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OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 18,?000 - ROO P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Faust, Hovland, Kelly, and Mayor Maetzold.
Member Johnson entered the meeting at 8:40 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Faust and seconded
by Member Kelly approving the Council ‘CQnseiit Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED COMMENDING 1949-2000 SWIMMING AND DIVING
TEAMS Mayor Maetzold introduced the following resolution that was unanimously
seconded by the entire Council,
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-13
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
EDINA BJGH SCHOOL
1999-2000 GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING TEAM
WHEREAS, the members of the Edina High School 1999-2000 Girls’ Swimming and
Diving Team were Champions of the Classic Lake Conference, Section Champions and
State Co-Champions; and
WHEREAS, success has come to the members of the Team because of their
extraordinary ability, hours of practice and the leadership of their coaches; and
WHEREAS, as representatives of the City of Vdina, the members of the Team
exemplified the highest standards of athletic proficiency and good sportsmanship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that
congratulations be extended to the members of the Team:
Amy Cohen Amanda Weddle Stephanie Daudt
Christina Erickson Courtney Woodhull Laine Litman
Kristin Gillick Hannah Berg Caitlin O’Connell
Meredith Saylor Diane Cederberg Kathryn Saylor
Kaari Williams Katie Jermihov Nina Cole
Courtney Green Abby Ruess Traci Bergo, Swimming Coach
Katie Kolles Lindsay Somrock Katie Grinnell, Diving Coach
Katie Massopust Molly Warner Mellanie Pusateri, Asst. Coach
Alicia McDonald Liz Woodwick Jeff Mace, Asst. Coach
Jamie Mitchell Elizabeth Yogngblood Karin Tellekson, Asst. Coach
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that conga;t”(rlations be extended to Meredith Saylor as
100 Breast Stroke State Champion and to Katie Kolles, Meredith Saylor, Diane Cederberg
and Abby Ruess as 200 Medley Relay State Champions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be recorded in the Minutes of the
Edina City Council and that copies be given to members of the Team.
MinutesLEdina City Councivranuarv 18,2000
ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 2000.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 21,1999, AND JANUARY 4,
2000, APPROVED Motion made by Member Faust and seconded by Member Kelly
approving the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of December 21,1999, and January 4,2000.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
FIRST READING GRANTED TO ORDINANCE 2000-1 REPLACING CODE SECTION
1340 WITH 1341 PHYSICAL CULTURE AND HEALTH SERVICES AND CLUBS Chief
Siitari explained that Edina’s current code requires all persons who perform massage within
the City to have a massage therapist license under Code Section 1430.03. He stated the
application process is time consuming, from the city’s standpoint, and also places an
unnecessary burden on legitimate massage therapists.
Mr. Siitari added that there are no national or state wide standards for massage therapists
therefore, the City‘s existing code requires decisions regarding training qualifications and
residency. Verifying qualifications and completing background investigations for each
applicant consumes a sign&ant number of staff hours from the license and police staff. Mr.
Siitari added staff believes the tasks are redundant when dealing with businesses that
provide legitimate therapeutic massage, since the businesses have a vested interest in hiring
qualified employees. The proposed amendment would remove the city from the process and
place the burden onto the employers. He noted that the requirement for licensing of
businesses whose sole function is therapeutic massage would be retained. In addition,
businesses that receive less than 25% of their total revenue from therapeutic massage would
be required to annually register with the City.
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Member Faust asked if staff felt the proposed amendment provides adequate safeguards to
prevent undesirable businesses. Mr. Siitari replied that Code Section 1345 - Sexually Oriented
Businesses, which was adopted after the massage ordinance, in his opinion provides
safeguards that would protect the city.
Member Hovland asked that language be added to more clearly allow the city to audit the
books of businesses performing massage therapy if deemed necessary.
