HomeMy WebLinkAbout19970121_regularMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 21,1997 - 7:OO P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, and Mayor Smith. I
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED Clerk Mangen administered the Oath of Office to James B.
Hovland, appointed to the remaining two years of a four-year City Council term ending January I ,
1999.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Maetzold and seconded by
Member Hovland to approve and adopt the Consent Agenda items as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
FEBRUARY 1997 PROCLAIMED “WE LOVE OUR KIDS” MONTH Mayor Smith explained that at
the request of the Edina Chemical Awareness the Council was considering proclaiming February
I997 as “We Love Our Kids” month. Mayor Smith continued the mission of this month is a unified
community effort promoting developmental assets in our children, strengthening the family unit and
creating an awareness in adults of their effect on children’s lives throughout the year. Member
Hovland made a motion, seconded by Member Maetzold proclaiming February 1997 “WE
LOVE OUR KIDS” month in the City of Edina.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Proclamation adopted.
MESSAGE FROM REPRESENTATIVE JIM RAMSTAD Susan Holderness representing
Congressman Jim Ramstad offered congratulations to newly elected and appointed Council
members. Ms. Holderness urged the Mayor and Council, staff, and Edina citizens to use Rep.
Ramstad whenever they need a liaison to the Federal government. She added his mobile office will
be in Edina in either February or March.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 6.1997 APPROVED Motion made by
Member Maetzold and seconded by Member Hovland approving the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of January 6,1997.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS REVIEW Manager Rosland briefly reviewed the process for
conducting public hearings before the City Council.
*PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTERBIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-309 (WEST 66TH STREET BETWEEN YORK AVENUE AND FRANCE
AVENUE! ORDERED AND FINAL PLANS APPROVED Affidavits of Notice were presented,
approved, and ordered placed on file.
Presentation bv Enaineer
Engineer Hoffman explained that on March 4, 1996, Council granted preliminary plan approval to the
Hennepin County project West 66th Street (County State Highway 53) from France Avenue to York
Avenue. Again on December 16, 1996, Council reviewed the plans, but continued the hearing until
tonight‘s meeting because Hennepin Council and Southdale had not agreed on all the curb cuts.
Engineer Hoffman noted the actions required to complete this project include: Final Plan Approval,
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Cooperative Construction Agreement, resolution authorizing the use of State Aid funds for the
project, and resolution reauthorizing the project by the City. Engineer Hoffman added reauthorization
is necessary because more than twelve months will elapse before construction begins and the
original improvement hearing held in March 1996. The basic design elements of the project include:
Two through lanes each way with turn lanes into Southdale Shopping Center;
One additional lane on the north side of the street for ingress-egress to numerous
driveways and streets;
New traffic signals at Drew & W. 66th Street and W. 66th Street & Southdale exits
west of Firestone;
Replacement of the sidewalk on the north side of W. 66th with brick pedway/bikeway;
Irrigated landscape system similar to the Grandview area;
New street lighting system replacing NSP system (similar to York, Valley View & W.
69th around Southdale);
Conversion of overhead power system to an underground system subject to City/NSP
agreeing upon location and costs of conversion;
New storm sewer for entire length of the project;
Similar entrance/exit design to west, south and east sides of Southdale;
Cost estimated at 1.8 million dollars (portion of West 66th Street to be Federal Aid);
10% of the project funded through special assessment of commercial property
abutting project (rate at $40.00/foot); and
Project designed to meet twenty year traffic projections (Year 201 5).
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Engineer Hoffman stated staff recommended approval of the Final Plan as presented with the
condition that the final determination of the Firestone Turn Lane/Curb Cuts will be made at a later
date.
Public Comment
Paul Skram, representing Equitable, owners of Southdale, stated they are happy with the design.
Council Discussion and Action
Member Faust questioned the timing of the project and whether construction was planned to allow
traffic use of the road during the project. Engineer Hoffman replied the bid is scheduled to be
awarded in May with construction taking most of the summer. He added one lane of traffic will
continue throughout the construction.
Member Maetzold asked for clarification of the Firestone turn lane. Engineer Hoffman confirmed that
the proposed turn lane is not a driving lane but its installation should improve the traffic in the area.
Also, the reconstruction will allow better snow removal access.
