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OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JULY 5,2000 - 200 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, and Mayor
Maetzold.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Faust and seconded by
Member Hovland approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland Johnson, Kelly, and Maetzold
Motion carried.
"MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUNE 20,2000, APPROVED Motion made by
Member Faust and seconded by Member Hovland approving the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 20,2000.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2000-67 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT - DOEPKES DIVISION
15912 & 5920 WEST 70m STREET) Member Faust introduced and Member Hovland seconded
the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-67
GRANTING FINAL PLAT
APPROVAL TO DOEPKES DIVISION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain
plat entitled, "DOEPKES DIVISION", platted by R.E.C. Inc. a Minnesota Corporation, and
presented at the regular meeting of the City Council on July 5,2000, be and is hereby granted
final plat approval with two conditions:
1. Subdivision Dedication of $14,000 based upon unimproved land Value of $175,000;
and
2. Payment of Utility Connection Charges.
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Passed this 5th day of July, 2000.
Resolution adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-66, FINAL REZONING AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
OPUS/CLARK (GRANDVIEW SOUARE) CONTINUED FROM TUNE 20,2000 Affidavits of
Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file.
Presentation by Planner
Planner Larsen explained that after Council had granted preliminary approval to the Grandview
Square project at its May 16,2000, meeting the developers went before the Planning Commission
May 31,2000, and received unanimous approval of the final design. He added the final proposal
is essentially the same containing the 4-story office building of 88,170 square feet, 172 residential
units and a 40,000 square foot senior center and library building. He added the plan also
provided a public park in the center of the development. Currently, the developers are seeking
final rezoning, final site plan for Phase One (the office building, 71 condominium units and the I
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central park) and preIiminary plat approval of Grandview Square. He added that Phase Two
inchded the library-senior center, while Phases Three and Four would contain the remaining
condominium units. He added the plans submitted were consistent with those approved by the
Council at preliminary approval, and he reported the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the aforementioned actions conditioned upon: 1) Final Plat approval; 2) Developers
Agreement; 3) HRA/Development Agreement, and 4) Watershed District Permits. Mr. Larsen
added fiat Phase One would begin construction by September with Phase Two beginning in the
spring of 2001. Phases Three and Four would be built as soon as the market allowed.
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Jack Bwtell, 'krchitect, representing Ron Clark reviewed the proposed condominiums and
explained the changes to the exterior of the buildings. Mr. Buxell stated the exteriors would be a
hand molded dark brick incorporating both stucco and wrought iron. In addition, the building's
mechanical equipment wilI be hidden on the roof by a shingled screen wall.
Member Faust asked the price range of the condominiums. Mr. Buxell replied they would range
from $200,000 to about $280,000. The lowest price unit would be a smaller two-bedroom unit He
said the average unit would be at least 1,600 square feet and include as standard features a gas
fire place, two underground garage spaces, access to a party room, guest room, and exercise
facility.
Member Hovland asked why the choice of brick was made, and if accommodations had been
made for washing bays or storage units. He also wanted to know if the office and condominiums
had been designed compatibly, and who would be responsible for the Central Park design. Mr.
Buxell said each unit would have a storage module of about six by six feet He added that Opus
had decided quite early to use brick on the office building's exterior, so moving the condos to a
hand molded brick helps keep that feel in the development Brick is also a less costly and more
predictable building component. Mr. BwteIl said that the developers would ensure the
development has the "Old World" feel, while each component maintains its individuality. The
Edina Park Department wiU be consulted regarding the Central Park design.
Member Kelly asked how much guest parking the condominiums would have. Mr. Buxell
answered that one-half stall had been allowed for each unit, noting that the library/senior center
would most likely be available if there were a larger party or on holidays.
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Mayor Maefzold asked what the demographics of the potential buyers were. Mr. BwteII replied
that potential buyers are 1) young professionals who want maintenance free living, or 2) mature
owners moving to a maintenance free life style, or 3) young elderly who are gone for extended
periods and also do not want any maintenance.
Brian Borchert of Opus explained he was an assistant in the office building and library/senior
center designs. Mr. Borchert explained the library/senior center design was in its idancy, but
that the office building was ready for production.
. Member Faust asked how the office building would compliment the condominiums and whether
any space in the office had been rented. Mr. Borchert showed a graphic depiction of the office
design pointing out features that tie the development together, such as hand molded brick,
shingled screen wall on top of building, and the overall exterior finish. Mr. Borchert said the I
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office has not yet been rented, but Opus currently plans multiple tenants per floor, not just one
large user.
