HomeMy WebLinkAbout19971215_regularMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 15,1997 - 200 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold and Mayor Smith.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Maetzold and seconded by
Member Faust to approve and adopt the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of
Agenda Item V.A, Tandem Asphalt Roller, Public Works and Item VI.D, Set Date for Council
Annual Meeting with Boards, Commissions and Committees.
Rollcalk
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1,1997, AND SPECIAL MEETING
OF DECEMBER 3, 1997, APPROVED Motion made by Member Maetzold and seconded by
Member Faust approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 1,1997, and Special
Meeting of December 3,1997.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
FEASIBILITY REPORTS ORDERED, CONSULTANTS REPORT SANITARY AND STORM
SEWER SYSTEM Mayor Smith noted the hearing would consist first of hearing the final conclusions
and recommendations from each of the consultants, with a summarization from City staff. Following
this presentation, he noted all members in the audience wishing to speak would have time before the
council.
Engineer Hoffman introduced Bob Obermeyer of Barr Engineering, the storm sewer consultant. Mr.
Obermeyer noted that after the 1977 and 1987 rainfall events, the City constructed improvements to
provide a level of protection from a 100-year frequency storm event for structures throughout the
city. He stated after the rainfall events of 1997 his firm was directed to study the storm sewer system
and provide recommendations for improvements. The following areas were studied:
0 Limerick Lane - Valley Lane Area
0 Backyard depression areas located in the:
West 50th Street-Ashcroft Avenue Area
Dewey Hill Road-Gleason Road Area
Country Club - Arden Avenue Area
Biscayne Boulevard - Deville Drive Intersection
Limerick Lane depression south of Valley Lane
Division and Rutledge Park Area
Woodcrest Drive Area along Minnehaha Creek
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0 Other Areas:
West 63rd Street & Ashcroft Lane - immediately north of the Crosstown
Edina Boulevard between Country Club Road and Bridge Road
Mr. Obermeyer explained using graphic overheads how ground water can impact sanitary sewer. He
stated the heavy clay soil in Edina does not allow ground water to percolate downward, but instead
gathers around the backfilled areas of structures basements. Mr. Obermeyer listed the elements that
can contribute to storm water getting into the sanitary sewer including:
Cracks in the basement floor or walls allowing seepage through the walls
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Seepage beneath the basement floor not evident within the basement
Floor drains connected to the sanitary sewer
Sump pumps discharging into the sanitary sewer
Interior and exterior foundation drains connected to the sanitary sewer.
Mr. Obermeyer outlined possible improvements in each of the study areas with the associated costs:
Area
Limerick Lane-Valley Lane Area
West 59th St & Ashcroft Ave
Gleason Road-Dewey Hill Road
County Club - Arden Avenue Area
Biscayne Blvd-Deville Drive
Limerick Lane low-point south of
Division & Rutledge Park Area
Woodcrest Drive Area along
Minnehaha Creek - 33 homes
Valley Lane
Improvement cost
Drainage Swale in back yards
Replace or augment &€hg storm sewer
Construct berm
Raise the walk-out patio to higher elevation
to Minnehaha Creek
Install system Arden to Maple Rd & W 48* to
Assist home owners to undertake on-site flood
protection
Install drainage swale $2,500
Install drainage swale $2,500
$15,000
Pumped Outlet $50,000 - $80,000
Install system along Arden to Country Club $875,000 - $2,250,000
$720,000 Creek
Lower curb in specific area
Develop flood protection plans for
individual structures Maximum $100,000
$3,00O/structure
Mr. Obermeyer concluded his firm will continue to work with the City to review the West 63rd Street
and Ashcroft Lane immediate north of the Crosstown, the area along Edina Boulevard between
Counfry Club Road and Bridge Road. They also will be assisting in preparing the local water
management plan as required by the Metropolitan Surface Water Planning Rules. I
Member Faust asked in the Philbrook and 58th Area had been reviewed.
explained it was included with the 33 homes in the Woodcrest Drive Area along Minnehaha Creek.
Engineer Hoffman
Eningeer Hoffman introduced David Kirkwold, Engineer with Tolt, King, Duvall, Anderson &
Associates, the sanitary sewer consultant,
Mr. Kirkwold stated his firm was directed to investigate the reasons for sanitary sewer backups and
surcharging occurring in Edina as a result of the heavy rains in July. He explained the configuration
of the CityJs sanitary sewer system can be divided into three primary service areas that have been
identified as A, B and C. Areas A, B and C are defined as follows:
Area A provides service to the northeast area of the City
Area B provides service across the middle of the City in a northwest to southeast general
arrangement
Area C services the southwest area of the City
Mr. Kirkwold added that most of the complaints of sewer backups were included in three specific
neighborhoods. These specific areas were studied in more detail and are identified as follows:
Tower/Woodcrest, Area A, Basin 6
St. Johns/Ashcrost, Area B, Basin 10
Limerick, Area C, Basin 18
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He provided background information determined necessary to evaluate the sanitary sewer system
and the problems associated with the July 22 rain:
0 Peak Wastewater Flows. Peak wastewater flowrates were estimated for each of three primary
service areas.
0 Estimate of wastewater Source;;. An estimate was developed of the breakdown of the peak flow
for each primary area between base flow, infiltration and inflow.