Member Hovland requested a review of the funding for the project, asked about the lighting and
whether or not the proposed $40.00/foot special assessment is typical. Engineer Hoffman explained
the estimated project cost is $1,800,000. Of the total approximately $700,000 will come from the
Federal Government and Hennepin County, special assessments will cover an estimated $1 10,000
with the balance of funds coming from the City’s gas tax. He continued that the $40.00/foot proposed
special assessment is consistent with City policy for this type of improvement project. Engineer
Hoffman added the proposed lighting for the project includes high overhead lights and lower
pedestrian lighting, but no ground level landscaping lighting is planned.
Mayor Smith complimented staff and Hennepin County for achieving a project design agreeable to
all involved parties.
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Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-309
RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 53 (WEST 66TH STREET)
FROM YORK AVENUE TO FRANCE AVENUE
S.A.P. 120-020-32
WHEREAS, on the 2nd day of December 1996, 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 December 16,1996; and
WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice and two weeks' published notice of the hearing was
given and the hearing was held thereon on the 16th day of December 1996.
WHEREAS, said hearing was continued until January 2,1997 and again to January 21,
1997, 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
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 48/100 Ft., Low 4, W 229
86/100 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, Block
3, Lot 1, Blk. 4, that part of lot 3 lying S of Ely ext. Of N line of Lot 2, Block 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, RLS No.629; that part of Tract B lying in N W of South I14 of
Sec 29 T 28 R 24, RLS No. 1641.
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-309
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Improvement BA-309 is hereby ordered as proposed.
Member Faust seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Resolution adopted.
Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAN
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
CSAH 53 (WEST 66TH STREET) FROM
FRANCE AVENUE TO YORK AVENUE
(S.A.P. 120-020-32 )
WHEREAS, Final Plan for 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
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municipalities, and
WHEREAS, the right turn lane into the Firestone site is granted subject to dedicated
easements, site cleanup and any loss of parking due to the right turn lane being provided at
no cost to the City of Edina or Hennepin County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Final Plan 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 the Final Plan, 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 Faust seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Resolution adopted.
*COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR QUASI PUBLIC TO OFFICE (7128 FRANCE
AVENUE SOUTH) SITE OF LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER (PINEHURST PROPERTIES)
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3. 1997 Motion of Member Maetzold seconded by Member
Hovland to continue the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Quasi Public to Office, 7128
France Avenue South, the site of Lutheran Church of the Master, Pinehurst Properties, to
February 3,1997.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*PRELIMINARY REZONING - R-I SINGLE DWELLING UNIT DISTRICT TO POD-I, PLANNED
OFFICE DISTRICT (7128 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH). SITE OF LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE
MASTER (PINEHURST PROPERTIES) CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3.1997 Motion of Member
Maetzold seconded by Member Hovland to continue the Preliminary Rezoning - R-I Single
Dwelling Unit District to POD-I, Planned Office District at 7128 France Avenue South, site of
Lutheran Church of the Master, Pinehurst Properties to February 3,1997.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW FOR OLDE VERNON Planner Larsen explained the
proponent presented a 32-unit townhouse plan for Council consideration on October 7,1996. Council
approved the plan, but with a reduced density to 26 units. The proponent has revised the plan and
is seeking Council's opinion before coming back for final approval.
Planner Larsen reviewed the changes from the original plan to the revised plan. The revised plan
illustrates a 26-unit townhouse style development. However, all buildings are now single unit
buildings. Residents would not own individual lots, only the building pad of their home, with all open
space commonly held by the Homeowner's Association. The design of the individual homes, building
materials and size would be limited to control the overall look of the development. The proposed
general layout and private street system remain consistent with the plan reviewed in October.
Planner Larsen explained the next step in the approval process would be for the proponent to
prepare final plans for review by the Planning Commission. Final Plans would include: final plat,
design and material specifications for buildings, final utility and grading plans; and landscaping plan
and schedule. He concluded that Staff believes the revised plan is consistent with the preliminary
plan.
Council members expressed concerns with surface parking on the site. Planner Larsen explained
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the Code requires two garage stalls per home, but no other surface parking. Concern was also
expressed over emergency vehicle access and the potential for conflict with crowded on-street
parking. I Proponent Comment
Philip Dommer, representing the developer, thanked the Council for the opportunity to appear. Mr.