Mayor Maetzold asked staff to clarify the difference between preliminary and final approval. Mr.
Larsen explained that before preliminary approval is granted, a development is reviewed to
ensure compliance with various aspects of the Code, i.e. density, uses, setbacks, etc. and places
any conditions the City views as necessary on the approval. However, the final approval looks to
seek that the conditions have been met and that the proposed development is consistent with that
granted preliminary approval.
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Public Comment
John Menke, 5301 Pinewood Drive said he knew the Council had received his May 19,2000, letter
with its attachment. He added that other citizens would also present two petitions. Mr. Menke
added the neighbors were still very concerned about the height of the buildings and the use of
Sherwood Park. He expressed his vehement opposition to the development as proposed and
urged the Council to re-advertise for proposals. Mr. Menke asked the Council to turn down the
re-zoning. He also questioned whether Member Kelly had a conflict of interest.
Art Heiam, 5205 Richwood Drive, stated the neighbors were not opposed to the site being
developed, but were opposed to the particular development as proposed. Mr. Heiam used a
graphic depiction of the park as it exists today and as it will look next to a 55-foot building. He
presented petitions protesting the business condemnation and the development Mr. Heiam
expressed concerns about traffic, the usage of the park and the building height.
Diana Lamb, Classic Hair Design, said she did not feel the City had treated the area business
correctly. Ms. Lamb questioned whether Edina operated as a democracy.
Allison Ullom, 5229 Richwood Drive, stated she had been consistently disappointed with the
City's handling of the development of the Grandview Square site. She urged the Council to not
proceed with the development.
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Dr. Dan Shebuski, Edina Pet Hospital, 5237 Eden Avenue, said he had been in business since
1974. Dr. Shebuski said he has seen traffic and buses combine to create terrible problems in the
area. He pointed the dangerous situation created by the Edina School Bus Garage. Dr. Shebuski
said in his opinion he had not been dealt with fairly. He said no one had ever asked him what
needs his business had relative to re-locating. Dr. Shebuski said that making him move his
business would make him lose it.
Dan Biersdorf, 5040 Juanita Avenue, explained he was a trial attorney retained by the local
residents. Mr. Biersdorf referred to what he termed the "potential conflict of interest issue" of
Member Kelly. He added that there appears to be legal issues and he has advised the residents
that there is a legal path open to them. Mr. Biersdorf urged the Council to be sure of the plan
before making any further approvals.
Jack Abrahamson, 5209 Richwood Drive, acknowledged that Mayor Maetzold informed the
residents the plan had already been granted preliminary approval, but pointed out he felt the
Council could if they so chose appease 90% of the affected neighbors.
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Joan Lonsbury, Senior Center representative, thanked the Council for all they have done so far.
She expressed the support of the Edina Senior Center and added their members were looking
forward to working with the City as the project moves forward. Ms. Lonsbury told the CounciI
they were doing the right thing and urged them to continue.
Shirley ICiedrowski, Classic Hair Design, said she did not understand why small business cannot
be left alone to act as a buffer between the neighborhood and new development She added that
initially, her business had not been involved with the project Mayor Maetzold explained the
decision had been made last fall to increase the project’s size.
Steve mom, 5229 Richwood Drive, expressed his extreme disappointment that the Council had
approved the proposal this far. He said he felt many questions still exist such as the number of
tenants. Mr. Ullom added that he did not think an adequate traffic study had been preformed. In
addition, Mr. Ullom alluded to duplicity on the part of the developer. He also referred to
Member Kelly as having a conflict of interest. Mr. mom asked the Council not to approve the
final rezoning. He asked how long it would take for the multiple family housing to be completed
and expressed concern that it could take five or more years.
CounciI Discussion
Mayor Maetzold asked Attorney Gilligan to comment on Member Kelly‘s “potential conflict”.
Attorney Gilligan said the statute deals with direct financial issues. He said Mr. Kelly did
disclose the issue and it was checked on, but no conflict existed because Mr. Kelly would not gain
financially from the project. Further, Mr. Gilligan explained that even if Member Kelly was stiII at
the same firm, since he was not directly involved with the developer, no conflict existed.
Member Kelly reiterated that he had made the disclosure at the appropriate time. He noted that
multiple finalists had been cIients of his firm. Member Kelly added that after nine years of real
estate practice he knew all of the finalists either through business or personally. He repeated the
proper disclosure had been made at the proper time and no conflict had been found. Member
Kelly complimented the developer on the quality of the proposal and said he looked forward to
seeing the library and senior center become a reality.