Member Hovland made a motion granting first reading to Ordinance No. 2000-1
requesting that language be added that would allow the City to audit records of any
business registered with the City that performs therapeutic massage subsequent to the
principle business. Member Faust seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried. I
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TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT OF TANUARY 4,2000 RECEIVED, SECTIONS A.2 AND A.4
APPROVED; SECTIONS A,l & A.3 CONTINUED; SECTIONS B AND C APPROVED,
AND FEBRUARY 15, 2000, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING SET Coordinator
Bongaarts explained that the study of Parkwood Knolls has involved a lot of time and effort
because of its complexity. A lot of traffic coming from a high employment area, is involved
during a short period of time. The traffic coming east either exits on Highway 169 which has
ramp metering during rush hour; or goes north. to Parkwood Knolls; or south via Lincoln
Drive and Vernon Avenue. Mr. Bongaarts said staff and SRF Consulting Group have studied
the situation; and taken week-long traffic and speed measurements of every street entering or
leaving the Parkwood Knolls area. Lincoln Drive and Vernon Avenue were also studied. Staff
met with Hennepin County to discuss signalization of Gleason and Vernon Avenue. Mr.
Bongaarts added speed studies were done, license plates checked and trace studies
completed of vehicles entering and leaving Parkwood Knolls. He pointed out that changes to
Parkwood Knolls would affect other neighborhoods. Mr. Bongaarts said there are
approximately 547 homes in Parkwood Knolls area. The City has received letters from 54
residents requesting assistance with traffic in the neighborhood.
Mr. Bongaarts explained other groups such as the Viking Hills Neighborhood Association,
the Habitat Homeowner's Association and the Edina West Condominium Association are
also concerned about this issue.
He concluded that staff, with considerable reservation, supports restricting or closing Dovre
Drive at Lincoln to eastbound traffic between 3 and 6 P.M., Monday through Friday with the
following considerations:
1) Suggest review after an initial trial time,
2) Enforcement with no exceptions; any local permit would be unmanageable and
unenforceable; roadways are public
3) Parkwood Knolls 547 residents would be surveyed prior to implementing the
change.
4) Lincoln Drive/Vernon Avenue and Vernon/Gleason intersections between 4 P.M.
and 6 P.M. Monday through Friday, will most likely see 300 additional vehicles.
Mr. Bongaarts introduced Dennis Eyler of SRF Consulting Group. SFR has provided traffic
consultation service for Edina since 1984. Mr. Eyler reviewed SRF's experiences as follows:
SRF EXPERIENCE IN EDINA
West 70th Street and Cornelia School - 1984 - 1985
50th Street and Wooddale - 1986
Valley View Neighborhood - 1988
Tracy Avenue - 1991
Country Club Neighborhood - 1992
Parkwood Knolls (Interlachen) - 1994
Maple Lane - 1998
Parkwood Knolls South - 1998
City Transportation Plan - 1998
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PAXKWOOD KNOLLS ISSUES:
Volume
Speeds
Accident Potential
Property Values
Quickest route for some traffic
Travel time may be slower, but is more predictable than freeway
0 Mindset that it is better to be moving than sitting
0 Residents form elsewhere in Edina or southern St. Louis Park who work in
WHY IS THERE THROUGH TRAFFIC?
opus
WHY IS THE THROUGH TRAFFIC ON DOVRE?
Gateway to the area
Lack of minor arterial system
0 Major collector &incoln/Vernon) is indirect
0 Malibu does not serve as a frontage road
0 Interchange with T.H. 169
Opus office park
Large service area in Edina
Freeway ramp metering
TRAFFIC NUMBERS:
1999 daily 2-way volume on Dovre - 1600,1998 count was 1400
"normal" residential street up to 1000
Minor or neighborhood collector up to 2500
Complaints on residential streets begin at 750 in metro center - 350 outer
suburbs
Household - 8 to 14 trips per day
500 households in this neighborhood
THROUGH TRAFFIC ON DOVRE:
Weekend volume - 850 per day (1998 counts)
Norrnal weekend day - 85% - 90% of weekday, therefore weekday would be 950
to 1000
0 Therefore up to 600 vehicles per day could be considered as "through" - 1999
volumes
Most is eastbound in the P.M. peak period
45% via Malibu to 7th street interchange at T.H. 169
40% to Blake then north to Interlachen
15% east to Vernon
OTHER EFFECTS:
Speeds:
0 Studies have shown 85" percentile to be near 30 MPH
Accidents:
0 Police report no unusual number of accidents
THROUGH TRAFFIC DESTINATIONS:
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WHAT CAN BE DONE?
