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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19960304_regularI I I MINUTES EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL OF.THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MARCH 4,1996 ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Maetzold, Smith and Mayor Richards. Member Paulus entered the meeting at 7:15 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold adopting the Council Consent Agenda as presented. 1 I Rollcall: I, Ayes: Maetzold, Smith, Richards Motion carried. *MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20,1996, APPROVED Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 1996. Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes. PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTEWSIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-309 W. 66TH STREET BETWEEN YORK AVENUE AND FRANCE AVENUE: PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND 69TH STREET Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Mayor Richards informed the public this hearing was a continuation from the regular Council meeting of December 4, 1995. Engineer Hoffman reviewed proposed improvements for W9st 66th Street from France Avenue to York Avenue, and York Avenue from West 66th Street to West 69th Street. The proposal is to reconstruct both streets beginning with York Avenue in 1996 and finishinb with West 66th Street in 1997. The proposed improvements consist of the followin$ basic design elements! 1. Two through lanes each way$ ' 2. One additional lane on the nprth side of West 66th Street and the east side of York Avenue for ingress-egress to numerous driveways and streets; 3. New traffic signals at Drew & West 66th, West 66th & Southdale exit west of Firestone, Southdale exit by Edina Liquor Store, a future signal at Southdale's entrance & Wickes' north driveway. 4. Sidewalk on the east side of York. Short sidewalk'from 66th & France to existing Southdale sidewalk; and I 5. Bikeway/streetscape/pedway on north side of West 66th Street. t GUTTEWSIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-311, YORK AVENUE - WEST 66TH STREET TO WEST II I Presentation bv Enclineer i I Engineer Hoffman reminded Council Preliminary Plan Approval for York Avenue was granted December 4, 1995. Council delayed the Preliminary Plan Review for West 66th Street at Southdale's request allowing an evaluation of the options during the 1995 Christmas shopping season. Edina will jointly construct the project with Hennepin County. Estimated costs are approximately $1.6 million for West 66th Street and approximately $1 .I million for York Avenue. The special aqsessment rate is $40.00 per assessable foot according to City policy. For these projects, special assess$lents will fund about 10% of the cost. The projects have been developed over the past year with meetings through individual property owners and managers. In addition, Hennepin County had an informational meeting last August at Southdale Library to Staff recommended Council order'both improvement projects, grant Preliminary Plan Approval to the West $1 share the initial project layouts with the public. 66th Street project, and Final Plan proval to the York Aven'ue project. I , 'I 11 I I I/ " , Public Comment t,I Mark Johnson, Real Estate Manager for Mervyn's, referred, to his February 26, 1996 letter to Council requesting alternative funding for the improvements. Mr. Johnson stated his opinion that the assessment formula is unfair to Mervyn's since the3 own approximately one-third of the York Avenue frontage. Mervyn's will be facing an estimated $50,000 assessment and their tax burden is already too high. I I MinutesEdina City Council1March 4,1996 Paul Skram, Property Manager Southdale Center, reiterated Mark Johnson's comments and referred to the February 26, 1996 letter, he coauthored with Mr. Johnson. Mr. Skram stated Southdale pays $10 million in taxes annually and getting assessed seems an extreme burden. He urged the Council to explore alternatives instead of special assessments to finance the City's share of the improvements. Council CommentlAction Mayor Richards asked Mr. Johnson and Mr. Skram who should pay for the improvements to the roads if not the benefitted properties? Mayor Richards stated his surprise with Mervyn's and Southdale's request :when the proposed improvements are planned to receive 90% of their funding from sources other than special assessments. 8 Member Smith stated the only reason for West 66th Street and York Avenue being the size they are is Southdale. He added he does not understand the position of Southdale and Mervyn's. Member Maetzold noted when Southdale was built the roads around it were unimproved. The roads have been improved to accommodate Southdale and asking for 10% of the improvement costs seems reasonable. Member Smith asked if the bike trail on the north side of West 66th Street is still in a "plan only" stage. He expressed concern with endorsing the "trail system* at this point. Engineer Hoffman replied currently, the trail is only a plan and added that Hennepin County has applied for Federal funding. Engineer Hoffman observed this bikeway can be used as an opportunity for Edina to spruce up this area with a street scape similar to what was done last summer in the Grandview Area. Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-309 RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 53 (WEST 66TH STREET) FROM FRANCE AVENUE TO YORK AVENUE S.A.P. 120-02032 WHEREAS, on the 6th of Novembe; 1995, the Edina City Council adopted a motion fixing the date for a public hearing on the proposed &construction of West 66th Street from France Avenue to York Avenue Improvement No. BA-309 foriNovember 20,1995; and WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice And two weeks' published notice of the hearing was given and the hearing was held thereon on the 20th day of November 1995; and WHEREAS, said hearing was contlinued until December 4,1995 and subsequently until March 4* 1996; and I f WHEREAS, ten day's mailed notice of the continued hearing was given and the hearing held theron on the 4th day of March, 1996, and at which hearing all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement, including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvement. Said improvement is hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as: PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO.' BA-309 and the area to be specially assessed for a portion of the cost of the proposed improvement shall include: E 2 W acres, Lot I, W 98 Ft. of S 333 Ft. and S 583 Ft. of E 294 481100 Ft., Lot 4, W 229 861100 Ft. of that part of Lot 5 lying S of a line parallel with and 116 5/10 Ft. S from S line of Cassin's Replat, excluding roads, "Cassin's Outlots"; S 300 Ft.'of Lot 2, Blk. 3, Lot 1, Blk. 4, that part of Lot 3 lying S of Ely ext of N line of Lot 2, Blk 4,'LOt 4, Blk. 4, excluding street, S 268 Ft. of Lot 5, Blk. 4, Southdale Acres; Tract A, RLS No. 1234, excluding 'roads; Tract G,IRLS No. 629; that part of Tract B lying in N 9/? of S 114 of Sec 29 T 28 R 24, RLS No. 9641.; ~ I I I i I I I 1'; :I, 'I ' 'I I Page2 I, 1: I '4 i I I MinuteslEdina City CouncillMarch 4, 1998 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Improvement BA-309 is hereby ordered as proposed. Adopted this 4th day of March, 1996 Rollcall: Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. . Member Maetzold seconded the motion. I I Member Maetzold introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY LAYOUT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 53 (WEST 66TH STREET) FROM FRANCE AVENUE TO YORK AVENUE (S.A.P. 120-020-32 ) WHEREAS, Layout No. 2 Hennepin County Project No. 9236 showing proposed improvements to County State Aid Highway No. 53 (West 66th Street) has been prepared and presented to the City, and WHEREAS, State Aid Funds will be expended on the proposed improvements, and WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Department of Public Works’ Policies for Cost Participation Between Hennepin County and Other Agencies for Cooperative Highway Projects addresses the utilization of tax increment financing on County projects by municipalities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Layout No. 2 be in all things approved and that the County is hereby authorized by the City to acquire all rights of way, permits andlor easements required for said improvements in accordance with Layout No. 2, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall ban the parking of motor vehicles within the project limits on CSAH 53, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will not use tax increment financing for any portion of the project cost. Member Smith seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. I Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its dopti RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON ’ RESOLUTION 1 n: S.A.P. 120-020-32 (WEST 66Tk STREET) FROM FRANCE AVENUE TO YORK AVENUE WHEREAS, the “City” has planned the improvement of CSAH 53 (West 66th Street) from France Avenue to York Avenue; and WHEREAS, the ‘‘City” will be spending Municipal State Aid Funds on the improvement of said street; and I WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on both sides of the street. Approval of the proposed construction as a Municipal State Aid Street project must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that the “City” shall ban the parking of motor vehicles on both sides of CSAH 53 (West 66th Street) S.A.P 120-020-32 at all times. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina in Hennepin County, Minnesota this 4th day of March, 1996. Member Maetzold seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. I 3 Member Maetzold introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: IT Page 3 ! I I Minutes/Edina City CounciYMarch 4, i996 . RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-311 RECONSTRbCTlON OF CSAH 31 (YORK AVENUE) FROM WEST 66TH STREET TO WEST 69TH STREET S.A.P. 120-02031 WHEREAS, on the 6th of November 1995, the Edina City Council adopted a motion fixing the date for a public hearing on the proposed reconstruction of York Avenue from West 66th Street to West 69th Street for November 20,1995; and WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice and two weeks' published notice of the hearing was given and the hearing was held thereon on the 20th day of November 1995. WHEREAS, said hearing was continued until December 4,1995 and subsequently until March 4, 1996; and WHEREAS, ten day's mailed notice of the continued hearing was given and the hearing held thereon on the 4th day of March, 1996, and at which hearing ail persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon.' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by tie Council of the City of Edina has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and Fing fully advised of the pertinent facts does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement, including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvement. 1 Said improvement is hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as: PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. BA311 and the area to be specially assessed for a portion of the cost of the proposed improvement shall include: Lot 1, Blk 1 and Lot 1, Blk 2, Southdale - York Addition; Tract B lying in Sec 29 T 28 R 24, RLS 1641; Tract A lying in Sec 29 T 28 R 24, RLS 1642; RLS 1357; that part of fractional Tract F, and of Tracts P and Q, RLS 432 lying N of a line com at the NW cor of Lot 5, Blk 2, York Terrace th Wly par with S line of vac 68th and its extension W to the Wly line of Tract F and there terminating and lying S of a line com at a pt I 81/100 ft N from SE cor of vac 68th St and its extension W to W line of said Tract F incl adj 67 St and York Ave, that part of fractional Tract F, and of Tract P, RLS 432 lying S of a line com at the NW cor of Lot 5, Blk 2, York Terrace th W par with S line of 68th St and its ext W to the W line of said Tract F and there terminating incl adj York Ave and W. 68th St, W 270 Ft of S 100 Ft of N 140 Ft of that part of Tract F lying S of S line of vac W 68th St and its Wly extension, that part of Tract F lying S of a line dis 140 Ft S from the S line of W 68th St and its Wly ext and N of S 220 Ft thof, S 220 Ft of Tract F, That part of Tract F lying S of the S line of vac W. 68th St dedicated in the plat of York Terrace and its Wly ext and lying N of a line par with and 40 ft S of said vac W. 68th St. and its Wly ext. RLS 629. I I '1 I ' I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Improvement BA-311 is hereby ordered as proposed. Adopted this 4th day of March, Id96 Rollcall: 11 I' Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards I Member Paulus seconded the motion.; I ,I Member Paulus introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: , RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLANS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 31 (YORK AVENUE) FROM WEST 66TH STREET TO WEST 69TH STREET (S.A.P. 120-02031) WHEREAS, Final Plans for Hennepin County Project No. 9237 showing proposed improvements to County State Aid Highway No. 31 (York Avenue) have been prepared and presented to the City, and I , * II I II I I i I Of 1 !I 1 ?age4 t I I MinuteslEdina Citv CouncillMarch 4,1996 WHEREAS, State Aid Funds will be expended on the proposed improvements, and WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Department of Public Works’ Policies for Cost Participation Between Hennepin County and Other Agencies for Cooperative Highway Projects addresses the utilization of tax increment financing on County projects by municipalities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Final Plans be in all things approved and that the County is hereby authorized by the City to acquire all rights of way, permits and/or easements required for said improvements in accordance with the Final Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall ban the parking of motor vehicles within the project limits on CSAH 31, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will not use tax increment financing for any portion of the project cost. Member Smith seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED: 1996 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPROVED Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Following due notice given a public hearing was conducted on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for 1996. Presentation bv Planner Planner Larsen reviewed Edina’s 1996 CDBG entitlement of $186,665 from Hennepin County‘s total budget of $3,560,000. The 1996 entitlement reflects a 7.2% decrease.over the 1995 allotment of $204,554.-ln 1996, as in previous years, the funding of public services from CDBG is limited to 20% of the allotment or $37,933 and will be directed to Housing & Outdoor Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.), Day Care Subsidy and CASH Homeline. The remaining 80% or $151,732 will fund two programs, Housing Rehabilitation and Removal of Architectural Barriers that are Community Development Programs. Planner Larsen explained that as in previous years, staff presented their proposed budget to the Human Relations Commission. The Human Relations Commission recommended a different allocation of the public services portion of the 1996 entitlement than Staff. Planner Larsen noted representatives from the Human Relations Commission were present to speak regarding their recommended ‘96 budget. The Staff recommendation for the ‘96 budget