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Mi. Kirkwold reported the analyses resulted in the following estimate of the component flow sources
and resultant total flow for July 22.
Flow Component Area A Area B Area C Total
Base Flow 625 gpm 840 gpm 1,140 gpm 2,605 gpm
Infiltration 1,070 gpm 1,220 gpm 1,060 gpm 3,350 gpm
3,395 mm 3,140 ppm 2,100 mm 8,635 mm Inflow
Maximum Flow 5,090 gpm 5,200 gpm 4,300 gpm 14,590 gpm
The peak flow generated form the City during this rainstorm was 14,590 gpm (21.0 MGD) which
compares to the average flow for the year of 7.5 MGD.
In addition to the analysis specific field surveys were conducted gathering information on the
possible sources of clear water that found its way into the sanitary sewers during heavy rains. The
surveys included a house sump pump survey of 500 homes, a manhole survey of 456 manholes, and a
TV survey of 33,207 feet of sanitary sewer. The results of the survey indicated:
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Approximately 7% of the homes survey has sump pumps connected to the sanitary sewer.
City wide sump pumps connected to sanitary sewer estimated at 4%
Approximately 85% of the City manholes have pickholes, a common practice when Edina
sewers were constructed. Inflow from unsealed manholes covers during intense rainfalls
can be sigruficant
TV sanitary sewer survey indicated generally good conditions. Survey did indicated
likely joint leakage during wet periods by presence of deposits at sewer joints. The
observation of debris and partial obstructions is a reason to recommend a trunk line
televising and cleaning program.
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Excessive inflow of clear water in to the sanitary sewer system appeared to be the most signzficant
reason for the problems experienced during the July 22 storm. The analysis of other periods of rain
indicated a very intense rain approaching a 100-year event is necessary before inflow becomes a
sigruficant portion of the sanitary sewer wastewater flow. The project inflow quantity for the entire
City is estimated to be 8,635 gprn which is 59 percent of the peak flow of 14,590 gpm.
Other reasons for specific problems areas include:
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A partial blockage in the downstream sewer
A limitation in sewer conveyance capacity and
Basement elevations are close to the top of the sewer
Basement elevations are close to the top of the sewer
A limitation in sewer conveyance capacity
0 St. JoJms/Ashcroft
Mi. Kirkwold outlined his recommendations, noting the estimated costs are preliminary and need
verification by feasibility reports:
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1) Develop an aggressive inflow reduction program that would include:
e Public Education Program
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Establish an Inflow Reduction Goal - suggest 40% in three years
'Implement program to eliminate sump pumps connected to sanitary sewer system.
Estimated costs $400,000
Estimated cost
$500,000
e Develop plan to replace manhole covers and seal manhole tops.
Selectively replace older brick manholes. Esiimated cost $100,000 e
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Add a plugging, televising, and cleaning program for large trunk sewer to existing cleaning
Program Construct a relief seer for the Tower/ Woodcrest Area from St. Johns Avenue and Tower Street
to the Minnehaha trunk. Estimated Cost $400,000
Construct a storage tank to shave peak flow rates for the Minnehaha trunk sewer near West
58th Street and Halifax. Estimated costs $500,000
Construct a relief sewer for the St. Johns/Ashcroft Area from the Crosstown frontage road
and Ashcroft Lane to St. Johns Avenue and Garrison Lane. Estimated Cost $250,000
Evaluate alternative for increasing the conveyance capacity from the City by directing flow
from Area a and/or Area B to the MCES Interceptor 1RF-490 in Richfield. Range of Estimated
Cost $150,000 to $900,000
Mayor Smith stated he believed no citizens should need to worry about whether or not rain has
caused flooding with sewage. He added the problems are viewed as a community issue and will be
handled by the community.
Member Hovland asked how far adoption of all recommendations would affect the City's ability to
adequately protect area residents, asked how the 7/22 flow rates in Area A were arrived at because
at the October 20 meeting Mr. Kirkwold indicated the pump was inundated, and how inflow was
calculated.
Mr. Kirkwold replied his analysis indicated the system would adequately handle peak flows without
problem based on maximum flows as previously stated. He explained to calculate infiltration the
highest daily flow is compared to the lowest daily flow for a dry day. The difference between the
two is the amount of infiltration. To find the inflow you would then compare the highest daily flow
to the lowest daily flow, while subtracting the already know amount of infiltration, on a wet day.
The difference is the amount of inflow experienced at that meter.
h4i. Kirkwold explained the Area A flow rates on July 22 was an estimate because the meter was
calibrated to handle a pipe with 24 inch capacity. When the 24 inch point was reached the meter no
longer recorded data, however, the pipe had a 33 inch capacity so in actuality it had more capacity
than was being metered.
Member Faust asked how it was determined the Limerick Lane area problems resulted from mainly
inflow. Mi Kirkwold replied this was found through the survey of residents who reported
inundation of surface water.
Member Faust noted some confusion seems to exist whether the City's sanitary sewer and storm
sewer are connected or if they are separate systems. Mr. Kirkwold explained the two systems are
designed and built separately to the best of his knowledge.
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Member Maetzold asked how peak flows generated from manholes and sump pumps are broken
down, whether or not the Tower/Woodcrest area problems could be quantified relative to the
contribution from the downstream blockage. Mr. Kirkwold noted it was very difficult to determine
the independent contributions of manholes and sump pump to inflow. He added the
Tower/Woodcrest backup created a bottleneck in the system that possibly could be quantified.
