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MARK S. THOMPSON DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATION 12TH FLOOR COURTS TOWER HENNEPIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487 -0421 (612) 348 -7757 FAX (612) 348.2131 December 21, 2009 Mayor James Hovland 4801 W 50th St Edina, MN 55424 -1330 Dear Mayor Hovland, STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT OF MINNESOTA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT F DEC 29 2009 �QIN CO K.. P �NN E5/ With the 2010 Minnesota Legislature fast approaching, I am writing to give you a quick update since my last letter in February. I also want to thank you for your invaluable support of Hennepin County District Court (HCDC) during the 2009 legislative session. FY 2010 - 2011 budget for the courts The legislature reduced the judicial branch budget 0.79 percent. HCDC managed to absorb this cut as well as previous reductions to its base budget — with considerable difficulty and ongoing challenges — but without a drastic reduction in services. Potential future reductions in court services In preparation for potential future budget cuts, the Minnesota Judicial Council prepared a list of case processing priorities (see enclosure). Low - priority cases (`L') are either not constitutionally - mandated or do not significantly affect a person's access to the courts. If the legislature reduced the judicial branch budget 10 percent more, the chief justice has indicated he would order that the state trial courts, including HCDC, no longer accept filings for the `L' cases and delay, as needed, the medium - priority (`M') cases. Processing traffic, parking and other payable citations In my February letter, I raised the prospect that HCDC may need to stop processing these citations, thus requiring your municipality to establish new administrative mechanisms. HCDC has not yet had to take this very difficult and unfortunate step. However, traffic, parking and other payable citations is a low priority activity for the judicial branch and part of the first group of cases it would stop processing, if needed, in response to further budget reductions. Revenue collection / disbursement In FY 2009, HCDC disbursed $16.5 million to the municipalities of Hennepin County (enough to fund approximately 230 police officers annually), and $37.5 million to the state General Fund and various governmental agencies and subdivisions (see enclosures). continued on other side Mayor James Hovland December 21, 2009 Page Two HCDC's total collectfA / disbiuMum t for FY 2009 amounted to 107 percent of its operating budget, making it a net revenue With a 10 percent budget reduction, HCDC would not be able to process the low-MM. es that generate most of this revenue. Misdemeanor violationsIburea A new state law provides HCDC flexibility as to the number and location of these bureaus. We will strive not to exercise this statutory authority, but prudently sought it out of concern over the prolonged, significant deterioration in HCDC's fiscal condition. For your reference, approximately 75 percent of the cases filed at the Hennepin County regional centers (Brookdale / Brooklyn Center, Ridgedale / Minnetonka, and Southdale / Edina) are ranked low priority (`L) on the enclosure. State deficit projections The budget forecast issued December 2, 2009, projects a deficit of $1.2 billion for the current biennium (FY 2010 -11) and $5.4 billion for FY 2012 -2013. Federal funds, budget reserves, and accounting shifts will likely be unavailable to address these deficits. In this session, legislators will face excruciatingly tough choices — even more so without an economic turnaround. The courts account for approximately two percent of the state budget; further cuts to this constitutionally - mandated branch of government would be highly ill- advised. Stay tuned I very much hope we can maintain an ongoing dialogue on how to improve collaboration and efficiency even further during this period of fiscal turmoil. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, suggestions or need additional information. Again, thank you for your support of our court. Best wishes. Sincerely, Mark S. Thompson Judicial District Administrator (612) 348 -7757 mark.thompsonka,courts. state. mn. us Enclosures C: Gordon Hughes, City Manager Police Chief Michael Siitari City Attorney Minnesota Trial Courts Case Processing Priorities Impact of 10% Budget Reduction Ranking Case Type FY08 Filings H Serious Felony Felony DWI Other Felony Gross MSD DWI Other GMD Major Criminal 1,393 902 27,136 17,307 15,807 62,545 H H H H H M Personal Injury Contract Consumer Credit (Estimate) Wrongful Death Malpractice Property Damage Condemnation Conciliation Appeal Harassment Employment Other Civil Major Civil 4,225 6,694 3,102 208 129 263 146 900 10,395 375 14,143 40,580 M L M M L M L L M M 5th Degree Assault Other Non - Traffic Misdemeanor DWI Other Traffic Juvenile Traffic Parking Minor Criminal L Trust Supervised Administration Unsupervised Administration Special Administration Informal Probate Estate /Other Probate Guardianship /Conservatorship Commitment Major Probate 404 814 3,075 224 3,713 1,059 3,056 4,265 16,610 M M M M L M H M Dissolution w/ Child Dissolution w/o Child Support Adoption Other Family Other Juvenile Domestic Abuse Major Family 8,632 8,119 14,966 2,028 2,643 23 10,869 47,280 M M M M M H Ranking Case Type FY08 Filings H Delinquency Felony Delinquency GMD Delinquency MSD Status Offense Dependency /Neglect TPR CHIPS - Delinq. Under 10 Truancy Runaway Major Juvenile 5,998 2,127 12,929 24,272 4,969 1,429 23 3,041 666 55,454 H L* L* H H H L L M Unlawful Detainer Implied Consent Transcript Judgment Default Judgment Conciliation Minor Civil 28,259 6,134 23,452 47,478 59,013 164,336 L L L L M 5th Degree Assault Other Non - Traffic Misdemeanor DWI Other Traffic Juvenile Traffic Parking Minor Criminal 14,235 176,232 33,647 806,651 12,007 509,935 1,552,707 L* M L L L Statewide Filings Total 1,939,512 Legend - Processing Priorities H - High Process M - Medium Delay as Needed L - Low Stop All in- custody defendants regardless of case type and domestic assualts are "H" priority. * Targeted Juvenile and Adult Misdemeanors are a "M" Priority Hennepin County District Court (HCDC) / Fourth Judicial District collects / disburses a significant amount of revenue for other units of government • HCDC does not retain any of the revenue it collects. • In FY 2009, HCDC's revenue collection totaled 107 percent of its operating budget. o It collected $54.1 million. o The operating budget was $50.4 million. Recipients of revenue • State General Fund $34,354,403.02 • City of Minneapolis $8,548,908.21 • 43 other municipalities of Hennepin County $8,009,304.79 • Hennepin County $1,309,334.98 • Attorney's Office • Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation • Law Library • Sheriffs Office • State Patrol $781,652.55 • University of Minnesota $628,017.23 • Metropolitan Airports Commission $284,790.94 • Three Rivers Park District $54,668.76 • Lake Minnetonka Conservation District $69,025.45 • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources $10,863.47 Total: $54,050,969.40 Revenue collected and disbursed by Hennepin County District Court for the municipalities of Hennepin County (FY 2009) Bloomington 881,105.76 Brooklyn Center 302;430.43 Brooklyn Park 524,462.00 Champlin 413,771.49 Corcoran 32,989.80 Crystal 236,844.10 Dayton 48,361.93 Dee haven 39,331.87 Eden Prairie 388,388.40 Edina 1,054,492.50 Excelsior 49,370.29 Golden Valley 205,166.02 Greenfield 15,926.79 Greenwood 5,374.64 Hanover 3,932.48 Hassan Township 29,168.27 Hopkins 116,683.52 Independence 27,425.29 Long Lake 17,267.16 Loretto 5,394.92 Maple Grove 350,806.53 Maple Plain 14,241.44 Medina 146,211.65 Minneapolis 8,548,908.21 Minnetonka 515,740.77 Minnetonka Beach 5,846.32 Minnetrista 57,891.47 Mound 48,786.56 New Hoe 250,225.14 Orono 115,426.16 Osseo 72,439.85 Plymouth 793,609.54 Richfield 290,990.54 Robbinsdale 218,430.74 Rockford 6,331.25 Rogers 87,640.00 Shorewood 54,998.47 Spring Park 17,656.02 St. Anthony 112,866.67 St. Bonifacius 12,744.51 St. Louis Park 342,512.18 Tonka Bay 5,559.16 Wayzata 89,253.76 Woodland 1,208.40 TOTAL 1 16,558,213.00 Jonathan Vlaming Three Rivers Park District 3000' Xenium Lane North Plymouth MN 55441 -1299 December 23, 2009 Dear Mr. Vlaming, SEAL DEC 2 9 2009 FECENW We appreciate your taking the time to