HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-17 Council Regular MeetingMINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JULY 17,2001
ZOO P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hovland, Masica and Mayor Maetzold.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by
Member Housh approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of
Agenda Item IV.A. Traffic Safety Report of June 25,2001.
Rollcalk
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - 4m OF TULY PLANNING COMMITTEE Mayor
Maetzold thanked the residents and staff for their tireless efforts to make the 4th of July Parade an
outstanding event.
Member Hovland introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by
Member Housh.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, more than a dozen dedicated men and women in the community began
work nearly a year ago to organize the City’s sixth-annual Independence Day parade; and
WHEREAS, the Committee raised $10,000 to provide quality entertainment, including
marching bands and music, costumed characters, clowns, stilt-walkers and other performers;
and
WHEREAS, the Committee staged a touching tribute to U.S. veterans of World War I1
and the Korean and Vietnam wars; and
WHEREAS, the Committee hosted former Tuskegee Airman Col. Harold Brown of
Ohio and arranged for a PC-51 Mustang combat plane restored as part of the Red Tail Project
to fly over Rosland Park; and
WHEREAS, a crowd of an estimated 7,000 people attended the parade made up of more
than 80 entertaining units and thousands more viewed the fireworks later in the day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council, City staff and all
Edina residents hereby express their thanks and dedication to
THE JULY 4 PARADE PLANNING COMMITTEE
made up of chairwoman Laurie Jung, Susan Covnick, Scott Crosbie, Warren Hite, Baba
Honmyhr, Karen Knudsen, Harold Liljenquist, Meg Martin, Deb Monchamp, Lauren
O’Conner, Jeff Shlosberg, staff liaison Susie Miller and Sgt. Phil Larsen, for their tireless
efforts and sincere dedication in providing a true community celebration.
Passed and adopted this 17fi day of July 2001.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
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*MINUTES APPROVED FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUNE 19,2001 Motion made by
Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 19,2001, as presented.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-52 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
MURPHY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. BUILDING REMODEL (5401 FRANCE AVENUE) Affidavits
of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file.
Presentation by Planner
Planner Larsen explained the proponent, Murphy Automotive, Inc., has requested Final
Development Plan to allow conversion of the existing car wash into office and storage space. Mr.
Murphy plans to add a new car wash south of the existing building. The addition would replace
an existing drive aisle.
Mr. Larsen said the existing building was built in 1965 as a traditional two-bay service station.
One of the service bays was converted into a car wash in 1968. In 1974 service was eliminated
and replaced with convenience goods. Mr. Murphy who also owns the Citgo station at this
intersection recently acquired the subject property. He added the proposed addition would need
a setback variance of 10.68 feet from the south property line and a 30-foot drive aisle setback
variance from the east property line. Mr. Larsen said the proposal meets city zoning
requirements for parking with 15 parking spaces (15 are required) for gas retail operation and
nine stacking spaces for accessory car washes (two are required). The building also meets the lot
coverage requirement of 30 percent (17% lot coverage proposed).
Mr. Larsen stated that the proponent has agreed to install a new seven-foot high fence located six
feet from the easterly property line after discussion with the neighbor immediately to the east
He reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Final
Development Plan for Murphy Automotive, Inc.
Tim Murphy, 5100 Vernon Avenue, said his customers have requested a new car wash and he
also desired to get customers through the wash more quickly. The Council complimented Mr.
Murphy on his proposal and thanked him for being a good corporate atizen.
No public comment was heard.
Motion of Member Housh seconded by Member Hovland to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
Member Hovland introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-52
GRANTING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
APPROVAL FOR 5401 FRANCE AVENUE
BE I" RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the Final
Development plan dated July 9, 2001, for Murphy Automotive, he. on 5401 France Avenue
presented at the regular meeting of the City Council on July 17, 2001, be and is hereby
approved.
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Passed and adopted by the Edina City Council this 17th day of July 2001.
Member Housh seconded the motion.
Rollcalk
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-05 ADOPTED PLACING A MORATORIUM ON DEMOLITION
PERMITS- COUNTRY CLUB DISTRICT Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and
ordered placed on file.
Presentation bv Planner
Mr. Larsen noted the Council continued the discussion of the proposed moratorium of
demolition permits in the Country Club District at its June 19, 2001, meeting to allow time to
receive survey results. Mr. Larsen reported that of 556 surveys mailed 307 were returned.
