Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout19971020_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL OCTOBER 20,1997 = 7:OO P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold and Mayor Smith. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold to approve and adopt the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Item V1.A. Traffic Safety Report, VLB. Change Order for Contract 97-4 Lead Stabilization for Brian Wipperman Gun Range, V1.C. Minnesota Livable Communities Act Participation. Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 1997. APPROVED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 6,1997. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. PRELIMINARY REPORT AND UPDATE FROM CONSULTANTS ON JULY 22. 1997. STORM Mayor Smith noted the Council would receive a preliminary report from the Consultant this evening. He indicated it was not the Council intent to review or discuss any claims made to the City. Engineer Hoffman informed the Council staff sent 560 letters to residents notifying person of the meeting. He explained the three consultants retained by the City after the significant rains of July are going to give a preliminary report of their respective findings thus far. The final report will be presented before Council at the December 1, 1997 meeting. Engineer Hoffman introduced the three consultants, Terry Enderson, Meteorologist, who will discuss the weather affecting the area during the summer of 1997, Robert Obermeyer, Engineer, Barr Engineering, who will address the storm water system, and David Kirkwold, Engineer, Tolt, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, who will address the sanitary sewer systems. I Terry Enderson, stated the Metropolitan Area was hit by a large amount of rainfall during the period between June 28th and July 25th. Mr. Enderson indicated the range of rainfall experienced was from 14 inches to 17 inches during the subject period. He noted average rainfall for this same period is 3.2 inches. During June 28 to July 25 of 1996 the area experienced only one inch of rain, while during the same period in 1997 Edina experienced 16 inches of rain. Mr. Enderson explained that when meteorologists refer to IO0 year storm, they are not saying that only one such event will take place each hundred years, but rather are referring to the probability of a certain amount of rain falling within a specified period of time. This year the July 1'' storm wou1.d be considered an 100 year storm event. Mr. Enderson compared the July 23, 1987 storm when a huge amount of rain fell in a short time span with the July 22, 1997 storm. In 1987 almost all Edina experienced eleven inches of rain within twelve hours July 23, 1987 following between two to four inches on July 20, 1987. This year beginning with July 1'' significant rains fell almost daily saturating the ground and culminating with the I July 22, 1997 rain. Council members asked what the possibility of similar rainfalls happening again, the effect of El Nino, and whether the weather is a result of long term shifts that will become the norm of our weather. Mr. Page 1 MinuteslEdina City Council/October 20.1997 Enderson responded that there is always the possibility of another year of wet weather, that while El Nino affects weather, the effects are felt more in the winter and tend to be more dramatic'near the coast. He added that weather does tend to happen in patterns and patterns can shift. He will check what statistics are available before the final report is presented to Council. Mr. Enderson indicated that data on weather is available only back to 1891 which is not a historically long time when predicting patterns or shifts of global weather. I Robert Obermeyer, Barr Engineering, explained he would be addressing the storm water management issues. Mr. Obermeyer noted he is an Edina resident and experienced personally the 1987 and 1997 storms. Mr. Obermeyer stated in I987 at Bryant Lake 11.23 inches of rain were recorded. The damage that happened resulted from the surface water run off. After this storm Edina reviewed its storm water systems and made approximately fifteen improvements to enable the City to handle storm water. Mr. Obermeyer noted that in 1997 during the period of July 1 through July 22 sixteen inches of rain fell. Many of the improvement constructed since the 1987 rain event did exactly what they were planned to do, however, the large amount of rain saturated the ground and caused standing water in some areas. Mr. Obermeyer felt four areas experienced difficulty with ground water seepage through walls and floors. His firm will be further studying these areas to see if they can find further improvements to aid in storm water management. Council members asked Mr. Obermeyer to quantify the City's increased storm water holding capacity since the 1987 storm, if the improvements as constructed were doing what they were designed to do, and also wondered if some areas had not been left of the Barr Engineering review (Le. Pamela Park, the area by Crosstown and Ashcroft). Mr. Obermeyer responded the increased capacity is between 100-200 acre feet of water, and