Dommer informed the Council the developer has met with the neighbors and believes the revised
plan satisfies neighbors’ concerns, meets City code and is a viable project from the the developer’s
viewpoint. He summarized the redesign features: reduction in number of homes to 26, the proposal
to dedicate the area around Hawkes Lake to the City as open space, buildings pulled away from the
southerly property line and landscaping planned to provide visual separation, no access to Wycliffe,
access to development from Vernon, and strict guidelines prescribing size, character, quality and
period architecture of the new homes. Mr. Dommer emphasized the developer’s desire to dedicate
the land around Hawkes Lake to the City, adding this would be done in lieu of subdivision dedication.
He concluded stating the developer would be willing to look at the possibility of including parking on
the north side of the private road. However, Mr. Dommer stated he needs an answer on the land in
lieu of cash question since there is the possibility of the northeast portion of the land around Hawkes
Lake being a building site.
Mayor Smith asked if staff agreed with the dedication of land in lieu of subdivision dedication. Planner
Larsen replied in his opinion answering this question would be premature at this time.
Public Comment
Daryl Seifert, 5901 Merold Drive, informed Council she likes the revised development plan. Ms.
Seifert feels the plan now melds into the existing neighborhood. She added the developer has
worked with the neighbors to the mutual satisfaction of all involved.
Lynn Hechter, 5816 Merold Drive, stated she opposed the proposed development, however, now she
is happy to see single family units proposed. Ms. Hechter praised the developer, both for his
willingness to work out the neighborhood issues and the high quality of the proposed development.
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Council briefly discussed the proposed development, expressing their concern over surface parking,
asking the price ranges of the units and asking the timing planned for final plan review. Mr. Dommer
acknowledged the concern about parking, stated the units would start at $350,000 and repeating his
need for a decision on the land dedication in lieu of subdivision dedication. He concluded the
developer intends to appear before the Planning Commission at their February meeting then come
to City Council by the second meeting in March. Mayor Smith suggested Mr. Dommer review the
Council’s concerns and work with staff on the subdivision dedication issue.
*AWARD OF BID FOR PAPER SUPPLY ABOUT TOWN WINDER 1997 Motion made by Member
Maetzold and seconded by Member Hovland for award of bid for the paper supply for About
Town. Winter 1997 to Unisource at $6,413.10.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*AWARD OF BID FOR SELF PROPELLED STREET SWEEPER Motion made by Member
Maetzold and seconded by Member Hovland for award of bid for one Self Propelled Street
Sweeper replacing Unit #25-417 to MacQueen Equipment under Minnesota Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement Contract 79097-03001 at $95,917.1 0
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*AWARD OF BID FOR EMERGENCY ROAD SALT PURCHASE Motion made by Member
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Maetzold and seconded by Member Hovland for award of bid for 300 Tons of Road Salt to
recommended low bidder Akyo Nobel for $33.81 per ton total purchase at $10,143.00. I Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*AWARD OF BID FOR 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICK-UP TRUCK FOR PARK MAINTENANCE Motion
made by Member Maetzold and seconded by Member Hovland for award of bid for a 1997 4-
wheel drive pick-up truck for Park Maintenance to recommended low bidder Grossman
Chevrolet Co., Inc. at $19,117.20.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*AWARD OF BID FOR CARPET REPLACEMENT AT WARREN C. HYDE CLUBHOUSE Motion
made by Member Maetzold and seconded by Member Hovland for award of bid for
replacement carpet for the Warren C. Hyde Clubhouse Grill Area to the sole provider
Hartzman Associates at $7,857.74
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*AWARD OF BID EDINA AQUATIC CENTER CHAISE LOUNGES Motion made by Member
Maetzoid and seconded by Member Hovland for award of bid for 80 additional chaise lounges
for the Edina Aquatic Center to‘recommended low bidder Taylor and Associates, Inc. at
$9,999.20
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*AWARD OF BID FOR 1997 GASOLINE SUPPLY FOR BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE AND FRED
S. RICHARDS GOLF COURSE Motion made by Member Maetzold and seconded by Member
Hovland for award of bid for the 1997 Gasoline supply for Braemar Golf Course and Fred S.