Member Faust noted the Council had been reviewing redevelopment of this property ever since
she was elected. She reminded the neighbors that the area had once been home to factories with
large trucks coming in and moving through the area. Member Faust stated she felt the proposed
development was in the best interest of the City.
Member Hovland acknowledged that the change in Sherwood Park would have been nice to
avoid, but noted it came about because the library needed to be one level with greater visibility.
He reminded that it was the Council‘s charge to look after the best interest of the entire aty, not
just one neighborhood. Member Hovland added the Council was working djligentIy to ensure
that the business owners. who must move are treated fairly.
Member Johnson stated he has been very impressed with the citizen involvement. He also
acknowledged that sometime when the Council looks after the best interest of the entire
communiiy there is a neighborhood impact. Member Johnson said, in his opinion, the developers
had made very conscientious efforts to modify the plans and presented a well thought out viable
project. He added the area business owners would be treated fairly under Minnesota Statutes.
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Mayor Maetzold noted he had been in the minority when the preliminary approval was granted,
but he supported the Council's decision. Last fall the Council looked at a smaller project, but the
Council as a whole has voted for the existing proposal and he therefore supported their vote.
Last month again the entire Council made a decision that the Mayor supported. Mayor Maetzold
said that when the project was completed it will be a fine development and bring much value to
the neighborhood.
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Member Faust made a motion closing the public hearing. Member Johnson seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold.
Motion carried.
Mayor Maetzold made a motion granting second reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 850-A18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 850)
TO MIXED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 4
BY REZONING PROPERTY FROM SINGLE DWELLING UNIT DISTRICT R-1
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
adding the following thereto:
addition of the following property:
The extent of the Single Dwelling Unit District (R-1) is reduced by removing the property
described in Tract A and Tract B below:"
Section 1. Subsection 850.06 of Section 850 of the Edina City Code is amended by
"The extent of the Mixed Development (MDD-4) District R-1, is enlarged by the
TRACT A
Lot 2, Block 1, WANNER ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota, subject to an easement
for roadway purposes over and across the South 25 feet of said Lot 2, and together with an
easement for roadway purposes over and across the North 25 feet of Lot 3, Block 1, of said
WANNER ADDITION; also together with an easement for road purposes over a strip of land
16 feet in width, being 8 feet on each side of the following described line: Commencing at a
point on the south line of Eden Prairie Road 358 feet due East from the West line of said
Government Lot 8; thence South and parallel with the west line of said Government Lot 8 to a
point which is 612.9 feet North of the South line of said Lot 8; thence West at right angles to
east line of premises first above described.
And
That part of Lot 1, Block 1 of said WANNER ADDITION described as follows: Beginning at
the Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence North along the East line of said Lot 1 a distance of
23.4 feet; thence West parallel with the South line of said Lot 1 a distance of 101 feet; thence
South parallel with the East line of said Lot 1, a distance of 22.4 feet; thence West parallel with
the South line of said Lot 1 to the West line of said Lot 1; thence South along the West line of
said Lot 1 a distance of 1 foot to the Southwest corner of said Lot 1; thence East along the
South line of said Lot 1 to the point of beginning. I
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And
That part of Government Lot 8, Section 28, Township 117 North, Range 21 West, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at a point located on a line drawn
between the following described points: Point one located on a line parallel with and distant
221.8 feet east of the west line of said Government Lot 8, which point is distant south 259.4
feet from the intersection of the centerline of Eden Prairie Road and said line; and point two
located on the south line of said Government Lot 8,246.8 feet East of the southwest corner of
said Government Lot 8; said point of beginning being 647.9 feet from the south line of said
Government Lot 8; thence northerly along said drawn line 25 feet; thence easterly at right
angles a distance of 90 feet; thence southerly and parallel with said drawn line 25 feet; thence
westerly and at right angles to point of beginning.
TRACT B:
Parcel 1:
That part of Lot 1, Block 1, "EDENMOOR, Hennepin County, Minnesota", lying North of the
South 6 feet of said Lot 1.
