning.
Council Comment
Member Maetzold stated he would vote against adoption of the findings because: 1) day-care
b.
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4.
5.
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on the site is not the issue 2) believe that whether the POD-I district provides an adequate
buffer as contained in the Comprehensive Plan is the real issue and 3) what the possible long
term site use could be permitted under POD-I . In looking at past minutes it appears that Staff
and the Planning Commission suggested POD-I would be an appropriate transitional use for
the site as it would limit building size and density. Member Maetzold believed granting
‘Especially for Children’ a POD-I rezoning may create a risk for the future if they sell the
property and they build an office. building. He believes the risk is worth taking. ‘Especially for
Children’ is an excellent long-term local business that provides a valuable service to the
community. Member Maetzold the worst thing that could happen would be if a low-density
office building were constructed which would provide a needed buffer. On the other hand if
we do not approve POD-1, a good site use could be lost and a the building could remain
vacant.
Member Kelly reminded Council the rezoning is not being done for ‘Especially for Children’
but for the site:
Member Smith said no one refutes that the Williams have a good reputation in Edina. He
voiced concern that once you approve a zoning change you have the potential to get whatever
goes along with it which in this case could be adding to the traffic problem. He stated that
financing on the.site is not Council’s concern. In the past, Edina has done an excellent job with
zoning and he would not agree to change the subject property to POD-.I.
Attorney Gilligan reiterated reasons within the findings supporting denial of the proposed
rezoning. The proposed rezoning conflicts with the land use map and policies of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan. The development of the site for office use would remove the buffer
recommended by the Plan. In addition, the property originally was developed for church
purposes that tend to be off-peak traffic generators. Rezoning to POD-I would allow
development of office use. A significant portion of traffic generated from office use comes
during morning and evening peak traffic periods. Existing traffic conditions are currently worst
during morning and evening peak periods.
Dean Johnson, Superintendent of the North Central District Association, Evangelical Free
Church of America, stated that denial of the rezoning would limit severely the church’s ability
to sell the property. While he appreciates the concern for the buffer and traffic, consideration
needs to given to the impact on the property value.
Member Smith asked .whether Mr. Johnson would have the property rezoned to increase the
value and benefit the Association. Mr. Johnson stated his discomfort with answering the
question.
Member Smith moved adoption of the Findings, Decision, and Reason supporting denial
of the proposed rezoning for Preliminary Rezoning, R-I Single Dwelling Unit District to
POD-I Planned Office District for Especially for Children (5015 West 70th Street). Motion
was seconded by Member Paulus. I Ayes: Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Nay: Maetzold
Motion carried.
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*LOT DMSION GRANTED - 7115 TUPA DRNE AND 7020 KERRY ROAD (JOHNSON AND
ECKBERGl Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member
Maetzold for adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lot 6, Block 3, BRAEMAR HILLS FIFTH ADDITION, according to the
recorded plat thereof and Lot 9, PROSPECT HILLS, according to the recorded plat
thereof are presently single tracts of land; and
WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tracts into new separate
parcels (herein called “Parcels”) described as follows:
PARCEL A:
Lot 6, Block 3, BRAEMAR HILLS FIFTH ADDITION and the west
100.00 feet of Lot 9, PROSPECT HILLS, according to the recorded
plats thereof.
Lot 9, PROSPECT HILLS, according to the recorded plat thereof;
EXCEPT the west 100.00 feet of said Lot 9.
PARCEL B:
WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Edina Code Section 810 and
it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations
of the City of does not interfere with the purpose of the Subdivision and Zoning
Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Code Sections 810 and 850.Edina will
create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land;
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 provisions of Code
Sections 850 and 810 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof
as separate s are not waived 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 may be provided for by those
ordinances.