Member Kelly noted the total cost of sanitary sewer recommendations is about $3,000,000. He asked
Mr. Kirkwold if the city enacted all the recommendations would the problems of 1997 be eliminated.
Mr. Kirkwold responded that it would be very beneficial, however, you can never be 100% certain
another problem will not happen.
Member Kelly asked if diverting flow from Service Area A would eliminate the problems
experienced in that area. Mr. Kirkwold replied it might alleviate the problem.
Member Kelly asked why the 250,000 gallon amount was chosen in the recommendation for
constructing the peak flow storage tank. Mr. Kirkwold stated a peak hydrograph was used to see
how much capacity needed to be shaved off the peak flows. He continued explaining a storage tank
could trigger an alarm system giving some advance warning in a situation where potential flooding
is imminent.
Member Kelly asked 1) if the construction of a relief sewer in the Tower/Woodcrest Area would
solve the local area problem, 2) what the estimated cost of televising, cleaning and blocking the City’s
Trunk Sewer would be, and 3) which would be the most effective way to reduce inflow. Mr.
Kirkwold answered the relief sewer in the Tower/Woodcrest Area should eliminate the local
problem, the cost of blocking, televising, and cleaning program would be about $4.00/foot of sewer,
and that reducing the inflow really depends on a combination of solutions to be effective.
Engineer Hoffman presented his summarization of recommendations the City should pursue to
achieve the best outcome for the money expended as follows:
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TKDA Recommendations Engineering Dept. Recommendations/Response
1. Inflow reduction
program to include:
Public education Use “About Town” magazine
program.
Establish inflow Very aggressive goal & measurable only if similar event
reduction goal - suggest
40% reduction in 3 years.
Implement program to
eliminate basement sump
pumps connected to to street.
sanitary sewer system.
city wide survey cost -
$400,000.
Develop plan to replace
manhole covers & seal
manhole tops - estimated
Selectively replace older
brick manholes
susceptible to flooding -
Adopt new ordinance. Initial survey & implementation is
$400,000. Additional storm drain lines for sump discharge
cost - $500,000.
Replace low areas first & seal chimney of manhole if
appropriate - start now & complete by fall of 1998.
Replace or use coating system if appropriate - some located
in very difficult places to access.
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estimated cost - $100,000.
2. Add plugging, televising & cleaning
program for large trunk sewer to
existing cleaning program
3. Construct relief sewer
for Tower/Woodcrest
area fromSt. Johns Av. &
Tower St. to the
Minnehaha Tmnk -
estimated cost - $400,000.
4. Construct storage tank
to shave peak flow rates
for Minnehaha trunk
sewer near W. 58th St. &
Halifax. Estimated cost -
$500,000.
5. Construct relief sewer
for the St. Johns/
Ashcroft area from the
Crosstown frontage rd &
Ashcroft La. to St. Johns
Av. & Garrison La.
estimated cost - $250,000.
6. Evaluate alternatives for
increasing conveyance
capacity from city by
directing flow Area A
and/or Area B to the MCFS
interceptor lrf490 in
Richfield. Range of
estimated cost - $150,000
to $900,000.
New program which would probably cost approximately
$4.00 per lineal foot. Assists in idatdying unusual
infiltration locations.
Splits sub-area six into two areas with intersection main
trunk along Mjnnehaha Creek - 1998 construction.
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Provide tank to assist with potential high flows during
abnormally wet conditions, similar to 1997. Construct in
1998-99.
Provide split flow past St. Johns/Ashcroft area from upper
drainage area of Area B. Construct in 1998.
Provide potential reduction of drainage from Areas A and B
by creating new capacity through MCES Interceptor in
Richfield. Develop plan & project with Richfield & MCES.
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Engineer Hoffman noted the range of expenditures will be between $2,500,000 to $3,000,000. The
funding for the improvements would be provided by the sale of bonds repaid by utility fund users
over a twenty year period. Engineer Hoffman recommended the Council direct the preparation of
feasibility reports on the recommendations.
Mayor Smith noted that sanitary sewer bills are based upon residents water usage. He asked if the
City's biU to the Metropolitan Waste Commission is based upon a meter.
Public Comment
Richard Naymark, 4517 Tower Street, asked for a review of the process the City Council wiU follow
between now and when the proposed improvements are constructed. Manager Rosland replied the
next step is to order Engineering Feasibility Reports. After the reports are reviewed the Council calls
an improvement hearing and orders the projects. Then plans and specifications are written and the
project is advertised for bids. The bid is awarded by Council and then work commences. Manager
Rosland noted this is an aggressive schedule but is hopeful that the preliminary work can be
completed during the winter of 1998 and construction will take place during the spring and summer.
Mayor Smith added that neighborhood meetings will be held to involve the affected citizens early in
the project.