Following are the survey questions and responses:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Why did you buy you home in the Country Club District?
287 Liked character of neighborhood
25 Realtor led me to the neighborhood
155 Proximity to work, shopping, etc.
89 Other
Did you know the neighborhood was listed on the Historic
Register?
246 Yes
61 No
208 Yes
99 No
Are you bothered by changes in your neighborhood?
Should large additions and tear down/rebuilds be subject to HPB
review regardless of variances
257 Yes
50 No
Should there be tighter controls and a review process for changes
in the District?
218 Yes
89 No
Would you be in favor of the HPB having design review authority
over additions and/or rebuilds on your property?
187 Additions & Rebuilds
67 Rebuilds only
53 Neither
Mr. Larsen reported that additional concerns included:
92 Massing/lot coverage/loss of greenspace
68 Traffic volumes & speed/Not wanting traffic
changes
31 Excessive construction activity/timing of
projects
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Public Comment
Dave Pearson, 4513 Browndale Avenue, urged enacting the moratorium to allow time to prepare
and study design standards. Mr. Pearson said the character of the neighborhood was very
important.
Raquel Leyton, 4501 Casco Avenue, said she supported the moratorium, but asked the Council to
also review setbacks and consider limiting massing.
Member Housh commented that he was surprised by the response rate and found the results
interesting. He stated he would support enacting the moratorium as proposed.
Mayor Maetzold agreed that he was also surprised by the survey results especially to question
Six.
Member Masica said she found the results interesting and would support the moratorium since
the citizens wanted it enacted.
Member Hovland agreed that the moratorium should be enacted.
Motion of Member Hovland, seconded by Member Housh to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
Member Hovland made a motion to grant first reading and waive second reading of
Ordinance No. 2001-05 as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-05
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR DEMOLITION OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES
PURSUANT TO SECTION NO. 410 OF THE EDINA CITY CODE
IN THE FAIRWAY AND BROWN SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY CLUB DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:
Pursuant to applicable Minnesota statutes, the City will be
conducting studies, pursuant authority and direction of the Council, for the amendment of
official controls, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.352, Subd. 15. The amendment
and official controls being studied will consider, among other things, the need and
desirability to regulate the demolition and rebuilding of homes in the historic Country Club
District with respect to height, size, location and architectural style. However, while the
amendments and new official controls are being considered, proposal for demolition of old
homes and construction of new homes and applications for permits therefor, continue to be
made. Therefore, in order to protect the planning process and the historic integrity of the
Country Club District, and the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Edina, it is
necessary and desirable to impose the following moratorium pursuant to the authority granted
by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subd. 4.
Section. 2. Moratorium. From the effective date of this ordinance to and including the
six month anniversary of such effective date, subject to earlier termination or extension by the
Edina City Council, the Building Official, and the Edina City staff shall not grant any permits
for the demolition of principle structures pursuant to Section No. 410 of the Edina City Code
in the Fairway and Brown Sections of Edina's Country Club Dis€rict.
Section 1. Purpose.
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Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and the
effective date of this ordinance shall be, July 17,2001.
Adopted this 17th day of July, 2001.
Attest
Member Housh seconded the motion.
City Clerk Mayor
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*VARIANCE APPEAL ON 4309 BRANDON STREET CONTINUED TO AUGUST 21,2001
Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh to continue action on the
variance appeal of 4309 Brandon Street until August 21,2001.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
"RESOLUTION 2001-50 ADOPTED APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR 6400 TIMBER
RIDGE AND 6521 MCCAULEY TRAIL Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by
Member Housh introducing and moving the following resolution:
APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR
6400 TIMBER RIDGE AND 6521 MCCAULEY TRAIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-50
WHEREAS, the following described properties are at present two single tracts of land
Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS THIRD ADDITION, according to the recorded plat
thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Except that part thereof which lies southeasterly
of a line drawn northeasterly from a point on the southwesterly lot line of said Lot 1,
Block 1 distant 30.00 feet northwesterly from the most southerly corner of said Lot 1,
Block 1 to a point on the southeasterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1 distant 95.50 feet
northeasterly from said most southerly corner thereof and said line there terminating
AND that part of Lot 1, Block 1, THE TIMBERS, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Hennepin County Minnesota, which lies northwesterly of a line drawn in a southwesterly
direction from a point on the northeasterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1 distant 30.00
feet southeasterly from the most northerly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1 to a point on the
northwesterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1 distant 110.77 feet southwesterly from said
most northerly corner thereof and said line there terminating,
Lot 1, Block 1, THE TIMBERS, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, Except that part thereof which lies northwesterly of a line drawn in
a southwesterly direction from a point on the northeasterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1
distant 30.00 feet southeasterly from the most northerly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1 to a
point on the northwesterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1 distant 110.77 feet southwesterly
from said most northerly corner thereof and said line there terminating. AND that part
of Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS THIRD ADDITION, according to the recorded plat
thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies southeasterly of a line drawn
northeasterly from a point on the southwesterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1 to a point
on the southeasterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1 distant 30.00 feet northwesterly from
the most southerly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1 distant 95.50 feet northeasterly.
