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OF THE &GULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
MARCH 18,1996 I ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Maetzold, Paulus, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Kelly.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member
Maetzold adopting the Council Consent Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly ,
Motion carried. I
CAMP FIRE BIRTHDAY WEEK PROCLAIMED Connie Ericson and her first grade Camp Fire Group from
Highlands School presented the Council with a birthday cake commemorating the 86th birthday of Camp Fire
and their circle of friends. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly presented a proclamation to the Camp Fire Group
celebrating March 17-23, 1996, as Camp Fire week in Edina.
*MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4,1996 Motion made by Member Smith and seconded
by Member Maetzold approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4, 1996.
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Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED FOR BUILDING ADDITION - ST.
PETER'S CHURCH (5421 FRANCE AVENUE) Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered
placed on file.
Presentation bv Planner
Planner Larsen informed Council St. Peter's Church property is located south of West 54th Street and east
of France Avenue. The church property extends the entire block north of West Fuller Street between France
and Drew Avenues. The block consists of the church/school building, parking and a single dwelling unit next
to Drew Avenue. In addition, St. Peter's owns property south of West Fuller Street including a parking lot
and two dwelling units. The church is proposing an easterly expansion of the building to accommodate a
child care center. The building addition will extend into the area currently improved as a parking lot. The
proposal also plans to extend both existing parking lots to replace parking taken by the building addition.
St. Peter's also proposes some remodeling to better separate church and school functions, and a small
addition to the narthex and front vestibule of the church as part of the improvement. Currently, the north
parking lot has two curb cuts, but upon redevelopment only one will remain. St. Peter's has indicated they
plan to remove all three homes from their property.
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Planner Larsen continued Edina Code permits day care centers as accessory uses within churches. The
proposed day care center would accommodate 53 children with six full time and six part time workers. The
day care center would operate during the work week and not overlap into weekend church functions. As
proposed, St. Peter's improvements require a number of variances, and an amendment to an existing proof
of parking agreement. The proof of parking agreement is tied to changes occurring in 1982-83. The
variances required include: a 32 foot north sideyard setback variance and a 19 foot south sideyard setback
variance for the building addition; the narthex and front entry improvements require 35 foot and 43 foot south
sideyard setback variances respectively; the north parking lot addition requires both a 7 foot north and a 5
foot south sideyard setback variances; the south parking lot requires a 5 foot north setback variance; and
a variance from screening requirements is needed for the north parking lot. When the 1982-83 proof of
parking agreement was implemented, a 54 stall variance was granted. The proposed addition requires the
same 156 parking stalls. St. Peter's plans to provide 1 17 parking stalls adjusting the needed variance from
54 stalls to 39 stalls. The church's proposal also includes improvement to the appearance of the building
and replacement of deteriorating windows.
Planner Larsen concluded staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to:
1. Increased screening of the northerly parking area;
2. Amending the Proof of Parking Agreement; and
3. Fencing around play areas.
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Member Maetzold asked the reason for requiring fencing around the play are and whether the City should
require screening on the east side of the south part of the lot? Planner Larsen replied nothing specifically
requires fencing or screening by Code. However, the church site's dynamics make fencing of the PIay
areas desirable although Edina Code does not require screening with the large setback
Public Comment
John Coverdale, 3713 West Fuller Street, voiced concern that his home would be the last house left on
Fuller Street when the church removes the unoccupied homes. He asked if there could be some buffer
screening his home from the parking lot. Mr. Coverdale asked if a retaining wall would be installed after St.
Peter's removed the homes. He added the last time the church built an addition, setback variances were
granted for France Avenue and 54th Street. Mr. Coverdale asked if St. Peter's is requesting variances at
this time?
Planner Larsen replied variances were being requested for the addition. Edina's Code requires setback of
fifty feet from all property lines. St. Peter's proposed addition will be just slightly farther from the north
properly line than the existing church building, requiring a 32 foot variance. A variance is also needed from
the south property line setback.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly invited St. Peter's architect to answer Mr. Coverdale's questions.
Dennis Drews, Momson Waljarvi Architects Inc., explained St. Peter's plans to remove the two homes from
the south side of their site. Currently, one home has a retaining wall. Mr. Drews pointed out the elevations
on a graphic. He stated after removing the homes and filling in the basements, the church plans to regrade
the property with a gradual slope beginning at the high point downward to the parking lot.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly asked Mr. Drews if St. Peter's planned a buffer between the parking lot and the house?