Traffic CALMING measures
CLOSURES OR THER PHYSICAL MEASURES
0 Traffic CONTROL measures
0 May affect speeds, but usually have little effect on volume
0 Usually effective, but penalize residents as well
0 May be effective but require enforcement
Install P.M. peak period (3 - 6) turn prohibitions on Lincoln at Dovre
0 Northbound right twns
0 Southbound left turns
0 Applies to everyone
PROPOSAL:
0
WHO IS AFFECTED?
0 Through traffic
0
0 From the south:
Edina residents who work at Opus
Parkwood Knolls residents agpro,aching from T.H. 169
ALTERNATE ROUTES FOR RESIDENTS:
0 North to T.H. 169 and 7"
0 East to T.H. 62 aqd Gleason
0 From the north
0 Exit at T.H. 169 and 7"
0 FromOpus:
0 Lincoln south to Vernon
ADDITIONAL LONG RANGE IMPROVEMENTS:
0 Re-align Londonderry/Lincol-n intersection to direct traffic south on Lincoln
0 Install signal at Vernon
0 Increased traffic on Lincoln south and on Vernon to Gleason
0 Local trips into the neighbgr.hapd will be on other local streets
0 Circuity and confusion for: deliveries, school buses and visitors
0 Try the turn prohibition on a test basis
0 Prepare to provide extensive enforcement
0 Compile comments
0 Collect before and after count data
0 May want to wait until April or May
OTHER POSSIBLE IMPACTS:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Member Faust asked if a no-left-turn and no-right-turn were implemented, what would
happen to traffic stuck on the bridge attempting to get on Highway 169 north, and
emergency vehicles. Mi. Eyler said the goal would be to avoid freeway stoppages. He added
routes out of Opus through Hopkins would be an option. He noted local freeways are
carrying more vehicles per lane than many larger cities; and in his opinion, metering does
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work. Member Faust asked if emergency vehicles could be made exempt from the no-left and
no-right turns. Mr. Eyler said that could be done.
Mayor Maetzold inquired where traffic will go. Mi. Eyler said if traffic went to Vernon
Avenue it could be handled there.
Member Kelly asked whether a barricade would help during the hours of 3 - 6. P.M. Mr.
Eyler explained that cars could get around a barricade. He added that barricades are self-
enforcing, but very labor intensive, and questioned if a precedent would be set if a barricade
were erected.
Member Hovland questioned what the percentage is of traffic out of Opus versus traffic out
of United Health Care. Mr. Eyler said 22% of eastbound traffic was from the neighborhood.
Member Hovland asked where the cars are from that are waiting to get on the freeway. Mr.
Bongaarts answered the majority are coming from Minneapolis, Bloomington, St. Louis Park,
and St. Paul. Edina is suffering because of it. Member Hovland asked what efforts have been
done on Highway 169 to move cars westbound into Hopkins and onto Highway 7. Mr. Eyler
noted Minnetonka has extended Smetana to move traffic towards Excelsior Boulevard.
Member Hovland said he believes this is a Minnetonka problem and asked if they could be
convinced to develop better parallels to Highway 7. He asked what the cost would be to re-
configure the intersection and whose responsibility it would be to pay for it. Mr. Houle
explained the proposed orientation of traffic flow and signalization. Member Hovland
inquired whether a third ramp meter could be added to the area. Mr. Eyler said in some
locations there are up to four ramp meters and an additional ramp lane could be a reasonable
solution for storage. If the City gives permission, the State could be asked to finance the
project.
Mayor Maetzold said if the plan as proposed is implemented, he would be concerned with
the intersection of Gleason and Vernon. He inquired what the City's responsibility would be
at the intersection to make it work. Mr. Eyler commented this would be essential in light of
the City's transportation network. Mayor Maetzold asked if the signal should be installed
before any other changes were implemented. Mr. Eyler said the County was approached for
participation in installing the signal but this intersection is not a priority with them.