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Joe Goldberg 5809 Brookview Avenue, asked, 1) if the proposed storm sewer improvements in the
Brookview and Woodcrest area included the area south of 50th Street or only 58th Street north, 2) has
anyone studied the last 30-40 years rkall, and 3) if the sewer pumping meter was maxed out on
July 22,1997, then how much more water was flowing outside the sewer pipe. Engineer Hoffman
responded noting Mr. Goldberg lives near 50th Street and is probably one of the 33 homes referred to
by Mr. Obermeyer as being in the 100-year flood elevation. He added Mr. Goldberg‘s property is tied
in with the potential storage tank and relief sewer. Engineer Hoffman continued stating that Mr.
Goldberg‘s solution would probably come from individual flood proofing, and the construction of
the proposed improvement.
Bill Enderson, meteorologist, reviewed the twelve months with the greatest monthly rainfalls since
modern records have been kept in 1891. Of those, twelve months, July 1987 was the wettest, followed
by July 1997. However, the month ranked third was July 1892 and fourth was May 1906. Mr.
Enderson stated his conclusion was you could not than extrapolate that during the last 30 to 40 years
July has been wetter than in the past. He pointed out that during July of 1996 only one inch of rain
fell.
Dave Kirkwold responded to Mr. Goldberg‘s concern about how much water was surcharging at the
meter location July 22,1997 when the graph showed a flat line after the maximum was reached. He
explained the meter for the location was calibrated to a maximum of 24 inches, however, the pipe was
a 33 inch pipe. Therefore, even if the maximum rate for the meter was reached the pipe still had
another 9 inches of capacity for flow.
Bob Bonstrom, 6328 Millers Lane, wondered if his area would be included in the “comunity”
solution’’ previously mentioned. Engineer Hoffman noted Mr. Bonstrom’s area would be addressed
by a combination of perhaps constructing a relief sewer and the potential increased capacity by
directing flow from Area A and or Area B to the MCES Interceptor in Richfield.
Ron Hoekstra, 7309 Gleason Road, expressed concern over the area located at Gleason and Dewey
Hill Roads. Mr. Obermeyer stated his report had noted the depression at 7309 Gleason. He outlined
the options available: replace the existing storm sewer and /or a companion system installed to
provide additional outflow capacity, provide flood protection of the existing structure by
constructing a berm between the structure and the storm sewer at an elevation that is above the 100-
year frequency flood elevation and raise the walk-out patio door to an elevation above the surface
overflow elevation from the back-yard area. Mr. Obermeyer noted his recommendation was that the
homeowner consider using the city’s existing flood protection procedure in making modifications
necessary to provide a ”level of protection” for the property.
Peter Cochran, 4611 Arden Avenue, asked what alternative to tunneling under Arden Avenue at a
cost exceeding $1,000,000 had been evaluated. For example had installing larger catch basins been
reviewed. Mr. Obermeyer explained several improvement options were reviewed. His
recommendation for the area because of cost has the city considering assisting the two home owners
on Arden to undertake on-site flood protections providing a ”level of protection’’ greater than what
currently exists, but less than the 100-year event. Homeowners may also buy flood insurance if they
choose. Engineer Hoffman added the problems in this area may be helped by other improvements,
but he recommended further study of the area.
Corrine Mueller, 6405 Doron Lane, stated her home was flooded in 1987 and again in 1997 and as a
widow she cannot afford another devastation. Engineer Hoffman noted in Ms. Mueller’s area a
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drainage swale is proposed to move the storm water out. The man holes in the area will also be
reviewed and a review conducted of the area sump pumps.
Greg Goodlund, 4520 Tower Street, noted that at the October 20,1997, meeting Mr. Kirkwold talked
about a ten inch sewer line in his area. Mr. Goodlund asked if the ten inch pipe was going to be dug
up and replaced with a larger pipe or just augmented with an additional pipe. Engineer Hoffman
explained that there is no ten inch sanitary sewer pipe in the Tower Street Area. Additionally, the
recommendation for the area is to add another pipe to function as a relief sewer for the area.
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Rick Sheridan, 6332 Millers Lane, speaking for his mother, stated in 1987 he pumped six inches of
sewage out of his mother's basement. Mr. Sheridan noted he had to pump six inches of sewage out
again in 1997. His questions include: was how much of this "event" could have or should have been
predicted and if the manholes are sealed where wiU this storm water flow. Mr. Sheridan reminded
the Council these flooding events affect property values and should be evident in 1998 property
values. Engineer Hoffrnan explained there is not a way to predict the kind of extraordinary weather
events experienced in both 1987 and 1997. He added Mr. Obermeyer was still investigating the
ramifications on the storm water system of sealing manhole covers to stop inflow into the sanitary
system.
Gordon Johnson, 6409 Doron Lane asked for a clarification of the proposed drainage swale in his
area. Mr. Obermeyer explained the proposed swale would run on the rear property lines, reducing
their elevation approximately 1 Yi feet. The curb and street would be lowered to act as a channel
directing the flow onto City property then into Nine Mile Creek.
Andy Finsness, 4536 Tower Street, asked if the probIem was being viewed as a "community"
problem why then did the insurance company deny all claims. Manager Rosland replied the
insurance company has made an independent judgment of liability. The City of Edina is under a
contractual obligation with their insurance carriers and cannot direct or interfere with their decisions.
Bob Winter, 4200 Philbrook Lane, offered his opinion that he was unsure whether the sewage in his
basement was generated in Edina or Minneapolis. Engineer Hoffman noted there needs to be further
study on the larger questions regarding the possibility of backups originating in other areas.
