HomeMy WebLinkAbout19960819_regularMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDNA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
ON AUGUST 19,1996 - 7:OO P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Maetzold, Paulus, Smith and Mayor Richards.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by
Member Maetzold adopting the Council Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of
removal of Item V.A. Traffic Safety Report.
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 5.1996. AND SPECIAL MEETING OF
AUGUST 13. 1996. APPROVED Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member
Maetzold approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 5, 1996, and the Special
Meeting of August 13,1996.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
PERMANENT STREET RESURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUlTER AND SIDEWALK
HIGHWAY 100) Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file.
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-307 APPROVED (WEST 66TH STREET FROM SOUTHDALE ROAD TO
Presentation bv Enaineer
Engineer Hoffman reviewed the proposed improvement for West 66th Street from Sherwood Avenue
to Southdale Road. West 66th Street is one of Edina’s state aid collector streets in need of
reconstruction. The project would rebuild the street raising the street by Lake Cornelia offering better
flood protection to the homes on the south side of Lake Cornelia. The reconstructed street as designed I would actually bring the homes on the south side of the lake above the flood elevation.
The project would be constructed at a 28-foot width requiring “No Parking” on both sides. The proposed
roadway width does not meet state standards. Therefore, a variance from MnDOT is required. In
addition, when MnDOT grants the variance the City must execute a hold harmless agreement. Survey
results of West 66th Street residents indicate their support of no on-street parking and a sidewalk
installed on the north side of the street.
Project financing is planned to be a combination of special assessments (I 5%) and state aid gas tax
(85%). The estimated cost of the .project is $651,081.70. The normal assessment rate of $20.00 per
front foot of property or one-third of the $20.00 for either sideyard or backyard property would apply
to the project. The planned assessment term would be ten years. Engineer Hoffman added the City
of Edina owns approximately one-half of the project‘s footage in front of its park property.
Engineer Hoffman continued, the proposed project is completely within existing city owned right-of-
way. The project is tied to the Lake Cornelia Park improvement. The portion of the project across the
lake requires DNR, Corps of Engineers and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District approvals. Storm
sewers would be added on West 66th Street from West Shore to the west of that area. The storm
sewer would empty into a stormwater holding pond constructed built on City park property west of the
Lake. If the project is ordered, the contract would be let this fall with final construction planned for
1997, subject to necessary state approvals.
Public Comment
Mayor Richards called for public comment upon the proposed project. No one was present to address
the issue.
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Council Discussion/Action
Council briefly discussed the method of assessing a portion of street reconstruction, the status of the
existing road, type and location of sidewalklwalkway and the possibility of adding .additional park
benches along the reconstructed street.
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-307
RECONSTRUCTION OF WEST 66TH STREET
FROM SHERWOOD AVENUE TO SOUTHDALE ROAD
WHEREAS, on the 15th of July 1996, the Edina City Council adopted a motion fixing the date
for a public hearing on the proposed reconstruction of West 66th Street from Sherwood
Avenue to Southdale Road Improvement No. BA-307 for August 19,1996; and
WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice and two weeks' published notice of the hearing was given
and the hearing was held thereon on the 19th day of August, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for the improvement of
West 66th Street between Sherwood Avenue and Southdale Road and has presented such plans
and specifications to the City Council for approval;
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
and the area to be specially assessed for a portion of the cost of the proposed improvement
shall include:
Lot 2 incl adj ?4 of st vac and Lot 3, Blk I, Normandale Addition-Miller Replat; Lot 2 and Lot
4, Blk I, Normandale Carr Replat; Lot 2, Blk 1, Normandale - Kreiser Replat; Blk 19,
"Normandale" Addition, Ely of Normandale-Kreiser Replat; Lot 14, Blk 20, "Normandale"
Addition; Unplatted property - that part of N 174 98/100 ft of W 40 rods of NW 114 of SW 114