Mr. Drews replied the current plan does not show screening in that area. He reviewed for Council where
landscaping is planned. Mr. Drews indicated the church's desire to consider Council's recommendation and
work out a plan acceptable to all parties.
Member Maetzold asked for clarification regarding the slope resulting from the removal of the two homes.
He questioned whether St. Peter's planned any retaining wall, and the distance between the house and the
edge of the driveway? Mr. Drews responded the existing retaining wall is there to support one of the
driveways, but both the house and driveway will be removed. The distance between the driveway and the
house is approximately eighteen feet.
Ethel Franson, 3709 West Fuller Street, told the Council she is very much against the church putting in a
day care center. Mrs. Franson stated two neighbors are out of town, but she said they felt the same. A day
care center will increase traffic. After St. Peter's removes the homes what do they plan for the removed
homes' site. Mrs. Franson voiced concern over maintenance of the area and fears her property value will
decrease with a day care on the church site. She stated the current fence on 54th Street looks awful. Mr.
Drews explained as many healthy existing trFes along Drew Avenue will be saved as possible when St.
Peter's removes the homes. He added the church plans plantings for the street side of the fence to soften
the look of the chain link fence. I 1
Nancy Hays, 3604 West Fuller Street, repeated concern with traffic congestion in the area. She expressed
safety concerns with buses and parents using the same area for picking up/dropping off students of St.
Peter's School. Adding day care to the area will create greater safety concerns. Ms. Hays believes the City
needs to review the area and suggested installing stop signs. In addition, Ms. Hays objected to the St.
Peter's Physical Education classes using the street for track and field.
Member Maetzold asked for clarification regarding the use of a public street for physical education. Ms.
Hayes replied that in the spring and fall the physical education classes use the entire length of Fuller Street.
Mrs. Franson interjected, she remembered a stipulation from the 1982-83 renovations that St. Peter's was
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not to remove any oak trees along Fuller Street. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly asked staff whether any such
stipulation existed in the City's records. Planner Larsen replied he had no knowledge of such a requirement
in the City's records.
Mr. Coverdale commented he felt his previous question regarding the grade of the lots abutting his property
was still unanswered. He expressed concern if the property were going to be terraced because there is
approximately a six foot hill abutting Fuller Street. Mr. Coverdale thinks the property will wash onto Fuller
Street whenever it rains. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly responded the proponent previously said they would not
terrace the property but develop a gradual slope. Mr. Drews added the intent is to use proper techniques
to avoid drainage or erosion problems.
Pastor Anderson responded to the question of students using Fuller Street for physical education stating he
would check with the principal of St. Peter's School and take appropriate action. He informed Council that
St. Peter's has 23 children enrolled in'a day care program at this time. St. Peter's hopes the planned
improvements will ease the traffic because parents will be using the parking lot for drop off/pickup up of their
children and not the street.
Member Smith asked whether the slope in question is a City boulevard and therefore subject to monitoring
for proper maintenance by the City3 Planner Larsen assured Council this was correct.
Member Smith asked if the City has had any complaints regarding the north side of the property abutting
the residential houses on 54th Street and were the property owners sent notice of the public hearing?
Planner Larsen replied he was not aware of complaints, although he believes some issues exist that the
church is trying to work out concerning screening and expansion of the parking area. Planner Larsen
continued, the City notified the property owners of the public hearing.
Member Smith questioned if the City could, as part of the variance approval, require enhancements of the
proposed landscaping for the parking lot on the south side of Fuller, and its eastern exposure, and the south
east corner of the play area? He continued asking whether as part of the variance and proof of parking
amendment could the City require school buses to load and unload at a specified point? Planner Larsen
stated that the City could make the landscaping enhancements a part of the variance approval, but while
the City can control the physical location of the site, (Le., the location of curb cuts) operational decisions are
St. Peter's jurisdiction.
Member Smith advised St. Peter's to make sure they are good neighbors to the surrounding residents. He
asked how much larger the new day care operation will be over the existing operation.
Harlan Kuhlman, representing St. Peter's, responded stating the new day care will be approximately 50%
larger than the current operation.
Member Maetzold introduced the following resolution approving the conditional use permit with the
following conditions:
I. Amended Proof of Parking Agreement;
2. Additional screening of the parking areas including the east side of the south lots; and
3. Fencing around the play areas.
Member Paulus seconded the motion. , I
Member Smith asked for an amendment to the motion adding screening on the south side of the north site
facing Fuller Street.
Member Maetzold amended his motion stating the condition should read "2. Additional screening of the
parking areas including the east side of the south lot, and on the south side of the north site facing I Fuller Street."