Lisa Finsness, 4536 Tower Street commended the City Council for conducting the research reported
on at the meeting. She urged that Council to remember keeping the value of homes in the affected
areas intact is vitally important to homeowners. Ms. Finsness also asked if the proposed
improvements to the storm and sanitary sewer systems have been reviewed jointly by the consultants
for potential impact on the other system. Engineer Hoffman stated yes the proposed improvements
have been reviewed together.
Marcia Dreis, 6332 Limerick Lane voiced concern if manholes are sealed the water that would
normally inflow into the sanitary sewer would have to flow somewhere. Mr. Obermeyer
acknowledged that backyards may likely still be inundated, however, the flow will be moved out
more quickly before it can negatively impact the structures via the proposed improvements to the
systems.
Joe Roach, 4608 Tower Street, asked if the original pipes and designs were reviewed and if yes what
were the results of the review. Dave Kirkwold replied the original designs were reviewed and the
sewers were of adequate design to provide capacity and met the parameters for specifications when
they were built.
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Joe Goldberg, commented he has listened to aIl comments, reports and questions. h his opinion, its
seems more prudent to spend additional money attenuating peak flow and holding capacity.
Mayor Smith closed the hearing after noting all persons present had been allowed to speak. Member
Kelly made a motion direction staff to review the information presented by Barr Engineering and
Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc. and develop more detailed project
implementation feasibility reports for each of the sub-area improvements proposed in the reports.
Member Maetzold seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT APPROVED FOR THE COVENTRY AT CENTENNIAL LAKES 8TH ADDITION -
LAUKKA TARVIS, INC. S-97-9 Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed
on file.
Member Maetzold stated he would abstain from the discussion and vote on the final plat due to a
possible conflict of interest.
Planner Larsen said the proposed 10 unit building is located in the northesterly corner of the
approved 98 unit townhouse development. The proposed building is consistent with the approved
development plan.
Member Hovland introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
FOR THE COVENTRY AT CENTENNIAL LAKES 8TH ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain
plat entitled, ”THE COVENTRY AT CENTENNIAL LAKES 8th ADDITION”, platted by
Centennial Land Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership, an undivided 91.43% interest, and
John W. Hedberg, an undivided 8.57O/o interest, and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of
Edina, Minnesota, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Minnesota,
and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council on December 15,1997, be and is hereby
granted final plat approval.
Member Faust seconded the motion.
Rollcalk
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Smith
Abstaining: Maetzold
Resolution adopted.
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1997-18, ADOPTED - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1305,
SCAVENGERS AND SECTION 185, FEES AND CHARGES Manager Rosland reported while staff
was preparing the annual renewals of scavengers’ licenses it was noted a change had occurred in
Minnesota Statutes. The change preempts cities from requiring scavengers to obtain a city license.
MS115.56, Subdivision 2 subparagraph (4)(g) states, “Local units of government may not require
additional local licenses for individual sewage treatment system professionals.” Cities may continue
to regulate the scavengers’ operations requiring permits to perform work as well as establishing
standards.
Member Maetzold moved adoption of Ordinance No. 1997-18 as follows:
ORDINANCE NO 1997-18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1305
SCAVENGERS BY ELIMINATING THE
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CITY LICENSING PROVISIONS
The City Council of the City of Edina Ordains:
subsection: I Section 1.
Subsections 1305.02, License Required and 1305.03, License Procedures.
Section 2.
Section 3.
Section4.
Section 1305 of the City Code is hereby mended by repealing the following
Subsections 1305.04,1305.05,1305.06,1305.07,1305.08, and 1305.09 are hereby
Schedule A of Section 185 is hereby mended by deleting Fee No. 275.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in fulI force and effect after its
renumbered subsections 1305.02,1305.03,1305.04,1305.05,1305,06 and 1305.07 respectively.
adoption and publication according to law.
Motion seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Ordinance adopted.
BID AWARDED FOR TANDEM ASPHALT ROLLER (PUBLIC WORKS) Member Maetzold said
he removed the award of bid for the Public Works tandem asphalt roller for additional information.
Public Works Director Hoffman explained of the two bids received, the bid was awarded to the
second high bidder because the lowest bidder did not meet specifications.
Member Maetzold made a motion for award of bid for a tandem asphalt roller for public works to
second high bidder, Ruff eridge Johnson at $29,031.90. Member Hovland seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
*BID AWARDED FOR TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT IMPROVEMENT TT-98 FOR SECTION
- #1 Motion made by Member Maetzold and seconded by Member Faust for award of bid for
Section #1, the area bounded by France Avenue to the east, 54th Street to the south, Highway 100 to
the west and the City limits within the boundaries to the north, for tree trimming contract
improvement TT-98 to sole bidder, Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc., at $2.6qinch for trees 12
inches and under DBH and for $4.4yinch for trees over 12 inches DBH.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR &WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENTS AT 50m &
FRANCE Motion made by Member Maetzold and seconded by Member Faust for award of bid for
a four wheel drive tractor with attachments to recommended low bidder, Land Care Equipment
Co., Inc., at $18,264.75.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
*TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF DECEMBER 2,1997, APPROVED Motion made by Member
Maetzold and seconded by Member Faust approving Traffic Safety Staff Review of December 2,
1997, as recommended in Section A
1. Installation of three new "STOP" signs on Ikola Way at Braemar Boulevard and the
addition of "No Parking" signs along Ikola Way to provide for east access of emergency
vehicles to the Braemar Arena;
2. Signs at the present time be highlighted and enforced by the Police Department with
"Don't Block Intersections" at the intersection of Metro Boulevard and Edina Industrial
Boulevard;
and to acknowledge Section B and C.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
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RESOLUTION GRANTED APPROVING CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL
LEGISLATION FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER FACILITY Manager Rosland
explained that construction of the South Metro Training Academy is anticipated to occur in summer
1998. Although the size and design of the Academy is pending funding through the 1998 Governor's
Bonding Bill, recommendations will be presented in February when the legislature may revise the
Bonding Bill. Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, the Metropolitan Airports Commission and Richfield
are seeking 2.5 million in conjunction with other funds provided by the comunities to construct the
Academy. Completion of the South Metro Training Academy business plan is expected in January.