begin to develop the process by which the Community Assessment Team (CAT) will provide information to the City Council relevant to its determination of the location of the proposed Regional Trail through Edina. We understand that our role will be to identify the opportunities (pros) and constraints (cons) of the trail route. We will also provide design suggestions and considerations for the route and keep the neighbors we represent informed of the progress of the determination. We look forward to working with you in this process. To those ends, at our first meeting on December 2, we began to develop a list of pros and cons of absolutely quantifiable considerations such as the number of private property easements that will be necessary, the number of driveways crossed, the number of trees removed, and others. We also understand that we may develop a list of considerations that are merely relatively quantifiable such as how aesthetically pleasing is the trail environment. This process of developing the list of pros and cons has continued during the site visits on December 12 and 19 and will continue during the site visit January 9. In order to complete development of the list of pros and cons as well to assess the merit of those considerations, we feel we need some information. Most importantly, we need`to know who are the intended beneficiaries of the trail system? Obviously, the City Council must believe that the trail will benefit all citizens of Edina, since ultimately they will all pay for it. But within that group, whose needs are we to consider in performing our assessment? For example, in assessing the relative safety of the trail, should we focus on avid bicyclists who use their bicycles to commute, the frequent recreational rider, the occasional family user, walkers, joggers or the residents who will have the trail adjacent to their homes. Each of these groups may have a different perspective on the safety of a trail. Second, we are concerned about possible costs of the alternative routes. To help on that issue, we would like the projected direct costs, indirect costs, concurrent project costs, environmental costs, and financing costs for each of the segments including proposed pedestrian/bike bridges across Hwy 100, Hwy 62 and France Ave. It would be helpful to see the budgeted and actual costs of the trail segment that is nearly completed near the fire station on York Ave. We would also like.to gain an understanding of why the Hopkins portion of the trail was moved from adjacent to the creek to adjacent to the neighboring roadbed. Third, because time is short, are we to develop and apply pros and cons to all sections of the trail or only to those for which, alternative routes have been proposed? Many of our constituents have asked these and ,other questions. We recognize that part of the CAT's function is to keep our constituents informed of the progress of the planning. Since some of us have over 100 neighbors in our sections; can the Park District or the City provide us with a. postage account or some other method of communicating with those who are relying upon us? We are aware that the Park District does not have all the requested information. By copy of this letter we are asking Mayor Hovland to provide the information that is in the exclusive possession of the ,City. COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT TEAM: Dick Johnson Segment 1 Bob Lubar Segment 2 Bob Schwartzbauer Segment 3 Reid Kilberg Segment 4 Dave Henry Segment 5E & 7 Robert Peterson Segment 5D Michael Wolff Segment 8 Harvey Johnson Segment 9 Peter McCarthy Segment 11 Nancy Crain Segment 19 Wendy Amundson Segment 20 Cc: Mayor James Hovland Esq c0l RECEIVED DEC 2 12009 - -dear �o�y��r TauvieS ��1Q - -� - AN-N-m—t-o-m- Jok-10-OV &—C-AY! " k u�eCA - 0 0 tT- n A�a City_ om-a_ -t�2y_w14t_ a1SQ- -- t7�oit- - - -- Is • Providing T. N. C. Little Memorial Hospice, Inc. EAL Z SEAL S N C DEC 2 9 2009 _ "1 ce CL a Compassion Q December 28, 2009 Chief Marty Scheerer Edina Fire Department 6250 Tracy Avenue South Edina, Mn 55436 Re: Appreciation by N. C. Little Memorial Hospice Dear Chief Scheerer: Please accept the enclosed check in the sum of $1,500 in honor of your exemplary leadership and as our contribution to your extraordinary firefighters and staff. We continue to feel so privileged to be a part of the Edina Community with its incredible resources, particularly its police and fire protection. Your leadership continues to be reflected by the competence of what we hear and experience about your organization. May God continue to bless you and your important work in our community. Sincerely, N. C. Little Memorial Hospice, Inc. obert J. Solheim President RJS: 7019 Lynntar Lane • Edina, MN55435.952.928.9394 • fax 952.925.3578 • a wwJittlebnepicexrg Susan Howl Subject: FW: Regarding ABC Fun Run RECEIVED Subject: Regarding ABC Fun Run DEC 1 11009 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, I am contacting you on behalf of EHS' Student Council. We are currently planning a Fun Run fundraiser for the ABC Program. If you are not entirely familiar with this program, "ABC is a national organization dedicated to providing strong educational opportunities to students of color. The ABC goal is to increase the number of well- educated minority students and make it possible for deserving students to reach their full potential. " (www. EdinaABC. com) We have been in contact with Srgt. Phil Larson, and have been working through the process of submitting the correct permits needed for this event. However, he told us that the cost may run from upwards of $700 -900 for the policemen and barricades necessary for the route we have selected. Would it be a possibility for the City to be a sponsor of our run, and give us a discount on these costs? We would love for the maximum amount possible to be given to our fellow classmates in this program at the high school. The current expenses we are looking at also include, but are not limited to, food and water, t- shirts, and a "grand prize" of sorts to entice participation. The 5K will take place on Saturday, January 30th of 2010. We have never planned a fundraiser such as this before, but we are hoping for 250+ participants. Thank you so much for your time and consideration, Stacey Johnson, Grade 11 Edina Student Council edinastudentcouncil(a�gmail. com Susan Howl Subject: FW: Cornelia PTO comments on West 70th Street Improvements--"For Immediate Delivery" RECEIVED Subject: Cornelia PTO comments on West 70th Street Improvements- - "For Immediate Delivery" DEC 212009 Dear City Council Members, On behalf of the PTO of Cornelia Elementary, I would like to comment about what would benefit the Cornelia community and Cornelia's students regarding the redesign of West 70" Street. We all feel strongly that creating a "safe, inspiring and welcoming environment" inside and outside of Cornelia Elementary School is an important part of the Edina Public Schools strategic mission and that many of the proposed improvements to West 70`" Street are absolutely necessary to making this true for Cornelia. Specifically, the PTO of Cornelia Elementary endorses the following improvements to West 70th Street: 1. 