HomeMy WebLinkAbout19980202_regularMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY MALL
FEBRUARY 2,1998 - 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 Hovland to approve and adopt the Consent Agenda as presented
with the exception of Agenda Items IV.A. Resolution Authoring Acceptance of State Grant
Funding Police Overtime and W.B. Tax Forfeit Property, Outlot B, Whiteman Addition.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Motion carried.
“MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 20,1998, APPROVED Motion
made by Member Maetzold and seconded by Member Hovland approving the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of the City Council on January 20,1998.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
PRELIMINARY REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED FOR R-1 SINGLE
DWELLING UNIT DISTRICT TO PRD-3, PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT FOR
NAMRON COMPANY LLC (51XX LINCOLN DRIVE), GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF
LINCOLN DRIVE Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on
file.
Planner Larsen explained the subject site measures 5.1 acres in size, and is developed with a
single dwelling home located in the far north end of the site. The site is platted as an outlot
Properties to the west and south are zoned PRD-3 and are developed with apartment
buildings. Properties to the east are zoned PRD-2, and are developed with zero lot-line,
single dwelling homes. Properties to the north are double bungalow lots. The subject site is
shown as low density, multi-family in Edina’s Comprehensive Plan.
Planner Larsen noted the proposed rezoning was continued by the Council at their January
20, 1998 meeting. The developer, in response to concerns raised by Council members, has
prepared a revised site plan for Council consideration. Planner Larsen reviewed the
following changes:
Density
The project unit count has been reduced to 39 units. The original site plan illustrated
eleven “B” units easterly of the proposed private drive. The revised plan illustrates
eight units in this area. Other changes to the site plan include the reduction of the ”C”
units from fourteen to twelve and the increase of ”D” units from four to six. The
revised site plan also eliminates the need for a building set back variance from the
north property line.
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Guest Parking
Guest parking has been increased from twelve to twenty spaces. Besides adding more
guest parking, demand has also been reduced through the reduced density and the
elimination of the community building. The revised site plan has a total of 176 parking
spaces on-site, including each unit’s two car garage.
Site Grading
The developer has proposed reducing the maximum street grade from seven to five
percent. This reduction lowers the elevation of the entire site, increasing the vertical
separation between this site and the home to the east.
Sfreef Width
The proposed private street continues at 24 feet wide. The street would be posted “No
Parking” on either side.
Planner Larsen noted that along with the changes the developer included a conceptual
landscaping plan emphasizing screening along the easterly property line.
Mayor Smith noted receipt of letters from Dr. F. E. Drill, 5080 Malibu Drive, Robin B. Nelson,
5180 Malibu, Drive and John & Evodena Linner, 5040 Malibu Drive expressing their concern
regarding the proposed development. The residents’ concerns included density, traffic,
visual separation and proposed landscaping.
Mayor Smith stated his opinion that the proposed development as revised makes a good
transition zoning between the apartments to the west and the singIe family homes to the east.
The developer, Mr. Bjornnes has addressed the concerns expressed at the January 20,1998
meeting.
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Member Hovland asked what controls the City has over the landscaping of a project such as
the proposed development. Planner Larsen explained that at the time the final approvals are
considered, the developer would submit a detailed landscaping plan that would be approved
by the City Council. In addition, the developer must provide a landscaping bond for the
project.
Member Faust asked what was the distance between the ”B” units and the lot lines. Norm
Bjornnes, developer replied that the northerly building is 45 feet from the lot line increasing
to 50 feet from the lot line on the southerly building.
Norm Bjornnes, developer, informed the Council, his landscape architect is the same one
used by the developer of the zero lot line homes on Malibu. He added he intends to build the
I scattered parking at this time.
Member Maefzold questioned whether the rental of units will be handled by the office at the
Lincoln. Mr. Bjornnes confirmed the Lincoln will handle rentals for the townhomes.
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Member Faust thanked the developer for his efforts in responding to the concerns raised at
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Member Kelly reiterated thanks to the developer for his willingness to resolve concerns.
Public Comment
Robert Crosby, 5020 Malibu Drive, explained he had two concerns relating to the proposed
development: 1) density, and 2) adequate landscaping between the existing single family
homes. Mr. Crosby believes the 39-unit proposal is still too dense. He would also like to see
the existing trees salvaged between his home and the new development.
Member Hovland asked if subdivision dedication would be collected on this development.
Planner Larsen explained the subdivision dedication had been collected from this property at
an earlier time.
Motion by Member Maetzold, seconded by Member Hovland to grant first reading to
Ordinance No. 850-A14, an ordinance rezoning the subject property from R-1, Single
Dwelling Unit District to PRD-3, Planned Residence District for Namron Company LLC.,
51XX Lincoln Drive.
Roll call:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
First Reading granted.