Richards Golf Course to Tracy-Tripp Fuel under Hennepin County Bid #3670 A6-232 at a cost
not to exceed $13,000.00. I c
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TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF JANUARY 7.1997 APPROVED Motion of Member Maetzold,
seconded by Member Hovland to approve the following actions as recommended in Section
A, of the Traffic Safety Staff Report of January 7,1997 as follows:
Installation of “NO Parking” signs on the east side of West Shore Drive at West 65th
Street to designate the limits of the intersection;
Installation of “NO Parking” signs on the west side of Lynmar Lane beginning at the
north boundary of the property at 7016 Lynmar Lane and continuing south on Lynmar
Lane and around the corner at Mavelle Drive and west on Mavelle Drive to a point ten
(IO) fee west of the driveway belonging to 7016 Lynmar Lane; and
Installation of “NO Parking” signs on the east side of the street, beginning at the
barricade northeast corner of Lynmar Lane and Mavelle Drive and continuing west on
Mavelle Drive to a point opposite the ending point of the “No Parking” on the other
side of the street; and
to acknowledge Sections B and C.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*APRIL 14. 1996 SET AS DATE FOR BOARD OF REVIEW Member Maetzold moved and
Member Hovland seconded setting April 14,1997 at 5:OO p.m. as the date for the Board of
Review. I Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR APPOINTED Member Maetzold moved and Member Hovland
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seconded the motion appointing Lowell McCarthy the Assistant Weed Inspector for the City
of Edina for 1997.
DATE SET FOR 1997 ANNUAL MEETING Manager Rosland gave tentative dates for the 1997
Council’s Annual Meeting with Boards and Commissions to be held at Centennial Lake, Tuesday,
March 18, 1997 at 6:OO p.m. After a brief discussion, Member Maetzold made a motion to set
March 18 as the date for the Annual Meeting at 500 p.m. at Centennial Lakes. Member Kelly
seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
DATE SET FOR 1997 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION RECEPTION Manager Rosland pointed out
National Volunteer Week in 1997 begins on April 14, 1997 and suggested tentative dates within that
week for the Volunteer Recognition Reception to be held at Edinborough Park at 500 P.M. After
a brief discussion, Member Maetzold made a motion setting Tuesday, April 15, 1997 beginning
at 5:OO p.m. as the Volunteer Recognition Reception. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
*PETITION RECEIVED FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT. NORMANDALE LUTHERAN
CHURCH Motion made by Member Maetzold and seconded by Member Hovland to refer the
storm sewer petition for Normandale Church to engineering for processing as to feasibility.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND -
NATIONAL CITY BANK Member Maetzold stated he would not participate in the discussion or vote
on the resolution to approve assignment of securities in lieu of bond for National City Bank.
Member Faust introduced the following resolution and moved its approval:
RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES
IN LIEU OF BOND - NATIONAL CITY BANK
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, approves the
assignment of its depository, National City Bank, of the following securities, as collateral for
the City of Edina Public Funds deposited in said depository:
DESCRl PTlON RATE DUE PAR VALUE
US TREASURY 4 114 NOTE 5.985 5/6/98 $ 500,000.00
Member Hovland seconded the motion
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
CLAIMS PAID Member Maetzold made a motion to approve payment of the following claims
as shown in detail on the Check Register dated January 15,1997, and consisting of 29 pages:
General Fund $277,120.1 6; Community Development Block Grant $1 1,265.00, Communications
$21,912.72; Working Capital $68,941.71; Art Center $3,121 -18; Golf Course Fund $28,256.76;
Ice Arena Fund $1 0,897.81 ; Gun Range Fund $1,055.29; EdinboroughlCentennial Lakes
$18,551.84; Utility Fund $79,331.61; Storm Water Utility Fund $2,533.02; Recycling Fund
$39,966.57; Liquor Dispensary Fund $1 35,147.53; Construction Fund $8,716.27; Park Bond
Fund $55,094.00; Improvement Bond Redemption #2 $23,831.67; TOTAL $785,743.1 4 and for
confirmation of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated January
8, 1997, and consisting of five pages: General Fund $179,776.97; Golf Course Fund
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$39,300.00; Liquor Dispensary Fund $281,034.16; TOTAL $500,11 I .13. Member Kelly seconded
the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council
adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Agenda, Mayor Smith declared the meeting
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