Passed and adopted this 6th day of November, 1995.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*HEARING DATE SET OF NOVEMBER 20,1995. SET FOR PLANNING MATTERS Motion
was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Maetzold setting November
20,1995, for the following planning matters:
I)
2)
3)
4)
Preliminary Plat - Tambomino - 6608 Dakota Trail
Comprehensive Plan amendment - Community Facilities Element - Public Water
System.
Ordinance Amendment reducing number of members on Planning Commission,
Ordinance Amendment allowing day care as a conditional use in R-I District.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
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HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 19, 1995, SET FOR PRELIMINARY REZONING, PID,
PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO POD-1. PLANNED OFFICE DISTRICT (5229 EDEN
AVENUE - LAURANT/PARKS DEVELOPMENT1
Presentation by Planner
Planner Larsen explained the subject rezoning is for Lot 1, of the Kunz-Lewis Plat currently
under consideration by the CounMI. Normally, the rezoning would be on the agenda for public
hearing on November 20, 1995, the Preliminary Plat which establishes the parcel for the
development is on December 19, 1995. 'The plat as well as the Final Development Plan for
Lot 2 (Kunz Oil) are scheduled for the December 19, 1995, meeting.
As directed by Council, staff has retained a planning consultant to review the plans for the
area. The consultant will report his findings to the Council at the December 4, 1995, regular
meeting. Planner Larsen suggested a 60 day extension be established for further study on the
subject property.
Member Maetzold made a motion setting the hearing date of December 19,1995, for
Preliminary Rezoning, PID - Planned Industrial District to POD-I Planned Office District
for LauranVParks Development (5229 Eden Avenue). Member Paulus seconded the Motion.
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion carried. I Member Smith made a motion granting'a sixty day (60) extension for action for a land
use, traffic study to be completed. Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion carried.
*NOVEMBER 20,1995, SET AS PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1995-11, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE SECTION 900.18. SUBD. I, REGARDING THE SALE OF
WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SALE OF FOOD Motion was made by Member Smith
and was seconded by Member Maetzold setting November 20,1995, as public hearing
date for Ordinance No. 1995-11, an ordinance amending Code Section 900.18, Subd. I,
regarding the sale of wine in conjunction with the sale of food.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND PLANTING OF TREES AT BRAEMAR
AND NORMANDALE GOLF COURSES Motion was made by Member Smith and was
seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for the purchase, delivery and planting
of trees at Braemar and Normandale Golf Courses to recommended low bidder,
Minnesota Valley Landscape at $8,083.35.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
I *BID AWARDED FOR PURCHASE OF HANDRAIL FOR PATH CONNECTING PARKLAWN
TO CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded
by Member Maetzold for award of bid for purchase of a handrail for the path connecting
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Parklawn to Centennial Lakes Park to recommended low bidder, Accu-Fab Steel Works,
Inc., at $5,832.00.
BID AWARDED FOR MEDIA LAB EQUIPMENT FOR THE EDlNA ART CENTER The Art
Center Board requested the Council’s support to purchase the Southdale-Hennepin Area
Library’s used media equipment. The purchase would be funded from the Communications
budget. Member Paulus stated she asked this item be removed from the consent agenda for
additional information regarding the purchase. She asked further explanation of the
Communications fund where the purchase of the media lab equipment would be funded.
Manager Rosland explained the cable fund pays for City communications much like the
funding for the About Town City magazine. Purchase of the equipment from the library would
benefit the Art Center by:
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
1. Utilizing a seldom-used classroom;
2. Raising awareness of other classes, gallery, gift shop, etc.;
3. Increase revenue to the Art Center;
4. Encourage use by “teen-age” population;
5. Carrying out mission to be a premier Art Center;
6. Creating ability to offer video/film instruction; and
7. Fulfilling the dream of creating Video/Film Division.
A letter, dated November 1, 1995, from James Van Valkenburg, Edina Art Center Board Chair,
recommended approval of the purchase of the equipment.