Parcel 2
That part of Lot 1, Block 1, WANNER ADDITION, lying northerly of a line described as
beginning at a point on the East line of said Lot 1, distant 23.4 feet Northerly from the
Southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence Westerly parallel with the South line of said Lot 1 a
distance of 101 feet; thence Southerly parallel with the East line of Lot 1 a distance of 22.4 feet;
thence Westerly parallel with said South line of Lot 1 to the West line of said Lot 1 and there
terminating. I
Parcel 3
That part of Government Lot 8, Section 28, Township 117, Range 21, lying Southerly of the
Southerly right-of-way line of Eden Avenue and Westerly of the Westerly right-of-way line of
the So0 Line Railroad Company, formerly the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway,
which lies Easterly of a line described as beginning at the intersection of the South line of
said Government Lot 8 with the East line of Block I, WANNER ADDITION; thence Northerly
and Easterly along said East line to the most Easterly line of said Block 1; thence Northerly
along said most Easterly line and its Northerly extension to a point 25 feet Northerly from the
Northeast corner of Lot 2, in said Block 1; thence Westerly parallel with the North line of said
Lot 2 to the East line of Lot 1, in said Block 1; thence Northerly along said East line of Lot 1
and its Northerly extension to said Southerly right-of-way line of Eden Avenue and there
terminating.
Section 2. Subsection 850.06 of Section 850 of the Edina City Code is amended by
"The extent of the Mixed Development District (MDDA), is enlarged by the addition of
adding the following thereto:
the following property.
~~ ~ The extent of the Planned Industrial District (P1D)is reduced by removing the property I described in Tract C as follows:
TRACT C:
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Lot 3, Block 1, WANNER ADDITION, together with an easement over and across the south 25
feet of Lot 2, Block 1, WANNER ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota"
Section 3. Subsection 850.06 of Section 850 of the Edina City Code is amended by
"The extent of the Mixed Development District (MDD-4), is enlarged by the addition of
The extent of the Planned Office District (POD-1) is reduced by removing the property
adding the following thereto:
the following property.
described in Tract D as follows:
TRACT D:
All of Lot 7, Block 1, and that part of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, EDENMOOR, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, lying North and East of the Northerly line of Eden Circle (formerly known as
Downing Street) as described in Document No. 3164311;
Also, the Southerly six feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, EDENMOOR, Hennepin County,
Minnesota."
Section 4. Subsection 850.06 of Section 850 of the Edina City Code is amended by
"The extent of the Mixed Development District (MDD-4), is enlarged by the addition of
The extent of the Planned Commercial District (PCD-2) is reduced by removing the
adding the following thereto:
the following property.
property described in Tract E and F as follows:
TRACTE
Lot 2, Block 1, EDENMOOR, Hennepin County, Minnesota, except the south six feet thereof,
according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
TRACT F:
Lot 3, Block 1, EDENMOOR, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County,
Minnesota."
Section 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication.
Attest
Mayor
Member Hovland seconded the motion.
Adopted this 5th day of July, 2000.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Resolution adopted.
Mayor Maetzold made a motion introducing the following resolution and moving its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-66
FINAL SITE PLAN, PHASE ONE
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PRELIMINARY PLAT - GRANDVIEW SQUARE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that the Final Development Plan of the
Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority, a Minnesota corporation, and Eden Circle
Limited Partnership, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company presented at a regular meeting
of the City Council held July 5,2000, is hereby granted Final Development Plan approval with
the following condition: as stated below.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain
plat entitled, "GRANDVIEW SQUARE", platted by the Edina Housing and Redevelopment
Authority and Eden Circle Limited Partnership, and presented at the regular meeting of the
City Council on July 5, 2000, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval with the
following conditions:
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I. Final Plat Approval;
2. Developer's Agreement
3. Development Agreement with Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and
4. Watershed District Permits.
Adopted this 5th day of July, 2000.
Member Hovland seconded the motion.
Rollcalk
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly Maetzold
Resolution adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-7 ADOPTED PROVIDING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO EDINA'S
CODE OF ORDINANCES Manager Hughes explained that staff periodically reviews the City's
code and makes recommendations to keep it current or to correct technical problems.
Member Faust made a motion closing the hearing. Member Faust seconded the motion
Member Johnson made a motion granting first reading including waiver of second reading for
Ordinance No. 2000-7 as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2000 - 7
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING TECHNICAL
CORRECTIONS TO THE EDINA CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS
Section 1. Subsection 165.05 shall be amended to read as follows:
"165.03 Bond or Letter of Credit. Unless prohibited by State Law, (i) every
applicant for a license registration pursuant to Subsection 165.01, and (ii) every
applicant for a license pursuant to Section 430 of this Code, shall file with such
registration or license application a surety bond that is valid and in force and effect in
the sum of at least $25,000.00 and which complies with the provisions of Subsection
160.03 of this Code. At the option of the applicant, a letter of credit for at least
$25,000.00 may be used in lieu of a bond. The letter of credit shall be irrevocable and
unconditional, issued by a national or state bank with its main office located in the
Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, and otherwise shall be on terms approved by
the Manager. The bond or letter of credit shall be conditioned that the applicant, as to
all material and equipment furnished by the applicant, and as to all business cded on
or all work done, commenced or performed by the applicant during the term of the
license registration shall:" I Section 2. Subsection 300.17 Subd. 6 C. shall be amended to read as follows:
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”C. The Police Chief may declare a dangerous dog under M..S. 347. Said declaration
may be appealed to the City Council for a public hearing.”