lying E of W 410 ft thof and W of E 140 Ft thof ex road; Unplatted property - E 140 ft of W 660
ft of N 174 981100 ft of NW 114 of SW 114 ex roads; Unplatted. Com at the SW cor of S 'h of
NE 114 th N to a pt dis 520 431100 ft S from the NW cor thereof th E par with the N line thereof
to an intersec with a line running from the SW cor of Lot 2, Blk I, Bourgeois Addn to a pt in
the Wly line of Valley View Road dis 97 3110 ft N at rt angles,from the S line of NE 114 th NWly
along the last desc line to the N line of S % of NE 114 th E along said N line to the W line of
Valley View Road th SEly along said road line to the S line of NE 114 th W to beg ex road and
ex hwy.; Unplatted. Com at SE cor of NW 114 th W 510 ft th N 400 ft th W 150 ft th N to N line
of SE 114 of NW 114 TH E 160 ft th N to SW cor of Lot 4, Blk I, Millers 2nd Addn th E to SE cor
of Lot 5, Blk 2 said addn th N to SE cor of Lot I, Blk 2, Millers Addn th E to E line of NW 114
th S to beg ex roads.; Lot I, Blk I, and 6 ft thereof and Lot 7, Blk I, Kane Addition. Also the
W 6 ft of Lot 1, said Blk I; Lots 32 and 33, Blk I, Lot 34 and that part lying N of S 5 ft, Blk I,
and Lot I, Blk 2, and Park, Woodhill Edina, Minnesota; Lots I and 4, Blk I, Southdale Fourth
Addition, that part of Lot 5, Blk I, Southdale Fourth Addition and of Lot 1, Blk 1, Southdale
Second Addition lying Wly of a line des as follows. Beg at a point on the N line of said Lot
5 a dis of 7 ft W from the NE cor thof th SWly to a point on the SEly line of said Lot 5 a dis
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of 54 ft SWly from the most Sly cor of Outlot I, Southdale Fourth Addition th Sly at an angle
of 28 deg with the SEly line of said Lot 5 to the Sly line of said Lot I and there ending; Lake
Cornelia Park, Southdale Fourth Addition; Outlot I, Southdale Fourth Addition and that part
of Lot 5, Blk I, Southdale Fourth Addition and of Lot 1, Block I, Southdale Second Addition
lying Ely of a line des as follows. Beg at a point on the N line of said Lot 5 a dis of 7 ft W
from the NE cor thof th SWly to a point on the SEly line of said Lot 5 a dis of 54 Ft SWly from
the most Sly cor of Outlot 1, Southdale Fourth Addition th Sly at an angle of 28 deg with the
SEly line of said Lot 5 to the Sly line of said Lot 1 and there ending; Lots I and 2, Blk 1, Lake
Cornelia Park Addition; Park, “Creston Hills, Hennepin County, Minnesota”.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Improvement BA-307 is hereby ordered as proposed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that plans and specifications, a copy of which is on file in the office
of the City Clerk are hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the
official paper an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such
approved plans and specifications.
Adopted this 19th day of August, 1996. Member Paulus seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON
WEST 66TH STREET FROM
SHERWOOD AVENUE TO SOUTHDALE ROAD
WHEREAS, the “City” has planned the improvement of West 66th Street from Sherwood
Avenue to Southdale Road; and
WHEREAS, the “City” will be spending Municipal State Aid Funds on the improvement of
said street; and
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 West 66th Street at all times.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina in Hennepin County, Minnesota
this 19th day of August, 1996. Member Paulus seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City wishes to reconstruct W. 66th Street between Southda,a Road and
Sherwood Road in part using Municipal State Aid Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule 8820.7935 Subp. I Geometric
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Design Standards requires that W. 66th Street between Southdale Road and Sherwood Road
have a minimum roadway width of thirty (30) feet;
WHEREAS, the City believes there are valid reasons for constructing W. 66th Street to a lower
roadway width standard and that such lower roadway width standard will safely and adequately
handle existing and proposed traffic;
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WHEREAS, the City is willing to sign an agreement to hold harmless the State of Minnesota if
the variance request is granted:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, that the
City Engineer be directed to submit to the Commissioner of Transportation a formal request for
variance for W. 66th Street between Southdale Road and Sherwood Road from the minimum
roadway width of thirty (30) feet to a roadway width of twenty eight (28) feet. Member Paulus
seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted. I
PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY REZONING 5120 8 5124 FRANCE AVENUE R-I TO PRD-3
(HANS KUHLMAN! CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 3. 1996 Affidavits of Notice were presented,
approved and ordered placed on file.
