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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-15 Council Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL MAY 15,2001 - 200 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hovland, Masica and Mayor Maetzold. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica approving the Council Consent Agenda with the exception of Agenda Item V.B. Award of Bid, Improvement No. BA-314 & BA-317, Contract No. 01-1, Braemar Frontage and West 7tP; and V1.B. Recommendation and Reports, Resolution Supporting Restrictions on the Use and Sale of Phosphorous Lawn Fertilizers. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. "MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 1,2001, APPROVED Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 1,2001. Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 ADOPTED - VACATION OF 'UTILITY EASEMENT - 6909 ST. PATRICKS LANE Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Staff Presentation Engineer Hoffman explained that the utility easement proposed to be vacated was located on the common lot line of Lots 10 and 11, except for the easterly five feet of the easement. The property owner requests vacation of an existing utility easement which lies beneath the existing home at 6909 St. Patricks Lane. I City staff has reviewed the property owner's request, as have Qwest, 'Excel Energy, Reliant Energy and Time Warner. All concur that the easement can be vacated. Therefore, Mr. Hoffman recommends vacation of the requested easement except for the easterly five feet. Council Comments Member Masica questioned the original purpose for the easement. Mr. Hoffman explained that there was no reason for it to be there. Member Hovland concluded that there was no infrastructure to be removed. Mr. Hoffman reiterated that there are no public or private utilities in this space. No public comment was heard. Member Hovland made a motion closing the public hearing. Member Housh seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. I MinutesEdina City CounciVMav 15,2001 Member Housh introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: I RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 RESOLUTION VACATING UTILITY EASEMENT AT 6909 ST. PATRICKS LANE WHEREAS, a motion of the City Council, on the 18th day of April, 2001, fixed a date for a public hearing on a proposed vacation of the 6909 St. Patrick’s Lane Utility Easement; and WHEREAS, two weeks published and posted notice of said hearing was given and the hearing was held on May 15,2001, at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and of the public that said vacation be made; and WHEREAS, the Council considered the extent the vacation affects existing easements within the area of the vacation and the extent to which the vacation affects the authority of any person, corporation, or municipality owning or controlling electric, telephone or cable television poles and lines, gas and sewer lines, or water pipes, mains, and hydrants on or under the area of the proposed vacation to continue maintaining the same, or to enter upon such easement area or portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace, remove or otherwise attend thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following described utility easement is hereby vacated effective as of May 15,2001: That part of the south 5.00 feet of lot 10, Block 1, ELM VIEW lsT ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof and situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota, dedicated as a utility easement which lies west of the east 5.00 feet thereof. That part of the south 5.00 feet of lot 11, Block 1, ELM VIEW lsT ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof and situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota, dedicated as a utility easement which lies west of the east 5.00 feet thereof. I And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said vacation does not affect, and there are continued, reserved, and retained, by the said resolution ordering the vacation, the following existing easements and authority in, on and under the above vacated area: The authority of Xcel Energy Company, Qwest Communications, Time Warner Cable Minnesota, or Reliant Energy to enter upon the above vacated area for the maintenance, replacement, repair and removal of and for otherwise attending to, underground conduit, manholes, cables, wires and poles required for utility service now in, on or under the above vacated area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a notice of completion of proceedings to be prepared, entered in the transfer record of the County Auditor, and filed with the County Recorder, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851. Passed and adopted this 15th day of May, 2001. Member Masica seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Resolution adopted. I RESOLUTION NO. 2001-30 ADOPTED ORDERING SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S- 068 - PARKLAWN AVENUE AND WEST 76m STREET Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Page 2 .,'.. . MinutesBdina City Council/May 15,2001 Staff Presentation Assistant Engineer Houle pointed out that the proposed sidewalk improvement would be located on Parklawn Avenue from West 77th Street to West 76fh Street and West 76th Street from Parklawn Avenue to France Avenue. No special assessments would be proposed for this project which will be funded through the Municipal State-Aid System. The average daily traffic along Parklawn Avenue and West 77th Street is 10,000 vehicles, and is anticipated to increase