Section 3. Subsection 300.17 Subd. 6 shall be amended by adding subparagraph D. as
follows:
’ID. Appeals of Administrative Decisions. A person who deems himself or herself
aggrieved by an alleged error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made
by an administrative officer in the interpretation and enforcement of this Section, may
appeal to the City Council by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk within 10 days
after the date of such order, requirement, decision or determination. The appeal shall fully
state the order to be appealed and the relevant facts of the matter.
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1. The City Council shall hear such appeal within 30 days of receipt.
Mailed notice of such hearing shall be given at least ten days prior tot he date of
the hearing to the owner of the dog and to the owners of all property within 250
feet of the property where such dog is usually kept. The Council shall make its
decision at such hearing or any continuation thereof.”
Section 4. Subsection 440.03 Subd. 2. Subpagraph B. shall be amended to read as follows:
”B. Water service and building sewer lines may be installed by persons who
complete the training for and earn a-Pipe Layer Card, their assistants and contractors
who employ them so long as there is at least one cardholder in each trench where work
is proceeding, providing they are duly registered and licensed under Section 430 of this
Code.”
”Subd. 1 Materials. All public bathrooms shall be constructed of materials which are
impervious to moisture, bacteria, mold or fungus growth. The floor to wall joints shall
be constructed to provide a sanitary cove with a minimum radius of 3/8 inch. The
entire floor shall be ceramic tile. All wall surfaces within 24 inches of a water closet or
urinal shall be ceramic tile to a height of 48 inches.”
Subsection 605.08 shall be amended by adding the following subdivision 7.
”Subd. 7. Marking of Curbs along Fire Lanes. Although painting fire lanes is not
required, when the property owner paints the curbs of fire lanes they shall be painted
RED.”
”615.05 Signature Required. Immediately after servicing of a fire extinguisher,
the licensee shall affix a tag or decal to such fire extinguisher which contains a number,
the name of the company providing the service, the name of the licenses, the date of
service, and the signature of the individual who serviced the fire extinguisher.”
Subsection 850.07 Subd. 12 B. shall be amended to read as follows:
”B. No property used for residential purposes shall be used for garage sales, estate sales
or other sales of personal property for more than one period of 72 consecutive hours in
any calendar year. The property offered for sale shall consist only of items owned by
the resident or of the premises or by friends of such resident. None of the items offered
for sale shall have been purchased for resale or received on consignment for purposes
of resale.”
Subsection 1400.16 shall be amended by deleting Subd. 4 Use or Sale of Certain
Subd. 5 Traffic Diverters to read Subd. 4 Traffic
Section 5. Section 455.02 Subd. 1 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 6.
Section 7. Subsection 615.05 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 8.
Section 9.
Radio Equipment and renumbering
Diverters.
Section 10. Subsection 1400.18 Subd.2 B. shall be amended to read as follows: I
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”B. Parking spaces hereafter designated and reserved for physically disabled persons
shall comply with Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341.0428.”
Section 11.
and publication according to law.
Effective Date: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon adoption
Attest
Mayor
Member Hovland seconded the motign.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly Maetzold
Ordinance adopted.
“BID AWARDED FOR INSURANCE RENEWAL; EQUIPMENT, PUBLIC OFFICIALS,
POLICE PROFESSIONAL, AUTO, GENERAL LIABILITY (INCLUDING LIOUOR AND
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Motion made by Member Faust
and seconded by Member Hovland for award of bid for insurance renewals for policy period
July 1,2000 to July 1,2001 for equipment, public officials liability, police professional, auto,
general liability (including liquor and employee benefit liability) and workers’ compensation
insurance to sole bidder, St. Paul Companies at $488,104.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
I “BID AWARDED FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE RENEWAL Motion made by Member Faust
and seconded by Member Hovland for award of bid for property insurance for policy period
July 1,2000 to July 1,2001 to recommended second bidder, Travelers Insurance at $50,773.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
EMERGENCY REPAIRS ON THE 51ST STREET RAMP AUTHORIZED Engineer Hoffman
explained a fie had occurred at the 51~t Street ramp during the restoration project Construction
materials were ignited and considerable smoke damage was done to the ramp. Mr. Hoffman
added that some concrete was damaged and will need to be replaced. He explained the City’s
insurance will pay for all costs except the $5,000.00 deductible. Mr. Hoffman stated the initial
clean up was completed by kdstrom Cleaning and Construction Inc. for approximate
$68,881.20. The City obtained an alternate estimate of $99,341.97 from Giersten Company. Mr.