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'WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tracts into separate parcels I (herein called "Parcels") described as follows:
PROPOSED PARCEL "A" DESCRIPTION
That part of the following described property:
Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION, except that part thereof which lies
Southeasterly of a line drawn Northeasterly from a point on the Southwesterly lot line
of said Lot 1, Block 1, distant 30.00 feet Northwesterly from the most Southerly corner
of said Lot 1, Block 1, to a point on the Southeasterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1,
distant 95.50 feet Northeasterly from said most Southerly corner thereof and said line
there terminating.
That part of Lot 2, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION which lies Southeasterly
of a line drawn in a Northeasterly direction from a point on the Southwesterly Lot line
of said Lot, distant 20.00 feet Northwesterly from the most Southerly corner of said Lot
2 to the most Easterly corner of said lot and said line there terminating.
That part of Lot 1, Block 1, THE TIMBERS, which lies Northwesterly of a line drawn in
Southwesterly direction from a point on the Northeasterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1,
distant 30.00 feet Southeasterly from the most Northerly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1 to
a point on the Northwesterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1 distant 110.77 feet
Southwesterly from said most Northerly corner thereof and said line there terminating.
Which lies southwesterly of a line described as commencing at said most southerly corner of
Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION; thence on an assumed bearing of North 42
degrees 33 minutes 27 seconds East, along said southeasterly line of Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN
HILLS 3RD ADDITION, a distance of 95.50 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be
described; thence North 83 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 72.18 feet; thence
North 62 degrees 50 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 50.97 feet to its intersection with
said line drawn in a northeasterly direction from a point on the southwesterly line of said Lot
1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION, distant 20.00 feet northwesterly from the most
southerly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION to the most easterly
corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION, all according to the recorded
plats thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and said line there terminating.
PROPOSED PARCEL 'IB" DESCRIPTION
That part of the following described property:
AND
AND
1
Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION, except that part thereof which lies
Southeasterly of a line drawn Northeasterly from a point on the Southwesterly lot line
of said Lot 1, Block 1, distant 30.00 feet Northwesterly from the most Southerly corner
of said Lot 1, Block 1, to a point on the Southeasterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1,
distant 95.50 feet Northeasterly from said most Southerly corner thereof and said line
there terminating.
That part of Lot 2, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION which lies Southeasterly
of a line drawn in a Northeasterly direction from a point on the Southwesterly Lot line
of said Lot, distant 20.00 feet Northwesterly from the most Southerly comer of said Lot
2 to the most Easterly corner of said lot and said line there terminating.
That part of Lot 1, Block 1, THE TIMBERS, which lies Northwesterly of a line drawn in
Southwesterly direction from a point on the Northeasterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1,
AND
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distant 30.00 feet Southeasterly from the most Northerly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1 to
a point on the Northwesterly lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1 distant 110.77 feet
Southwesterly from said most Northerly corner thereof and said line there terminating.
Which lies northeasterly of a line described as commencing at said most southerly corner of
Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION; thence on an assumed bearing of North 42
degrees 33 minutes 27 seconds East, along said southeasterly line of Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN
HILLS 3RD ADDITION, a distance of 95.50 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be
described; thence North 83 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 72.18 feet; thence
North 62 degrees 50 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 50.97 feet to its intersection with
said line drawn in a northeasterly direction from a point on the southwesterly line of said Lot
1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION, distant 20.00 feet northwesterly from the most
southerly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION to the most easterly
corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, INDIAN HILLS 3RD ADDITION, all according to the recorded
plats thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and said line there terminating.