over the next 20 years. Mr. Houle explained that Parklawn Avenue and West 76th Street are 46-foot wide bituminous roadways flanked with curb and gutter on both sides -right-of-ways being 60 feet. The right-of- ways along West 76th Street and easterly along Parklawn contain minimal landscaping and are fairly level. Sidewalks would be constructed along the easterly side of Parklawn Avenue from West 77th Street to West 76th Street and along both sides of West 76th Street from Parklawn Avenue to France Avenue. Construction of the sidewalks would involve removing four to eight inches of topsoil and replacing with a four-inch concrete sidewalk over a four-inch aggregate base. Construction of the sidewalk at bituminous driveways will consist of removing the existing driveway material and replacing with a six-inch concrete sidewalk section over four inches of aggregate base. It was noted that concrete driveways will remain in place. With the Feasibility Study having been submitted earlier to the Council and knowing that the project cost of $170,000 could be funded through the Municipal State Aid System, staff proposed that the Council adopt a resolution to approve this sidewalk improvement. Staff reiterated that no additional easements will be required and that adequate right-of-way exists for a back-of-curb style sidewalk. This project was initiated by staff-to construct five-foot wide concrete sidewalks where currently none exist. If approved, bid openings would be in July with a contract awarded soon after; therefore, construction could begin in August and be completed in November. I Council Comments Member Housh asked how the Municipal State Aid System works and how we lobby for those funds. Mr. Houle explained that 20% of our system was allocated for State Aid funds through a formula for the metro area; and we annually acquire $900,000 of construction funds for State Aid roadways. We have set up a five-year capitol improvement plan for State Aid projects such as the 78* Street/l69 frontage road. Member Hovland asked if there are other sidewalks on the five-year plan that will not be billed out this year because we are going down both sides of the street on West 76th Street. Mr. Houle explained that this was a heavily-used area with 10,000 vehicles per day, along with high-density housing on the north side and commercial on the south side with a great deal of pedestrian traffic generated. This project would not hamper potential construction of other sidewalks. Manager Hughes indicated his responsibility in initiating this, having noticed that since Centennial Lakes was built there has been a tremendous attraction for that project from both businesses and the apartment buildings located west of France Avenue. There are often people walking in the street or up on the boulevard going and coming from Centennial Lakes. Also some business tenants have occupancy in more than one building with employees moving from Page 3 Minutes/Edina City CouncivMay 15,2001 building to building along both 76th and 77th Streets. Mr. Hughes stated in his opinion this was one spot in the City truly needing sidewalks. Member Housh asked Mr. Hughes if there was heavy bus usage along this route. Mr. Hughes stated that he believed this to be the case. I No public comment was heard. Member Masica made a motion closing the public hearing. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, HovIand, Masica, Maeizold Motion carried. Member Hovland introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-30 ORDERING SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. S-068 PARKLAWN AVENUE AND WEST 76m STREET WHEREAS, the Edina City Council on the 176 day of April, 2001, fixed a date for a Council hearing on the proposed sidewalk installation, Improvement No. S-068, and WHEREAS, ten days’ mailed notice and two weeks’ published notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was held thereon on the 15th day of May, 2001, for Improvement S-068 installation of sidewalk on Parklawn Avenue from West 77th Street to West 76& Street, at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts, does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement, including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as Improvement No. Improvement S-068 installation of sidewalk on Parklawn Avenue from West 77th Street to West 766 Street. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Improvement No. Improvement S-068 installation of sidewalk on Parklawn Avenue from West 77th Street to West 76th Street is hereby ordered as proposed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer is hereby authorized to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for bids. Adopted this 156 day of May, 2001. Member Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. COUNCIL ACTION CONTINUED TO TUNE 19, 2001 - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ALLOWING CURRENCY EXCHANGES IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS I Staff Presentation Planner Larsen introduced a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which would limit the location of certain types of financial instifxtions. Currently, Edina Code allows financial institutions in all of the planned commercial districts except PCD-4 which is the gas station zone. Code allows them in both planned office districts, in the industrial district, and in the mixed- Page 4 MinutesEdina Citv CouncilMay 15,2001 development district. The State of Minnesota has licensing requirements for several different types of financial institutions including banks, trust companies, savings banks, credit unions