Presentation bv Planner
Planner Larsen briefly reviewed the subject property containing two single family lots on the westerly
side of France Avenue, south of West 51st Street. Six homes exist between 51st Street south of the
Regency Condominium Development and West 52nd Street. The proposal involves the middle two
homes that have a combined area of 27,645 square feet leaving two lots to both the north and south.
Mr. Kuhlman requested rezoning the property to PRD-3 allowing redevelopment with a seven-unit
townhouse project. Planner Larsen contrasted the revised seven unit proposal to the original design.
The new proposal consists of three two-story townhomes comprising the center of the building with two
stacked one-level townhomes on either side of the two-story units. Sideyard setbacks are in
compliance with Edina Code. An underground garage accessed from a perimeter driveway would serve
all but the second story end units. The second story end units would be served by at grade garages
built on the rear of the building. The proponent is asking for a driveway setback variance of 5 feet from
both the north and south property line.
Proponent Presentation
Hans Kuhlman, developer, stated his opinion that the proposed development fits into the suburban
downtown because it increases the density of the property from two to seven. He used an aerial
photograph of the area to point out the various zoning districts in the surrounding property. Mr.
Kuhlman presented the site plan, as amended with seven units ranging from 18 to 20 feet in width.
Mr. Kuhlman has staggered the townhouses to give the appearance of almost being single family
dwellings. Parking on site is planned as an underground parking garage, with two stalls for five of the
units, with the end two upper units served by at grade garages. In addition, four guest parking spaces
will serve the development at the rear of the property. Both the guest parking and resident parking will
be accessed via a semicircular driveway around the entire perimeter of the property. The exterior of
the units will be a combination of brick and stucco.
Mr. Kuhlman informed Council he believes he has worked out landscaping issues with adjoining
neighbors.
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Public Comment
Hartley Johnson, 5129 Gorgas Avenue, referred to his letter to the Council regarding drainage. Mr.
Johnson voiced concern with parking in the back yard, snow removal, drainage and landscaping.
Rosie Turner, 5220 lnterlachen Boulevard, expressed the opinion that the development should be
required to be handicapped accessible.
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Michaela Castellano, 4854 France Avenue South, expressed concern with the effect of the wide
driveway upon the houses left on either side. Ms. Castellano is also concerned about parking on
France Avenue and the subsequent congestion. The backyard parking is also a concern. Ms.
Castellano believes a fence should be required or landscaping to the satisfaction of the adjoining
neighbors.
Beverly Durkee, 5125 Gorgas Avenue, stated the plan she had seen did not include the rear yard
parking. If parking is included in the rear yard, Ms. Durkee has concern regarding snow removal,
exhaust and noise.
Corlyn Dahlstrom, 51 16 France Avenue South expressed frustration with the numerous times this issue
has been before the Council. Ms. Dahlstrom urged the issue be either approved or denied once and
for all.
Council CommentlAction
Member Paulus stated concern that visitors would not use guest parking located in the rear of the
development.
Member Smith noted the proponent responded to sideyard concerns, but expressed dissatisfaction with
the rearyard configuration.
Member Maetzold stated he liked the plan and stated rear yard parking could be allowed if acceptable
barrier for light and sound are installed. In addition, drainage on the site must be handled properly. The
overall concept is good in his view.
Mayor Richards stated he does not support the project as presented. The site density is too high for
townhouse units as stated at a previous Council meeting.
Motion by Member Smith, seconded by Member Paulus, continuing action on the proposal until
September 3,1996 and directing staff to draft findings that would support denial of the project
as proposed; and granting a sixty day extension for action to September 14,1996.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Paulus, Smith, Richards
Nays: Maetzold
Motion carried.