Normally the City would pay 75% of signal costs and use State Aid funds in a County
system. Mayor Maetzold asked if the City could pay for the signal installation. Mr. Houle
said the project would meet State Aid criteria because it meets warrants, but this could take
six months. Mr. Hughes reminded the Council that a project hearing would need to be held
prior to a signal being installed. Mayor Maetzold asked if a no-turn sign were erected, how
would enforcement be carried out. Chief Siitari indicated funding for overtime traffic hours
was approved so basic emergency response and services would not be affected. He added
barricades are low-maintenance, but people would remove them. While enforcement would
be very unpopular, it would be effective.
Mr. Hughes asked clarification if 45% of traffic crosses Dovre and up Malibu, does it all go
back onto the freeway or does some continue on Lincoln north of 7th Street. He asked if
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anything can be done at that interchange to discourage that happening and get 45% of the
traffic out of this "shortcut". Mr. Eyler said not muck; can be done with meter rates.
Public comments
Lisa Nelson, 6136 Arctic Way, representing the Viking Hills Association, voiced concern with
the proposed changes, 1) convenience center will increase traffic, 2) the one route out of their
area is already unsafe, 3) traffic volume on Gleason is growing and intersection is not well-
constructed to handle it, 4) existing 4-way STOPS at Vernon and Arctic are not effective, 5)
the Association has met with City staff and been told traffic will increase, and 6) citations
issued for STOP sign violations are 9 out of 10 not Edina residents. Ms. Nelson requested a
no-turn sign at Parkwood and commercial construction in the area should require
simultaneous decisions with how to deal with Vernon Avenue. If a STOP light is installed on
Vernon something must be done along Vernon at the 4-way STOP for the residents.
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Fred Mauck, 6104 Habitat Court, representing the Habitat Association, explained their only
access is through Vernon Avenue which changes to Lincoln Drive. He said solutions taken
for Parkwood Knolls severely impact traffic flow on Lincoln and Vernon. They are not as
concerned about volume as speed. He suggested STOP signs be placed at Habitat Court or
Waterford Court as well as STOP signs at Lincoln/Vernon. The collector system is not only
getting more cars, they are travelling faster and their safety is in jeopardy.
Bill Rose, 6119 Habitat Court, proposed a reconfiguration of the road system. Mr. Eyler said
the idea would add stacking space but would be very expensive.
Ed Kocourek, 6636 Parkwood Road, suggested a STOP sign at Parkwood Lane and Road and
a no-left sign also.
Peter Dahl, 6212 Parkwood Road, indicated the main problem is the Vernon/Gleason
intersection. Opus is the cause of many problems. He does not wish to put undue pressure on
the Police Department but urged a resolution be enacted at this meeting.
Tom Buetell, 6204 Parkwood Road, questioned the dates traffic monitoring was done. He
said if the numbers are incorrect, maybe the motivation to do something is not there. Mr.
Buetell voiced concern with the new commercial development in the area.
Bill Donnelly, 6209 Parkwood Road, thanked the Council for the process they are following.
He indicated the problem in the area has been underestimated and asked for a timely
conclusion.
John Crouch, 5616 Parkwood Lane, said what is obvious is that City residents are victims of
Opus and a very aggressive highway department. If traffic flow from Opus is restricted, they
will be pressured to stagger their hours of employment to allow metering to work. He
suggested installing as many barriers as possible to stem the flow of traffic from Opus
because it is Minnetonka's problem. Mi. Crouch had submitted two letters previously, dated
May 20,1999, and January 17,2000, that were included in the Council packet.
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I Bob Schwartzbauer, 6704 Field Way, stated this is a serious problem. This is a speed problem
as well as a traffic flow problem. He voiced support with the proposal but suggested no-
right-turn on the frontage road from 4 - 6 P.M.
Council comment
Member Kelly asked how concerns can be addressed in the Arctic and Habitat
neighborhoods. Mr. Eyler said traffic calrning along Lincoln/Vernon would be appropriate.