25 mph speed limit 2. Smart Lights System and an additional stop light at West Shore and West 70" 3. Roundabout at Valley View and West 70'h 4. Bike lanes on both sides of the street 5. Traffic Lanes less than 11 ft wide 6. Noise Reduction Pavement Based on our collective experience, we believe that the majority of improvements listed above will — taken together — reduce the speed at which people drive down West 70'and improve the overall environment of the Cornelia school grounds making it more welcoming to both the students and the surrounding neighborhood. People driving from Highway 100 to the Southdale area typically drive well above the posted speed limit and with little apparent recognition that they are driving through a neighborhood — let alone a school zone. This is of great concern for all of the parents. This is our neighborhood school. Our children walk, skateboard and ride their bikes to and from school every day of the week when school is in and out of session. Our children, who have little choice in the matter, must share West 70th with people and businesses from all over the Twin Cities who use the road as a thoroughfare between HWY 100 and France Ave. Anything that can be done to reduce speeds on West 70" as well as increasg the safety and improve the overall environment of our school and its surroundings will be welcomed. Thanks so much for your time and thoughtful consideration of what would be best for the future of our children and our city. Sincerely, Carrie Cavender PTO President Cornelia Elementary Carrie Cavender I Sr. Benefit Analyst PharmacoAnalytics - MCD & Labor Client Services Express Scripts, Inc. Phone: 952.837.7314 1 cccavenderCabexpress- scripts.com y NORTH METRO- CROSSING COALITION 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway P.O. Box 1180 Maple Grove, MN 55311 763 -494 -6001 December 16, 2009 Secretary Ray LpHood U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood:' Subject: I- 494/TH 169 TIGER Grant Request RECEIVED DEC- 21 ,zoo, The Minnesota Department of Transportation has submitted a TIGER Grant request to fund the construction of a new interchange between 1 -494 and Trunk Highway 169 in the Southwest suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. As Mayors representing the North Metro Crossing (TH610) Coalition, located at the northerly end of TH 169, we urge you work with Administrator Mendez to include this project on the list to receive TIGER Grant funds. The proposed interchange will remove a- dangerous and... highly congested bottleneck that impedes people and goods movement from throughout southern Minnesota as well as the surrounding suburbs. A.TIGER Grant may be the only source of funding for this critical project. There is widespread agreement in-Minnesota that this project must be implemented as soon as possible. We add our voices to that agreement and ask that the selection process be expedited to the extent feasible. Thank you for your consideration, Sincer ly, Mayor Mar S effenson City of Maple Grove Coalition President CC: Senator Amy Klobuchar Senator Al Franken Representative Eric Paulsen Administrator Victor. Mende_ z Commissioner Tom Sorrel . ✓IClayor James Hovland Mayor Steve Lampi City of Brooklyn Park Coalition Vice President YALE T. DOLGINOW 6464 HAROLD WOODS LANE EDINA, MINNESOTA 55436 December 9, 2009 Paramedics Edina Fire Station #1 6250 Tracy Avenue Edina, MN 55436 RECEIVED DEC 11 1009 There are so many good things in this world we take for granted until we need the service. Last Monday, December 7, was one of those days. I did not realize how ill and incoherent I was. My wife, Diane, got very concerned and called 911. She tells me that, within minutes, two paramedics, Brian Hanraham and Todd Torthan, and two Edina Police officers were at our home. They were courteous, caring, and very professional. It was very reassuring. They tested my vitals and came to the conclusion that I did not need to go to the hospital. They were just terrific. My neighbors and I take it for granted that you are there, watching over us. It is a pleasure to know that the system works, and that we have such a high quality staff supervising our well being. As this is the holiday season, whether it is Chanukah or Christmas, Diane and I want to help you all enjoy the season a little bit more. The enclosed check should help that Season Breakfast- Lunch - Dinner. Again, thank you for looking over us. This family appreciates you being there. Happy Holidays, 1 Diane and Yale DPI snow 4 j in ZZIS DEFINING EXCELLENCE RECEIVED DEC 2 12009 /0-3 —,O9 "o RECEIVED DEC 21 � 9 e I r�cflj i z 7 r Q 56 0 MeloRd B pimw Edina MN 55436 Dr f RECEIVLo DEC 71 1A1 It- nc,co- A\-Itk 4 iw 1lur worth on, �h2 �N$ l�ornetcvv���' ►�a��i��;; V15 ILPvllrs �,� �•�`� a/ � ln�, P W 'VU "41 C cu ��c►;�, fv� ill aC �a� 8 �k r.- �,��4�I� -,DJ. S "�v1GCr`�� �� ��iVl.� ��Zrc' /r►n °� �O�/1�i,� 3. RECEIVED DEC 2 1- -1009 U Susan Howl Subject: FW: West 70th street project comments RECEIVED Subject: West 70th street project comments DEC 15 2009 To the Mayor, City Council members and Edina staff: We have had the opportunity to discuss the West 70th Street project with Edina. City staff. We are very disappointed the the issues related to traffic entering and exiting Normandale road appear to have not received all the attention they deserve. As explained to us some options were limited by overlapping jurisdictions related to Highway 100. Never the less, exiting Normandale Road onto West 70th is often a problem related to usual traffic flow but exacerbated by traffic using the West 70th entrance to Christ Presbyterian Church's (CPC) parking lot. Of greater concern is travel on West 70th heading east and attempting to turn south onto Normandale Road. The lack of a left turn lane is unconscionable. Some day there will be a rear end collision. Perhaps there have been some already that we are not aware of. The risk of injury is real. We were told that a roundabout is not possible because of the overlapping jurisdictions. In looking at the proposals from last fall the proposed roundabouts were too complex involving highway 100 ramps. The roundabout to consider should only involve the entrance to CPC, Normandale Road and West 70th. Has there been any consideration for moving the CPC entrance to the frontage road and closing the the 70th street CP-C entrance? Or only allowing right turns in and out of the CPC 70th street entrance. This would eliminate the frequent back up of autos waiting to make a left turn into the CPC lot from west 70th. We were told that a proposal to move the CPC entrance east would allow for placement of a left turn lane for access to Normandale Road. That would reduce the risk of rear end collisions.. As an alternative, we strongly favor this partial solution. Thanks for reading. Paul and Mary Hamann 4700 Aspasia Circle Susan Howl Subject: FW: 70th Street assessments for signal at West Shore Drive From: Ferrell [mailto:jjcferrell @comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:39 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 70th Street assessments for signal at West Shore Drive Gordon Hughes and the Edina City Council, RECEIVED DEC 0 2 Z0N I would like you to consider tonight, when voting on the reconstruction of West 70th Street, the following: - The signal does not meet any traffic warrants (It only meets a projected system warrant which benefits the community, not simply the residents on West 70th Street). If the signal is approved, it should be assessed to the community -at- large. - The engineering and consultants have shunned the phased recommendations, and are including the West Shore Drive signal in Phase I without knowing the impact that Phase I would have on traffic. - The most recent traffic counts already show a 15% decrease in the level of traffic. This can only be attributed to the roundabouts installed at the eastern approach. - The traffic impact of closing the free right turn at Highway 100 can not be seen until that free turn is closed. While the turn may be signalizedin the future, traffic will still be able to turn on a red light -- negating the impact of the signal. Gaps in traffic will not be provided for access to the corridor. In summation, please assess the traffic signal to the community-at- large, but not before fully understanding the impact that other Phase I projects will have. Jan & John Ferrell 4704 West 70th Street Susan Howl Subject: FW: Please forward to City Council Members - Pamela Park Roadway Improvement RECEIVED DEC 14 1009 To: Housh, Scot Cc: Gordon Hughes; Lynette Biunno Subject: Re: Please forward to City Council Members - Pamela Park Roadway Improvement Scot, Thanks for getting back to me. I have a couple further questions /comments related to your mail. First of all, can you explain what your role is and also that of Willis of Minnesota, with this project ? In regards to the first issue outlined and responded to below, thanks for explaining the costs and where they are being allocated. You provided a clearer picture and a better understanding with that. However, the point I was making was this policy of having road reconstruction costs allocated to the residents of those local streets was not the policy when I moved to Edina 15 years ago ... or at least not something myself or anyone I know in the neighborhood was aware of. The point I was trying to make here was that it seems unfair, to have such a policy, without a prior public vote ever being taken. You may not be able to answer this but I'd like to know when this policy was first instituted and how was it decided ? In regards to the second issue, I understand