Member Paulus emphasized concern with an enterprise like the Art Center which should be
self-supporting, tapping into the Communications budget. Any funds generated by the media
equipment rental would stay with the Art Center and not come back to the Communications
budget. She believed a dangerous policy could be set if this is approved.
Park Director Keprios explained that the media center would be a smaller version of the one
at Hennepin County. David Kramer, Hennepin County Library, estimated the annual cost of
repair of the equipment would be approximately $10,000.00 or less. This is a winnable
situation for both the City and the County in both the County Attorney’s office and County
Administrator Jim Bourhee’s eyes. Keeping the equipment together in a suburban setting is
desirable. The purchase proposal will be before the County Board on November 21 , 1995.
Member Smith voiced concern with the purchase creating a drain on cable franchise monies
and encouraged a watchful eye be placed on it by the City Manager and Art Center Board.
Art Center Director Hedges said she believes in the project and revenues that will be
generated. Community needs will be met in providing this necessary service.
Rick Johnson, Senior Audio Visual Technician for Hennepin County Library System, and past
Supervisor of the Southdale Media Lab noted that this is a great buy for the City of Edina.
People are waiting to rent the industrial grade equipment. He estimated the cost at less than
$3,000.00 a year to maintain the equipment and is used under supervision in-house usually.
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Art Dickey, Art Center Board Member and one of the original members of the Camera Club I said the Club now has 71 members. He anticipates use of the media lab will multiply many
times.
Member Smith made a motion to award the bid for purchase of media lab equipment for
the Edina Art Center to sole supplier, Hennepin County at $8,000.00 funded through the
Communications budget. Motion seconded by Member Maetzold.
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion carried. -
*BID AWARDED FOR REPLACEMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT KITCHEN CABINETS,
DRAWERS AND COUNTERTOPS Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded
by Member Maetzold to award the bid for purchase of replacement Fire Department
kitchen cabinets, drawers and countertops to recommended low bidder, Anderson
Cabinet, at $9,566.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR STORM DRAIN SYSTEM AT BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE Motion was
made by Member Smith and .was seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for
purchase of a storm drain system at Braemar Golf Course to recommended low bidder,
Perkins Landscape at $7,595.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 19. 1995, SET FOR PROPOSED INCREASE IN
WNEIBEER LICENSE FEES Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by
Member Maetzold setting December 19,1995, as hearing date for proposed increase in
wine/beer license fees.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*I996 COUNCIL MEETING DATES Motion was made by Member Smith and was
seconded by Member Maetzold setting the 1996 Council Meeting dates as scheduled
because of observed holidays:
.DAYIDATE HOLIDAY OBSERVED
Tuesday - January 2 Monday January 1 is New Year's Day
Tuesday -January I6 Monday January 15 is Martin Luther King
Day
Monday - February 5 First Monday
Tuesday - February 20
Tuesday - September 3
Monday - September I6
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
Monday Feb. 19 is Presidents' Day
Monday Sept. 2 is Labor Day
Third Monday
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*NEW WlNUBEER LICENSE APPROVED FOR NEW HONG KONG KITCHEN Motion was
made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Maetzold approving the on-sale
wine and 3.2 beer license for the New Hong Kong Kitchen.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET OF NOVEMBER 20. 1995, FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN
APPROVAL FOR IMPROVEMENT BA-309 (WEST 66TH STREET FROM FRANCE TO
YORK) AND BA-311 (YORK FROM WEST 66TH STREET TO WEST 69TH STREET)
Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Maetzold setting
November 20,1995, for a public hearing for preliminary plan approval for improvement
BA-309 (west 66th Street from France to York) and BA-311 (York from West 66th Street
to West 69th Street). ,
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR DECEMBER 4,1995 - FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL BONDS
Manager Rosland stated the City received a request from Fairview Hospital and Healthcare
Services that the City issue tax-exempt revenue bonds under Minnesota Statutes, Section
469.152 to 469.165, to finance cardiac imaging equipment to be installed at Fairview
Southdale Hospital. The City previously issued revenue bonds under this authority on behalf
of Fairview to finance improvements to the Hospital. State and federal law require that prior
to issuing the bonds, the City must hold a public hearing on the proposed financing.
