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MinuteslEdina Citv CouncillFebruaw 20,1996 ” -
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SPECIAL ELECTION
CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
I ’ MAY 7,1996
To vote, complete,the arrow(s) C - pointing to your
choice(s), like this: C -. Voters may Vote on one
or both of the questions. 1
8, QUESTION NO. ‘1 ; ,I
Shall the City of Edina, Minnesota, be
authorized to borrow money by the issuance
of general obligation bonds of the City of
Edina in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000
to improve public parks and other
recreational facilities in the City of Edina?
Yes+ -
BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT
QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A
PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The maximum amount of the increased tax
levy as a percentage of market value is
,01228 and the amount that will be raised by
NO+ -
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QUESTION NO. 2 I
Shall the ICik of Edina,! Minnesota, be
authoriz4d to borrow money by the issuance
of general obligation’ bonds of the City of
Edina in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000
to expand Braemar Arena to provide an
additional indoor ice skating rink?
Yes+ -
BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT
QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A
PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
The maximum amount of the increased tax
levy as ;a‘ percentage of market value is
.00558 and the amount that’will be raised by
the new t& rate in the first year to be levied
is $215,000.
Member Kelly seconded the motion 1 1
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I’ is $475,000. 1 : , *I
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Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Maetzold, Paulus, Shih, dichards ,
I I Resolution adopted. tI
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON REQUEST APPROVED FOR WATERMAIN EXTENSION BEHIND NATIONAL
CAR RENTAL Engineer Hoffman explaineh in 1995, representatives of Seagate, Bloomington and Edina
met and discussed water service needs for the expansion of Seagate Technology’s operation on the south
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side of West 77th Street in both Bloomington and Edina. Seagate’s concerns were the potential for
watermain breaks causing down time in their operation as they require softened water and an Edina
emergency system supply would not solve their immediate needs.
The solution appears to be to extend the Bloomington watermain east from West 77th Street through the
connecting link road from West 77th to Minnesota Drive. This would provide a loop system and back-up
water supply. Edina and Bloomington staff have talked to representatives of National Car to coordinate the
proposed construction.
Engineer Hoffman presented a sketch of the proposed extension. Staff recommended granting Bloomington
permission to extend the watermain with plan approval by the Edina City Engineer. Bloomington and Edina
Staff agreed to review all existing maintenance agreements along our common border and restructure them
as necessary. No cost is required from the proposal other than Staff review time.
Following a brief discussion, Council consensus was to approve the request from the City of Bloomington
to extend their watermain connecting Minnesota Drive and West 77th Street through the roadway west of
National Car Rental, conditioned upon ‘Bloomington requiring their Contractor‘s bonds include the City of
Edina as a named insured assuring timely completion of the project to the satisfaction of the Edina City
Engineer.
Member Smith made a motion approving the request from the City of Bloomington to extend their
watermain connecting Minnesota Drive and West 77th Street through the roadway west of National
Car Rental conditioned upon receipt of a bond from Bloomington assuring timely completion of the
project to the satisfaction of the Edina City Engineer. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Kelly, Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY HENNEPIN COUNTY BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN REVIEWED Engineer Hoffman
presented a draft executive summary for the Hennepin County Bicycle Transportation Plan. The preliminary
plan is an early review but it seems appropriate to present it given the discussion along West 66th Street
regarding road construction adjacent to Southdale. County approval has not been granted the document
at this time.
Engineer Hoffman showed colored maps depicting three schemes for potential bikeways, 1) following
railroad right-of-ways currently in use by the railroad or abandoned by the railroad, 2) following lower volume
existing County or City collector streets and 3) showing independent pathways such as around Lake Harriet.
The summary suggested that Hennepin County is the appropriate level of government to institute a “primary”
bicycle transportation system. Following the December Council meeting discussion, City Staff wrote to
Hennepin County raising the issue of appropriateness of the bikeway concept. County Staff responded their
long range plans still incorporate the bikeway idea along West 66th Street.
City Staff believes, after meetings with Southdale, that they would prefer no road construction on West 66th
Street that would have a bikeway on their side of the roadway. Southdale officials believe traffic volumes
on that side of the Center are high enough and the mix of multi-modal uses is negative. Southdale officials
propose the north side of the street as more appropriate even with the numerous curb cuts.
Park and Engineering Staff review suggests the bikeway issue should not be discarded given the type of
bikeway users (adults) that exist. A perception remains that bikeway users are younger children while this
is not the case. Engineer Hoffman concluded that preliminary concepts already reviewed would seem to
merit further consideration.
No formal action was required.
ANNUAL BRlDGE CERTIFICATION REPORT PRESENTED Engineer Hoffman indicated he is required to
inspect all City bridges and culverts of a certain size and certify the inspection results to the State. Twenty-
five bridges and culverts are inspected annually. The So0 Line Bridge over West 44th Street is not owned
by the City but the State requires its inspection because it crosses over a City street. Railroad officials
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maintain the bridge is adequate for rail &e. City Sdaff believes maintenance work is necessary to prolong
the life of the structure.