your explanation on relying on an Engineering staff and being as economical as possible. I would expect everyone involved to be on that same page there. However, what I'm asking is, why does this project have to be done now ? What phase of this project is so critical that it has to be done now ? I'm asking to delay this project, if that is feasible, as a 'fair act' to the current residents. To give them time to decide as to whether they want to be part of this and if so, to save for that. Thanks for your time John Kelley - - - -- Original Message - - - -- From: " Housh, Scot" <scot.housh@willis.com> Date: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:07 pm Subject: Please forward to City Council Members - Pamela Park Roadway Improvement To: John. Kelley GbSun.COM Cc: Gordon Hughes <GHughes@ci.edina.mn.us> 1 > John - I wanted to get back with you concerning your two issues. > Number one, we do allocate the 100% cost of road reconstruction on "local" > streets to residents who live on the street. This has been and > continues to be our policy and we have,had a number of high profile > projects in recent years where this issue has been discussed. > The replacement of the utilities under the street and the cost of > concrete curb and gutter are funded via costs included in your utility > bill. You are not directly allocated the cost of these improvements. > Number two, we take our advice from the engineering staff regarding > when a street should be improved /redone. It is our expectation that > they will suggest improvements which are indeed necessary. They rely > on a detailed analysis of our streets which helps them determine which > streets are in the worst condition. They also try to be as economical > as possible and may suggest certain projects be done in a certain > sequence to make sure we get the biggest bang for the buck. > Thanks for your inquiry regarding these issues. Please feel free to > call me at the number below or at 952- 925 -4850( home number)if you > have further questions. > I'm sorry we didn't respond quicker to your inquiry. > Thanks, > > Scot Housh > President and CEO > Willis of Minnesota, Inc. > 1600 Utica Avenue So, Suite 600 > Minneapolis, MN 55416 > *: 763 - 302 -7174 > 7: 763 - 302 -7200 > *: scot. housh@willis.com> 2 Susan Howl Subject: RE: Please forward to City Council Members - Pamela Park Roadway Improvement This item it on the road work around Pamala Park. RECEIVED DEC 16 2009 To Whom It May Concern, The nation is now 12 Trillion dollars in debtl And as'you know it: is going up... until we get some stability and control in the economy ... and as -we know everything starts locally. Older people maybe, on 'fixed incomes' and if not they have watched their saving buying power drop substantially. Unemployment, under = employment �'or the need to save because they feel that they will be unemployed - is now the norm I feel we should push it out and calm down we all know 'nothing is broke' - if something does break we fix it as needed. Would anyone in this economy want to shell out $10K today, when they don't have to? The bottom Line: We should drop it for at .least three years. Or better we tell people to save for it - give. them 5years $2K per year. Not all of Edina has this kind of money at the ready. Regards, John Ericson 5928 Oaklawn Ave S. Edina, MN 1. Susan Howl RECEIVED DEC 14 1009 > Ladies and :Gentlemen of the Edina City Council, > I am writing in regards to the proposed "Pamela Park Neighborhood > Roadway Improvement" project, of which there is a council meeting on Dec 15th. I live. in the. area of this project, on Oaklawn Ave•and will be effected by any decision that is.-made on this. However, I, cannot attend the meeting, as I am living in Europe right now for work. > I` called Jack Sullivan there at City Hcll and he was very kind to > explain all the details of the. project and the current status of it. > I have a few comments that I'd like to share with you. If possible, please take this into consideration at the upcoming meeting and with any decision that is made on this. > I'll try to be brief and have just two points to make below. > I have to start by saying L. was surprised by the concept of having. > residents receiving a special assessment for roadwork. I have never; heard of such a thing before, except if belonging to an association, as when owning a condominium or townhouse. That said, these are tough economic times and I imagine a city budget is stretched to make ends meet. My only issue with .this, is that I believe this way of assessing certain residents for certain city projects, as opposed to taxing the entire city, should have been something I could have voted on as a resident of the city. I don't believe this was ever taken to a .vote and I certainly was never aware of this possibility. When making a decision on where to buy a home, any added major costs should be of consideration and this was never common knowledge of anyone involved in the purchase of our home in Edina. This isn't fair to be assessed these costs after the fact. > .The other point I'd like to make is, I understand that there .isn'.t one phase of this project that HAS TO BE DONE right now but what makes this a good project candidate is that all the different pieces of the project COULD BE DONE now. With that thought in mind and the fact that these are very tough economic times, I propose that the city hold off on moving forward with this project. Possibly push forward the entire timetable, for each phase of the project, by 2 years. It would be fair to give people more time to consider this ..further and possibly sell their house, without being liable for that extra.'cost. As you know it's a lengthy process to sell a home right now and that extra time would be needed, for most families- to make and execute that decision, if necessary. > Thanks for your time and consideration on this. > John' Kelley . i p. Jack Sullivan 3 From: jns9t @aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 9:10 PM To: Jack Sullivan Subject: Interlachen Circle Street Project Jack, Page 1 of 1 ;r N 64, 5e A..) RECEIVED Thanks for coming out to our house at 5617 Interlachen Circle to review the street project scheduled to DEC 16 2009 take place next year. This will confirm that we would like to keep the eyebrow in front of our house as it exists today with the exception of modest drainage changes that we discussed. It is our understanding that you will be recommending that the street configuration stay the same and we all agreed that it would be difficult to create an alternative solution for extending the driveways. Please forward our comments to the city counsel members and let us know if anything changes in terms of your recommendations. 12/14/2009 Susan Howl Subject: FW: West 70th street project comments RECEIVED Subject: West 70th street project comments DEC 14 1iJU9 To the Mayor, City Council members and Edina staff: We have had the opportunity to discuss the West 70th Street project with Edina City staff. We are very disappointed the the issues related to traffic entering and exiting Normandale road appear to have not received all the attention they deserve. As explained to us some options were limited by overlapping jurisdictions related to Highway 100. Never the less, exiting Normandale Road onto West 70th is often a problem related to usual traffic flow but exacerbated by traffic using the West 70th entrance to Christ Presbyterian Church's (CPC) parking lot. Of greater concern is travel on West 70th heading east and attempting to turn south onto Normandale Road. The lack of a left turn lane is unconscionable. Some day there will be a rear end collision. Perhaps there have been some already that we are not aware of. The risk of injury is real. We were told that a roundabout is not possible because of the overlapping jurisdictions. In looking at the proposals from last fall the proposed roundabouts were too complex involving highway 100 ramps. The roundabout to consider should only involve the entrance to CPC, Normandale Road and West 70th. Has there been any consideration for moving the CPC entrance to the frontage road and closing the the 70th street CPC entrance? Or only allowing right turns in and out of the CPC 70th street entrance. This would eliminate the frequent back up of autos waiting to make a left turn into the CPC lot from west 70th. We were told that a proposal to move the CPC