The bonds are proposed to be issued in the principal amount not in excess of $2,900,000, and
Fairview anticipates that the bonds will be issued in the form of a single note which will be
purchased by a bank. I
Debt service on the bonds will be payable solely from payments made to Fairview and the City
will not have any liability with respect to the bonds. Fairview will pay all City expenses with
respect to the bonds, and upon issuance of the bonds will pay the City a fee equal to % of I %
of the principal amount of the bonds in accordance with City’s guidelines for issuance of
revenue bonds.
Mark Enger, Senior Vice President and ’ Administrator for Fairview Southdale Hospital,
explained Fairview generally finances imaging equipment with taxable leases. The size of this
transaction and the.large variance between taxable and tax exempt interest rates results in
significant savings to Fairview if the financing is accomplished with tax exempt funds issued
through the City. He asked that a public hearing date be set for December 4, 1995, for Council
review of the request. ’
Member Smith noted when an investor looks at hospital bonds, it typically is the building not
equipment. He asked Attorney Gilligan to have information available at the December 4, 1995,
public hearing regarding the history of this type of bonds. Even if the City isn’t liable if
something were to go wrong, much time would be expended explaining the City’s involvement
and he would like some questions answered before a decision is made.
Member Smith made a motion setting December 4, 1995, as public hearing date for I
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proposed Revenue Bonds for Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services. Motion was
seconded by Member Paulus. -
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion carried.
*AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR EDINA AQUATIC CENTER FILTER ROOM REPAIR
Motion was made by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Maetzold authorizing
repair of the Edina Aquatic Center filter room.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*PURCHASE AUTHORIZED FOR RIDING SCRUBBER Motion was made by Member Smith
and was seconded by Member Maetzold authorizing the purchase of a riding scrubber
for path and public walkway maintenance at Centennial Lakes.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
DATES SET FOR 1996 ANNUAL MEETING AND VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
RECEPTION Manager Rosland gave tentative dates for the 1996 Council’s Annual Meeting
with Boards and Commissions. to be held at Braemar Clubhouse at 6:OO P.M. After a brief
discussion, Tuesday, March 19, 1995, was selected for the Annual Meeting.
Manager Rosland pointed out-National Volunteer Week in 1996 begins on April 21 and
suggested tentative dates within that week for the Volunteer Recognition Reception to be held
at Edinborough Park at 500 P.M. Following discussion, Council consensus was that April 23,
1996, be set for the Volunteer Recognition Reception.
JINTERSECTION OF BROOKVlEW - OAKLAWN AND 52ND STREETS1 Motion was made
by Member Smith and was seconded by Member Maetzold refemng the request for
street lighting at the Brookview, Oaklawn, and 52nd Street intersection to the
Engineering Department for processing as to feasibility.
*PETITION FOR STREET LIGHTING REFERRED TO ENGINEERING FOR PROCESSING
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*LETTER RECEIVED FROM RESIDENT Motion was made by Member Smith and was
seconded by Member Maetzold acknowledging receipt of a letter dated October 29,
1995, from Verne Phelps, 3400 Parklawn Avenue, #312, asking approval of a tree
planting proposal. Staff was directed to further review the letter and respond to the
Council at the November 20,1995, regular meeting.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*LETTER RECEIVED FROM RESIDENT Motion was made by Member Smith and was
seconded by Member Maetzold acknowledging receipt of a letter received October 30,
1995, from Bernadette O’Connor, 4145 Parklawn Avenue, #229 and signed by twenty-
four neighbors requesting the “walk’ signal on the intersection lights on France Avenue
be extended. Staff directed the letter to the Traffic Safety Committee and notified
Hennepin County of the request. I
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
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*CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM RESIDENT Motion was made by Member Smith
and was seconded by Member Maetzold acknowledging receipt of a letter from Amy
Nymark, 5604 Sherwood Avenue dated October 24,1995, requesting various signage
in their neighborhood. The request was directed to the Traffic Safety Coordinator for
action.