Manager Rosland noted the four communities participating in this venture introduced a bill in the
1997 legislative session seeking authority for each community to bond up to a million dollars in
general obligation bonds without conducting a referendum for the Academy construction. The
special legislation was approved and in order for it to be effective would need approval by the
governing bodies prior to the upcoming legislative session. Edina does not intend to use bonding for
the funds for the Academy but recommended to the other communities, whether they use bonding
funds or not, the necessity exists to adopt the legislation.
Submission of a Certificate of approval by the Edina City Council approving legislation and filing
with the Secretary of State prior to the next legislative session is required by Statute 645.021 that
requires legislation be approved by the governing bodies. Staff recommends Council approve this
legislation which in no way commits the City of Edina.
Member Maetzold introduced the following resolution and moved its approval:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING SPECIAL LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, the Cities of Bloomington, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield are
desirous of constructing a Public Safety Training Facility within the corporate limits of the City of
Edina, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned cities did request the Minnesota legislature to grant them the
authority to sell bonds to finance the proposed Public Safety Training Facility; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota legislature did enact special legislation via House File 1909 and Senate
File 1720 granting the cities of Bloomington, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Richfield the
authority to issue general obligation bonds of each city in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for
its share of the cost of the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a public safety training
facility to be jointly operated by a joint powers association consisting of two or more municipal or
public corporations of which Edina is a member.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edina City Council that the special legislation is
hereby approved.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, this 15th day of December, 1997.
Member Hovland seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Resolution adopted. I
RESOLUTION APPROVING SHeRPA TOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND FAMILY
SERVICES COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT Manager Rosland reminded the Council that at the
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earlier meeting with the Human Relations Commission, the SHeRPA Joint Powers Agreement and
the Family Services Collaborative Agreement were discussed.
Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SOUTH HENNEPIN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY JOINT
AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR RESEARCH, PLANNING
AND COORDINATION OF HUMAN SERVICES
WHEREAS, the member communities of SHeRPA along with €he School Districts of Blooming€on,
Edina, Eden Prairie and Richfield are desirous of creating and managing a family services
collaborative (FSC) In South Hennepin Counfy; and
WHEREAS SHeRPA is willing to provide administrative and coordination services to the FSC.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina Cify Council approves the South Hennepin Regional Planning
Agency Joint and Cooperative Agreement for Research, Planning and Coordination of Human
Services.
Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SOUTH HENNEPIN FAMILY SERVICES
COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by that the Edina City Council approves the Family Services Collaborative
Agreement for establishing and operating a family services collaborative, as authorized by
Minnesota Statutes Section 121.8355, to monitor and address human service needs and provide
coordinated family services.
Member Faust seconded the motion.
Rollcalk
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Resolutions adopted.
MARCH 24, 1998, DATE SET FOR COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING WITH BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Manager Rosland noted the request to set a date for the
Annual Council Meeting with Boards, Commissions and Committees was inadvertently placed on
the consent agenda. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity to gather the Boards, Commissions and
Committees and to thank them for their hard work, welcome incoming commissioners and honor the
retirees. Following a brief Council discussion, Member Maetzold made a motion setting March 24,
1998, at Braemar Clubhouse as the date and location of the Annual Meeting of the Council, the
Boards, Commissions and Committees. Member Faust seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1997-16 ADOPTED - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE SECTION 185
TO INCREASE CERTAIN FEES Member Faust moved adoption of Ordinance No 1997-16 as
follows:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:
Section 1. The following describedfees of Schedule A to Code Section 185 are amended to read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1997-16
I SECTION 1 SUBSEC. I PURPOSE OF I AMOUNT I FEE
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€50
250
505
220.04
450.27 Subd 4
450.27 Subd 4
605.07