entrance east would allow for placement of a left turn lane for access to Normandale Road. That would reduce the risk of rear end collisions.. As an alternative, we strongly favor this partial solution. Thanks for reading. Paul and Mary Hamann 4700 Aspasia Circle 'Susan Howl Subject: FW: Edina is rated as having the worst water in the State r , RECEIVED Subject: Edina is rated as having the worst water in the State DEC 14 1009 At http: / /Www.ewg.org/tap water/ MiniiesotaDrinkingWaterQualityRoort/ Edina, Minnesota, is rated as worst in this category Water Utilities in .Minnesota. Reporting ChemicakExceeding Health Guidelines Water utilities in Minnesota reporting chemicals exceeding health guidelines, according to an Environmental Working Group analysis of data obtained from state water authorities, include: 'System Population Chemicals tested Chemicals found Chemicals exceeding health guidelines Edina 48,156 155 30 12 Edina, I understand, .is one of the highest property tax counties in the state. For the money we pay in property tax, we are entitled to clean water. This is outrageous and I want to know what is the immediate plan to bring Edina far down the list in this category. Please route this to the mayor's office and each of the city council members' offices. I want to hear from each and evcry one of them. None of these officials deserve re- election if this is not,a top priority. Sincerely, Roleigh Martin, M.A. 5511 Malibu Drive Edina MN 55436 i Susan Howl Subject: FW: Waters Senior Housing Project- Colonial Way RECEIVED From: Ronald Dobies [mailto:rdobies @comcast.net] Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009,3:50 PM DEC 11 7009 To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Waters Senior Housing Project - Colonial Way Dear City Council Members:,. Since I will be absent in January and February -when the.Council hears, from citizens regarding this development, :I want to offer my hecrty endorsement -'of this project to be 'built ,behind the Fire. Station on Tracy. Avenue. I will sign up for email notification from the City, yet did not want to miss the opportunity to say "yes" to this project. I -'have seen the plans and the presentation of the project. Thank you.. Ron Dobies 5000 Halifax Avenue South #307 Edina, MN 55424 rdobies @comcast. net home - 952 - 929 -6538 _ i VA Page 1 of 1 Mike Siitari From: Immasica @aol.com Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:26 PM RECEIVED To: Mike Siitari Cc: Brian Hubbard DEC 10 2009 Subject: Re: Citizen's Academy Hi Chief, just wanted to pass along how very informational and well presented the format of the Citizen's Academy was. Officer Bryan Hubbard created a thoughtful and interesting structure which he executed in a highly professional manner. There was a complete overview of all departmental functions The traffic stop role playing, questioning of a mock domestic situation and hands on searching of an empty building, as well as, having to make instantaneous decisions to utilize deadly force in a simulated shoot/no shoot filmed scenario with revolver in hand, really demonstrates the impact of what officers can be faced with at any time. These hands -0n situations coupled with the presentations, knowledge and information passed on by departmental leaders has given the members of the Academy great insight and great appreciation for how our Edina Police Officers protect and serve our community. All attendees have spoken very highly of the program and I'm sure will pass along positive information to friends and neighbors in the community. I would like to offer my personal thanks for the opportunity to participate in this program. Jim offers his personal thanks for the exciting opportunity to impress his wife by voluntering for and being tased! Linda Masica Class # 2 Fall of 2009 11/25/2009 s Mike-Siitari To: City. Council Subject: Resident Feedback RECEIVED From: Cheryl Mayberry [ mailto :cmayberrvl(ulcomcast.netl Sent: Monday, December 07, 20097:37 PM DEC 10 1009 To: Molly Anderson Subject: Attention Chief Sitar! Chief Sitari, About three hours ago I had an encounter with three Edina officers who were responding to a neighbor's call that.a suspicious young man was hanging around my home including going into my backyard. As it turns out, that young man was my son who was definitely acting suspiciously'based bn what the officers and he, himself, told me..l am writing to commend your officers on how professionally they handled this situation right from the beginning when, I. answered the door. I really appreciate that the officers took the time'to understand the situation. and my son's,strange behavior even after I had identified him. They asked appropriate questions in a sensitive way to make sure that I wanted my son to come into my home and that I felt safe. They also took the time to explain their actions in handcuffing my son and placing him in the police car. i have lived in Edina for 16 years and never worried much about my safety in this community. After this interaction with your officers, I feel even more secure, that Edina is protected by,careful, competent and courageous officers. Would you pass along my sincere appreciation: to these officers whose names I' unfortunately did not get? My address is 5905 Ruth Drive and the incident took place at about 4:16 p.m. Thank you, Cheryl Y. Mayberry Principal Consultant Integrated Performance Management LLC chervl .mayberrv(cDiperformancemgmt.com http: / /www.iperformancemgmt.com P: 612- 201 -4881 F. 612- 454 -5058 Officers Mark BierMaier, Nicole Pesek, Dave Venne Incident #2009 -52218 Susan Howl Subject: FW: Please forward to City Council Members - Pamela Park Roadway Improvement RECEIVED Subject: Please forward to City Council Members - Pamela Park Roadway Improvement DEC t 1009 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Edina City Council, I am writing in regards to the proposed "Pamela Park Neighborhood Roadway Improvement" project, of which there is a council meeting on Dec 15th. I live in the area of this project, on Oaklawn Ave and will be effected by any decision that is made on this. However, I cannot attend the meeting, as I am living in Europe right now for work. I called Jack Sullivan there at City Hall and he was very kind to explain all the details of the project and the current status of it. I have a few comments that I'd like to share with you. If possible, please take this into consideration at the upcoming meeting and with any decision that is made on this. I'll try to be brief and have just two points to make below. I have to start by saying I was surprised by the concept of having residents receiving a special assessment for road work. I have never heard of such a thing before, except if belonging to an association, as when owning a condominium or townhouse. That said, these are tough economic times and I imagine a city budget is stretched to make ends meet. My only issue with this, is that I believe this way of assessing certain residents for certain city projects, as opposed to taxing the entire city, should have been something I could have voted on as a resident of the city. I don't believe this was ever taken to a vote and I certainly was never aware of this possibility. When making a decision on where to buy a home, any added major costs should be of consideration and this was never common knowledge of anyone involved in the purchase of our home in Edina. This isn't fair to be assessed these costs after the fact. The other point I'd like to make is, I understand that there isn't one phase of this project that HAS TO BE DONE right now but what makes this a good project candidate is that all the different pieces of the project COULD BE DONE now. With that thought in mind and the fact that these are very tough economic times, I propose that the city hold off on moving forward with this project. Possibly push forward the entire timetable, for each phase of the project, by 2 years. It would be fair to give people more time to consider this further and possibly sell their house, without being liable for that extra cost. As you know it's a lengthy process to sell a home right now and that extra time would be needed for most families to make and execute that decision, if necessary. Thanks for your time and consideration on this. John Kelley 1 Susan Howl Subject: FW: Please forward to Mayor, City Council, and the Police Chief From: Tony ]ones [mailto:jonestony @gmail.com] RECEIVED Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:38 AM To: Lynette Biunno DEC 0 7 2009 Subject: Please forward to Mayor, City Council, and the Police Chief ***An Invitation from Highlands Elementary School*** Dear Mayor and City Council, For the fifth year in a row, the students, staff, and parents of Highlands Elementary School will spend a day packing tens of thousands of nutritious, dehydrated meals to send to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. In what has become a hallmark event of the school year, the students were first inspired to fight world hunger after the southeast Asia tsunami, and last year they packed over 70,000 meals -- a record they hope to beat this year. (For more information, see the media release.) As our elected representative, we would be honored to have you stop by for a visit on Thursday, December 17, between 9am and 3:30pm to greet our students and thank them for their service to those in need. You can even put on a hair net and bag a few meals! If you do plan to visit, please contact me at this email address, or call 612 -597 -0441, so that we can be prepared for your visit. It would mean a great deal to everyone at Highlands if you could stop by, so thank you for considering it. On behalf of the ImpactLives parent committee, Tony .I ony Jones http: / /tonyi.net http:/iblog.tonyi.net http: / /jopaproductions.com http:Htwitter.com/j onestony Susan Howl From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 3:36 PM To: ED Everyone Subject: November web report Activity on the City of Edina website reflected the following activity during the month of November 2009: Total visits: 71,423 Number of visitors: 33,411 Total number of hits: 2,056,492 Average time of each visit: 13 minutes, 40 seconds Total page views: 159,842 Average page views per day: 5,328 Busiest day of the month: Nov. 3 with 126,123 hits Braemar Golf Course dominated the top spot, indicating the importance of marketing our website and keeping it up to date. The most visited page was the Braemar Golf Course home page, with 1,628 visits. Other top pages included the following (with number of visits): Job Listings —1,527 Edinborough Park -1,418 Administration & Jobs -- 1,251 Braemar Arena —1,191 Police Department —1,178 Telephone Numbers & Contacts -- 1,132 Edina Store —1,091 Public Notices —1,002 Adventure Peak -- 901 The most frequently accessed PDF among visitors was the autumn issue of About Town, which was downloaded 940 times. Other frequently downloaded files included the following (with number of downloads): Family Circle magazine "Top 10 Towns" article — 818 West 70th Street Feasibility Study -- 783 Braemar Arena fall skating schedule — 684 Bike Plan -- 633 May 4, 2008 Weekly Crime Report — 494 Braemar Arena winter skating lessons schedule — 472 Community street map — 336 West 701h Street Feasibility Study appendix -- 316 Nov. 1, 2009 Weekly Crime Report -- 309 Though the website has grown substantially in the past year, interest still needs to be generated among the public. To gain that interest and generate more hits, please attempt to include the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), www.CityofEdina.com, on all correspondence. We have been streaming video on our website for two years. The most requested videos in November were the November episode of "Agenda: Edina" (166 views), November episode of "In Edina" (96), Nov. 2 City Council meeting (68), new Edina Liquor commercial (63), October episode of "In Edina" (42), Nov. 17 City Council meeting (33), Braemar Golf Dome commercial (31), Bike Walk Twin Cities PSA (18), Oct. 20 City Council meeting (16) and Oct. 28 Planning Commission meeting (15). Please continue to tell others about our website and think about ways to improve it. If you have suggestions or questions, contact me. Thanks! Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotte(aD_ci.edina.mn.us City of Edina December 3, 2009 East Central Edina Residents' Association 6408 Xerxes Avenue South Edina, MN 55423 Dear Lawrence and Steve: On behalf of the Edina City Council, thank you for your letter of December 1 concerning traffic issues in your neighborhood. The Council directed that the City's Traffic Safety Committee review the issues raised in your letter. A representative of that committee will be in touch with you to review their findings. As you know, Xerxes Avenue is controlled by Hennepin County. I would suggest that you also advise Hennepin County Commissioner Jan Callison of your concerns. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. GLH/sh c: Mayor and City Council Traffic Safety Committee City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 Sincerely, ;or on L. Hughes City Manager www.cityofedina.com 952 - 927 -8861 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379 V AcT CV -NTR A1: F n1NA R FQ,1nVNT A 1 �1 r -) C I Al" Ii_)N 6408 Xerxes Ave. South Edina, MN 55423 Lawrence (Butch) 952.920.1905 Steve (Sid) 952.994.0103 December 1, 2009 We are a newly formed and growing homeowner and tenants association presently representing the area south of highway 62 Crosstown and west 66th street along Xerxes and York avenues. As an association we have several concerns that we believe need to be addressed by the city and other organizations that are responsible for what is going on in the area. We have two equally important concerns for our area. One concern is safety which is compromised by the excessive truck, and garbage truck traffic that uses west 64`b between Xerxes and York avenues south as well as the 6400 block of York Ave south as a short cut into the Titus building at 6550 York Ave. south as well as the buildings adjacent to it along west 66' street. Garbage trucks use this short cut as early as 4 a.m. in some cases seven days a week. Not only do they disrupt the only chance we have to get a few hours of relative quiet from Xerxes Avenue. They adversely affect our health by deliberately depriving us a few hours of sleep that we need to be functioning human beings. Other commercial trucks use this short cut thru the residential areas to get to the Titus, and other commercial buildings along west 66th street all day long. We believe that the city of Edina needs to (A) Regulate the garbage trucks so they do not cut thru this residential area and wake everyone up before 7.a.m. Install signs on these streets clearly stating that this is not a thru street or a truck route. This area has many walkers, bikers, and kids, as well as school buses. Commercial trucks make the area extremely dangerous. Our number two problem is dangerous situation with the traffic on Xet-xes Ave. and the danger that it poses to resident drivers, pedestrians, bikers, and kids. We feel that this area has become extremely dangerous for residents and visitors alike due to the growing refuse, automobile and truck traffic including 18 wheeler semi's rumbling down Xerxes avenue 24/7. Xerxes Ave. is a street that has driveways backing into it and for some residents it takes more than five minutes to back out. A very dangerous situation is created when residents have to floor the accelerator in reverse to take the only chance they have to get out onto Xerxes avenue to dodge cars, trucks, and buses. It appears to us that for all practical purposes Hennepin County have turned Xerxes Ave. into a freeway with all the dangers associated with trying to cross a freeway. What can be done to get the large trucks off of this street? France Ave. is a commercial street with safe crossings on every block and higher speed limits, can large truck be rerouted to France? We encourage officials to spend a day along this area and see how dangerous it has become. Attempting to cross anywhere on Xerxes Ave is a nightmare. Trying to walk across the busiest crossing on 65" and Xerxes is like attempting to cross highway 62. Are we going to wait until someone gets killed there before something is done? We believe that an overpass for pedestrians and bikers, a crosswalk with flashing lights, and possibly lowering the speed limits if possible on trucks would greatly help. - We appreciate the heroic efforts of the Edina police department along this area but the problem persists. We love our neighborhood and want to make it more livable for all the citizens and especially those that do not have a voice living in the apartments all around us. We would be more than willing to be of any assistance. On behalf of the East Central Edina residents association we thank you. 1Z -!