Member Hovland introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled, ”OAKS LINCOLN TOWNHOME”, platted by Namron Company LLC
hereby granted preliminary plat approval with four conditions: 1) Final rezoning, 2) Final
Plat, 3) Watershed District Permits (noting final unit count may be reduced if on-site
ponding is required), and 4) Developer’s Agreement for installation of sewer, water, and
improvements to Lincoln Drive. Member Maetzold seconded the motion.
Roll call:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold, Smith
Resolution adopted.
Member Maetzold left the meeting at 750 P.M. due to illness.
“HEARING DATE SET OF FEBRUARY 17,1998, FOR PLANNING MATTERS Motion
made by Member Maetzold and seconded by Member Hovland setting February 17,1998,
as the hearing date for the following planning matters:
1. Final Rezoning, R-1, Single Dwelling Unit District to PRS-4, Planned Residence
District and Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Opus, National LLC and
Karrington Health Inc., 7128 France Avenue South (Lutheran Church of the
Master Site)
2. Final Development Plan, Guardian Savings, 6950 Xerxes Avenue.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
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I BID AWARDED FOR REPLACEMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS Chief Paulfranz explained of the four bids received for the
replacement self-contained breathing apparatus for the Fire Department, two manufacturers
met specifications. The Committee recommended awarding the bid to the lowest complying
bidder, Scott F~fty-F~fty at $92,657.72.
Following a brief Council discussion, Member Kelly made a motion for award of bid for
replacement Fire Department self-contained breathing apparatus to the lowest complying
bidder, Scott Fifty-Fifty at $92,657.72. Motion seconded by Member Faust.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Srnith
Motion carried.
PARAGON CABLE’S OFFER ACCEPTED FOR EXPANSION OF GARDEN PARK
COMFORT STATION Park Director Keprios pointed out that Paragon Cable Company
approached the City with a proposal at Garden Park for the comfort station that included:
0 adding 400 square feet to the 280 square foot proposed Garden Park Comfort
Station plan for a combined total square footage of 680
$100,000 payment to the City of Edina
0 Paragon paying all additional costs to increase the size of the building (to include
architect fees and construction costs)
free rent for the life of the franchise or 14 years
0 after 14 years, a new lease agreement would be negotiated or the City would
assume the storage space.
Following a brief Council discussion, Member Kelly made a motion to accept Paragon Cable
Company’s proposal to pay $100,000.00 plus all additional costs needed to enlarge the
comfort station at Garden Park which would allow approximately 400 square feet of
secured storage for Paragon Cable Company‘s backup equipment. Member Faust seconded
the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Smith
Motion carried.
BID AWARDED FOR PARK SHELTER BUILDINGS AND COMFORT STATIONS
Director Keprios explained that the purchase is for four park shelter buildings at Cornelia
School Park, Todd Park, Walnut Ridge Park and Weber Park and for three comfort stations at
Garden Park, Lake Cornelia Park and Wooddale Park, and for renovations of bathrooms at
the Lewis Park sheher building. In the interest of saving money, plumbing and heating
fixtures will be bid separately with an anticipated cost at approximately $40,000.00.
Director Keprios concluded the specifications call for substantial completion of this project by
July 15,1998, and final completion by July 30,1998. He pointed out this would be the last
large Park Referendum project to be completed. Staff recommended approval of the low bid. I
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Mayor Smith inquired whether consideration had been given to use of the Golden Years
Montessori School Building for both a park shelter as well as a Senior Center in the Weber
Park area. Manager Rosland noted discussion had been held on the feasibility of this use and
concluded the building is not for sale at this time. The business continues to operate even
though it has been sold. Mayor Smith asked if Hunnerberg Construction is awarded the bid
could they construct the Weber Park project last so more inquiries could be made into use of
the existing building. Manager Rosland assured the Council he would confer with
Hunnerberg Construction.
Member Faust made a motion for award of bid for park shelter buildings at Cornelia
School Park, Todd Park, Walnut Ridge Park, Weber Park and for comfort stations at
Garden Park, Lake Cornelia Park and Wooddale Park to recommended low bidder,
Hunnerberg Construction Company at $968,650.00. Member Hovland seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Smith
Motion carried.
BID AWARDED FOR POLICE SQUAD CAR (FORD) Chief Bernhjelm indicated it is being
proposed the 1994 squad car scheduled for replacement would be replaced by one full-size
Ford Crown Victoria. The replacement vehicle would serve as a Class B marked squad for
four years.
Member Hovland made a motion for award of bid for one full-size Ford Crown Victoria to
Superior Ford under Hennepin County Cooperative Purchasing Contract, #4277A7, at
$20,443.00. Motion seconded by Member Faust.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Smith
Motion carried.