*PRELIMINARY REZONING - R-I SINGLE DWELLING UNIT DISTRICT TO PRD-1. PLANNED
RESIDENCE DISTRICT CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 3.1996 !GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH
OF VERNON AVENUE AND EAST OF OLINGER ROAD - PHILIP STEPHEN COMPANY) Motion
of Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold to continue the preliminary rezoning of
R-I single dwelling unit district to PRD-I , planned residence district (south of Vernon Avenue
and east of Olinger Road - Philip Stephen Co.) to September 3,1996.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. I
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*PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - OLD VERNON. CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 3. 1996
/GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF VERNON AVENUE AND EAST OF OLINGER ROAD)
Motion of Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold to continue the preliminary plat
approval for Old Vernon (generally located south of Vernon Avenue and east of Olinger Road)
to September 3,1996.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*RESOLUTION AMENDING MAY 20. 1996 LOT DIVISION (6600 BELMORE LANE) Motion of
Member Smith seconded by Member Maetzold approving the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the following described tracts of land constitute two separate parcels:
Lot 11,12 and 13, Block I, WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS; together with that part of Tyler
Avenue vacated lying adjacent to the East line of said Lots I I, 12 and 13 lying between the
extensions East of the North line of said Lot I1 and the South line of said Lot 13,
according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the Office of the County Recorder in
and for Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the owners of the above tracts of land desire to subdivide said tracts into the
following described new and separate parcels:
The west 75.00 feet of Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block I, WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS,
according to the plats thereof on file or of record in the Office of the County Recorder in
and for Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Lots 11,12, and 13, Block I, WEST MINNEAPOLIS HEIGHTS, EXCEPT the west 75.00 feet
thereof, with that part of Tyler Avenue vacated lying adjacent to the East line of said Lots
11,12, and 13 lying between the extensions East of the North line of said Lot I1 and the
South line of said Lot 13, and according to the plats thereof on file or of record in the
Office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning
Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as
separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Subdivision and Zoning
Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Code Sections 810 and 850.
AND
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NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that the
conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and
the requirements and provisions of Code Section 810 and Code Section 850 are hereby waived
to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but are not waived for
any other purpose or as to any other provision thereof, and 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 19th day of August, 1996.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR CUSTOM COLORED PATHWAY AT ARNESON ACRES PARK Motion of
Member Smith seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for custom colored pathway at
Arneson Acres Park to sole supplier, Custom Rock International at $6,736.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR REPLACEMENT COMPUTERS - PARKS AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
Motion made by Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for
replacement computers for the Parks and Finance Departments to recommended low bidder,
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Computer City at $9,606.72.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF AUGUST 14.1996. APPROVED Member Paulus asked that Section
C (3) of the August 14,1996, Traffic Safety Report be removed from the Consent Agenda. The Section
restricted parking in the 6200 block of Beard Place during scheduled times for youth soccer games.
Member Paulus voiced concern that a double message is being projected to residents with park usage
being encouraged and ongoing improvements being made then parking restrictions being considered
during scheduled events.
Member Paulus made a motion approving the following actions as recommended in Section A
of the Traffic Safety Staff Report of August 14,1996:
Installation of a STOP sign to create uniformity for Telemark Trail and enhance the traffic
calming efforts in the area;
Establishing a 60 foot “NO Parking Here to Corner” zone on the south side of W. 56th
Street;
Residents near the alley behind 51 12 Hankerson Avenue be advised by informative and
educational letter and with a specific neighborhood safety message to encourage speed
calming;
“All Way” placards be affixed to each of the four STOP signs at the intersection of
Vernon Avenue, Tamarac Avenue and Arctic Circle, and encouragement of additional
enforcement in the area;
Installation of a “Dead End” sign on West Shore Drive north of West 64th Street;
Distribution of an educational traffic safety letter to residents in the West Trail, Sally
Lane, Samuel Road neighborhood;
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and to approve Section B and C. Member Smith seconded the motion.
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS MADE TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Mayor Richards nominated Carol
Carmichiel and James Zappa for appointment to the Human Relations Commission filling two
unexpired terms ending in 1998.