remained as proposed. I Public Services: Proaram/Activity H.O.M.E. (Housing & Outdoor Maintenance Day Care Subsidy CASH Homeline Total Public Service Proposal For the Elderly) Community Development: Pronram/Activity Housing Rehabilitation Removal of Architectural Barriers Total Community Development Proposal Staff HR Proposed Proposed ‘96 Budnet ‘96 Budnet $20,433 $16,467 $ 15,000 $ 18,966 $ 2,500 $37,933 $ 2,500 $37,933 Staff HR Proposed Proposed ‘96 Budnet ‘96 Budget $ 80,000 $ 80,000 $ 71,732 $ 71,732 $151,732 $151,732 TOTAL 1996 PROPOSED BUDGET $189,665 $189,665 Sharon Ming, representing the Human Relations Commission, handed out information from the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association (GMDCA). Ms. Ming explained that GMDCA administers the service Page 5 MinuteslEdina Citv CouncillMarch 4, 1996 funds out of Edina Block Grant money related to day care subsidies. They administer funds for numerous day care programs. Edina’s Block Grant money is used to fund non AFDC funds. Program funds are used on a sliding fee scale as a bridge for fapilies.waiting for long term day care subsidies from other funding sources. Waiting lists for long term day care subsidy programs are from 14-16 months in length. Edina’s Block Grant money helps families nearing the top of these waiting lists by providing typically one or two months’ subsidy. In some case the funding subsidy extends as long as six months. Ms. Ming stated the Human Relations Commission looked at the day care waiting list in October of 1995 and sixty families were on the list. In January of 1996, 53 families are still waiting for help. The Human Relations Commission feels very strongly that funding the day care subsidy is a high priority therefore, they are proposing increasing the 1996 allotment of CDBG funds. Adele Meta, representing Senior Community Serkes, the agency which operates the H.O.M.E. Program introduced herself and Betty Crouch, Director of the H.O.M.E. Program. Ms. Meta stated that reductions to H.O.M.E. according to the Staffs proposed budget, will critically affect some older adults in the Edina area and their ability to maintain themselves in healthy, clean and safe housing. Currently, the H.O.M.E. Program is drawing down existing CDBG funds within eleven months. The Staff recommendation would cut H.O.M.E. Program funds 18% that would reduce services by 740 hours a year. That would mean 28- 32 Edina residents will loose their services. The Human Relations Commission recommendation would result in cuts reducing services by nearly 1400 hours a year, or help for 54-59 older Edina residents. Ms. Meta requested adoption of the Staff recommendation which still cuts the H.O.M.E. Program, but not as drastically as the Human Relations Commission’s recommendation. I Grace Noms representing the Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association told the Council GMDCA greatly appreciates past support and stated they would be delighted to received more money. Still, Ms. Noms acknowledged they are not the only group supported by CDBG funds. If GMDCA receives more funding, more families can be helped, but they will work with whatever funds are allocated. Sharon Johnson, Executive Director of Community Action for Suburban Hennepin, explained the CASH Homeline. Ms. Johnson reviewed the outcomes,of services given to Edina residents in the past year. In 1995, CASH Homeline serviced 196 rerters who called with various issues ranging from explaining their lease, healthkafety questions, getting back security deposits, to eviction assistance. Most of the callers served by CASH are of low or moderate incomes. CASH Homeline does education with first time home buyers. Ms. Johnson felt one of their most important programs is a mortgage foreclosure prevention program. In the past three years CASH Homeline has served 36 Edina households. In 90% of these cases CASH Homeline averted foreclosure and kept families in their homes. Bob Brandel, representing the Human Relations Commission, stated they agonized over the 1996 budget. Additional funding for both day care subsidies and H.O.M.E. would be desirable, however, with limited funds the Commission had the difficult decision of where to recommend the dollars for allocation. He reminded Council the Human Relations Commission funding allocation recommendation passed unanimously. Member Paulus asked if the four families currently being served by CDBG day care subsidies for 1995 were the only people receiving service from the I995 allotment of $13,000. Sharon Ming replied that from July through October of 1995 five non duplidated families received assistance. Ms. Ming explained CDBG funds are used to bridge the gap between no subsidy and long term subsidy. Typically a family receiving assistance has day care costs of $35O/month for each chi!d in the family. Subsidies generally bring the actual cost to the family down to approximately $52/month.. Grace Noms elaborated that if funded at the requested level of $25,000 GMDCA estimates they could help about twenty families. The average monthly assistance is $475 running from one to six months in length., Each family’s situation varies so estimating the number of families served is difficult. Member