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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-09-04 Council Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CJTY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 4,2001 EO0 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica and Mayor Maetzold. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Kelly approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of the Minutes of August 21,2001. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAIMED Mayor Maetzold explained it was the privilege and duty of all Americans to commemorate the two hundred twelfth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States. He declared the week of September 17 - 23 as Constitution Week in the City of Edina. Member Hovland introduced the following proclamation and moved its approval: PROCLAMATION CONSTITUTION WEEK WHEREAS, it is the privilege and duty of all Americans to commemorate the two hundred twelfth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuance of a proclamation by the President of the United States of America, designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week. THEREFORE, I, Dennis F. Maetzold, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Edina do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as CONSTITUTION WEEK and urge all citizens to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities, which that privilege involves. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set by hand and caused the Seal of the City of Edina to be affixed this 4th day of September in the year of our Lord two thousand one. Adopted this 4th day of September 2001. Member Housh seconded the motion. I Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2001, APPROVED Member Housh stated the August 21,2001, Minutes should be corrected to read, "Mayor pro tem Kelly declared the meeting adjourned." Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Kelly approving the Minutes of the Edina City Council, for August 21,2001. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. I "CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PARWOOD KNOLLS 26m ADDITION CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Kelly continuing consideration of the preliminary plat approval for Parkwood Knolls 26th Page 1 Minutes/Edina City CounciVSeptember 4,2001 addition, replat of Outlot A, Parkwood Knolls 25" addition, Parkwood Knolls Construction Company to September 19,2001. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *HEARING DATE SET OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2001, FOR FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SOUTHDALE MEDICAL CENTER (6545 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH) Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Kelly setting September 19, 2001, as hearing date for Final Development Plan for Southdale Medical Center (6545 France Avenue South). Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 2001-6, APPROVED, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 900, ALLOWING ONE CORPORATE ENTITY TO HOLD UP TO THREE LIQUOR LICENSES Manager Hughes noted that the Council granted first reading to an ordinance allowing one corporate entity to hold up to three on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses at its August 21,2001 meeting. He said that staff recommended Council now grant second reading to the ordinance. Following a brief discussion, Member Kelly moved to grant second reading to Ordinance No. 2001- 06 as follows: EDINA ORDINANCE NO. 2001-06 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 900.08 OF THE CITY CODE TO PERMIT A PERSON TO POSSESS OR HOLD AN LICENSES AT ONE TIME IN THE CITY INTEREST IN UP TO THREE ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS f ollows: Section 1. Subparagraph N. of Section 900.08 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as "N. If for an On-sale Intoxicating Liquor License, any person who holds an interest in an On-sale Intoxicating Liquor License or has made application for such a license for more than three locations in the City. It is the intent hereof that no person may possess or hold an interest in more than three On-sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses at one time in the City. For purposes hereof, "interest" includes any pecuniary interest in the ownership, operation, management or profits of the establishment, but does not include: i) bona fide loans, rental agreements, open accounts or other obligations held with or without security arising out of the ordinary and regular course of business or selling or leasing merchandise, fixtures or supplies to such establishment or ii) any interest of five percent or less in any corporation holding an On-sale Intoxicating Liquor License." Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage and publication. Adopted this 4" day of September 2001. First Reading August 21,2001 Second Reading September 4,2001 Published September 19,2001 Attest .1 Member Hovland seconded the motion. I City Clerk Mayor Rollcalk Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. Page 2 MinutesEdina Citv Council/September - 4,2001 Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse remodeling to recommended low bidder, Ebert Construction, Inc., at $364,000.00. "BID AWARDED FOR CLUBHOUSE REMODELING PROTECT - BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. I I "BID AWARD CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2001, FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION AT WEST 76TH STREET AND WEST 7FH STREET Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Kelly to continue the bid award to September 19, 2001, for Contract No. 01-2 (Engineering), traffic signals and miscellaneous construction for West 76th Street and York Avenue South (CSAH 31); West 77th Street and Computer Avenue, West 77th Street and Parklawn Avenue, and West 76th Street and Edinborough Way. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. "BID AWARDED FOR 4 X 4 3/4 TON PICK-UP FOR PUBLIC WORKS Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for one 4 x 4 3/4 ton pickup for public works to sole bidder Nelson GMC under State of MN Contract #425995 at $26,486.54. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. "BID AWARDED FOR TRUCK LIFT HOIST FOR PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Kelly for award of bid for a truck lift hoist for the public works building to recommended low bidder, West Side Equipment, at $21,930.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN APPROVED Mr. Hughes reminded the Council that at their work session on July 31, 2001, they reviewed a draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The plan was then referred to the Park Board, which subsequently approved the plan for General Parks as well as the Aquatic Center. The Park Board recommended some minor modifications to the General Park Improvements program that have been incorporated within the plan. Mr. Hughes offered staff's recommendation that the Council approve the five-year plan. Mr. Hughes noted that this plan would be reviewed annually and updated. Member Kelly gave whole-hearted support to the plan. Member Hovland asked if the bandy rink at Lewis Park should be changed into some other use. Director Keprios replied the plan would be to convert the bandy field into a soccer field. Member Housh asked when renovation would begin at the Aquatic Center. Mr. Keprios answered this fall construction would begin. Member Kelly made a motion approving the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan as presented. Member Housh seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-59 APPROVED, A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE EDINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO AMEND THEIR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND SCHOOLS Mr. Hughes said the Board of Directors of the Edina Community Foundation requested the Council and the Board of Education permit