WHEREAS, the requested subdivision is authorized under Code Section 810 and it has
been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of
Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not
interfere with the purpose of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City
of Edina Code Sections 810 and 850;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that
the conveyance and ownership of the second above described Parcels as separate tracts of land
is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of code Sections 850 and 810 are
hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but
only to the extent permitted under Code Sections 810 and 850 subject to the limitations set out
in Code Section 850 and said Ordinances are not waived for any other purpose or as to any
other provisions thereof, and further subject, however, to the provision that no further
subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances
of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those
ordinances.
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ADOPTED this 17th day of July 2001.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
ORDINANCE NO 2001-03 ADOPTED AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE ALLOWING
CURRENCY EXCHANGES IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS Affidavits of Notice were
presented, approved and ordered placed on file.
Presentation bv Planner
Mr. Larsen noted that Council had at its June 19, 2001, meeting granted first reading to an
amendment to the zoning ordinance. The amendment would prohibit currency exchanges in the
PCD-1, Planning Commercial District and in both office districts.
No public comment was heard.
Motion of Member Masica, seconded by Member Housh to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
Member Masica made a motion to grant second reading of Ordinance No. 2001-03 as follows:
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EDINA ORDINANCE NO. 2001-3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 850 THE
CITY CODE TO ADD CURRENCY EXCHANGES
AS A PERMITTED USE IN PLANNED
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS 2 AND 3,
AND IN THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
THE CITY OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subd. 3 of Subsection 850.16 of the City Code is amended by adding the following
use:
Section 2. Subd. 1 of Subdivision 850.17 of the City Code is amended by adding the following
use:
Section 3. Effective Date This ordinance shall be in full effect upon passage and publication
according to law.
Adopted this 17th day of July 2001.
"Currency exchanges as defined in M.S. 53A"
"J. Currency exchanges as defined in M.S. 53A"
Attest
Member Hovland seconded the motion.
City Clerk Mayor
Rollcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
*BID AWARDED FOR ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS FILE SERVER AND GIS
SOFI'WARE Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh for award of
bid for an engineering/public works file server and geographic information systems (GIs)
software to sole bidder, NEXUS Information Systems under the LOGIS 2001 contract at
$15,530.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REPORT OF TUNE 25,2001, APPROVED Member Housh asked the
Traffic Safety Staf€ Report be removed from the Consent Agenda for further information. Mr.
Housh said he is aware that a study was being done in the Country Club area and he questioned
whether the request for speed bumps from 24 of the 35 residences using the alley between
Wooddale and Grimes north of Sunnyside Road came from the Traffic Safety Committee or from
residents on Sunnyside Road. Coordinator Bongaarts explained it was a separate request and the
Traffic Safety Committee had been dealing with it for years. Mr. Bongaarts said he has sent
letters to residents on the alley requesting them to drive safely. Some residents do not feel the
letters have been effective and therefore were petitioning for speed bumps.
Engineer Hoffman added that a 'speed bump' policy would be developed and presented to the
Traffic Safety Committee first then presented to the Council.
Member Masica made a motion approving the June 25, 2001, Traffic Safety Staff Report
Section A, Section B, and Section C. Member Housh seconded the motion. I
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
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Motion carried.
ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND SUNDAY SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
APPROVED (RUBY TUESDAY'S RESTAURANT) Manager Hughes explained that R.T.
Minneapolis Franchise LLC d.b.a. Ruby Tuesday's restaurant was one of the original on-sale
intoxicating liquor licensees in Edina and had been operated as a franchisee with Guerrino Ruta
owning 99% of the interest in the limited liability company with R.T. Minneapolis Holdings, LLC
owning 1% interest. R.T. Minneapolis Holdings. LLC intends to purchase an additional 49%
share in R.T. Minneapolis Franchise LLC. Edina Code requires a new application be filed when
any change of more than 10% occurs in the corporate ownership of a liquor licensee. Appropriate
applications have been submitted and all fees paid. The Planning Department, Health
Department and Police Department have completed their investigations. Mr. Hughes indicated
that staff recommends approving the on-sale intoxicating liquor license and on-sale Sunday
license to R.T. Minneapolis Franchise d.b.a. Ruby Tuesday's beginning July 17,2001, unijl March
31,2002.
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Following a brief Council discussion, Member Hovland made a motion granting the on-sale
intoxicating liquor license and Sunday sale liquor license to R.T. Minneapolis Franchise d.b.a.