Maetzold noted the day care subsidy served approximately twenty families while the H.O.M.E. service served about 150 households. This seems to be a large difference in the number of households I Page 6 I It 1 I I I I‘ I Council CommenVAction iI (1 I I I I! I‘ I MinuteslEdina Citv CouncillMarch 4.1996 served by each program. Member Maetzold asked a representative to explain the thought process used to arrive at the proposed budget. Sharon Ming responded the Commission felt the-City is investing in the young children served and it is a long term investment. She stated there is no “Head Start” type program available in Edina. The families are trying to better themselves and this is consistent with the community’s philosophy. I Member Smith clarified the number of families served is nine, not twenty. He also asked if the day care providers were general “market providers” or does GMDCA have a relationship with some providers? Ms. Ming stated the families are choosing their own day care. Grace Norris added parents usually choose day care programs near their home. Member Smith submitted that perhaps some relationship could be explored between particular providers and potential clients resulting in serving a greater number of families. Member Smith introduced a resolution using the Staffs proposed 1996 allocation of the CDBG monies and moved its adoption, seconded by Member Paulus. Member Maetzold indicated his intent to favor the Human Relations’ recommendation so he would vote against the motion. I Mayor Richards advised thinking about the 1996 budget and asked when the decision needs to be made. Planner Larsen responded the decision could be postponed until the first of April. Members Maetzold and Paulus indicated they would not be at the April 1 meeting. Mayor Richards asked if the Council could allocate $2,500 to CASH, $10,000 to Day care and $10,000 to H.O.M.E. with the balance to be reviewed later. Planner Larsen replied the City could put the balance into a contingency account and inform Hennepin County a reallocation would occur later. Member Smith offered to amend his previous motion allowing approval of the 1996 CDBG budget at this meeting. He suggested leaving CASH at $2,500, with day care at $18,000 and H.O.M.E. at $17,433. Mayor Richards stated his opinion that young people need representation given the limited resources available. Demographics of Edina show a need to assist the elderly, while CASH appears to be helping more legal problems relating to renters. ’ Perhaps, there are other options for renters who have a problem with a landlord. GMDCA AND H.O.M.E. appear to relate to the basic issues in life being the care of children and the elderly. Member Paulus supported the allotment to CASH since it is a relatively low amount. Member Paulus believes there are a fair percentage of’residents in Edina who rent and benefit from the CASH program. Member Maetzold advised that he would not support the motion because the Human Relations Commission has spent a great deal of time on their recommendation. He expressed his belief Council should support their recommendation. Member Paulus expressed concern that Council prepare for the growth in the day care subsidy and H.O.M.E. which is indicated by our demographics. The numbers show us that day care needs will increase since we are only able to serve a third of the waiting list. In addition, as our population ages the need for services available from H.O.M.E. will increase proportionately. Mayor Richards agreed the needs of both programs will continue to grow, but indicated his intention to support Member Smith’s amendment. He pointed out the time for Council to deal with these issues is during budget assumption discussions: Member Paulus requested that this issue be brought before the Council during budget discussions. Member Smith amended the previous motion, and introduced the following resolution, moving its adoption: I I Page 7 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1996 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Edina, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Edina has developed a proposal for the use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it, and held a pbblic hearing on March 4,1996, to obtain the views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin County: housing and community deveIopment needs and the City's proposed use of $189,665 from the 1996 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant. BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Edina approves the following projects for funding from the 1996 Urban Hennepin County Community' Block grant program and authorized submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for review and inclusion in the 1996 Urban Hennepin County Community Block Grant Program. I Project Budget Rehabilitation of Private Property $80,000 Removal of Architectural Bamers $71,732 Housing & Outdoor Maintenance for the Elderly, H.O.M.E. $1 7,433 Daycare $1 8,000 CASH Homeline $2,500 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Subrecipient Agreement and any required Third Party Agreements on behalf of the City. Mayor Richards seconded the motion. I TOTAL I $1 89,665 I I ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 1996. Rollcall: Ayes: Paulus, Smith, Richards ' I* 'I I Opposed: Maetzold. I I Resolution adopted. 