Member Smith made a motion appointing Carol Carmichiel and James Zappa to fill two
unexpired terms to 1998 on the Human Relations Commission. Member Maetzold seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
INVESTMENT POLICY REVIEW PRESENTED Manager Rosland reminded Council of their request
for a review of the City’s Investment Policy. The Investment Advisory Committee, regularly reviews 1)
cash balances, 2) schedule of interest earned, 3) investment balances by month including rate of return
by fund, and 4) report of investment balance, market values and accrued interest by individual
investment for the last day of the quarter being reported.
The Investment Advisory Committee (comprised of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Finance
Director, Assistant Finance Director and Accountant), meets quarterly and discusses not only a
complete array of investment topics, but other finance related topics. Other considerations for current,
as well as future areas of discussion include the mix of investments, length of maturities to match when
funds will be needed, formulas for funding cash deficits within the enterprise funds, interviews of
banker, brokers and managers to meet investment objectives, cash forecasts and cash policies for total
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cash management and banking services.The Investment Policy is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The main points of the policy are as follows:
I. Policy
2. Scope
3. Standards
4. Authorized Investments
5. Safekeeping and Custody
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7. Investment Objectives
8. Quarterly Review
Security Dealers, Institutions and Consultants
Following a brief discussion, Council consensus was to acknowledge receipt of the Investment Policy
and recommended the Committee further articulate within the policy, I) interest rate risk and 2) the
length of maturities. No further action required.
*HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 7.1996. SET FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Motion made by
Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold setting October 7,1996, for hearing date for
levying of public improvement special assessments.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
1996 MID-YEAR RECYCLING REPORT ACKNOWLEDGED Coordinator Jones explained as in
previous years, the 1996 mid-year report is the result of information Hennepin County requests in order
for the City to continue receiving funds for recycling. For the first time since Edina began providing
recycling services, residential tonnages in both single and multi-family collections have decreased for
the first half of 1996. Comparing this year’s single family weights with the same time period in 1995,
a 2% decrease is shown. The decline in January and March is likely due to ice storms which deterred
trucks from operation. A sharp drop in June cannot be explained. Coordinator Jones elaborated on the
division of materials within the single family program; the markets for all paper grades; funding; efforts
to reduce curbside placement and the status of recycling at City buildings.
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The Council acknowledged receipt of the report and no further action was required.
RESOLUTION APPROVED AUTHORIZING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR BROWNDALE BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION/REHABILlTATlON Engineer Hoffman pointed out that staff completed a
preliminary feasibility study of the Browndale Bridge which is in need of rehabilitation/ reconstruction.
Preliminarily, the lower structure would remain and a bridging structure over the arch and Browndale
dam would be built. Following the traffic study completed in the Country Club area, it clearly shows a
two-way traffic structure should be maintained. National standards for the minimum width for two-way
traffic is twenty-two feet. Currently, Browndale Bridge is eighteen and one-half feet wide. State
standards minimum bridge width is twenty-six feet.
Due to the age and condition of the Browndale Bridge, Federal or State bridge bonding funds may be
available for rehabilitation of the structure. Preliminary estimates for the project are between $300,000
and $400,000. If the City uses Federal or State bridge bonding funding, it needs a width variance from
the twenty-two feet standard.
Engineer Hoffman continued that after the renovation, the bridge would have a new railing, replicating
the original bridge railing. Staff believes the proposed design would restore the structure and allow the
City to remove the current weight limits on the existing structure. The Minnesota Historical Society staff
indicated the planned approach would be satisfactory with the Society. I
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The City requesting the variance, or the State granting of the variance does not mean funding would
automatically be available. However, by taking this step, the City may determine whether the proposed
design is eligible for funding. Staff would recommend requesting the variance. If the variance is
granted, the Council could decide whether to pursue funding.
Mayor Richards stated he would prefer the bridge to be I8 feet in width which may help deter traffic
through the area.
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No further discussion followed.