STOP signs are not effective at controlling speeds. Referring to Arctic, one technique used in
other suburbs on a wide roadway, is installing a median island and adding another STOP
sign. This narrows the roadway and reduces speed but the State expressed concerns that
installing a median would not meet state aid design standards. Member Kelly said he knows
there is a sense of urgency but this is a difficult thing to implement.
Member Hovland asked what effects there would be to safety with a traffic semaphore at
Vernon/Gleason. Mr. Eyler said accident data shows two accidents per year at the location.
He said industry standards indicate that installing a signal increased rear-end accidents, but
reduced right angle and left turn accidents. Thus, accidents may increase in numbers, but
decrease in severity. Member Hovland asked how much time would be needed to come back
with long and short term recommendations. Mr. Eyler said dealing with traffic on a collector
street and minor arterial system almost always has controls. Volumes and traffic patterns do
not make an all way STOP look like a logical choice in this situation. Member Hovland asked
how much time it would take to figure out the most effective traffic calming devices on
kcoln/Vernon. Mi. Eyler said it would not take long, only deciding what would work best
and the cost. Member Hovland asked how many lanes are on the bridge at present. Mr. Eyler
answered two in each direction. Member Hovland asked if northbound Bren could
accommodate two more lanes for ramp meters. Mr. Eyler replied it could be widened out and
provide something resembling a toll plaza.
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Member Faust said nothing should be done until a STOP signal is installed at the
Vernon/Gleason intersection. She commented that traffic calming must be researched as well
as the experiment of potentially closing Dovre Drive as soon as the signal is in place.
Member Hovland suggested staff recommendations be approved: 1) reconfiguring the
intersection at Lincoln and Londonderry; 2) signalizing the intersection at Gleason Road and
Vernon Avenue (after public hearing); and 3) calming traffic. He said long term solutions
should include: 1) approaching &DOT requesting the addition of two more ramp meters
northbound on entrance ramp at 169, and 2) delaying experimental turn restrictions on
Dovre until all residents are surveyed.
Member Kelly said if it is assumed six months are needed to install a signal at Vernon/
Gleason, there should be adequate time to research traffic calming solutions.
Member Johnson expressed sympathy to the residents saying the intersection at Vernon/
Gleason is difficult. If a signal is installed, business traffic wiIl still continue to wait in line to
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enter the Crosstown west then cut up to Highway 169. He does not believe this to be a
permanent solution. Mr. Hughes voiced. concern that anytime a road is blocked, the problem
blurps out somewhere else. Member Johnson said the persons coming from Opus have two
choices, 1) get on the freeway and go over the Dovre area, or 2) go on Londonderry around
Gleason.
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Mayor Maetzold said he believes the Council has reached a consensus with installing a signal
at Vernon/Gleason. Since it would take six months to install the signal, research on various
types of traffic calming could be done. Following installation of the signal and gathering of
all the research, a no-turn at Dovre could be implemented as well as a change to the
intersection. During this same tirne, the neighbors can be surveyed.
Member Kelly made a motion setting February 15,2000, as a public improvement hearing
date to consider signalizing the intersectian of Vernon Avenue and Gleason Road, and
continuing January 4,2000, Traffic Safety Committee Items A.l and A.3 until said hearing.
Member Faust seconded the motion.
Mr. Bongaarts explained the Habitat Homeowner's Association has requested three-way, all-
way STOP signs at Lincoln Drive and Habitat Court. Habitat Court is a cul-de-sac with nine
duplex housing units. Staff recommended denid of request for lack of warrants to justify
stopping traffic on Lincoln Drive.
Mr. Hughes recommended holding the Habitat Homeowners request in abeyance until the
traffic research study is completed and both neighborhoods can be dealt with together.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
Member Hovland made a motion approving the Trafkc Safety Staff Review of January 4,
2000, Section A. 2 and 4 as recommended *
2. MTC request for bus stop on Ohms Lane at We& 74th Street
a. Elimination of all 10 minute parking on Ohms Lane
b. Creation of a bus stop on the east side of Ohms Lane approximately 110
feet north of West 74th Street
c. Addition of approximately 160 feet of 10 minute parking on the north side
of West 74th Street, east of the post office's north exit.