Ruby Tuesday's effective August 8, 2001, contingent upon completion of the ownership
transfer. Member Masica seconded the motion.
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
"CHANGE ORDER #3 - SCHOOL ROAD IMPROVEMENT NO. A-189, CONTRACT 00-8
Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh authorizing Change Order
No. 3, School Road street resurfacing Improvement No. A-189, in the amount of $10,235.55.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
WATER STATUS REPORT PRESENTED Assistant Engineer Houle explained the existing
Edina water system consists of 18 wells, 4 water treatment plants, 4 elevated towers, one
underground reservoir and 200 miles of water mains.
EDINA WATER SYSTEM STATUS
0 7 year-round wells
11 seasonal wells (April to October) - Winter Production is 5.5 to 7 million gallons daily - Summer production - 17-18 million gallons daily
EDINA WATER SYSTEM STORAGE SYSTEM - 7 MILLION GALLONS
4 Elevated Towers: - Community Center
- Southdale
- Gleason
- VanValkenburg
- Dublin and West 70th Street
0 1 Underground Reservoir I EDINA ADHERES TO THE ODD-EVEN SPRINKLING SCHEDULE:
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May 1 through September 1 of each year, City water may be used for irrigation
purposes on the following
EVEN NUMBERED ADDRESSES - All properties with an address ending with an
even digit may use City water for irrigation purposes on even-numbered dates
ODD NUMBERED ADDRESSES - AlI properties with an address ending with an
odd digit may use City water for irrigation purposes on odd-numbered dates only.
PRIVATEWELLSEXEMPT
PENALTY - Any violation of this Section shd be a petty misdemeanor.
only.
Resident Comment
Maurice Dixon, 6515 Gleason Court, said Edina has always had a problem with rusty water and
he stated during this time of technical advances, this should not continue to be a problem. Mr.
Dixon presented water samples from his neighborhood and inquired of the CounciI if they
would drink the samples, wash their laundry in it or even bathe in it He inquired whether the 11
wells that are not used in the winter could be rotated in during the summer to alleviate some of
the rust problem. Mr. Houle responded that when the 11 wells come on line, they are flushed
before they enter the system. He suggested setting August 7,2001, as a date for a report from the
consuliant
Member Hovland asked the approximate cost of assuring that all water from the City's weUs
goes through a treatment facility. Mr. Houle said it could be done but would be very expensive.
Member Hovland'asked if any complaints have been received from residents whose water is
treated. Mr. Houle said yes there have been Complaints and the problems occur because of the
old infrastructure.
Member Masica inquired whether the problem for Mr. Dixon would be a pipe problem, a well
problem or untreated water. Mr. Houle said it sounds like a pipe problem and could relate to the
fluctuation in water pressure in the pipes.
Mr. Hughes suggested checking the Gleason Court water system to seek a remedy of -this
complicated problem and indicated the Dixons should attempt to attend the meeting of August 7,
2001, where the consultant will present his report.
No further action was taken.
CONCERN OF RESIDENT Kathy StieJxn, 4520 West 44th Street, voiced concern with the traffic
study the City has undertaken for the Country Club Area. She further said she was troubled by
the lack of notification to the neighborhood when a self-appointed group meets regarding the re-
routing of traffic. She questioned how this issue got to this point without people that are directly
impacted not being aware of what was happening.
Mayor Maetzold noted that the group that has met was very sincere about their concern wifh
traffic in the Country Club area. The group came to the City and asked if they could begin
working to find solutions to the traffic problem and use City staff for guidance. Staff agreed. The
group has not been back before the CounciI since that time.
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Member Housh added the Committee initially was a model and met with a representative from
every street for a period of approximately nine months. Coming up with a solution has not been
accomplished. However, the process of trying to gain consensus dealing with the plan was all
right. The traffic issue is complicated, not only in the Country Club area, but also in a broader
area. The formation of the Committee and the process was simply to gain understanding.
Mayor Maetzold reiterated that this was a grass-roots effort for the good of the neighborhood.
The solution would be one that would be acceptable to the majority in the area. He added he
would never vote for anything the neighbors would not want.
Ms. Stiehm said the Committee planned to be before the Council on August 7, 2001. Mayor
Maetzold said the Committee could come forward with a presentation before the Council at any
time but that would not be a public hearing. Ms. Stiehm again voiced concern that a temporary
traffic re-route could be put in place and she would not know about it until it was over. Mr.