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City wishes to reconstruct the Browndale Bridge and in part using State Bridge
Bonding Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule requires that the Browndale
Bridge have a minimum roadway width of twenty six (26) feet;
WHEREAS, the City believes there are valid reasons for constructing the Browndale Bridge to
a lower roadway width standard and that such lower roadway width standard will safely and
adequately handle existing and proposed traffic;
WHEREAS, the City is willing to sign an agreement to hold harmless the State of Minnesota if
the variance request is granted:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, that the
City Engineer be directed to submit to the Commissioner of Transportation a formal request for
variance for the Browndale Bridge from the minimum roadway width of twenty six (26) feet to
a roadway width of twenty two (22) feet. Member Maetzold seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
*RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR REPLACEMENT LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO
VERNON HILLS ROAD Motion of Member Smith and seconded by Member Maetzold authorizing
a Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Program Agreement between the City of Edina
and the MnDOT along TH62 at Vernon Hills Road:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edina enter into Agreement No. 75286 with the State of
Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes, to-wit:
To provide for payment by the State to the City of the cost of the acquisition of the
landscape materials to be placed along Trunk Highway No. 62 adjacent to Vernon Hills
Townhomes on Vernon Hills Road within the corporate City limits under Project No. 2773-
969A (T.H. 62=384).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
CONCERN OF RESIDENT REGARDING RENTAL HOUSING Rosie Turner, 5220 lnterlachen
Boulevard, asked to be placed on the agenda to express her concern with rental housing in Edina. Ms.
Turner believes several conditions in her Edina rental unit aggravates her severe allergies. The
landlord has repaired a portion of the problems identified by Ms. Turner, but not to her satisfaction. Ms.
Turner needs to relocate which causes hardship because she provides adult foster care in her home.
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She requested: 1) help from the City to relocate, and 2) establishment of a housing inspection program
for rental units or reinforcement of building codes.
Sanitarian Velde informed Council he inspected the premises and found no code violations.
No further action required.
LETTER FROM RESIDENT NOTED Mayor Richards reported he received a letter dated August 15,
1996, from Gert Schaff, 5505 Dever Drive, expressing concern with the recent increase in airplane
noise at her home. No action required.
LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR FIRE STATION Manager Rosland said a
memorandum had been received from Daniel O’Neill of Springsted, summarizing the results of the
Request for Proposal in respect to the tax exempt lease for the new Fire Station. Mr. O’Neill pointed
out that three proposals were received and recommended award to Firstar Bank of Minnesota, which
submitted a rate of 5.20%. Based upon their proposal, annual debt service totals $83,760.52 which is
within the amount proposed for the 1997 budget. The term of the obligation is 10 years. Staff
recommends award to Firstar Bank of Minnesota.
After a brief discussion, Attorney Gilligan explained if the agreement received a favorable vote, at this
meeting, a formal Resolution would be presented to the Council at the September 3, 1996, meeting
for formal adoption.
Member Smith made a motion awarding the Fire Station lease financing to Firstar Bank of
Minnesota. Member Maetzold seconded the motion. I Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
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 August 14, 1996, and consisting of 34 pages:
General Fund $1 50,276.25; C.D.B.G. $9,989.68; Communications $398.62; Working Capital
$1 8,448.34; Art Center $8,519.39; Swimming Pool Fund $5,760.76; Golf Course Fund $72,677.81;
Ice Arena Fund $7,285.51; Gun Range Fund $562.55; EdinboroughlCentennial Lakes $18,960.08;
Utility Fund $269,097.16; Storm Sewer Utility Fund $12,703.29; Recycling Program $40,028.57;
Liquor Dispensary Fund $142,233.1 I ; Construction Fund $4 02,258.72; Park Bond $50,675.72;
TOTAL $909,875.56; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims as shown in detail
on the Check Register dated August 12, 1996, and consisting of three pages: General Fund
$170,419.66; Working Capital $70,798.88; Swimming Pool Fund $999.15; Golf Course Fund
$1,448.00; Ice Arena Fund $132.51; Utility Fund $127.56; Storm Sewer Utility Fund $25.00;
Liquor Dispensary Fund $66,678.1 3; TOTAL $31 0,628.89.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Maetzold, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
City Clerk
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