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Machine or
amusement
device license
i. z. , I , '
Public or semi-
public swimming
pool license
Public or semi-
public whirlpool
bath or
therapeutic
swimming pool
license
Permits required
by UFC
Special hazard
permit:
Class 1: General
hazard and fire
safety inspections
requiring a
special hazard
permit
Class 11: Special
hazard inspection
involving various
hazardous
materials and/or
processes in
occupancies of
buildings less
than 3000 sf in
area
Class 111:
Special hazard
inspection
primarily
directed at, but
not limited to,
buildings or
occupancies 3000
sf or larger where
any of the
following are
present:
A. Multiple
hazards
B. Storage
handling,
$45.00 ,annually per
&taElishment, plus $7.00
per machine
$370.00 per annum for each
pool enclosed part or all of
Year $200.00 per annum for each
outdoor boo1
$10 0.0 0
Minimum fee: $75.00
$75.00
$125.00
$175.00
10
11
81
82
83
95
96
97
98
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~ 615
620
625
625
635
716
615.03
620.04
625.04
625.03
635.02
716.02
and/or
processes
dangerous or
toxic
materials,
substances
and/or
processes
C. Occupancies in
which evaluation
or high valuation
presents unique
circumstances
involving
License to service
fire extinguishers
Permit fee for
cleaning of
commercial
ventilation
system
SprinkIer permit
fees:
Number of heads:
cooking
1-5
6-25
26-50
51-75
76-100
101-125
126-150
151-175
176-200
201-PIUS
Fire pump
installation and
associated
hardware
Standpipe
instal
False
lation
Fire alarm
Recycling
Service:
Single Family
Dbl Bungalow
Apt/Condo -
(2-8 Units)
$30.00 per annum per
person to be licensed
$75.00 for each permit
$50.00
$75.00
$145.00
$190.00
$225.00
$255.00
$270.00
$290.00
$310.00
$330.00
$1.00 for each additional
head
$90.00
$90.00
$300.00
$6.69
$6.69
$5.43
100
105
110
118
119
125
131
132
133
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720
735
$20
720.04 Sub 3
735.03
320.01
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Food
establishment
license
Day care, limited
food
establishment
license
Take-out food
facility license
Packaged food
sales license
Food warehouse
license
Catering food
establishment
license
Retail candy shop
license
Potentially
hazardous food
vehicle license
Fleet of 5 or more
potentially
hazardous food
vehicles license
Catering food
vehicle license
Food vehicle
license
Fleet of 5 or more
food vehicles
license
Pushcart License
Hotel, lodging or
boarding house
license
Filing of
application for
$545.00 per annum, $495.00
if certified pursuant to
Subsection 720.04, Subd 3C
of this Code, plus $140.00
per annum for each
additional facility
$170.00
$365.00 per annum, $315.00
if certified pursuant to
Subsection 720.04, Subd 3C
of this Code
$160.00 per annum
$90.00 per annum
$545.00 per annum, $495.00
if certified pursuant to
Subsection 720.04, Subd 3C
of this Code, plus $140.00
per annum for each add'l
facility
$70.00 per annum
$110.00 per annum
$550.00 per annum
$200.00 per annum, plus
$45.00 per annum for each
add'l vehicle
$110.00
$550.00 per annum
$160.00 .
Hotels - $270.00 for 1-50
rooms - $2.00/each room
Lodging and boarding
houses/$70.00 Per location
$200.00
135
136
137
138
139
140
142
143
144
145
146
147
147a
155
156
170
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vacation of street,
alley or easement
Club on-sale 206 $675.00 900.06 Subd 1 900
900
900
liquor license
Non-int oxicating
malt liquor
license:
On-sale
900.06 Subd 1
207
208
209
210
$245.00 renewal
$310.00 new
$245.00 renewal
$310.00 new
$55.00
900.04 Subd 2 Off-sale
211 900 900.16 Subd 3 Temporary on-
sale non-
intoxicating malt
liquor license
On-sale wine
license 212
213
214
215
900 900.16 Subd 1 Per year-Restaurants with
50 or fewer seats $805.00
51-100 seats inclusive
$875.00
101-150seats inclusive
$950.00
Over 150 seats $1015.00
$75.00 per yr 900 216
225
235
236
237
Manager's license 900.17 Subd 6A
1040 1040.08 Loudspeaker
Dermit
$11.00 per permit
1100 1100.03 Subd 2 Sewer service
charge.
To and including
1600 cubic feet
From 1601 cubic
feet and over
Apartment
buildings with
more than 4
dwelling units
$28.00 quarter
$1.75 per 100 cubic feet
$25.00 for each unit over
four, or $1.75 per 100 cubic
ft of water used during
quarter, whichever is
greater
$34.00 per water meter or
approved sewage metering
device on premises, or $1.75
per 100 cubic ft of water
used during quarter
whichever is greater
1. $0.6y100 cubic ft for
area of City, except areas
described below in 2
2. $1.5y100 cubic ft for
Morningside area and
for east side of beard Av
from West 54th St to
Fuller St and both sides
lloo 1100.03 Subd 2 Sewer service 238
242
243
charge:
Com'l & Ind
buildings,
including schools
& churches
Water Service 1100.03 Subd 2 1100
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1300
1325
Section 2. Following publication,
1230.07
1300.02 Subd 1
1325.03
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Meter Charge:
Service
Availability
Charge (SAC)
Sidewalk cafe
permit
Refuse or
recycling hauler
license
Tobacco sale
license
of Abbott P1 from West
54th St to Beard Av
3. Excessive use charge
$.20/100 cubic ft
Up to 3/4 inch meter $7.48/qtr
1” meter $10.15/qtr
1 Y4” meter $11.60/qtr
1 1/2 ” meter $13.05/qtr
2 ” meter $21.OO/qtr
3” meter $79.71/9tr
4” meter $101.45/qtr
$l,OOO,OO per SAC unit X
number of SAC units
computed as pursuant to
Subsection 1105.01, Subd 1
of this Code
$515.00
$240.00 per annum for first
vehicle, $70.00 for each
additional vehicle
$265.00
244
245
250
261
270
280
he effective date of this Ordinance shall be January 1,1998.
r
Mayor
Attest: . &QW!