in his opinion the improvements to the storm water holding area functioned as designed. Engineer Hoffman noted the homes in the area of 56'h Street and Woodcrest are all below the flood elevation and that the homes in the area of Ashcroft and 63' Street experienced sanitary sewer problems initially. David Kirkwold, Tolt, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, explained his firm has begun to evaluate the sanitary sewer systems capacity, its response during the July rain storms and when their final report is given will offer some conclusions and potential improvements. Mr. Kirkwold noted his study concentrated around three general areas as he depicted graphically for the Council. Area 1 is generally the north easterly corner of Edina, Area 2 a diagonal slice beginning in the south east corner and extending to the north west and Area C consists of the southwest triangle of Edina containing slightly less than one half of the City. Each of these three areas are different trunk lines with different outlets from the City. Mr. Kirkwold offered a brief explanation of infiltration as ground water seepage into the sanitary sewer system and inflow as clear water from outside sources into the sanitary sewer system.. Possible sources of infiltration include: sewer main joints, cracks and broken pipe, house service connection joints, cracks and broken pipe, manhole structures and pipe penetrations. Outside sources of inflow could include: improperly connected sump pumps, drain tile systems, or roof drains, manhole covers, manhole to frame leakage, ground water seepage into structures going down floor drains. Mr. Kirkwold reviewed the capacity of Area I , Area 2 and Area 3 checking for the peak flow during a non rain period and found: Area I - approximately 45% utilized, Area 2 - approximatley 60% utilized, and Area 3 - approximately 80% utilized. Then meter records at outlets of the City were reviewed looking for inflow (show as peaks or spikes in flow following a rain). Mr. Kirkwold noted the July I flow showed a huge peak after the storm on that date. He noted the Area 1 meter appears to have been inundated on July 22nd. He provided various data from the three areas for dates beginning July Page 2 MinuteslEdina City CouncillOctober 20,1997 I and 2 through August 28, 1997. Mr. Kirkwold pointed out times when the different area had vastly increased flow resulting from what is assumed to be inflow and infiltration following period of rain. 1 .I 'I Mr. Kirkwold informed Council that his firm has been conducting a survey of affected property owners and have data from approximately 400 properties. Their intent is to complete approximately 500 surveys. Mr. Kirkwold offered some preliminary conclusions that inflow occurring during heavy rains increases peak flow up to problem stages. Potential solutions include augmenting capacity and reducing inflow and infiltration. Possible improvement include disconnecting sumps pumps from the sanitary sewer system, installation of check valves, potentially reconstruct manholes (4800) in existence throughout the City, continue to televise and repair system as previously done. Council members asked if Mr. Kirkwold's firm looked at the areas of 56th, Woodcrest, Tower, and Ashcroft, the capacity of the systems Edina's sewage flows into, maintenance of sewer en route to the Waste Control System Treatment Plants, questions about quantification or increases to flows from infiltration and inflow, how does Edina compare with other areas with respect to inflow/infiltration, if Edina were to increase its capacity of the pipes carrying sewage out of Edina would the increased flow have an outlet, demographics of the homes in the survey, what specific improvements to the sewer system are feasible. The Council noted they would find it helpful if Mr. Kirkwold could plot his data from sewer areas over a City map so flows could be identified as they relate to specific areas. Mr. Kirkwold acknowledged the Council's questions and concerns and stated he would attempt to address the issues in his final report. Mayor Smith thanked the many citizens in attendance at the meeting and directed them to submit questions they would like answered by the final consultants report to Engineer Hoffman at City Hall. Mayor Smith noted the Final Report is planned to be presented at the December 1, 1997 Council meeting. *ACKNOWLEDGE WITHDRAWAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 3917-3929 WEST 50TH STREET (EDINA PROPERTIES) Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold to acknowledge withdrawal of the final development plan for 3917-3929 West 50th Street (Edina Properties). Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. PRELIMINARY REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED EDINA CORPORATE CENTER Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Presentation by Planner Assistant Planner Aaker reminded Council that in 1992 the City purchased Fred Richards Golf Course from Normandale Golf, Inc. The golf course's total area is 27 acres. After purchasing the course, the City rebuilt the northerly 21 acres an executive, nine hole course. In the purchase agreement with Normandale Golf Inc. they reserved an option to acquire a six acre site fronting on West 77th Street. When the City purchased the golf course it amended its Land Use Plan to show the six acre site as suitable for office development. Future development of the site is controlled by a Development Contract between the City and Normandale Golf, Inc. The main provisions of the contract follow: 0 Normandale has fifteen years from the date of the Contract (September 15, 1992) to exercise the Option. 0 Edina will pay half the cost to subdivide the parcel. 0 Normandale must petition to rezone the parcel to POD-I, Planned Office District, and must prepare and submit all plans required by the Zoning Ordinance for rezoning. 0 The building can have a Gross Floor Area up to 110,000 square feet. Page 3 MinuteslEdina Citv CouncillOctober 20.1997 The building height is limited to an elevation of 861 feet above sea level. The existing grade is approximately 822 feet. 0 The northerly setback for the building is described by an Exhibit to the Development Contract and ranges from 220 feet to 300 feet. 0 Normandale agrees to comply with all other requirements of the Zoning and Subdivision 0 rd in a n ces . Edina agrees to be co-applicant in the petition for rezoning. Assistant Planner Aaker reported that Normandale has notified the City it intends to exercise the purchase option, has submitted the necessary petition to rezone and presented all required plans for City review. She stated the proposed building has a Gross Floor Area of 109,888 square feet, slightly less than permitted by the Development Contract (110,000). The three story building would have a first floor elevation of 824 feet and is 37 feet tall generating an 861 foot elevation at the top the parapet. The proposed building complies with the northerly building setback as imposed by the Development Contract. Assistant Planner Aaker noted the proposed plan meets or exceeds all Zoning Ordinance requirements, including building and parking setbacks, parking quantity, building materials and landscaping. She added the developer had just today dropped off a lighting plan. Upon initial review the proposed plan appears to comply with concerns relative to wash of lighting from the commercial property into the residential neighborhood. Assistant Planner Aaker informed Council staff will conduct a more in depth review of the lighting plan to ensure the lighting does not wash into the residential neighborhood, but is directed as desired towards the project area. Dave Menke, representing the developer, Opus briefly reviewed the proposed development. Mr. Menke noted the proposed building will be three floors with the exterior brown split texture brick having a rose tint, kasota limestone trim and rose tinted glass windows. Mr. Menke added the developer hopes to begin soil correction in about three weeks. They will provide additional lighting specifications and work with the City to ensure the Council's and neighbor's concerns are addressed. He noted the fence can be camouflaged as necessary.- Mr. Menke indicated the developer will work with the City on the issues the Council notes. Mayor Smith noted receipt of a letter from the neighbor, Bill Hansen, expressing concern regarding lighting and the berm. He questioned how high the building will appear in relation to the berm, why the landscaping is oriented to the front and so minimal in the back towards the neighbors. Member Faust said she has walked the site and has concern over the increase of elevation with the proposed building, believes the berm needs to be raised to preclude problems from the golf course, and over the lighting. Member Maetzold questioned the relocation of the existing fence. Member Hovland asked if the landscaping plan could be increased on the rear of the project 'before the final approvals are granted. Public Comment Bill Hansen, 7457 West Shore Drive, stated for the last five years he has been happy with the Golf Course. However, the berm is shorter than he was told it would be and there are smaller and fewer trees planted. Mr. Hansen also expressed concern regarding lighting from the proposed development washing onto his property. Page 4 MinuteslEdina City Council/October 20. 1997 Tom Anderson, 7453 West Shore Drive, cautioned the Council that it was making a fifty year decision this evening. He added he has the same concerns with the berm height, size and number of trees and the lighting as previously noted by his neighbor Mr. Hansen. He noted that most of the berm is four feet high on the parking lot side, but only knee high on the golf course side. Joe Stoutenburgh, 7449 West Shore Drive. Mr. Rauenhorst built his factory, and Mr. Stoutenburgh believes Mr. Rauenhorst will do what he says he will do. Make sure Mr. Rauenhorst is told to do the correct thing. Lighting is a big issue. The berm will be more important to the easterly neighbors. If the project is done correctly it could increase value from both sides. Mayor Smith summarized the points to be addressed before final approvals would be considered: I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ,lo. 11. Landscape