and currency exchanges. Currency exchanges primarily serve clients with check cashing, money orders and money wiring fees. Recently, a currency exchange business, Unbank, moved into 5125 Edina Industrial Boulevard in a small strip mall. The property was zoned PCD-2 and did comply with zoning ordinance requirements for that location. Mr. Larsen noted that staff believes there would be a legitimate reason to distinguish between currency exchanges and other types of financial institutions. The currency exchanges primarily serve large employment centers and workers who do not use the traditional banking system. In addition, the businesses seem to generate a sigruficant number of police calls relative to other financial institutions. The Planning Commission recommended that these businesses be limited to the PC-2, PC-3 and the Planned Industrial Districts. I Council Comments Member Masica asked when Unbank opened, and Mr. Larsen replied shortly after the first of the year. She also asked about the history of police calls thus far, and Mr. Larsen responded that he was not aware of any history of this kind at the Edina location. Chief Siitari agreed. Member Hovland questioned whether we could create a definition for a financial institution that excludes currency exchanges. Attorney Gilligan said that we can and that they are licensed under State law. Member Hovland asked if this meant Edina would need to allow them into our community by a zoning regulation. Mr. Gilligan remarked that Edina would not be required to allow them here, but there would be no basis to deny them since they are a permitted under the zoning code. I No public comment was heard. Member Housh made a motion closing the public hearing. Member Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. Member Housh made a motion granting first reading to Ordinance No. 2001-3 allowing currency exchange businesses in certain districts. Member Masica seconded the motion. Member Hovland stated that he would like more information in order to make a well-reasoned decision. The reports of police calls to currency exchanges in the contiguous communities would be a concern. Mr. Hovland indicated that he would like to create a definition of a financial institution that excluded currency exchanges and thus bar them from doing business in Edina; however, he was not sure if that was a fair way to approach this issue. He suggested tabling the matter and in the meantime learning more about the currency exchange business before bringing it back for discussion in 30 days. Member Masica indicated that she had similar concerns and asked if Chief Siitari had some background on currency exchange businesses. Chief Siitari reported that his staff had heard reports of incidents from St. Paul and Minneapolis, and as a result, Unbank has been closely watched but there have been no increased calls for service there. The clientele using the site have not up to this time drawn crime into the area. Member Masica reported her concern because Page 5 Minutes/Edina Citv CounciVMay 15,2001 Unbank has not been here for very long, things might change as time progresses and the word gets around. Chief Siitari explained that that was a possibility. Member Masica requested receiving information from the contiguous suburbs, which Chief Siitari said could be provided. Mi. Larsen remarked that he had spoken with staff from both Richfield and St Louis Park who reported having one location in each aty with no problems. He explained that he himself had questioned whether this type of business would become associated with a pawn shop; he has since learned that this was typically not the case. Member Housh asked if there were services received from this type of business that can not be given by other financial institutions. Chief Siitari replied that the clientele were people who are unable to or do not want to use banks. Mayor Maetzold confirmed with Mr. Larsen that this was not a pressing matter and that there was no indication of any other sites being planned wi& the City. He recommended taking Member Hovland's suggestion to table the issue for the time being. Mr. Hughes reminded the Mayor and Council Members that this was a published notice; therefore, it would be best to continue the item to a specific date. Member Housh withdrew his motion to introduce and adopt the ordinance, and Member Masica withdrew seconding this motion. I Member Hovland made a motion continuing action to June 19,2001, on the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow currency exchanges businesses in certain districts. Member Housh seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR GRANDVIEW SOUARE 2ND ADDITION APPROVED Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered place on file. Staff Presentation Planner Larsen explained that the property was located south of Eden Avenue and east of Sherwood Circle. Phase 11 of Grandview Square would complete the platting of the entire development. Included are outlots remaining from Phase I as well as three properties not controlled at the time of the original approval-the Edina Pet Hospital, the Classic Hair Design and the Noonan Office Building. The plat will provide a lot for the librq/senior center building, a lot for the second condominium building, and an outlot for the rearranged Sherwood Park. The Planning Commission recommended approval based on its consistenq with the master plan for the Grandview Square development. Mi. Hughes pointed out that the HRA has taken possession of the Edina Pet Hospital and the Classic Hair Design. The possession date for the office building on Eden Circle would be June 1. 