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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19980105_jointMINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD AT CITY HALL ~ 1 JANUARY 5,1998 - 200 P.M. I 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 Agenda Item 111. B. Ten Gasoline and Eight Electric Golf Cars; Agenda Item 1II.C. Maintenance Building at Braemar; Agenda Item 1II.D. Concrete Floor for Braemar Maintenance Building; and Agenda Item N.G. Official Depository Resolution. Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. "MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 15,1997, SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 1997, AND YEAR END MEETING OF DECEMBER 29, 1997, APPROVED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15,1997, Special Meeting of December 15,1997, and Year End Meeting of December 19,1997. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. PUBLIC HEARING HELD, RESOLUTION ADOPTED APPROVING AMENDMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT PROTECT AND PLAN FOR 50m & FRANCE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT Assistant Manager/Executive Director Hughes said staff prepared an amendment to the 50th & France Redevelopment and Redevelopment Plan to facilitate the acquisition of the Lee property on West 49% Street. The amendment would provide for expansion of the public parking facilities on the property, should the HRA choose to undertake such a project in the future. In accordance with State Law, a copy of the proposed amendment has been transmitted to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and the Edina Public Schools. At this time, no response has been received from the School District. The County responded with a memo dated December 31, 1997, stating the proposal as a reasonable use of tax increments for additional public parking in a commercial area that is experiencing an acute shortage of parking space. Brian DUOOS, Manager at Edina Realty, spoke in favor of the redevelopment plan and project for the 50th & France area. He said there is a need for additional parking and this is a positive step. Member Maetzold introduced the following resolutions and moved approval: RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO 50" & FRANCE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND MAKING FINDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota as follows: Minutes/Edina City CouncWanuary 5,1998 The Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Edina, Minnesota (the "HRA") and the City of Edina, Minnesota (the "City"), have previously approved the 50th & France Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan") and the 50th & France Redevelopment Project (the "Redevelopment Project") to be undertaken pursuant thereto, and in order to finance the public redevelopment costs to be incurred by the City and the HRA in connection with the Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project, the Redevelopment Plan establishes a tax increment financing district which is designated by the HRA as the 50th & France Tax Increment Financing District (Hennepin County No. 1200) (the "District"). The HRA has approved an amendment to the Redevelopment Project and the Redevelopment Plan which is entitled "Amendment to 50th & France Redevelopment Project and Redevelopment Plan" (the "Amendment"). The Amendment authorizes the acquisition and redevelopment by the HRA of the property in the area subject to the Redevelopment Plan and the additiond expenditures of tax increment revenues derived from the District to pay public redevelopment costs of the acquisition and redevelopment of such property by the HRA or another party and to pay administrative expenses of the HRA and City. This Council on January 5,1998, held a public hearing on the Amendment after notice of the public hearing was published in the official newspaper of the City not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing. At such public hearing all persons requesting to be heard with respect to the Amendment were given an opportunity to express their views with respect thereto. The Amendment is hereby approved. The District was created prior to the enactment of the Minnesota Tax Increment Financing Act (the "Act"), and is grandfathered from certain provisions of the Act. The Amendment further serves the original goals and objectives of the City and HRA in approving the Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Project, by redeveloping property in the City in order to prevent or reduce blight, blighting factors and the causes of blight. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, subdivision 4, it is hereby found that: A. The proposed development to be undertaken in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan, as amended by the Amendment, in the opinion of this Council would not occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future and therefor the use of tax increment financing is deemed necessary. B. The Redevelopment Plan, as amended by the Amendment, conforms to a general plan for the development of the City as a whole. C. The Redevelopment Plan, as amended b the Amendment, will afford maximum opportunity consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole for the development of the area subject to Redevelopment Plan by private enterprise. 1. I 2. 3. I 4. Member Kelly seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Resolution adopted. BID AWARDED FOR REPLACEMENT FIRE TRUCK Chief Paulfranz informed the Council that the Fire Department needs to replace a 1973 Ford Pirsch-General Safety Pumper, originally scheduled and budgeted for replacement in 1993. A Design Committee composed of Fire Department staff created specifications before seeking Page 2 .? 