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BID AWARDED FOR POLICE SQUAD CARS (CHEVROLET) Chief Bernhjelm reported
three Police squads are up for replacing. He suggested replacements for these vehicles as
follows:
CHEVROLET TAHOE (1)
0 Replacement Vehicle used as first line marked patrol vehicle for three years
0 Truck chassis offers a 3 year life expectancy versus 2 years for full size squads
0 Tahoe is only full-size police vehicle on market other than Ford Crown Victoria
0 Crown Victoria may be discontinued within 2 years
0 Tahoe would be test vehicle for possible future use as departments primary squad car
0 Replacement vehicles for unmarked fleet
0 Will replace two 1991 unmarked squads
0 Police package Luminas offer durability and performance for 7 year expected life span
CHEVROLET LUMINAS (2)
Following a brief Council discussion, Member Faust made a motion for award of bid for
one Chevrolet Tahoe at $26,611.00, and two Chevrolet Luminas at $35,264.00, to Erickson
Chevrolet Pontiac, Inc., through Hennepin County Cooperative Purchasing Contract #4204
B7-232. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Smith
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Motion carried.
I RESOLUTION ADOPTED AUTHORIZING GRANT FOR POLICE DEPARTMINI"T
OPERATION NIGHTCAP Chief Bernhjelm explained Operation NightCAP is a statewide
saturation patrol program designed to arrest drug and alcohol impaired drivers. State,
County and local law enforcement agencies work together on saturation events. Surrounding
agencies have selected two saturation events on Highway 62 with state funds paying for two
Edina officers at overtime rates.
Chief Bernhjelm noted the state requires a Council resolution authorizing City participation
before the Operation NightCAP grant request may be submitted to the state.
Member Faust introduced the following resolution and moved its approval:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Police Department enters into a Grant Contract
with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, State Patrol Division for the program
entitled Operation NightCAP.
Deputy Chief Mike Siitari is hereby authorized to execute and sign such Grant
Contracts, and amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the program on behalf
of the Edina Police Department.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina on February 2. 1998. Member
Hovland seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Smith
Resolution adopted.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC AUCTION OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY -
OUTLOTMTHITE MAN ADDITION) Manager Rosland idormed the Council, the City has
been advised by Hennepin County Taxpayer Services Division that a small parcel of land in
Whiteman Addition has been forfeited due to nonpayment of property taxes. The City could:
1. Approve the parcel for sale at public auction;
2. Approve the auction of the parcel to adjacent property owners only; or
3. Request conveyance of the property to the City for public use.
Upon review, Staff believes the parcel was platted as an outlot to Whiteman Addition
because of a proposed driveway immediately north of the property. The property to the
north chose a different location for their driveway, never acquiring the outlot. A utility
easement exists on the outlot. The outlot is an unbddable piece of property according to
Code and not needed for any public purpose. Staff believes the best option for the outlot
would be to allow its sale at public auction, restricting the sale to adjacent property owners.
The Mayor called for public comment. No public comments were heard.
I Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its approval.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina has received from the County of
Hennepin a list of lands in said municipality which became the property of the State of
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Minnesota for non-payment of property taxes, which said list was dated December 23,
1997, Conservatioq/Non-Conservation Classification List 1027-WC.
WHEREAS, the parcel in said list identified as PIN No. 29-117-21-33-0034 has
heretofore been classified by the Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County,
Minnesota, as non-conservation land the sale thereof and has heretofore been authorized
by said Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Edina City Council that there are no
existing or pending special assessments on said parcel; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Edina City Council that said parcel need
not be withheld from sale pursuant to M.S. 85.012, M.S. 92.461; M.S. 282.01, Subd. 8; M.S.
282.018, Subd. 1, or M.S. 282.018, Subd. 2;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Edina City Council that the said
classification is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that, acting pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes 282.01, Subd. 7a, it has determined that said parcel of land is not
buildable according to the City’s Zoning Ordinance and that sale of said parcel be limited
to the adjacent properties for attachment thereto.
Member Faust seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Smith
Resolution adopted.
Adopted this 2nd day of February, 1998.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION APPEAL REMOVED FROM AGENDA At the request of the
employee concerned, the disciplinary appeal was removed from the agenda prior to the
Council meeting.
CLAIMS PAID Member Kelly made a motion to approve payment of the following claims
as shown in detail on the Check Register dated January 27, 1998, and consisting of 27
pages: General Fund $262,703.24; C.D.B.G. $140.50; Communications $427.21; Working
Capital $30,911.34; Art Center $10,883.87; Golf Dome Fund $339.98; Swimming Pool Fund
$106.35; Golf Course Fund $16,778.52; Ice Arena Fund $13,337.80; Edinborough/Centennial
Lakes $8,346.10; Utility Fund $322,432.60; Storm Sewer Utility Fund $10,820.10; Liquor
Dispensary Fund $163,263.01; Construction Fund $12,199.76; Park Bond Fund $130,223.30; I-
494 Commission $2,653.09; TOTAL $985,566.77. Member Faust seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Smith
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Smith declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
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