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Member Maetzold requested that Staff ensure plantings are auquate. Planner ,arsen responded Staff
would oversee the plantings as directed.
Member Smith asked what standards,would be used? Planner Larsen replied the City would require
screening as for a parking area approximately the same height as the fence. On the east side of the south
lot Planner Larsen recommended a different, less dense type of planting because of the grade differential. Member Smith indicated his satisfaction with the proposals by the Planner.
Member Paulus asked what vehicle the City has to assure the proper care and maintenance of the
landscaping plantings, fence and grounds. She acknowledged specific operational issues can't be
legislated, but urged the church to educate parents on drop off/pick up locations and procedures.
Planner Larsen replied the City can require a bond to cover the plantings. The fence concerns can be
handled through the permit process, however, the trash would need to be viewed through the nuisance
ordinance if necessary. I I
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly stated she believes Si. Peter's uqderstands what the City would like to see on the church site.
RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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WHEREAS, the procedural requirements of Code Section 850 (the Zoning Ordinance) have been
met; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Findings as required by Code Section No. 850.04 Subd.
4 have been satisfied.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby grants a Conditional Use
Permit to the St. Peter's Church allowing the construction of a building addition at 5421 France
Avenue with the following conditions:
1. Amended Proof of Parking Agreement;
2. Additional screening of the parking areas including the east side of the south lot, and on the
south side of the north site faFing Fuller Street, and
3. Fencing around the play areas. 1
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Rollcall: I1 I I Ayes:, Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, ,Kelly I *I' 1
Resolution adopted.
*BID AWARDED FOR PURCHASE OF SOILS FORBRAEMAk GOLF COURSE Motion made by Member
Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for purchase of greens soil mix for
Braemar and Normandale Golf Courses to sole bidder, 4Leitner Company at $1 1,000.00.
*BID AWARDED FOR RECYCLING OF EXCESS ASPHALT Motion made by Member Smith and
seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for recycling of excess asphalt to sole bidder, Omann
Brothers, Inc., at $7,900.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. I
Motion carried on rollcall vote - fou; ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR RENTAL OF SCREENING EQUIPMENT FOR RECYCLING SAND AND SEAL COAT
CHIPS Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for rental
of screening equipment for recycling sand and seal coat chips to recommended low bidder, Theco
Inc., at $5,600.00.
*BID AWARDED FOR ONE ELEVEN FOOT TRUCK BOX Motion made by Member Smith and seconded
by Member Maetzold for award of bid for one eleven foot truck box to recommended low bidder, J.
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Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR ONE NINE FOOT CONTRACTOR TRUCK BOX Motion made by Member Smith
and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for one nine foot contractor truck box to
recommended low bidder, J. Craft at $6,098.78.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR REPLACING EXISTING COMPUTER HARDWARE AT FIRE STATION Motion made
bv Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid replacing existing computer
hardware at the Fire Station to recommended low bidder, OPM (LOGIS Contract) at $12,555.88.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REPORT OF MARCH 5,1996 APPROVED Motion made by Member Smith
and seconded by Member Maetzold to acknowledge receipt of the Traffic Safety Staff Report of March
5,1996, Sections A, B and C. !
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*3.2 ON-SALE AND OFF-SALE BEER LICENSE RENEWALS APPROVED Motion made by Member
Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold to approve issuance of on-sale and off-sale 3.2. beer
licenses as follows: ON SALE 3.2. BEER LICENSES: Braemar Golf Dome, Braemar Golf Course,
Byerly’s, Chico’s Tacos, Ciatti’s Italian Restaurant, Correlli‘s Pizza & Pasta, Davanni’s PiualHoagies,
Daytons Food Service, Good Earth Restaurant, Hawthorn Suites Hotel, Jerry’s Foods, Mick’s at
Southdale, Normandale Golf Course, Original Pancake House, Pantry Restaurant, Pizzeria Uno, Q.
Cumbers, Rossini’s, Ruby Tuesday, Sidney’s Pizza Cafe, Szechuan Star, T J’s Family Restaurant,
Tejas, the Lotus 111, Two Guys From Italy; and OFF-SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSES: Country Store, Edina
Superette, Holiday Stations, Inc., Kenny’s Markets, and SuperAmerica Station. I Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*RESOLUTION APPROVING MINNEAPOLIS PARK BOARDlEDlNA STORMWATER AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FROM MAYOR AND MANAGER Motion by Member Smith adopting a
Resolution approving the Minneapolis Park BoardlCity of Edina Stormwater Facilities agreement and
authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement with the City of Minneapolis Park
and Recreation Board, as follows:
RESOLUTION
BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDINA AND
THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD RELATING
TO STORMWATER FACILITIES
WHEREAS, on August 21,1995, preliminary approval of the joint Stormwater Agreement between
the City of Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the City of Edina was granted; and,
WHEREAS, the Final Agreement between the City of Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and
the City of Edina as it relates to Stormwater Facilities has been prepared;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edina City Council that said agreement is hereby
approved and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the
City of Edina.