- - =- -- _ . T - - - - -- 50*4 1 IL - -- - _ - - - - - - - -- _ -- -- ...._.- - - - - - -- -- -- - -- -�-- -� - r�i b P--L,-f - - - ..... - -- - - - - -- _ -- - -- - --- - - - - -- - -- .. - - -- -- - - -- - -- - - -- - -- -- - - - -- - - - -- -- - ' t -Ils -ate o b C.iL -- -- - - - - -- - - - - -�f ----- .- . -... -- -._ i= _.._ -w� - S - - - - -- - -.. - - - -- Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 8:05 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Regarding ABC Fun Run Lynette Biunno City of Edina Receptionist 952 - 927 -8861 www.cityofedina.com From: Edina Student Council Student Council [ mai Ito: edinastudentcouncil @gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 5:05 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Regarding ABC Fun Run Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, I am contacting you on behalf of EHS' Student Council. We are currently planning a Fun Run fundraiser for the ABC Program. If you are not entirely familiar with this program, "ABC is a national organization dedicated to providing strong educational opportunities to students of color. The ABC goal is to increase the number of well- educated minority students and make it possible for deserving students to reach their full potential." (www. EdinaABC. com) We have been in contact with Srgt. Phil Larson, and have been working through the process of submitting the correct permits needed for this event. However, he told us that the cost may run from upwards of $700 -900 for the policemen and barricades necessary for the route we have selected. Would it be a possibility for the City to be a sponsor of our run, and give us a discount on these costs? We would love for the maximum amount possible to be given to our fellow classmates in this program at the high school. The current expenses we are looking at also include, but are not limited to, food and water, t- shirts, and a "grand prize" of sorts to entice participation. The 5K will take place on Saturday, January 30th of 2010. We have never planned a fundraiser such as this before, but we are hoping for 250+ participants. Thank you so much for your time and consideration, Stacey Johnson, Grade I 1 Edina Student Council edinastudentcounciLa]gmail. com y M*4 rp -� 14 WIMA Mr. Alvin Halstead 4915103rd Ln NE Circle Fines MN 55014 -1540. 6 Ir ���r� RECEIVED Current Public Works Site Planning Process DEC 0 12009 We understand that the Edina City Council is considering a process to evaluate the land on which the current public works department sits. This land is critical to the future of Edina due to its centrality, public ownership, and adjacency to key elements of the city such as the library, City Hall, the senior center, railroad and major highways. What the current city council chooses to do with this land will impact the entire area for generations. While we agree with the need to create a long -term plan for the entire area, we do not agree with the process as described in the City Council working session of November 2, 2009. To compress a plan dictating the fate of the last remaining, centrally located public parcel of land in Edina into a month makes little sense. While many references were made to openness and public input, a one -month plan will allow neither. Edina residents cannot be adequately notified nor have time to fully participate within such a narrow time window. The openness test has already failed on two counts. As you know, Michael Fischer, one of the principal architects of this process was to have presented the process to the City Council at your November 17, 2009 meeting. He failed to do so. Further, there was to have been an opportunity for public comment before the December 1 council meeting. Given that there was no presentation by Fischer, there has been no opportunity for informed public comment. While we would like to have faith in this process, the failure of follow- through on these two counts gives us little reason to do so. While there were many references to developing this property in the working session, there was no reference to retaining this property for city residents. The presumption was for development. If this process is to be fair, there must be consideration and full public discussion of keeping the land as a public asset. When one thinks about Edina's current public assets, areas like Bredesen or Braemar, one wonders what the city would be like if the then city leaders had sold off the land for more retail space or even a "mixed use" facility. It took vision and leadership to retain those land parcels for the public good. . If the process as outlined by Fischer is to happen, there must be fair representation. Members of the Community Advisory Team (CAT) must be self - selected (as discussed in the November 2 working session) during the community and neighborhood input sessions to ensure fairness. Multiple points of view should be welcomed. As developers will be already be represented in both the developer roundtable and the Technical Advisory Team, the Community Advisory Team should consist only of non - developers. Before any action regarding this land takes place, we would like the City Council and Planning Commission to have an open public discussion about your values and objectives for this land. Our values inform what we ultimately would like to see for this land and the surrounding area. Here is what we value: We value a long -term strategy for the city vs. short-term profits, one that will benefit the city for the next 25 to 30 years vs. the next 3 to 5. We value community- gathering places and a town center concept. We value green including green spaces, pedestrian and bike friendly plans, planning for mass transit and low carbon impact projects. We.val'ue amenities for young people and their families. We value intergenerational gathering places. We, value spaces promoting healthy physical and social activities. . We value.cohesiveness and integration in planning vs. the current piecemeal process . followed by the'City of Edina. We value innovation of design. We value adherence to fhe'highest architectural standards, taking advantage of the wealth, of design and architectural talent in the Twin Cities. We'value public assets such as Bredesen, Arneson Acres and Braemar. We believe that this ,land,,the last remaining centrally located public parcel is a public asset that should remain public. We ask anyone involved in the process from members.of the CAT to members of the City Council to state their respective values for this property as a starting point for this process. We also ask the City to publicly disclose any conversations that the Council or staff have had with developers who are interested in this property. Fairness, equity and the best long -term results for Edina will be assured only if all of those disclosures are made as a starting point. Edina has fallen behind other suburbs in terms of planning, design and amenities. Examples of well- designed'projects and amenities exist in Burnsville, St. Louis Park and Plymouth to name just a few. Why hasn't Edina been able to provide its residents with the same quality of amenities and development-projects as these other suburbs? We are asking the City Council to hold on to this property. We would like to see the existing building razed and the site grassed over. In order to provide income for the City and an amenity for residents, the City could establish a farmer's market on the site. .A farmer's market would attract non - resident commerce to the area much like the Edina Art Fair brings in dollars from many different areas. Keeping the site public would allow the, City time-to determine residents' wishes, adequately survey the plans of other entities such as the school district and area businesses, look into possibilities for fund - raising for.. site, integrate the site with plans for mass transit and create an integrated long -term plan which would greatly enhance the lives ofEdina residents for years to come vs. a'short-term fix which gives us another second -rate; piecemeal. development. Sincerely, Kim Montgomery Virginia Kearney . 