the Foundation to amend its Articles of Incorporation and by-laws allowing it to operate independently of the City and the Edina Public Schools. The Foundation Board concluded that this change would allow the Foundation to better serve the needs Page 3 BY-LAWS TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE CITY OF EDINA AND EDINA PUBLIC Minutes/Edha Ciiy CounciVSeptember 4,2001 of the residents of the comunity. Mr. Hughes added the proposed resolution would provide the Council's authorization for the Foundation to proceed with amendments to Articles and by-laws. He noted the Board of Education had previously approved the request. Following a Council discussion, Member Hovland made a motion approving the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-59 A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE EDINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO AMEND THEIR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THE CITY OF EDINA AND EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY-LAWS TO OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY OF WHEREAS, the Edina Community Foundation was established in 1977 for civic, charitable, and educational purposes, and WHEREAS, the Edina Community Foundation has operated exclusively for the welfare and benefit of the City of Edina and the Edina Public Schools, and WHEREAS, the Edina Community Foundation is governed by a board of directors, the members of which are appointed by the City Council and the Board of Education, and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Edina Community Foundation has concluded that the Foundation would better serve the needs of the residents of the community if it operated independently of the City Council and the Board of Education. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Edina hereby consents to the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation and the by-laws of the Edina Community Foundation to permit said foundation to operate independently of the City of Edina and the Edina Public Schools in all matters including the appointment of individuals to the Board of Directors. Member Masica seconded the motion. I ADOITED this 4th day of September 2001. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING HELD; LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT APPROVED Mr. Hughes explained the Bureau of Justice Assistance has approved the City's application for funding under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program in the amount of $11,514.00. The purpose of the LLEBG Program is to reduce crime and improve public safety. The proposed use for the funds would be for educational materials and overtime costs at target areas showing high incidents of theft from auto and a Problem Oriented Policing Team focuses on high volume call areas. Edina's Police Department would focus on vehicle theft. A Community Advisory Board reviewed and endorsed the proposed use of the funds at a meeting on August 27,2001. No public comments were heard. Motion of Member Housh seconded by Member Hovland closing the public hearing. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold I Motion carried. Member Housh made a motion approving the disbursement of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) OF $11,514.00 for the Edina Police Department. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Page 4 MinutesEdina City CounciVSeptember 4,2001 Motion carried. 3.2 OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVED FOR CUB FOODS Mr. Hughes explained on May 10, 2001, Diamond Lake 1994 LLC (Jerry's Foods) applied for an off-sale 3.2 beer license for its Cub Foods business at 6775 York Avenue South. The Police Department completed their investigation with no negative findings. Following a brief Council discussion, Member Masica made a motion approving issuance of the off- sale 3.2 beer license to Diamond Lake 1994 LLC (Jerry's Foods) for Cub Foods at 6775 York Avenue South. Member Hovland seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. *RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 60 APPROVED - AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR ASSESSING COMPUTERIZATION Member Masica introduced the following resolution seconded by Member Kelly: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-60 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR ACCESS BY THE CITY OF COMPUTERIZED DATA FILES WHEREAS, Hennepin County has submitted an Agreement (Contract No. A 16251) to the City of Edina requesting execution by the Mayor and City Manager allowing the City of Edina access to the Hennepin County computerized data files. NOW THEREFORE, the Edina City Council has authorized the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Agreement and return a certified copy to Hennepin County. Adopted this September 4,2001. I Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-58 SETTING MAXIMUM TAX LEVY Mr. Hughes said the proposed tax levy of $15,990,256 if approved, would become the maximum allowed'levy and could not be increased. The expenditure budget of $21,703,872 could be increased or decreased in the budget process as long as the tax levy was not increased. The special levy for debt service of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Project Revenue Bonds also becomes the maximum allowed levy for 2002 for the payment of the bonds for the Police Station and City Hall projects. The HRA bonds would be expected to be issued by the end of the year. Following a brief Council discussion, Member Hovland introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-58 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF EDINA FOR YEAR 2002, AND ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2002 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Budget for the City of Edina for calendar year 2002, is hereby proposed as follows: TOTAL GENERAL FUND $21,703,872 Section 2: Estimated receipts other than General Tax Levy, including HACA Aid, are TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $ 5,713,616 hereby proposed as follows: I Page 5 Minutesfidha City CounciVSeptember 4,2001 the City of Edina, a tax rate sufficient to produce the amount as follows: Section 3. That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property in FOR GENERAL FUND $15,990,256 Section 4. That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property in FOR DEBT SERVICE OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY I the City of Edina, a tax rate sufficient to produce the amount as follows: PUBLIC PROJECT REVENUE BONDS $ 1,000,000 Approved this 4th day of September 2001. Member Masica seconded the motion. Rollcall. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. “CLAIMS PAID Member Masica made a motion and Member Kelly seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated August 22, 2001, and consisting of 46 pages: General Fund $263,286.13; Communications Fund $838.45; Working Capital Fund $175,591.64; Construction Fund $46,114.84; Art Center Fund $10,381.14; Aquatic Center Fund $4277.49; Golf Course Fund $9,468.53; Ice Arena Fund $1,799.58; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $28,227,79; Liquor Fund $176,133.39; Utility Fund $48,594.77; Storm Sewer Fund $16,144.14; HRA Fund $100,000.00; Payroll Fund $235,000.00; TOTAL $1,116,157.89; and the following claims as shown in detd on the Check Register dated August 30, 2001, and consisting of 28 pages: General Fund $37,380.93; Communication Fund $32.74; Working Capital Fund $17,477.51; Art Center Fund $6,737.48; Aquatic Center Fund $2340.98; Golf Course Fund $8,061.41; Ice Arena Fund $2,118.24; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $6,889.22; Liquor Fund $113,858.32; Utility Fund $14,983.38; Storm Sewer Fund $9,901.60; HRA Fund $400,000.00; TOTAL: $619,981.81. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. There being no further business on the CounciI Agenda, Mayor Maetzold declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M. Page 6