Motion seconded by Member Maetzold.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
PROPOSAL FOR JULY 4TH PARADE DlSCUSSEDlAPPROVED Mary Beth Carpenter, Youth Development
Supervisor for Edina Community Education informed Council plans are being developed to re-establish a
4th of July parade in Edina. The parade would honor all patriotic Americans, celebrate our independence,
and hopefully become an Edina tradition. Hours for the parade as well as the route have tentatively been
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set. Ms. Carpenter explained plans include invitations to public and private individuals and organizations as
well as publicity distributed throughout the community. The parade would not interfere with the annual Lake
Cornelia fire works display at 8:45 P.M. Karen Knudsen of the 50th & France Business and Professional
Association voiced support of the proposal and commented this would be a tremendously positive
experience for citizens of Edina, both young and old.
Following a brief Council discussion, Member Smith moved approval of the proposal to establish a 4th
of July parade in Edina. Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
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Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion carried.
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BID REJECTED - FIRUEMS STATION; REBID AUTHORIZED Manager Rosland noted twelve bids were
opened on March 8, 1996, for construction of a new Fire/EMS Station. All twelve bids received were higher
than the architect‘s estimate. Chief Paulfknz explained a re-design of the original plan would be considered
during a scheduled meeting with the architect. The necessary re-design to reduce costs could be ready for re-bid openings in mid-April.
Member Paulus made a motion rejecting all bids received for construction of the FireEMS Station and
to rebid the item as recommended. Member Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion carried.
EDINA LOCATION GRANTED APPROVAL FOR MOVIE FILMING Assistant to the Manager Smith indicated
Kelly Pratt of the Minnesota Film Board approached the City regarding a movie being filmed on location on
Bruce Place in the Arden Park neighborhood. The movie, “Jingle All the Way” would be filmed April 15
through May I. Concerns voiced by the Council regarding the filming were: 1) a secured area be found to accommodate 26 trailers, loaded with equipment, 2) load !imits on roads be met, 3) full clean-up after the
shooting be assured, 4) open communication be maintained with residents during complete shoot, 5)
residents have a chance to give approvahdisapproval before the project begins, 6) any/all damage to public
property be repaired quickly, 7) the Ci aFuire a Certificate’of insurance, and 8) the City be reimbursed for
any costs incurred relating to the project. ,
Assistant to the Manager Smith noted the Minnesota Film Board has invited the neighborhood to a public
meeting on Thursday, March 21, 1996,,to answer all concems necessary to the success of the project.
Member Maetzold abstained from voting on the issue; he is a resident of the movie location area.
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Member Smith made a motion granting Council approval to the Minnesota Film Board allowing filming
of the movie “Jingle All the Way” on Bruce Place in Edina, conditioned upon: I) payment of $5,000.00
permit fee and 2) acquisition of a bond in the amount of $30,000. Member Paulus seconded the motion.
Ayes: Paulus, Smith, Kelly,
Abstaining: Maetzold
Motion carried.
CLAIMS PAID Member Smith made a motion to approve payment of the following claims as shown
in detail on the Check Register dated March 13, 1996, and consisting of 32 pages; General Fund
$330,964.34; Communications $2,666.20; Working Capital $26,833.70; Art Center $6,462.65; Swimming
Pool Fund $2,623.32; Golf Course Fund $65,805.28; Ice Arena Fund $15,534.31; Gun Range Fund
$247.94; EdinboroughlCentennial Lakes $24,557.30; Utility Fund $40,461.89; Storm Sewer Utility Fund
$1,284.95; Recycling Program $39,996.57; Liquor Dispensary Fund $155,709.66; Construction Fund
$2,710.75; IMP Bond Redemption #2 $839.90; TOTAL $716,698.76; and for confirmation of payment
of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated March 7,1996, and consisting
of three pages: General Fund $117,113.09; Liquor Dispensary Fund $88,102.72; IMP Bond Redemption
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#2 $24,924.34; TOTALING $230,140.15. Member Paulus seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Kelly
Motion camed. I
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Pro-tem Kelly adjourned the meeting at 9:11 - P.M.
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