4. Denial of request to remove the sign an Lochmere Terrace. Staff recommends the
addition of a plate to the sign indicating no parking 10 feet to either side of the
sign to clarify the limits of the restriction. The staff feels that the sign poses no
undue hardship for the neighborhood in that it restricts parking only for a
couple hours both in the mornipg aqd afternoon, Manday through Friday and
during that time only affects appiq2<ima€ely 20 feet, and
Section C. Member Faust seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
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ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS AND RE-APPOINTMENTS MADE TO BOARDS, I COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Maetzold requested endorsement of his
recommendations for appointments and re-appointments to various boards, commissions
and conunittees as follows:
RE-APPOINTMENTS
NAME BOARD/COMMlTTEE/COhIMISION TERM TO:
Sandra Clark
Mike Kelly
Art Center Committee 2/1/03
2/1/03
James VanValkenburg 2/1/03
Dr. Bruce Burnett (provider) Cornunity Health Committee 2/1/02
J. Paul O'Connor (consumer)
Dr. James Reynolds (provider)
Freda Terry (provider)
2/1/02
2/1/02
2/1/02
Rev. Canon Charles Vogt (con) 2/1/02
Bruce C. Berme1 Construction Board of Appeals 2/1/03
Ronald Clark 2/1/03
~ John Palmer East Edina Housing Foundation 2/1/03
Virginia Shaw 2/1/03
Garold Nyberg Heritage Preservation Board 2/1/02
Marilyn Curtis 2/1/02
Thomas Oye Human Relations Commission 2/1/03
Floyd Grabiel Park Board 2/1/03
George Klus 2/1/03
Lorelei Bergman Planning Commission 2/1/03
Helen McClelland 2/1/03
David Runyan 2/1/03
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Shelly Lipetzky Recycling and Solid Waste Commission 2/1/02
Robert Reid 2/1/02
Judith Smith 2/1/02
Nan Faust Regional Citizen Advisory Cominission 2/1/02
Rodney Hardy Zoning Board of Appeals 2/1/03
Michael Lewis 2/1/03
APPOINTMENTS
NAME BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE TERM TO
Ruth A. Valgemae Art Center Committee 2/1/03
Linda D. Kieffer 2/1/01
Joan Schoening Heritage Preservation Board 2/1/02
Bert Finsand 2/1/02
Greg Winter 2/1/02
Tom Erickson East Edina Housing Foundation 2/1/02
Idelle Longman Human Relations Commission 2/1/03
I Scot Housh Park Board 2/1/03
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Mayor Maetzold made a motion endorsing the re-appointments and appointments to the
various advisory boards, commissions and committees as previously noted. Member Kelly
seconded the motion. I’
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
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“RESOLUTION ADOPTED AUTHORIZING 2000 MUNICIPAL RECYCLING GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY Motion made by Member Faust and
seconded by Member Kelly introducing the following resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY
TO ENTER INTO 2000 MUNICIPAL RECYCLING
GRANT AGREEMqNT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City of Edina operates a recycling program consistent with
Minnesota Statutes, 115A.02 and 115A.03, as ameqded by the Laws of Minnesota 1992,
Chapter 685, and Minnesota Statutes 473.8011; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Recycling Program is consistent with the Office of
Environmental Assistance Solid Waste Management Development guide/Policy Plan, the
Hennepin County Solid Waste Master Plan; and Hennepin County’s Residential Recycling
Funding Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board has adopted a Resolution authorizing
funding for Municipal Recycling Programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edina City Council that the Mayor
and the City Manager enter into an Agreement with Hennepin County to accept funding
for the Edina Recycling Program.
RESOLUTION 2000-9
ADOPTED this 18m day of January, 2000.
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Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
“RESOLUTION ADOPTED APPROVING THE HENNEPIN SOUTH SERVICES
COLLABORATIVE TOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Motion made by
Member Faust and seconded by Member Kelly introducing the following resolution and
moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-15
APPROVING THE HENNEPIN SOUTH SERVICES
COLLABORATIVE JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
FOR RESEARCH, PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF
HUMAN SERVICES AND A FAMILY SERVICES COLLABORATIVE
WHEREAS, the municipalities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield along
with the School Districts of Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, and Richfield are desirous
of creating and managing an agency to conduct regional research, planning and
coordination and a family services collaborative (FSC) in south Hennepin County.