1 I ! a ,I 1. I I *HEARING DATE SET FOR PLANNING MATTER Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold setting March 18, 1996, as the Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit for St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 5421 France Avenue South, Building Addition. Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR SKID STEER LOADER Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for one skid steer loader to Long Lake Tractor at $26,336.39 through State Contract #B79094-03079-1. Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes. , *BID AWARDED FOR MI0 SNOW PLOW TRUCK WINGS Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for two snow plow truck wings to recommended low bidder, MacQueen Equipment at $8,530.65. Motion camed on rollcall vote - three ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR BRICK WORK FOR BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE DECK EXPANSION Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for brick work for Braemar Golf Course deck expansion to recommended low bidder, Metro Brick and Stone at $5,540.00. I 1 Page 8 .’ . ._ I 1 ’ MinuteslEdina City CouncillMarch 4.1996 ,I Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes. I *BID AWARDED FOR CONCRETE FOR NEW GOLF CAR GARAGE AND DECK FOR BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for concrete for new golf car garage and deck at Braemar Golf Course to recommended low bidder, Hunerberg Construction at $12,408.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR RIDING SCRUBBER FOR OUTDOOR HARD SURFACES AT CENTENNIAL LAKES Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for riding scrubber for outdoor hard surfaces at Centennial Lakes to sole bidder, Merit Supply at $1 6,904.58. Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR ONE ARTICULATED SIDEWALK PLOW WITH ATTACHMENTS Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for one articulated sidewalk plow with attachments to sole bidder, MacQueen Equipment at $54,960.39. Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes. . PRESENTATION GIVEN ON 1-494 TOLL ROAD PROPOSAL Engineer Hoffman reported that data had been received from the Minnesota Transportation Group (MTG) regarding their proposal for a toll road system on 1-494 from Trunk Highway 100 to Trunk Highway 212. At this point, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnlDOT) is planning only one lane each way to be added to 1-494 from TH 100 to TH 212. Mn/DOT is planning the interim interchange improvement at I-494/TH 169 for 1997. The MTG proposal would build the 1-494 area as proposed in the recently completed 1-494 EIS. At this time, no other city (Bloomington, Richfield or Eden Prairie) has taken an official stance on the proposal. Engineer Hoffman introduced Bob Zauner, Chair of MTG who explained the proposal is to expand 494 from four to eight lanes, upgrade the County Road 18/169 interchange and add improved on/off ramps between Highway 212 in Eden Prairie and Hlghway 100 in Bloomington. This expanded system, called the 494 Southwest Expressway, could be completed in four years. It would be privately financed and operated in a public-private partnership with the state. An electronic toll system will collect a small fee dedicated solely to repay the costs of the 494 improvements. The 494 Southwest Expressway would use state of the art technology to electronically read and record vehicle use of the expressway, meaning no toll booths, no stopping and no hassle. MTG would install a simple transponder device, approximately the size of a garage door opener, in the vehicle to record usage and commuters would be billed monthly. This technology eliminates the need to slow down or experience any delay in traveling. Benefits derived from the Expressway, according to Mr. Zauner would be: Improved Safety: Less Congestion: Community Benefits: Statistics prove fewer fatalities occur on toll roads Highway miles traveled in the Twin Cities have quadrupled since 1970; toll roads afford improved traffic flow 1. Completion within four years 2. Elimination of travel delays 3. A better highway infrastructure No FREE highway. Fuel efficiency has reduced fuel consumption creating funding shortages. Toll revenues would pay for construction, maintenance and repair. The expressway would be privately financed using taxable -- not state backed bonds. Congested highways create aidwater pollution. Highway congestion contributes to pollutants that wash from highways into watersheds and groundwater. Financinq: Environmental: I Page 9 Following a brief discussion, the consensus was that the City Engineer crystallize Council's thoughts on the proposal and submit them to MTG and Mn/DOT. It was further suggested the proposal be before the Council No recommendation was made or action required; REAPPOlNTMENTSlAPPOlNTMENTS MADE TO BOARDSlCOMMISSIONSlCOMMITTEES Motion made by Member Paulus for consent of the Mayor's reappointment of individuals to advisory boardslcommissionslcommittees as follows: Art Center Committee (3 year term to 2/1/99) Imogene Anderson, Dolores Dege, Elizabeth Eisenbrey Community Health Services Advisory Committee (2 year term to 2/1/98) JoAnn Blatchley, Mary Edwards, David Groth, Sharon Man< Heritane Preservation Board (2 year term to 2/1/98) John Cooney, Marilyn Curtis, Garold Nyberg again on March 18, 1996. 