'I MinutesEdina CiW Councwanuary 5,1998 truck bids. The Committee completed a needs' assessment, proposed key design issues and evaluated the bid. The custom designed truck would serve both as a pumper and rescue vehicle allowing fire fighters more flexibility when responding to multiple calls without returning to the station. 1 Chief Paulfranz noted a single bid was received from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. at $354,899. He added the Design Committee has done research to check the reliability and validity of Pierce's bid. He explained the actual cost of the pumper will be $328,312 following deducts as recommended by the Committee after reviewing the bid proposal. Council consensus suggested a 270 day delivery deadline be included with the final order. Member Kelly made a motion for award of bid for one 1500 G.P.M. Pumper Rescue Truck to sole bidder, Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. at $354,899.00. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR TEN GASOLINE AND EIGHT ELECTRIC GOLF CARS Mayor Smith said he removed the award of bid for ten gasoline and eight electric golf cars from the consent agenda for further information. He inquired why all the golf cars were not electric. Manager Rosland pointed out that patrons have preferences of the cars they request to rent. Member Kelly made a motion for award of bid for ten gasoline and eight electric golf cars to recommended low bidder, E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc., at $51,556.65. Member Hovland seconded the motion. I Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR MAINTENANCE BUILDING AT BRAEMAR Mayor Smith requested the award of bid for the maintenance building at Braemar be removed from the consent agenda for further information. He asked if the proposed building is 1) part of the bond issue, 2) would it be used for maintenance equipment or storage, and 3) would it be in the path of any future golf course expansion. Manager Rosland informed Council construction of the building is not part of the bond issue and that it would be utilized for cold storage. The building would be constructed near an existing storage building. Member Maetzold made a motion for award of bid for the Braemar Golf Course storage building to recommended low bidder, Lester Building Systems at $40,904.00. Member Faust seconded the motion. Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR CONCRETE FLOOR FOR BRAEMAR MAINTENANCE BUILDING Member Smith said he removed this from the consent agenda because the concrete floor would not be necessary if the bid were not awarded for the storage building. Page 3 MinutesEdha City CouncWanuarv 5,1998 Member Maetzold made a motion for award of bid for the concrete floor for the Braemar Golf Course Storage Building to recommended low bidder, Birkholz, Concrete, Inc., at $8,945.00. Member Faust seconded the motion. Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith . Motion carried. * RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED DESIGNATING DIRECTOWALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY AND LOGIS FOR 1998 Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows: John C. Wallin is hereby designated to serve as a Director of the Suburban Rate Authority, and Eric R. Anderson is hereby designated to serve as Alternate Director of €he Suburban Rate Authority for the year 1998 and until their successors are appointed. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO LOGIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina Minnesota, as follows: John C. Wallin is hereby designated as a Director of LOGIS and Eric R. Anderson is hereby designated as Alternate Director of LOGIS for the year 1998 and until their successors are appointed. *RESOLUTION ADOPTED DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the Edina Sun-Current be and is hereby designated as the Official Newspaper for the City of Edina for the year 1998. I Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. “SIGNATORY RESOLUTION ADOPTED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold SIGNATORY RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that persons holding office as Mayor, Manager and Treasurer of the City of Edina, be, and they hereby are authorized to act for this municipality in the transaction of any banking business with U.S. Bank National Association (formerly known as First Bank National Association), Americana State Bank of Edina, Fidelity Bank, Norwest Bank Minnesota NA, Richfield Bank and Trust Co., and National City Bank/Southdale Office (hereinafter referred to as the ”Bank”) from time to time and until written notice to any Bank to the contrary, to sign checks against said accounts, which checks will be signed by the Mayor, Manager and City Treasurer. Each Bank is hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any checks against such account if signed as above described, whether or not said check is payable to the order of, or deposited to the credit of, any officer or officers of the City, including the signer or signers of the check. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. Page 4 1 1% .I MinutesDdina Citv Council/fanuary 5,1998 *RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FACSIMILE SIGNATURES Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY ,PUBLIC OFFICIALS RESOLVED that the use of facsimile signatures by the following named persons: GLENN L. SMITH - Mayor KENNETH E. ROSLAND JOHN WALLIN - Treasurer - City Manager I on checks, drafts, warrants, warrant-checks, vouchers or other orders of public funds deposited in U.S. Bank National Association (formerly known as First Bank National Association), Americana State Bank of Edina, Fidelity Bank, Norwest Bank Minnesota NA, Richfield Bank and Trust Co., and National City Bank/Southdale Office, be and hereby is approved, and that each of said persons may authorize said depository banks to honor any such instrument bearing his facsimile signature in such form as he may designate and to charge the same to the account in said depository bank upon which drawn as fully as though it bore his manually written signature and that instruments so honored shall be wholly operative and binding in favor of said depository bank although such facsimile signature shall have been affixed without his authority. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES BE IT RESOLVED that the U.S. Bank National Association (formerly known as First Bank National Association), Minneapolis, MN, Americana State Bank of Edina, MN, Fidelity Bank, Edina MN, Richfield Bank and Trust Co., and Norwest Bank Minnesota NA, Edina, MN, are authorized to do banking business in Minnesota, be and hereby are designated as Official Depositories for the Public Funds of the City of Edina, County of Hennepin, Minnesota, until January 1,1999. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NATIONAL CITY BANWSOUTHDALE AS OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY Member Maetzold requested removing the resolution for designating the National City Bank/Southdale as an official depository from the Council agenda. He stated he would be abstaining from any discussion or final approval of this resolution as he is an officer of National City Bank/Southdale. Member Hovland introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY BE IT RESOLVED that the National City Bank/Southdale Office, Edina, MN, authorized to do banking business in Minnesota, be and hereby is designated as an Official Depository for the Public Funds of the City of Edina, County of Hennepin, Minnesota, until January 1, 1999. Member Faust seconded the motion. Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Smith Abstaining: Maetzold Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION APPROVED ENDORSING APPOINTMENTS FOR MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS Fred Richards explained the steering committee for cities represented in the Minnehaha Watershed District unanimously Page 5 Minuteskdina Citv Council/ranuarv 5,1998 recommended approval of candidates for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. If the resolution is approved, a formal copy would be submitted to Mr. Mike Eastman of the Hennepin County Commissioners. Manager Rosland said staff has reviewed the endorsement process and recommends adoption of the resolution. Member Maetzold introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ENDORSING CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED WHEREAS, the City Councils of many of the cities lying wholly or partly within the boundaries of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (the District) have adopted resolutions expressing concerns about the governance and conduct of activities of the District and resolving to work cooperatively with other cities in the District to monitor and oversee the activities of the District; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina has determined that it would be in the best interests of the public to appoint new members to the District who will provide a fresh perspective, who will work in reasonable cooperation with the public and affected governmental units, and who will restore the faith and confidence of the public and the cities in the District, while still accomplishing the objectives of the District; and district managers are to be selected form a list of persons nominated by one or more of the cities and towns affected; and WHEREAS, a number of the cities lying within the District, acting through a Steering Committee, have solicited nominations from the affected cities and have interviewed candidates for appointment to the District; and the Steering CommifAee has found a number of well qualified candidates who are capable of providing leadership in establishing prudent, consistent, reasonable and fiscally responsible governance of the District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that the Council endorses the following candidates for appointment to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and urges the County Boards of Hennepin and Carver Counties to make appointments for the following list of candidates giving due regard to representation of the various hydrological areas within the District as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 103D, sub. 3(C): WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues, Section 103D.311, Subd. 3 provides that watershed Hennepin County candidates: Upper Watershed 1. Patrick Maloney (top ranked candidate in Upper Watershed) 2. Warren McNeil Lower Watershed 1. Jim Calkins (top ranked candidate in Lower Watershed) 2. Ron Baumbach Carver County candidate: 1. Jerome Keehr (top ranked candidate in Carver County) Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, this 5th day of January, 1998. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Resolution adopted. I I I Page 6 MinutesBdina City CouncWanuary 5,1998 “RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED APPROVING CITY’S DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM Member Hovland introduced the following resolutions, seconded by Member Maetzold RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EDINA AMENDING THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Edina has employees rendering valuable services; and WHEREAS, THE City of Edina has established a deferred compensation plan for such employees that serves the interest of the City by enabling it to provide reasonable retirement security for its employees by providing increased flexibility in its personnel management system, and by assisting in the attraction and retention of competent personnel; and WHEREAS, the City of Edina has determined that the continuance of the deferred compensation plan will serve these objectives; and WHEREAS, amendments to the Internal Revenue Code have been enacted that require changes to the structure of and allow enhancements of the benefits of the deferred compensation plan: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina hereby amends and restates the deferred compensation plan (the ”Plan”) in the form of the Plan and Trust provided by the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assets of the Plan shall be held in trust, with the City of Edina serving as trustee, for the exclusive benefit of the Plan participants and their beneficiaries, and the assets shall not be diverted to any other purpose. The Trustee’s beneficial ownership of the Plan assets held in the City of Edina Plan and Trust shall be held for the further exclusive benefit of the Plan participants and their beneficiaries; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plan will not permit loans. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Edina hereby agrees to serve as trustee under the Plan. RESOLUTION AMENDING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Edina has employees rendering valuable services; and WHEREAS, the City of Edina has established a deferred compensation plan for such employees that serves the interest of the City of Edina by enabling it to provide reasonable retirement security for its employees, by providing increased flexibility in its personnel management system. and by assisting in the attraction and retention of competent personnel; and WHEREAS, the City of Edina has determined that the continuance of the deferred compensation plan will serve these objectives; and WHEREAS, amendments to the Internal Revenue Code have been enacted that require changes to the structure of and allow enhancements of the benefits of the deferred compensation plan: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edina hereby amends and restates the deferred compensation plan (the ”Plan”) in the form of the Plan and Trust provided by the City of Edina. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assets of the Plan shall be held in trust, with the Employer serving as trustee, for the exclusive benefit of the Plan participants and their beneficiaries, and the assets shall not be diverted to any other purpose. The Trustee’s beneficial ownership of Plan assets held in the ICMA Retirement Trust shall be held for the further exclusive benefit of the Plan participants and their beneficiaries; I I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plan will not permit loans. Page 7 MinutesLEdina Citv Council/ranuary 5,1998 trustee under the Plan. *IUOE LOCAL 49 CONTRACT (PUBLIC WOlfkS) APPROVED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold approving the labor agreement of Local 49, public works as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Edina hereby agrees to serve as Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. I 1998 - 1999 Wages 3% increase 3% increase Insurance $20 per month increase $10 per month increase Duration 2 years Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *PETITION RECEIVED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT - 76m STREET DRIVEWAY BETWEEN FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH AND EDINBOROUGH WAY Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Maetzold acknowledging receipt of a petition from United Properties Investment Company and CLP Partners and has been referred to the Engineering Department for feasibility. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM TEAISJNE K. HANSON, 5441 WOODCREST DRIVE Jeanne K. Hanson spoke to her letter dated December 16, 1997, requesting compensation for installation of a combination valve in her home to prevent future sewer backups. She also asked for return of the $750 deductible on her flood insurance policy. Mayor Smith responded that presently there is no program within the City to compensate homeowners for these charges nor monitor their maintenance once they are installed. He noted that the City Engineer would consider this request and report back to the Council. *EDINBOROUGH PARK (GREAT HALL) RENTAL FEE INCLUDED IN FEES FOR HIGH SCHOOL PROMS Member Hovland made a motion and seconded by Member Maetzold to add the fee for Edinborough Park’s (Great Hall) High School Prom fee for 1998 at $2,000.00 which was inadvertently omitted from previous Park and Recreation fees and charges. CLAIMS PAID Member Maetzold made a motion to approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated December 30,1997, and consisting of 17 pages; General Fund $139,410.17; C.D.B.G. $2,800.00; Communications $26,597.86; Working Capital $2,654.91; Art Center $7,324.62; Golf Dome Fund $4,632.67; Golf Course Fund $6,523.43; Ice Arena Fund $54.40; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $2,506.74; UtiLity Fund $402.57; Liquor Dispensary Fund $179,094.36; Construction Fund $6,771.85; Park Bond Fund $48,973.54;TOTAL $427,747.12. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. Rollcall: Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith Motion carried. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Smith declared the meeting adjourned at 9:lO P.M. dty Clerk Page 8