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Edina City Council approves the Hennepin South
Services Collaborative Joint and Cooperative Agreement for Research, Planning and
Coordination of Human Services; and a Family Services Collaborative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby
authorized to execute said agreement for the City of Edina.
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Passed this 18th day of January, 2000.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
"APRIL 10,2000, DATE SET FOR 2000 BOARD OF REVIEW Motion made by Member Faust
and seconded by Member Kelly setting April 10,2000, at 5:OO p.m. as the date for 2000 Board of
Review.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED REVOKING AND ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE
AID STREETS Motion made by Member Faust and seconded by Member Kelly
introducing the following resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Edina that the roads
hereinafter described as Municipal State Aid Streets under the provisions of Minnesota Laws;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Edina that
the roads described as follows, to wit:
Grimes Avenue from W. 44th Street to Morningside Road (120-167-010)
Grimes Avenue from Morningside Road to W. 42nd Street (120-167-020)
W. 42nd Street from Grimes Avenue to France Avenue (120-168-010)
be, and hereby are, revoked as Municipal State Aid Streets of said City subject to the approval
of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his
consideration. I
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
Motion made by Member Faust and seconded by Member Kelly introducing the following
resolution and moving its adoption
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11
ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Edina that the streets
hereinafter described should be designated Municipal State Aid Streets under the provisions
of Minnesota Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Edina that
the roads described as follows, to wit:
Valley View Road from West Ramp of TH 169 to TH 169 East (Braemar) Frontage
Road
(Braemar) TH 169 East Frontage Road from Valley View Road to W.
W. 7Wh Street from (Braemar) TH 169 East Frontage Road to .18 miles West of W.
Bush Lake Road
Street
be, and hereby are established, located and designated Municipal State Aid Streets of said
City subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his
consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said road or portion thereof, I
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that same be constructed, improved and maintained as a Municipal State Aid Street of the
Adopted this
City of Edina. 1.
day of January, 2000. I Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
CHUCK E. CHEESE WINE AND 3.2 BEER LICENSES APPROVED Manager Hughes
explained that CEC Entertainment, Inc., d.b.a./Chuck E. Cheese has applied for an on-sale
wine and a 3.2 beer license for their location at 7505 France Avenue. All documentation has
been filed, all fees paid and investigation's completed. Staff recommends issuance of the
licenses.
Member Johnson made a motion approving issuance of a license to CEC Entertainment,
Inc., d.b.a./Chuck E. Cheese for an on-sale wine license and a 3.2 beer license at 7505
France Avenue. Member Hovland seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSE^, STATE LEGISLATION ON CABLE &
TELECOMMUNICATION ISSUES Motion made by Member Faust and seconded by
Member Kelly introducing the following resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2000-12
OPPOSING SF 2133/HF 2137
WHEREAS, the City of Edina ("City") has been granted the legal authority to
negotiate, award and regulate cabti? televiqion franchises under both Federal
Telecommunications Act Title VI ("FTA") and Minnesota Statutes Chapter 238;
WHEREAS, the City has regulated its cable television franchise responsibly and
reasonably, serving as a local resource to resolving customer service issues;
WHEREAS, the City has ensured that its cable operator has identified needs and
interests in the community such as local community programming, customer service and
emergency alert requirements;
WHEREAS, the City has worked with municipalities throughout the State through
both the League of Minnesota Cities ("LMC") and the Minnesota Association of
Community and Telecommunications Adpiniseators ('IMACTA") to further the benefits
of cable television to local communities and to address local concerns regarding cable
television.
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation, SF 2133BF 2137, would abolish Chapters 237
and 238 of Minnesota Statutes and regulate cable television operators and telephone
companies the same. The proposed legislation will revoke City's authority to award cable
television franchises, eliminate the City as a local resource to its citizens, and remove the
City's ability to receive direct support for community television and other provisions that
meet local community needs.
WHEREAS, cable operators providing cable service are regulated differently than
telephone companies which act as common carriers under existing federal and state law.