City Clerk
Member Hovland seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Ordinance adopted.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED INCREASING PARK AND RECREATION GREEN FEES AT CITY
GOLF COURSES Park Director Keprios explained at the December 1,1997, regular Council meeting,
staff was directed to provide more background information on the Park Board’s proposed fees and
charges for the golf courses’ green fees. John VaUiere, Manager at Braemar Golf course submitted a
memo reporting green fees at Braemar are slightly above the average municipal course. He pointed
out one of the primary factors influencing green fees at Braemar has been the philosophy that
municipal golf in Edina should be competitively priced at an affordable level for residents and the
community at large. Demand for golf is currently such that a further increase in green fees would not
signrficantly lessen the amount of play on the facility, however, raising fees to simply create a larger
revenue stream historically has not been the philosophy. The Edina Park Board and staff
recommended that the 1998 greens fees for Braemar Golf Course and Fred Richards Golf course be
approved:
Member Hovland introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SETTING
1998 PARK AND RECREATION FEES
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18 hole non-patron
18 hole - Datron
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby approve and set the following 1998
$24.00
$19.00
Park
Ma
9 hole non-patron
Group Fees - 18 holes
9 hole patron
id Recreation Fees.
GREEN FEES I BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
$13.50
$11.00
$33.00
GREEN FEES
Adult patron
Adult non-patron $9.00
$7.50
Junior non-patron
Junior patron
Group Fees
$7.00
$5.50
$12.00
1998 CITY BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY ADOPTED Mayor Smith commented the 1998
budget, as proposed at $17,913,763.00 is reasonable and affordable.
GREEN FEES
Adult patron
Junior non-patron
Junior patron
Adult non-patron
Mayor Smith asked for public comment, none was forthcoming.
$10.00
$8.50
$7.00
$5.50
Member Maetzold introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF EDINA FOR THE YEAR 1998, AND
ESTABLISHING TAX LEVY FOR YEAR 1998
PAYABLE IN 1998
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Budget for the City of Edina for the calendar year 1998 is hereby adopted as after
this set forth, and funds are hereby appropriated therefore:
GENERAL FTJND
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor and Council $ 66,056
Administration 727,649
Planning 294,287
Finance 427,063
Election 129,381
Assessing 446,437
Legal and Court Services 375,000
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TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $2,465,873
PUBLIC WORKS
Administration $ 146,178
Engineering 557,9P6
Streets 3,481,116
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $4,185,210
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
Police $4,850,576
Civilian Defense 38,164
Animal Control 66,905
Fire 2,900,372
Public Health 428,371
Inspections 417,998
TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS
AND PROPERTY $ 8,702,386
PARK DEPARTMENT
Administration $ 523,102
Recreation 140,748
Maintenance 1,547,388
TOTAL PARK DEPARTMENT $ 2,211,238
NON-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES
Contingencies 75,000
Special Assessments on City Property 26,000
Fire Debt Service 84,000
Commissions & Special Projects 164,056
TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL
EXPENDITURES 349,056
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $17,913,763
Section 2. Estimated receipts other than the General Tax Levy are proposed as hereinafter set forth
GENERAL FUND
HACA $ 872,635
Other Taxes (245,000)
Licenses and Permits 1,067,000
Municipal Court Fines 430,000
Department Service Charges 1,507,080
Other 137,228
Transfer from Liquor Fund 400,000
Income on Investments 15,000
Aid - Other Agencies 310,680
Police Aid 320,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $ 4,814,623
Section 3. That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property in the
City of Edina a tax rate sufficient to produce the amounts hereinafter set forth
Adopted this 15th day of December, 1997.
Member Faust seconded the motion.
FOR GENERAL FUND $13,099,140
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Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith I Resolution adopted.
CLAIMS PAID Member Hovland made a motion to approve payment of the following claims as
shown in detail on the Check Register dated December 11, 1997, and consisting of 30 pages:
General Fund $201,575.13; C.D.B.G. $9,467.51; Communications $6,936.05; Working Capital
$17,574.11; Art Center $6,538.02; Golf Dome Fund $14,900.67; Swimming Pool Fund $1,316.37; Golf
Course Fund $14,965.29; Ice Arena Fund $51,900.65; Gun Range fund $7.74;
Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $19,645.83; Utility Fund $53,862.58; Storm Sewer Utility Fund
$6,282.84; Recycling Program $149.00; Liquor Dispensary Fund $260,092.25; Construction Fund
$21,662.38; Park Bond Fund $76,872.37; TOTAL $763,748.79; and for confirmation of payment of the
following claims as shown in detail on Check Register dated December 2,1997, and consisting of 3
pages, General Fund $518,904.21; C.D.B.G. $7,657.00; Art Center $250.00; Golf Course Fund $140.30;
Liquor Dispensary Fund $90,107.65; 1-494 Commission $5,208.60; TOTAL $622,267.76.
Member Maetzold seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Smith declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:48 P.M.
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