plan to be augmented on the north side of the project, include some plantings that remain green year round Increase the height, size and shape of the berm to match the west end of the berm Lighting specifications be reviewed to ensure no wash from the project will spill into the residential neighborhood Review plans to ensure adequate storm water storage is provided Final Rezoning Final Plat Developers Agreement Watershed District Permit Access easement to Golf Course Utility and Drainage Easement Relocation of existing fence along northerly property line Member Faust moved granting First Reading to Ordinance No. 850-AI3 rezoning the vacant lot from R-I, Single Dwelling District to POD-I Planned Office District contingent upon the previously stated issues reaching satisfactory conclusions. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Rollcall : Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. i I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Member Maetzold introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled, “EDINA CORPORATE CENTER DIVISION”, platted by Normandale Golf Inc. and the City of Edina, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council on May 19, 1997, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval with eleven conditions: Landscape plan to be augmented on the north side of the project, include some plantings that remain green year round Increase the height, size and shape of the berm to match the west end of the berm Lighting specifications be reviewed to ensure no wash from the project will spill into the residential neighborhood Review plans to ensure adequate storm water storage is provided Final Rezoning Final Plat Developers Agreement Watershed District Permit Access easement to Golf Course Page 5 MinuteslEdina City CouncillOctober 20.1997 IO. Utility and Drainage Easement 1 1- Relocation of existing fence along northerly property line Member Hovland seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1997-12 ADOPTED - STREET NAME CHANGE. GREEN FARMS COURT TO GREEN FARMS CIRCLE Building Official Wasmund explained that forty-six notices were sent out to residents of both the north and south Green Farms Courts and each resident along Green Farms Road. The notices informed the residents of the public hearing on October 20, 1997, and invited comments on the proposed change. The proposed change is being considered at the request of the Green Farms residents, by petition. With two cul-de-sacs separated by over 1500 feet yet sharing a name, much confusion is created. Some residents have had difficulties receiving service calls and deliveries to their homes. Building Official Wasmund said no negative comments have been received. One directly affected resident has contacted the City supporting the change. The public safety departments of the City support the change as presented. Member Faust moved adoption of Ordinance No. 1997-12, with waiver of second reading: ORDINANCE NO. 1997-12 STREET NAME ORDINANCE - GREEN FARMS CIRCLE *BID AWARDED FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT S-54. DEWEY HILL ROAD FROM CAHILL ROAD TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF DELANEY BOULEVARD Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for sidewalk improvement S-54, Dewey Hill Page 6 MinuteslEdina City CounciVOctober 20. 1997 Road from Cahill Road to the southside of Delaney Boulevard to recommended low bidder, Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc. at $29,129.50. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR ONE % TON EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for ‘!h ton extended cab pickup truck to recommended low bidder, Suburban Chevrolet at, $1 8,895.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *BID AWARDED FOR CITY MANAGER’S AUTOMOBILE Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold for award of bid for a replacement vehicle for the City Manager to recommended low bidder, Walser Buick, at $1 6,900.00. Motion carried on rollcall - five ayes. TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REVIEW OF OCTOBER 7,1997. APPROVED Member Hovland noted he removed the Traffic Safety Report of October 7, 1997, from the consent agenda for further explanation. He said the question he had had been resolved. Member Hovland made a motion approving the Traffic Safety Staff Review of October 7,1997, as recommended in Section A: 1. Installation of “Yield” signs for northbound and southbound Crescent Drive at Countryside Road and to include striping, and designating lanes for Crescent Drive when approaching Countryside Road; 2. Removal of the “30 MPH” sign and replace it with a “25 MPH” advisory sign at Maple Road from West 50th Street; 3. Send letter to 31 residents of Bonnie Brae Drive and Hyde Park Road requesting assistance in cutting down speed and other bad driving behavior; 4. Extending the “NO Parking” zone from the north boundary of 7016 Lynmar to the north boundary of 7012 Lynmar; 5. Approval of a “School Crossing” sign to be added to the “STOP” sign at 5gth and Concord for southbound traffic and the addition of a “School Zone” sign, north of the same intersection, also for southbound traffic; and to acknowledge Sections B and C. Member Maetzold seconded the motion. Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. : APPROVED Member Faust explained she removed the change order for lead stabilization for the Brian Wipperman Gun Range from the consent agenda for more information on how the stabilization is accomplished. Manager Rosland said the ground is covered and the lead is filtered out. Member Faust made a motion approving the change order for lead stabilization for the Brian Wipperman Gun Range to recommended low bidder, Superior Special Services, Inc., at $1 8,861 .OO. Member Maetzold seconded the motion. Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. RESOLUTION APPROVING MINNESOTA LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT PARTICIPATION Member Hovland said he asked removal of the Resolution approving the Minnesota Livable Communities Act Participation inquiring why Edina isn’t eligible for funding. Assistant Manager Hughes informed him the chart in question referred to the dollars Edina would need to expend to meet their Livable Community Goals in 1998. Member Hovland introduced the following resolution and moved its approval: Page 7 MinuteslEdina Citv CouncillOctober 20.1997 RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT CALENDAR YEAR 1998 WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (Minnesota Statutes Section 473.25 to 473.254) establishes a Metropolitan Livable Communities fund which is intended to address housing and other development issues facing the metropolitan area defined by Minnesota Statutes Section 473.121; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund, comprising the Tax Base Revitalization Account, the Livable Communities Demonstration Account and the Local Housing Incentive Account, is intended to provide certain funding and other assistance to metropolitan area municipalities; and WHEREAS, a metropolitan area municipality is not eligible to receive grants or loans under the Metropolitan Livable Communities fund or eligible to receive certain polluted sites cleanup funding from the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development unless the municipality is participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Minnesota Statutes section 473.254; WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires the Metropolitan Council to negotiate with each municipality to establish affordable and life-cycle housing goals for that municipality that are consistent with and promote the policies of the Metropolitan Council as provided in the adopted Metropolitan Development Guide; and WHEREAS, each municipality must identify to the Metropolitan Council the actions the municipality plans to take to meet the established housing goals through preparation of the Housing Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council adopted, by resolution after a public hearing, negotiated affordable and life-cycle housing goals for each participating municipality; and WHEREAS, a metropolitan area municipality which elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program must do so by November 15 of each year; and WHEREAS, for calendar year 1998, a metropolitan area municipality that participated in the Local Housing Incentive Account Program during the calendar year 1997, can continue to participate under Minnesota Statutes Section 473.254 if: (a) the municipality elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program by November 15, 1997; and (b) the Metropolitan Council and the municipality have successfully negotiated affordable and life-cycle housing goals for the municipality: NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Edina hereby elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act during the calendar year 1998. Member Faust seconded the motion. I I Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Resolution adopted. CLAIMS PAID Member Faust made a motion to approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated October 15, 1997, and consisting of 31 pages: General Fund $781,031.26; C.D.B.G $12,359.50; Communications $1,000.00; Working Capital $30,670.79; Art Center $4,100.63; Swimming Pool Fund $1,203.17; Golf Course Fund $294,333.62; Ice Arena Fund $1 5,490.73; Gun Range Fund $97.81; EdinboroughlCentennial Lakes $7,454.27; Utility Fund $34,110.19; Storm Sewer Utility Fund $6,6916.88; Liquor Dispensary Fund $199,203.80; Construction Fund $70,469.39; Park Bond Fund $498,410.11; TOTAL $1,956,852.15; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims as shown in detail on Check Register dated October 7, 1997, and consisting of four pages; General Fund $41 7,968.24; Working Capital $250.00; Golf Course Fund $2,499.00; Edinborough/CentenniaI Lakes $3,719.00; Storm Sewer Utility Fund $2,196.42; Liquor Dispensary Fund $69,345.42; I- 494 Commission $1 1,391 .I 3; TOTAL $507,369.21. Member Maetzold seconded the motion. Page 8 MinutedEdina City CounciVOctober 20.1997 Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. I There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Smith declared the meeting adjourned. Page 9