Common carriers are regulated under Title 11 of the FTA and Chapter 237 of Minnesota
Statutes. Cable operators are regulated under title VI of the FTA and chapter 238 of
Minnesota Statutes.
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WHEREAS, there is no need for the proposed legislation, and no other State has
enacted such legislation. It has not been demonstrated by any means that local
governments' role in cable franchising impedes in any manner the ability of cable and
telecommunications companies to offer full and competitive services.
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation will violate the purpose of the FI'A of
establishing franchise procedures and standards which encourage the growth and
development of cable systems and which assure that cable systems are responsive to the
needs and interests of the local community. Nor will it promote competition in cable
communications and minimize unnecessary regulation that would impose an undue
economic burden on cable systems.
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation would actually increase regulation forcing the
Department of Commerce and the Public Utilities Commission to dramatically increase
staff and regulate cable, even though these agencies have no background or experience in
regulating the cable industry.
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation will have a negative financial impact on
municipalities and citizens throughout the State. The infrastructure to regulate cable
operators is already in place at the local level and is extremely effective. The proposed
legislation would destroy the existing infrastructure and replace it with a cumbersome,
expensive administrative agency at the State level.
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation does not adequately address, Open Access,
protection against Redlining, local infrastructure to address service complaints,
destruction of existing contract or agreements of PEG programming.
WHEREAS, the City has expended considerable time and resources negotiating a
new cable franchise that meets the community's needs. City has also worked closely with
neighboring jurisdictions to enter into a joint powers commission to share resources and
jointly develop local programming and related activities to further community needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City has a significant interest in
retaining its ability to franchise companies providing cable television services and is
hereby opposed to any legislation that would revoke this authority; and
AND THEREFORE, that any legislation eliminating Chapter 238 at this time is
premature. The City respectfully requests the State Legislature to carefully study the
dynamics of federal and state cable regulation prior to passing any new legislation.
AND THEREFORE, the City respectfully requests the State Legislature to include
the City, the LMC, and the MACTA in all discussions and hearings concerning cable
regulation.
Adopted this 18th day of January, 2000.
I
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Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
*2000 AND 2001 CONTRACT IAFF #1275 (FIREFIGHTERS) Motion made by Member
Faust and seconded by Member Kelly approving the International Association of
Firefighters (IAFF) #1275 labor contract for 2000 and 2001.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. I *ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND Motion made by Member Faust and
seconded by Member Kelly introducing the following resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION 20GG-14 APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF
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SECURITIES IN LIEU OF BOND -
NATIONAL CIT)! BANK
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the ‘City’ of Edina, Minnesota, approves the
assignment of its depository, National City Bank, of the following securities, as good and
sufficient collateral for the City of Edina Public Funds deposited in said depository:
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DESCRIPTION RATE DUE PAR VALUE
Federal Home Loan Bank 5.68 4/20/00 $500,000.00
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Member Kelly approving payment of the following
claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated January 13,2000, and consisting of
31 pages: General Fund $302,633.60; Communications $7,310.50; Working Capital $7,250.87;
Art Center $8,736.64; Golf Dome Fund $8,995.08; Swimming Pool Fund $107.10; Golf
Course Fund $18,831.29; Arena Fund $30,436.53; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $21,838.38;
Utility Fund $51,508.89; Storm Sewer Utility Fund $797.88; Recycling Program $35,092.44;
Liquor Dispensary Fund $288,179.01; Construction Fund $41,690.18; Park Bond Fund
$1,280.55; TOTAL $824,688.94; and for confirmation of payment of claims as shown in
detail on the Check Register dated January 3, 2000, and consisting of 4 pages: General
Fund $366,987.29; Working Capital $70.09; Golf Course Fund ($50.02); Ice Arena Fund
$298.94; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $100.00; Utility Fund $31,289.48; Storm Sewer
Utility Fund $782.64; Liquor Dispensary Fund $105,780.70; TOTAL $505,259.12. Member
Johnson seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Maetzold adjourned the
Council Meeting at 9:45 P.M.
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City Clerk
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