Hofhnan recommended approval of the emergency purchase of services to Lindstrom at
$68,881.20. He noted that representatives from the Travelers Insurance Company have worked
with staff to process the claim.
Following a brief discussion Member Hovland made a motion authorizing the emergency
purchase of services from Lindstrom Cleaning and Construction, Inc. at $68,881.20 for the
repair of Edina’s West 51& Street Parking Ramps. Member Faust seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
I STAFF DIRECTED TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE COUNTY ON GLEASON
ROAD/VERNON AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION Engineer Hoffman reminded
the Council the Vernon/Gleason signal project was approved in February 2000. A feasibility
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study was completed on the project and upon review, noted that the projected completion would
be 2000 or 2001. City staff has made some progress with Hennepin County concerning this
installation. The proposed location of the signal does not meet County requirements but the
County is willing to negotiate a solution to the issue with a tie-in to roadway jurisdiction or joint
maintenance. City and County staffs have met and discussions have involved funding,
maintenance costs, jurisdiction and overall need on a regional basis. Currently, the issue is in the
County Engineer’s office for consideration.
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No Council action was taken.
*LINDA PRESTHUS RE-APPOINTED TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES BOARD
Motion made by Member Faust and seconded by Member Hovland appointing Linda
Presthus to a one year term ending June 30,2001 on the Edina Community Education Services
Board.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
VAN VALKENBURG WATER TOWER ANTENNA APPROVED - VERIZON WIRELESS
Assistant Manager Anderson explained that last November, the Council approved the co-
location of telecommunication antennas on the Van Valkenburg water tower by Sprint Spectrum.
Mr. Anderson reported the lease had been approved, site plans reviewed and a building permit
issued. However, before the installation, Verizon Wireless asked Sprint to move their antennas a
few feet higher on the stem of the tower allowing Verizon to co-locate with Sprint. Sprint agreed
to move their antennas and Verizon presented the proposal to locate between 6 and 12 panel
antennas on the stem of the Van Valkenburg water tower.
Mr. Anderson briefly reviewed the lease terms, diagrams of the proposed installation and
photographs of multiple tenant water tower installations in other cities. He noted that the
preliminary plans have been reviewed by Public Works and they do not object to the placement
of the antennas, subject to the stem installation. Public Works will require removal of the
antennas when the tower is repainted. As with the Sprint installation, S.E.H. (the City’s
consultant) will perform the structural review and installation oversight. An interference
specialist will be hired to make sure the proposed installation does not interfere with our public
safety radio system and existing tenants on the tower. Verizon will pay for these consultants’
costs.
Following a brief Council discussion, Member Johnson made a motion approving the project
concept for Verizon Wireless for the Van Valkenburg Water Tower, and to instruct staff to
develop a lease with Verizon Wireless. Member Hovland seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
COMMUNITY CENTER WATER TOWER ANTENNA APPROVED - VERIZON WIRELESS
Assistant Manager Anderson reported that staff has been working with Verizon Wireless to also
locate some telecommunications antennas on the Community Center water tower. After meetings
with staff concerning the requirements for locating on the tower, Verizon has put together a
proposal for Council to review. The proposal would place 6-12 antennas (3 groups of 2-4 I antennas) on the cross-braces between the legs of the water tower. They would place a 12 x 20
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foot equipment shelter to the south of our existing buildings on the tower compound. The
exterior of the building would match the two buildings on the site.
Staff will have a presentation discussing lease terms, diagrams of the proposed installation and
photographs of the existing site. Public Works has reviewed the preliminary plans and does not
object to the placement of the antennas. They do not want any installations that place antennas
on the water containment portion of the tower. Verizon will not be required to remove the
antennas during the painting process, but will be required to pay any additional painting and
maintenance cost due to the antennas being on the tower. Similar to the Van Valkenburg water
tower installation, the City will hire a consultant for structural review and installation oversight.
An interference specialist will also be hired to make sure the proposed installation does not
interfere with our public safety radio system. Both of these consultants' costs will be paid for by
Verizon.