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Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
APPROVAL GRANTED TO SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY (SheRPA)
FAMILY SERWCES COLLABORATIVE Manager Rosland gave background information into
the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency (SheRPA) service systems which are
undergoing significant change and restructuring, resulting in integrated service systems.
Some of these changes are the reduction in public funding for services forcing increased
responsibilities for local governments.
These trends have made collaboration between organizations and communities more
important than ever. The Collaborative was created through a partnership between South
Hennepin families, schools, cities, public health, Hennepin County, private human service
providers, and other community organizations serving families and children. SheRPA is the
lead coordinating agency for the collaborative effort.
The Collaborative began with studying the needs of families and children and with developing
a blueprint for an integrated service system that is:
Family focused and empowering for families;
Comprehensive and provides a continuum of services;
Community based; Culturally relevant;
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Focused on prevention and early intervention; and
Built on the strengths and resources of families and communities.
The SheRPA Family Support Network for South Hennepin families and children is designed
to:
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supports;
integrate these supports into a continuum of care that will result in a more holistic and
help families strengthen their natural support networks (e.g. relatives, friends,
provide a mechanism for evaluating the effectiveness of integrated family services.
increase access and simplify the process of linking families and children to needed
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successful resolution of these problems; and
neighbors, religious organizations);
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The Family Support Network will be formed as a collaborative between cities, schools,
Hennepin County and private providers serving South Hennepin. It has two main components:
1) Resource Center Network and 2) a provider affiliation formed by Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU)
SheRPA applied for a state implementation grant to further the service centers and the
memorandum of understanding. Of fourteen appkations submitted, SheRPA's grant was the
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model chosen and funding amounted to $1 87,000.00.
Each of the four cities will examine the collaborative separately. Bloomington, Eden Prairie,
and Richfield are looking at establishing a service center. Edina will check progress in the
other communities and focus on the memorandums of understandings. The Collaborative
came about by studying the fractured system that exists today with a goal to unfracture the
system and utilize present dollars in a stronger and better manner. No City funds are being
sought, but office space might be necessary within the City or the School District.
After a brief discussion, Member Smith moved approval that participation be continued
in the South Hennepin Regional Planning Agency for Human Services (SheRPA) family
services collaborative. Motion was seconded by Member Maetzold.
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion carried.
I996 LMC POLICIES RECEIVED Manager Rosland reported that the 1996 League of
Minnesota Cities (LMC) Proposed 1996 City Policies which will be acted upon at the
November 17, 1995, membership meeting were received. He recommended going ahead with
the policies as written. Member Smith indicated his intention to attend the meeting.
After a brief Council discussion, Member Paulus made a motion to adopt the League of
Minnesota Cities (LMC) Proposed 1996 City Policies as written. Motion was seconded by
Member Maetzold.
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Kelly
Nays: Smith
Motion carried.
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CLAIMS PAID Member Maetzold made a motion to approve payment of the following
claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated November I, 1995, and
consisting of 36 pages: General Fund $246,655.87; C.D.B.G. $8,069.00; Communications
$1,307.89; Working Capital $4,256.57; Art Center $13,870.66; Swimming Pool Fund
$4,648.49; Golf Course Fund $57,115.02; Ice Arena Fund $12,880.35; Gun Range Fund
$3,098.94; EdinboroughKentennial Lakes $24,806.34; Utility Fund $355,183.32; Storm
Sewer Utility Fund $1,509.07; Liquor Dispensary Fund $1 00,912.48; Construction Fund
$65,011.84; TOTAL $899,325.84. Member Smith seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Pro-Tem Kelly adjourned the
meeting at 9:25 P.M.
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