2001. Staff recommended granting preliminq approval of the plat, and bringing it back, June 5. 2001, for final approval after the HRA possesses all the properties. Council Comments Page 6 MinutesEdina City CounciVMay 15,2001 Member Masica asked what the reconfiguration of Sherwood Park entails. Planner Larsen explained that the knob, which was located where the street winds in, would be transferred to the private development. In turn, portions of what was now privately-owned land plus portions of the old street will become part of the park, slightly reshaping the park. Member Masica asked if the park would have the same square footage. Staff replied the new park would be slightly larger than what we currently own. Member Masica asked if the animal hospital had moved to its new location, and Mr. Hughes indicated that it had-to 78th and Cahill. Member Masica questioned the relocation of Classic Hair Design, and Mr. Hughes reported that he did not know whether that business had re-established as a whole in some other location. I No public comment was heard. Member Hovland made a motion closing the public hearing. Member Housh seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. Member Housh introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-31 RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GRANDVIEW SQUARE 2ND ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled, ”GRANDVIEW SQUARE 2ND ADDITION”, platted by the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the City of Edina, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council on May 15,2001, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Passed this 15th day of May 2001. I Member Housh seconded the motion. Rollcalk Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. “BID AWARDED FOR SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION - IMPROVEMENTS NOS. LS-23, LS-24 AND LS-25 Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for sanitary lift station improvements at 5557 West 78th Street, 4712 Meadow Road and 5143 Eden Avenue, Improvements No. LS-23, No. LS-24 and No. LS-25, Contract No. 01-04 (Engineering) to recommended low bidder, Barbarossa & Sons at $288,787.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. AWARD OF BID FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF WEST 78TH STREET AND A NEW AND BA-317 Mr. Hoffman explained that the project would be started in a few weeks and would be completed by November 1,2001. Member Housh made a motion for award of bid for reconstruction of West 7Sth Street from the railroad bridge to 200 feet west of Gleason Road and a new frontage road along the east side of T.H. 169 from West 78& Street to Braemar Arena, Improvements No. BA-314 and No. BA-317, FRONTAGE ROAD ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF T.H. 169 - IMPROVEMENTS NOS. BA-314 Page 7 Minutesfidha Citv CouncivMay 15,2001 Contract No. 01-1 (Engineering) to recommended low bidder, Shafer Construction at $2,219,344.15. Member Masica seconded the motion, I Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. “BID AWARDED FOR A SKID STEER LOADER Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for a skid steel loader to sole bidder, St. Joseph Equipment (State Contract #426299) at $44,001.54. Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. “TRAFFIC SAFETY STMF REVIEW OF MAY 1,2001, APPROVED Motion made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica approving the Traffic Safety Staff Review of May 1, 2001, Section A: A letter from the City sent to the Sunnyslope area residents regarding safe driving, The two-hour parking restriction south of the east driveway of 4545 Valley View Create a no-passing zone by painting double yellow lines from West Shore Drive to 1. 2. 3. denying the request for signing at the two entrances to the neighborhood; Road in the 6100 block of Wooddale be continued on a permanent basis; Cornelia Circle on West 66th Street; and Sections B and C. Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. I DISCUSSION OF RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE AND SALE OF PHOSPHOROUS LAWN FERTILIZERS Member Housh inquired about the so-called dangerous aspects of phosphorous. Sanitarian Velde explained that phosphorous was not a health hazard to humans; but can be detrimental to the quality of ground water. He reported that the City of Shorewood was seeking support from local units of government to restrict the availability of lawn fertilizer containing phosphorous and to move this through the next legislative session. Soil tests have shown that most lawns do not need extra phosphorous; most of the phosphorous applied to lawns runs off into the street and ends up in streams, ponds and wetlands contributing to algae blooms. The legislation being proposed would prohibit the sale of fertilizer containing phosphorous. There would be provisions to allow limited sale of fertilizer containing phosphorous for newly- established lawns and yards where soil samples show a need for extra phosphorous. Mr. Velde stated that the Community Health Committee reviewed the issue and recommended that the City adopt the resolution in support of this legislation. The concern was if there were no state- wide control, local control would be difficult in that fertilizer with phosphorous could be purchased from a neighboring community. Soil testing done by Hennepin County Park has indicated that most soils having established turf have an ample supply of phosphorous. Member Housh commented that he has received a number of calls regarding dandelions on City property. He added that he was