1 I' I I Human Relations Commission (3 year term to 2/1/99) Robert Brandel, Shirley Hunt-Alexander, Sharon Ming, Hugh Wooldridge Park Board (3 year term to 2/1/99) David Crowther, Beth Hall, Andrew Montgomery, Jean Rydell Planninn Commission (3 year term to 2/1/99) Nan Faust, Charles Ingwalson, Ann Swenson Recvclinn and Solid Waste Commission (2 year term to 2/1/98) Robert Reid, Ardythe Buerosse, Thomas Cafflco Regional Citizen Advisow Commission (SheRPAl (2 year term to 2/1/98) Nancy Atchison, Glenn Smith ' 1 Zoning Board of Appeals (3 year term to 2/1\99) Rosemary Utne and appointments of individuals as follows: Art Center Committee (3 year term to 2/1/99) George Kuebler Community Health Services Advisory Committee (2 year term to 2/1/98) J. Paul O'Connor, Freda Teny Zoning Board of Appeals (3 year term to 2/1/99) Meg Mannix, William Skallerud Member Maetzold seconded the motion. Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards Motion carried. I i RESOLUTION APPROVING TRAFFIC SIGNAL' INSTALLATION AT TH 169 AND VALLEY VIEW INTERCHANGE Engineer Hoffman stated Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is planning to install new traffic signals at the east and west interchanges of Trunk Highway 169 and Valley View Road. The plan would replace the existing traffic controller at the Washington Avenue and Valley View Road intersection. The signal locations would be interconnected to provide maximum efficiency. Normally, the State pays for one-half the installation and maintains the signal system. The local agency pays the other one-half plus electricity to run the system: Edina's share would be approximately 50% of the installation costs and electricity to run the signals. This project includes the additional element of replacing the Washington Avenue and Valley View Road intersection's controller. Eden Prairie maintains the signal at Washington Avenue and Valley View Road while Edina provides electricity for the signal. Eden Prairie, Edina and MnlDOT would enter into a cooperative construction agreement. The agreement is not finalized, but the plans are being submitted for approval. Staff recommends approval of the plans, requiring the interconnection of the new signals with the existing signal at Washington Avenue and Valley In i I' I Page 10 MinuteslEdina City CouncillMarch 4, 1996 View Road, and subject to Edina’s local share coming from municipal state aid funds. Member Maetzold introduced the following resolution and moved approval: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Plans for Minnesota Department of Transportation Project No. 2772-6 and Edina S.A.P. 120-010-06, showing proposed traffic signal installation at the intersection of Trunk Highway 169 and Valley View Road and interconnection with the existing Washington Avenue signal within the limits of the City of Edina, have been prepared and presented to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED That said plans be in all things approved and that the City, agrees to approve plans to signalize the interchange of Valley view Road and Trunk Highway 169 and the required interconnection of the new signals with the existing signal at Valley view Road and Washington Avenue, subject to City of Edina’s local share being municipal state aid funds. Member Maetzold seconded motion for adoption of the resolution. I Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards Resolution adopted. *CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS APPROVED Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold approving Club On-sale and Sunday Liquor License renewals for Edina Country Club and lnterlachen Country Club. Motion camed on rollcall vote - three ayes. *ON-SALE WINE LICENSE RENEWALS APPROVED Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold approving on-sale wine license renewals for the following restaurants: Byerly’s Restaurant, Chico’s Tacos, Ciatti’s Italian Restaurant, Daytons Boundary Waters Restaurant, Good Earth Restaurant, Hawthorn Suites, Mick’s at Southdale, Original Pancake HouselMy Pie, Pantry, Pizzeria Uno, Rossini’s, Ruby Tuesdays, Sidney’s, Tejas, Two Guys From Italy, and Szechuan Star Restaurant. Motion carried on rollcall vote - three ayes. CLAIMS PAID Member Maetzold made a motion to approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated March 1, 1996, and consisting of 30 pages: General Fund $315,590.82; Community Development Block Grant $5,096.00; Communications $535.85; Working Capital $7,345.49; Art Center $10,745.94; Golf Course Fund $44,849.42; Ice Arena Fund $20,151.55; Gun Range Fund $1 14.35; EdinboroughlCentennial Lakes $20,105.35; Utility Fund $323,266.46; Storm Sewer Utility Fund $305.43; Recycling Program $39,966.57; Liquor Dispensary Fund $142,751.21; Construction Fund $1 67.56; TOTAL $930,992.00. Member Paulus seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards Motion carried. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M. Page 11