Maetzold said no this would not happen, a public hearing would be held first.
Mr. Hughes explained it has been suggested that notices be mailed to everyone that would be
affected by a traffic re-route and could include as many as 1500 residences. While he questioned
whether this was prudent, a system exists of notification which has worked in the past whether it
would be via mailed notices, the City's web-site, the Edina Sun-Current or even word of mouth.
Mr. Housh said he believes all interested parties should know about a public hearing if and when - - one were scheduled. I Mr. Hovland inquired whether Ms. Stiehm felt the City got their moneys worth from the study.
The City looked-at this as a pilot project because traffic & a problem in other areas of Edina as
well. The Council is committed to do something about traffic but it had to start somewhere.
Member Masica asked if the Traffic Safety Committee was meeting July 18,2001. Mi. Hoffman
said they would meet and discuss the July 12,2001, Committee meeting at the July meeting.
Mr. Hughes suggested nothing be done in August because many residents would not be able to
attend. He indicated communication to the residents should state that nothing would go on until
after September 1,2001. Ms. Masica stated if a public hearing were set, hearing notices should be
mailed to the affected community. Mr. Hoffman said the Committee should not come back to the
City until a consensus were in place. Ms. Stiehm commented it must be remembered that
Country Club cut-through traffic was the same as Parkwood Knoll cut-through traffic.
Member Hovland said he has been made aware of traffic on 44th Street using excessive speeds.
Ms. Stiehm said that was true.
JoEllen Dever, 5101 West 70th Street, said controlling neighborhood traffic was not simple. She
inquired where the activists were when 70th Street was becoming a main arterial road. She said
she was following the process that has been on-going in the Country Club area.
Coordinator Bongaarts said this issue began with a request to control speeds and traffic volume
in the Country Club area. He responded with a report stating the complexity of the issue . The
committee organizers requested input, which he furnished to aid them in their grass-roots
campaign. He commended the committee for the efforts expended getting the campaign going.
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BRAEMAR ARENA BUSINESS PLAN REVIEW PRESENTED Assistant Manager Anderson
explained the mission of the Braemar Arena was, "to be a premier public ice facility and make
skating accessible and affordable to primarily, but not exclusively, Edina residents and remain
competitively priced in the Twin Cities area".
The Braemar Arena business consists of:
Three sheets of ice - 1) Main Rink, 2) Rink 2, and, 3) Rink 3
Major Sources of Revenue come from:
- Ice Rental
- Admissions - High School Events and Figure Skating Shows
- Other - open skating, concessions, lessons, skate sharpening, etc.
- Section 5 and 6 School Hockey Playoffs - McCandless Figure Skating Competition
Major Events in 2000:
Customers of the Braemar Arena are:
Braemar Figure Skating Club
Edina Hockey Association
Minnesota Showcase Hockey
Edina High School
Youth and Adult Leagues
Skating Lesson Customers
Primary Compe6ors Within a Five Mile Radius:
Bloomington Ice Garden - 3 sheets of ice
Eden Prairie Community Center - 2 sheets of ice
Richfield Ice Arena - 2 sheets of ice
St. Louis Park Recreation Center - 2 sheets of ice
Minnetonka Ice Arena - 2 sheets of ice
Blake School - 1 sheet of ice
StrengfhS: Weaknesses:
Quality Ice Surfaces
Great Special Event Venue
Large Seating Capacity in West Arena
Ample Parking
Easy Access to Each Rink Within Complex
Affordability for Key Customers (both individual and organization costs)
Increased Energy Costs (difficult to pass on to consumers)
Openskating Availability
Advertising
Strengfhs/Weaknesses vs. the Competition:
Certain Aspects Outdated
Understaffed
(bathrooms, players boxes, etc.)
(need more full-time help)
Economic/Legal/Political Issues:
Marketing Strategy:
- Park and Recreation Activities Calendar
- Let Is PZay Hockey Newsletter
- Yellow Pages
- Website
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Pricing Strategy
- "Upper Middle Pricing Strategy" - (being competitive to the competition)
- Peak and Off-peak Pricing (Peak: M-F 4-10 PM, Sat/Sun 8 AM-1OPM)
Operations:
Five Full-Time Employees
Sixteen Part-Time/Seasonal Employees
Capital Improvements/Debt Service:
Summary of Business Strategy:
- Arena is profitable operation before capital improvements and debt service
payments - Debt structure has seen an annual increase in the payment schedule of $80,000-
$100,00O/year over the next 4-5 years - Historically, we have relied on the golf dome to subsidize debt sand capital
improvements, short winters forced reliance on liquor fund
- Future capital improvements may be partially funded by the City's new capital
improvement fund
- Top four customers carry majority of business; 1) Braemar City of Lakes FSC,
Edina Hockey Association, MN Showcase Hockey and Edina High School.