reluctant to support the resolution without hearing from a fertilizer representative. Mr. Velde explained that the issue was not about herbicides and the control of weeds; phosphate in fertilizer has no effect on broadleaf weeds. This was purely a water quality issue. Mayor Maetzold reported that the City’s Turf Management Program was created by the City Council about four years ago. Since then, some changes have been made in the application of herbicides in certain locations. He agreed that this was unrelated to the phosphorous issue. I Page 8 1. MinutesEdina City Council/May 15,2001 Member Housh indicated he could not support the resolution without knowing more about it. Member Hovland also remarked that he does not know enough about the phosphorous issue and would be willing to hear from an expert. I Member Housh stated that he would like someone from the fertilizer industry to provide more education and explain why there was so much phosphorous in fertilizer. Member Masica also reported that she does not know a great deal about phosphorous in fertilizer and supports Member Housh‘s suggestion. Mayor Maetzold stated that he was aware of the fact that phosphorous was not good for the environment. However, he suggested that the Council refrain from an in-depth study. Member Masica remarked that an environmentalist might be able to give them good information- perhaps an agronomist from the University. Member Housh reiterated that he was uncomfortable supporting the resolution at this lime, as it would restrict the sale of lawn fertilizer containing phosphorous and could possibly restrict someone’s ability to do business. Member Housh made a motion to refer the issue back to staff for a presentation at a later date. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-32 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING BIDS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR INDIAN WAY WEST SOUND ABATEMENT ALONG McCAULEY TRAIL Mr. Hoffman reported that at the last Council meeting five homeowners petitioned the City of Edina to consider constructing a sound abatement wall along McCauley Trail adjacent to T.H. 169. The residents’ request was to include their neighborhood in the current project north of the Brendan Glenn plat. Staff has reviewed the feasibility of the request and believes it can be kept within the timelines of the first project if the residents waive their right to the initial hearing because of the 100% petition. For staff to continue to stay on the timeline, City Council would need to authorize the bids and set the special assessment hearing date, subject to the neighbors providing a waiver prior to the June 5,2001, Council meeting. Mr. Hoffman added that funding alternatives were still alive at the State Legislature; therefore, staff would recommend a restructuring of these projects if State monies become available. Member Masica asked if there was a deadline when all the petitions would need to be received to be included in the first go-around. Mr. Hoffman remarked that we were past that point, and that as individual petitions come in, they will be considered per the City’s normal process. Member Masica asked if there was a graphic of areas now included. Mr. Hoffman stated that the current project proposed for bidding, having been heard earlier by Council was in the Indian Hills Road area. Brendan Glenn was being constructed by the developer of the subdivision. Page 9 Minutes/Edina CiW CounciVMay 15,2001 Member Hovland asked if this becomes an RFP process or if it was just working with a single contractor. Mr. Hoffman explained that bids would be going out in the usual fashion. Member Hovland also asked if staff has come to a conclusion on the type of materials to be bid. Mr. Hoffman replied that it will be concrete material which looks like a wood product with some pillars of brick or stone. The height will be ten feet, and it will be cost effective and aesthetically pleasing. Member Housh questioned the lobbying of funds and whether we can go after other identified areas of the City where walls would be desired. Mr. Hoffman had heard from lobbyists that there was plenty of interest out there. Mi. Hughes reported that he had contacted Representatives Paulsen and Erhardt to keep in mind the need to correct a local problem. If this legislation passes and gets signed by the Governor, some sort of process would be set up by Mn/DOT where application for projects would be received. Member Masica introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-32 RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT CALLING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING AND AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF BIDS INDIAN WAY WEST SOUND ABATEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Edina previously received a petition signed by 100% of the affected property owners requesting sound abatement improvements along McCauley Trail adjacent to T.H. 169; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined the project is feasible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Edina City Council as follows: IMPROVEMENT NO. SA-2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Feasibility Report for Indian Way Sound Abatement Improvement Project SA-2 is hereby received; and The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare plans and specifications for said improvement; and Advertisement for bids shall be placed and bids received in accordance with statutory requirements; A hearing shall be held on the 5th day of June, 2001, in Edina City Hall at EO0 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and the notice shall state the total cost of the improvement. The City Clerk shall also cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearing. Passed and adopted this 15th day of May, 2001. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. Page 10 MinutesEdina City Council/May 15,2001 'RESOLUTION NO. 2001-33 ADOPTED SETTING HEARING DATE OF TUNE 5,2001, FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. A-193 - ALLEY EXTENSION BETWEEN MINNEHAHA BOULEVARD AND HALIFAX AVENUE Motion was made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica approving the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-33 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING BETWEEN MINNEHAHA BOULEVARD AND HALIFAX AVENUE WHEREAS, the City previously received a petition from residents requesting an alley improvement in the 5200 block between Halifax and Minnehaha Avenues; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined the project is feasible. NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED, by the Edina City Council as follows: I ON IMPROVEMENT NO. A-193, ALLEY EXTENSION 1. The Feasibility Report for Alley Extension between Minnehaha and Halifax Avenues is hereby received; and 2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 5fh day of June, 2001 in the Council Chambers of the Edina City Hall at TOO p.m. and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Passed and adopted this 15th day of May, 2001. Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. 'RESOLUTION NO. 2001-34 ADOPTED ORDERING TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT NO. TS-032- WEST 76m STREET AND YORK AVENUE Motion was made by Member Housh and seconded by Member Masica approving the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-34 ORDERING TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE AND WEST 76m STREET AND YORK AVENUE WHEREAS, the Integrated Corridor Traffic Management project (ICTM) identified a need to upgrade the existing signalized intersection to include: 1) Additional eastbound to northbound left turn lane; 2) Additional southbound to eastbound left turn land; and 3) Additional westbound to southbound left turn lane; and WHEREAS, staff has analyzed the project and determined it is feasible; and WHEREAS, funding for the proposed $286,500 improvement would come from the Municipal State Aid System Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED, by the Edina City Council that the Traffic Signal Upgrade Improvement No. TS-032 - West 76fh Street and York Avenue is hereby ordered. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Engineer is hereby ordered to prepare necessary plans and specifications, advertise for and receive bids for the aforementioned project. Passed this 15th day of May, 2001. I INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT NO. TS-032 Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes. TURF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DISCUSSED Park Superintendent Cockriel handed out copies of the City's Turf Management Program. He explained that the City has 400 acres to spray this year and that two different private contractors would be used in addition to City crews. Special effort was made to stay 100% off school property and to stay 60 feet from play structures. Areas of focus will be boulevards, large open space areas in the parks and the ballfields. The use I Page 11 Minutes/Edina Citv CounciVMav 15,2001 of 2,4-D will be very limited; however, the Program uses aggressive treatment. Mayor Maetzold commented that staff was doing its job and that the City was looking better. DAN PATCH COMMUTER RAIL OPEN HOUSE Mr. Hughes reported that there will be public open houses for the state-funded Dan Patch Commuter Rail Feasibility Study -for citizens of Hennepin County on May 30th from 5:OO to 8:OO PM at Jefferson Senior High School in Bloomington, and for citizens of Dakota, Scott and Rice Counties on May 31,2001, from 5:OO to 800 PM at the Lakeville Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Hughes indicated that the Council Members received two technical reports on commuter rail in their packets. “CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENTS OF CLAIMS Member Housh made a motion and Member Masica seconded the motion approving confirmation of payment of €he following €he claims as shown in detail on €he Check Register dated May 2,2001 and consisting of 29 pages General Fund $183,150.26; Communications Fund $593.80; Working Capital Fund $3,047.00; Construction Fund $807.70; Golf Dome Fund $1,426.09; Aquatic Center Fund $4,953.23; Golf Course Fund $16,222.20; Ice Arena Fund $855.79; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $5,534.52; Liquor Fund $97,698.86; Utility Fund $26,465.75; Storm Sewer Fund $828.99; Recycling Fund $113.78; and Payroll Fund $420,000.00; TOTAL: $761,697.97; and €he following claims as shown in detail on €he Check Register dated May 10, 2001, and consisting of 37 pages: General Fund $131,818.90; Communications Fund 8,725.60; IBR #2 Fund $2,000.00; Working Capital Fund $10,168.07; Construction Fund $1,780.00; Art Center Fund $9,429.74; Golf Dome Fund $7,493.35; Aquatic Center Fund $3,623.88; Golf Course Fund $69,919.91; Ice Arena Fund $82,381.05; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $14,589.90; Liquor Fund $148,909.85; Utility Fund $37,149.06; and Storm Sewer Fund $1,008.11. TOTAL: $528,997.42. Motion carried on a rollcall vote - four ayes. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Maetzold declared the meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM. Page 12