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Following a brief CounciI discussion, Member Hovland made a motion approving the project
concept for Verizon Wireless for the Community Center Tower and to instruct staff to develop
a lease with Verizon Wireless. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*RESOLUTION NO. 2000-68 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING ASSESSING CONNECTION
CHANGES AT OWNERS REQUEST Motion of Member Faust seconded by Member Hovland
introducing the following resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-68
AUTHORIZING CONNECTION
CHARGES BE SPECIALLY ASSESSED AS
REQUESTED BY PROPERTY OWNER
WHEREAS, Rocco & Angela Fabio, 4908 West 69th Street has requested installment
payments of connection charges for Lot 3, Block 2, Smiley Second Addition, Property
Identification 30-028-24-33-0098 in Edina; and
WHEREAS, the connection charges are for access to sewer and water in the amount of
$1,000.00 and for watermain connection in the amount of $1354.91; and
WHEREAS, the assessment to be certified for collection would be $425.82 plus interest
for the year 2001 through 2006; and
WHEREAS, Edina Code Section 1105.02, Subd. 3B allows a property owner to request
the Council to make connection charges payable by installment; and
WHEREAS, the Council may, by resolution, provide the connection charges be spread
over a term of up to six years; and
WHEREAS, the unpaid balance shall bear interest at the rate charged by the City on
special assessments and the amount certified to the County Auditor for collection with
interest in the same manner as other special assessments and shall become a lien upon the
property until paid.
assessed as requested by the property owner at 4908 West 69fh Street.
Adopted this 5th day of July, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council authorizes the connection charges be specially
I Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
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RESOLUTION NO 2000-70, SETTING HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 15, 2000, FOR
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUBDISTRICT - GRANDVIEW Manager Hughes said it has
been proposed that the Edina HRA create a Hazardous Substance Subdistrict within the
Grandview Tax Increment Financing District to finance the removal and remediation of pollution
and hazardous substances in connection with the Grandview Square project. A Hazardous
Substance Subdistrict operates in effect as a separate tax increment finance district within an
overlying tax increment district. All of the parcels to be redeveloped as part of the Grandview
Square project are proposed to be included in the Hazardous Substance Subdistrict.
Mr. Hughes explained that creating this Subdistrict permits the HRA to generate additional tax
increment from the Grandview Tax Increment Financing District. The additional increment is to
be used solely for removal and remediation costs, pollution testing and related administrative
and legal costs. The additional tax increment is generated as a result of the base value of the
parcels to be included in the Hazardous Substance Subdistrict being reduced by the estimated
costs of removal and remediation actions specified in the development action response plan
approved by the MPCA to an amount not less than zero. Taxes previously levied against this
base value were shared by the taxing jurisdictions and were not included in the tax increment
received by the Grandview Tax Increment Financing District. A Hazardous Substance Subdistrict
may stay in existence for up to 25 years from the date of first receipt of the tax increment from the
subdistrict. The subdistrict may survive the earlier termination of the overlying tax increment
financing district. Following the termination of the overlying tax increment financing district, the
HRA will continue to receive the tax increment from the subdistrict, but will no longer receive
the tax increment generated by the overlying tax increment financing district.
The process for creation of a Hazardous Substance Subdistrict is the same as the process for
creation of the overlying tax increment financing district. A public hearing is required to be held
by the City Council on the proposed subdistrict and at least 30 days prior to the public hearing a
draft of the proposed tax increment financing plan and estimated fiscal and economic
implications of the subdistrict must be provided to the County and School District. The
subdistrict may not be certified by the County until the MPCA has approved the development
response action plan for the subdistrict.
Mr. Hughes said staff suggests as a first step in creation of the Hazardous Substance Subdistrict
is approval of setting a public hearing for August 15,2000.
Motion of Member Kelly and seconded by Member Johnson introducing the following
resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-70
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS
TO GRANDVIEW TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
OF THE EDINA HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota as follows:
1. The Commissioners of the Edina. Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the
"HRA") and the City of Edina, Minnesota (the "City"), have previously approved the
Grandview Area Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan") and Grandview
Redevelopment Project No. 1 (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 HRA
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and the City have approved Grandview Tax Increment Financing Plan (the "Financing Plan"),
which establishes a tax increment financing district which is designated by the HRA as the
Grandview Tax Increment Financing District (Hennepin County No. 1202). It has been
proposed that the City and HRA approve amendments to the Financing Plan.
2. A public hearing on the amendments to the Financing Plan is hereby called and
shall be held on August 15,2000, at 200 o'clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Edina
City Hall. The City Clerk shall cause notice of the public hearing to be published in the Edina
Sun Current, the official newspaper of the City and a newspaper of general circulation in the
City at least once not less than ten (10) days or more than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed
for €he public hearing.