Advertising/Marketing:
GOAL To continue to provide the best ice time to these customers and lock
in their reservations. - Utilize Let's Play Hockey newsletter and web to actively market non-peak time - Maintain staff to actively answer all inquiries regarding availability
- Continue Peak/Off-peak pricing strategy
- With 15 rinks within 5-mile radius of Braemar, competitive pricing is essential
- Maintain an upper-middle strategy on peak time and low-end on off-peak
time. The majority of available ice time is in the off-peak time giving customers the
incentive to pick Braemar.
- Non-resident fee structure would encourage MN Showcase Hockey, one of
Braemar's big customers to seek alternative venues for their event.
Pricing:
No Council action was taken.
VETITION RECEIVED REQUESTING CURB AND GUTTER AT 4511 LAKEVIEW DRIVE
Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh acknowledging receipt of
petition for curb and gutter from residents at 4511 Lakeview Drive, and to refer the petition to
Engineering for processing as to feasibility.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
"PETITION RECEIVED REQUESTING CONCRETE SOUND WALL AT 7711 AND 7715
TANGLEWOOD COURT Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh
acknowledging receipt of petition for a concrete sound wall from residents of 7711 and 7715
Tanglewood Court, and to refer the petition to Engineering for processing as to feasibility.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
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TONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Masica made a motion and Member Housh
seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the
Check Register dated June 20, 2001, and consisting of 30 pages: General Fund $277,697.11;
Communications Fund $49.00; Working Capital Fund $1,227.15; Construction Fund $1,499.55;
Art Center Fund $5,821.95; Golf Dome Fund $745.96; Aquatic Center Fund $5,519.34; Golf
Course Fund $40,017.32; Ice Arena Fund $11,917.34; Edinborough/ Centennial Lakes Fund
$13,961.39; Liquor Fund $103,962.41; Utility Fund $45,362.24; Storm Sewer Fund $1,079.11;
TOTAL $508,859.87; and the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated
June 27, 2001, and consisting of 37 pages: General Fund $342,183.12; CDBG Fund $37.00;
Communications Fund $11,343.00; Working Capital Fund $6,043.65; Construction Fund
$13,437.00; Art Center Fund $15,700.24; Golf Dome Fund $360.00; Aquatic Center Fund
$7,318.98; Golf Course Fund $16,564.39; Ice Arena Fund $456.7l; Edinborough/Centennial
Lakes Fund $10,039.04; Liquor Fund $154,397.69; Utility Fund $18,762.38; Storm Sewer Fund
$4,061.21; Payroll Fund $65,000.00; TOTAL $665,704.41; and the following claims as shown in
detail on the Check Register dated July 5,20901, and consisting of 35 pages: General Fund
$152,240.44; Communications Fund $2,795.74; Working Capital Fund $7,078.54; Art Center
Fund $2,145.03; Aquatic Center Fund $6,330.03; Golf Course Fund $16,024.90; Ice Arena Fund
$476.54; Edinborough/ Centennial Lakes Fund $18,973.41; Liquor Fund $130,638.09; Utility
Fund $35,604.91; Storm Sewer Fund $3,228.68; TOTAL $375,536.31; and the following claims as
shown in detail on the Check Register dated July 12,2001, and consisting of 34 pages: General
Fund $241,921.42; CDBG Fund $14,157.00; Communications Fund $1,361.30; Working Capital
Fund $2,280.16; Construction Fund $25,200.00; Art Center Fund $818.07; Aquatic Center Fund
$4,284.67; Golf Course Fund $18,185.27; Ice Arena Fund $6,830.66; Edinborough/Centennial
Lakes Fund $5,969.00; Liquor Fund $167,278.45; Utility Fund $86,270.83; Storm Sewer Fund
$1,666.50; Recycling Fund $29,618.50; Payroll Fund $270,000.00; TOTAL $875,841.83. I
RolIcall:
Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Masica, Maetzold
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Maetzold declared the meeting
adjourned at 925 P.M.
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