The State now allows bridge inspections every other year rather than annually. Fourteen structures (bridges
ection results of these
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and culverts) meet State criteria for biannual inspection.
structures to the State, but will continue to informally review them
Staff
Engineer Hoffman concluded that two of the twenty-five structures need replacement or refurbishing within the next few years. Browndale Bridge has a weight restriction and needs renovation and preliminary
engineering work has begun on it. Following completion of Bmwndale Bridge, the W. 56th Street bridge over
Minnehaha Creek is scheduled for refurbishing or replacement. Staff will seek State bridge bonding funds for both bridges since neither is located on a street eligible for State Aid Funds.
I No formal action was required.
1995 ANNUAL RECYCLING REPORT PRESENTED Coordinator Jones reported that cities within Hennepin
County are required to compile information regarding recycling levels twice annually. Statistics gathered for the County for 1995 were presented to Council and the Recycling and Solid Waste Commission.
In 1995, Edina residents recycling tonnage totaled 6,188 tons of material, a slight increase over 1994. A
3% increase was noted in homeowners recycling while a slight decrease was reported in apartment
recycling. Edina homeowners recycled an average 723 pounds of garbage per household, excluding yard
waste. When 4222 tons of yard waste is included, annual waste abatement percentage totals 50.5%.
Participation in the program continues to be high.
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Coordinator Jones elaborated that due to unknown factors, multi-family recycling levels decreased 7%.
Apartment ownedmanagers are being surveyed to explain the decrease which recycling collectors are
unable to explain.
Multi-family recycled weights per household were 282 pounds per year or 39% as compared to the single family average. Apartment owners/condominium managers were notified mid-year regarding levels being
down and given suggestions to raise them.
Paper items continue to make up the majority of material collected. Temporarily high prices for paper
resulted in a voluntary reduction of the City's monthly bills with a total annual savings of $18,426.52 (funds
remain in recycling enterprise fund). Rebates are not expected for 1996 as market rates are not expected
to remain high.
State sales tax dollars designated for subsidizing recycling programs (SCORE) will continue being passed
through to municipalities. Funding levels are expected to remain at last year's level or at $.79 per household per month. I1
The Recycling and Solid Waste Commission remains interested in including boxboard (cereal boxes) into
the program. Our current contractor, BFI, is unwilling to add this material at this time until additional markets
are available. Coordinator Jones pointed out future recycling possibilities include 1) adding textiles, 2) adding other types of plastics, 3) commingling of recyclables, and 4) education about recycling.
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No formal action was required.
CLAIMS PAID Member Smith made a motion to approve payment of the following claims as shown
in detail on the Check Register dated February 14,1996, and consisting of 26 pages: General Fund
$264,891.02; C.D.B.G. #1,195.00; Communications $6,503.30; Working Capital $41,614.08; Art Center
$4,464.60; Swimming Pool Fund $283.91; Golf Course Fund $51,505.59; Ice Arena Fund $44,641.72;
Gun Range Fund $629.90; EdinboroughlCentennial Lakes $25,870.83; Utility Fund $39,908.24; Storm
Sewer Utility Fund $664.91; Liquor Dispensary Fund $73,466.04; Construction Fund $8,393.47; TOTAL
$564,032.61; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check
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Register dated February 9, 1996, and consisting of 8 pages: General Fund $234,599.57; Golf Course
Fund $2,500.00; Liquor Dispensary Fund $243,752.06; TOTAL $480,851.63. Motion was seconded by
Member Kelly.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Kelly, Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the meeting adjourned
at 9:20 P.M.
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REPORT OF CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS
FOR THE CITY OF EDINA SPECIAL ELECTION
HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 7,1996
The City Council of Edina, Minnesota, Hennepin County, inspected and compared the summary statements
certified by the Election Judges for the General Election for the City of Edina held on Tuesday, May 7, 1996.
The votes cast were certified as follows: Question #I, “Shall the city of Edina issue and sell its general
obligation bonds in an amount not exceeding $5,500,000 to provide funds for general park development
improvements on its public park lands and facilities” passed with 3,388 voters voting yes and 1,024 voting
no. Question #2, “Shall the City of Edina issue and sell its general obligation bonds in an amount not
exceeding $2,500,000 to provide funds for development of an indoor ice arendmultipurpose facility at
Braemar Arena” passed with 2,662 voters voting yes and 1,737 voting no.
SPECIAL ELECTION RETURNS
1996 PARK REFERENDA
PCT. NO.
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1B
2
3
4
9
10
I1
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
TOTAL
QUESTION ONE
YES
65
239
133
267
185
280
247
122
188
202
218
29 1
230
66
154
195
I 37
46
46
77
- NO
56
28
26
57
39
65
59
62
77
89
43
59
88
18
61
70
43
32
14
38
3388 1 024
QUESTION TWO
- YES
54
196
93
227
I 32
21 0
193
90
142
158
179
222
179
60
125
168
97
31
37
69
- NO
67
71
64
96
91
134
112
93
120
131
82
128
140
23
89
97
82
47
23
47
2662 1737
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