Passed by the Council this 5th day of July, 2000.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried. &
APPOINTMENT OF PARKS AND -RECREATION FACILITIES REFERENDUM "BLUE
RIBBON" COMMITTEE Mayor Maekold presented a list of nine persons interested in senring
on a "Blue Ribbon" Committee charged with studying plans to improve recreational facilities in
the City. Mayor Maetzold explained that the Council had voted in late May to form a "Blue
Ribbon" committee to study the location of the fieldhouse and other elements of the proposed
project before moving forward with a referendum.
Member Kelly made a motion appointing the Blue Ribbon Referendum Committee as follows:
CHAIRMAN, Bob Christianson; PARK BOARD MEMBERS, Chuck Mooty and Linda
Presthus; DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES, Doug Johnson;
NORMANDALE FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL CHAIRWOMAN, Kris
Hayes; PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER, Ann Swenson; AT-LARGE
REPRESENTATIVES, Jeff Bohlig, Mary Brindle and Jim Van Valkenburg directing staff to
confirm the last members and to draft the committee's charge for review at the next meeting.
Member Johnson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
Ray Fesenmaier 5713 Concord Avenue, asked to be considered for appointment to the commitke.
Kathy Christiansen asked that Lenny Wden-Friedman be considered for appointment to the
Committee. She said that including only representatives from the Site Council did not
encompass all viewpoints of the Normandale parents.
"RESOLUTION NO. 2000-69 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING 1-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION
TO ENTER INTO A TRAFFIC STUDY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF EDEN PRAIRIE Motion of Member Faust, seconded by Member Hovland introducing the
following resolution and moving its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-69
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City is a party to that certain Joint and Cooperative Agreement
establishing the 1-494 Corridor Commission;
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WHEREAS, Article 6, Paragraph 6.12 authorizes the Commission to enter into contracts
deemed necessary by the Commission to carry out its powers and duties, except that all
contracts for an amount exceeding $5,000 shall be approved by at least five Parties;
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to enter into a Traffic Study Reimbursement
Agreement with the City of Eden Prairie pertaining to a traffic study for the Eden Prairie
Golden Triangle Area, and a Golden Triangle Reimbursement Agreement with the City of
Eden Prairie whereby the City would hire on behalf of the Commission an Executive Director
for the Golden Triangle Transportation Management Association; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that both Agreements will exceed $5,000 in cost.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
THAT the City hereby authorizes the Commission to enter into those certain agreements
entitled Traffic Study Reimbursement Agreement and Golden Triangle Reimbursement
Agreement both by and between the City of Eden Prairie and the 1-494 Corridor Commission.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 5th day of July, 2000.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
“PETITION RECEIVED REQUESTING STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION FOR 5204-5213
RICHWOOD DRIVE Motion made by Member Faust and seconded by Member Hovland
acknowledging receipt of the petition request for street light installation for 5204-5213
Richwood Drive and submitted to the engineering department for feasibility.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
POTENTIAL WINE SERVICE AT BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE The Council briefly discussed
the potential of serving wine at the Braemar Golf Course Club House. Staff was directed to
research the issue, discuss it with the Park Board and bring it back to the Council for
consideration at a later date.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL .REPORT (CAFR) RECEIVED FOR YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31,1999 Manager Hughes explained that the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report was the accumulation of all Finance functions compiled in a format prescribed
by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board,
the State of Minnesota and the Federal Government.
Following a brief Council discussion, Member Johnson made a motion accepting the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for year ending December 31, 1999, as
presented. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Faust, Hovland, Johnson, Kelly, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*BOND SALE SCHEDULED FOR JULY 12, 2000, POSTPONED Motion made by Member
Faust and seconded by Member Hovland postponing the refunding of the 1997 temporary
bonds and a new issue to partially fund the construction of the senior center/library building
proposed at Grandview Square for July 12,2000, until a date uncertain in August.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Member Faust approving payment of the following claims as
shown in detail on the Check Register dated June 28,2000, and consisting of 32 pages: General
Fund $102,837.64; Communications $356.56; Working Capital $3,768.25; Art Center $16,430.86;
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Swimming Pool Fund $17,046.88; Golf Course Fund $64,992.23; Ice Arena Fund $3,945.18;
Edinborough/Cen€ennial Lakes $12,223.81; Utility Fund $245,547.22; Storm Sewer Utility Fund
$355.00; Liquor Dispensary Fund $307,364.62; Construction Fund $34,270.49; TOTAL
$809,138.74. Member Kelly 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 9:40 P.M.
' d/ Cityclerk
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