5300 Evanswood Lane 4226 Grimes Avenue.. Edina; MN 55436 Edina, MN 55416 952- 931 -2119 vmkearney @msn.comkmschoolmail @aol,com Susan Howl Subject: FW: Express Scripts - Route 6 Ridership RECEIVED DEC 0 1 aq From: Tyvoll, Bonnie (BLM) [ma ilto: bon nietyvoll@express-scripts.com] Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:04 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Express Scripts - Route 6 Ridership Dear Mayor Hovland and City Councilmembers, I recently learned that there is a possibility that Metro Transit's new route 6 may be discontinued. This is a concern to Express Scripts as many of our employees use this route to get to work. As our business grows and parking diminishes, I anticipate that there will be even more ridership in the months to come. Express Scripts is and has been very supportive of transit service. We now offer a subsidy to employees who rely on public transportation. Transit brochures are clearly displayed in our lobby. Over the years we have regularly hosted commuter fairs to educate employees on public transportation options. I respectfully ask that serious consideration be given to the businesses that are served by route 6 before a final decision is made. It is Express Scripts' hope that it will continue. Thank you for your time and consideration. Bonnie Tyvoll Facilities Manager Corporate Real Estate Services Express Scripts 6625 W. 78th Street I Bloomington, MN 55439 Voice: 952 - 893 -4740 1 Fax: 952 - 837 -7101 Mobile: 612 - 964 -2809 1 Mailstop: BLO110 bonnieWolI@)exl2ress-scripts.com www.express- scripts.com ESI employees can visit the CRES site on ESI Net at: http: / /esidepartments /sites /CRES `Before you print this e-mail, please think of our environment. Thanks! Susan Howl Subject: FW: Country Club Street Rebuilding RECEIVE® DEC 0 11009 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Bob Thompson [mailto:rthompson123 @gmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 9:19 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Country Club Street Rebuilding Hello Please pass our thanks and appreciation on to all involved and to the Council for a well done job of completing the rebuilding of the streets and utilities in the Country Club District. Complex project handled expertly in carrying out the work and maintaining access. Looks great! Bob Thompson 4523 Bruce Ave. S. 1 Susan Howl Subject: FW: Edina Energy Commissioner's trip to Copenhagen RECEIVED DEC 011009 From: Laura Hemler [mailto:laura @hemler.com] Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 6:52 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Edina Energy Commissioner's trip to Copenhagen To the Edina City Council, I read with interest in the latest Sun Current of Paul Thompson's upcoming 3 -week trip to Copenhagen. Can you please advise who is funding this trip? The article failed to mention. Laura Hemler 5601 Park Place Edin, MN 55424 laura @hemler.com 10 November 19, 2009 Lunds 50'h & France Edina, MN Ms. Merrily Smith General Manager Ms. Merrily Smith and service personnel: Gislason Car Wash of Willmar, Inc. DBA: P.O. BOX 290 1200 SOUTH FIRST STREET WILLMAR, MN 56201 320 - 235 -5740 RECEIVED Nov 2 5 ZU09 This is simply a brief note sharing my feelings and impressions after shopping at your store last Friday the 13`n I live in Willmar, Minnesota and often visit our daughter and family in your great city. On various occasions I will have the pleasure of shopping for groceries and buying food from your deli. At no time have I received anything other than outstanding service and friendliness. Your people guide, direct, and service without the least indication they are being put out, but exercise their well taught "customer service" with eagerness and sincerity. The way and manner in which they greet your customers is outstanding. One of your employees who was giving out samples of cheese, (which I bought) answered my question, pointed me in the right direction and insisted that if I did not find my product I was to come back to her corner and she would go with me and find it. Your establishment was busy and so was she. If I had not found it, I KNOW she would have hand carried me to the desired product. I could go on for pages, and still not adequately express my admiration and appreciation for the service and sincerity of your employees. Keep up the great work! Sincere , ter Islas 91j� RECEIVE® Cn N y NOV 16 2009 V ..b City of Edina 10 nAAA . Ms. Gayle Gaumer 5209 Lochloy Drive . Edina, MN 55436 _ Re: Edina Highlands Project Assessment Dear Ms. Gaumer: Thank you for your letter of November 4, 2009, concerning the Highlands project. Your letter raised issues concerning i) costs for project administration, design, inspection, engineering, clerical etc. and ii) interest charged prior to the certification of the special assessment. As requested, I have shared your letter and concerns with the other members of the City Council.. As you perhaps know, City policies for issues such as special assessments are reevaluated from, time to time. Your comments. and opinions will be of value. on that occasion. Our goal with special assessment policies is not only to be fair to those being'assessed but also to the rest of our taxpayers. Your comments will help us to better define that relationship. \ Thanks again for your letter. �I1 c: City Council Members Mayor City Hall 952- 927 -9861 4801 WEST. 50TH STREET FAX 952 - 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379 EDINA; MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com DONNAROBACK November 24, 2009 Jim Hovland DONNA L ROBACK, PA ATTORNEY AT LAW MEDIATOR 5200 Willson Road Suite 150 Edina MN 55424 95z 836 2778 fax 95z 836 1777 Mayor, City of Edina Edina City Hall 4801 West 50`l' Street Edina,. MN 55424 Re: Real Estate Issues- Merilane Ave. Rolling Green, Edina Dear Jim: RECEIVED NOV Z 5 W I contacted you several months ago about the issues relating to the major construction projects occurring in a concentrated area of Rolling Green, specifically on Merilane. I did not feel the issue was dealt with at that time. However, the construction has created issues of public safety as well as the personal rights to enjoyment of individual property. While I am sure the City looks forward to these mega houses for the increased taxes they bring in, I feel the City must also consider the rights of individual property owners abutting these projects. I learned today that the property directly across the street from our home, 11 Merilane, has just been sold and the house will be torn down to be replaced by a 9000 square foot mega -home. I am justifiably concerned about'safety issues and, our right to enjoy our property given the fact'`.we have.,had,rnajor construction occurring concurrently, directly behind us at 4901 Rolling Green Pkwy:(the Mikan home), to the south 4904 Merilane (the Wicka home) and now directly across the street. It is no longer safe to walk in the street or to leave our driveway, and this will exacerbate once the house across the street is torn down and that construction begins. As a homeowner on the same street in Edina for almost 35 years and having paid significant amounts in real estate taxes over the years, I believe that the City can take some action to assure the rights of current homeowners when allowing multiple major construction projects in a small area. This is also a significant problem because our streets are narrow, we have never had sidewalks, nor do we have street lights. Furthermore, the seasonal lawn services vehicles, many which are very large and other vehicles providing services to current homeowners add additional traffic and safety issues. I recognize there are rights to property beyond what the City can limit; however I also know there is the right to be safe and the right to quiet enjoyment of one's property as well. I am requesting that either the City planners or the City Council address this issue so there is some plan prior this new construction.project commencing. There should.be some limit on the number of vehicles that can be parked on the street at one time. There can be restricted areas set aside as well as plans for offsite parking so each employee of a subcontractor does park a car on the street. I have never made any request of the City or the City Council but I recognize this as a major problem for the neighborhood, particularly as it relates to safety. Furthermore, many of the homeowners in the immediate area concur. We hope there does not have to be an accident for some action to be taken. I am willing to have dialogue with anyone from the City and/or the City Council to get these issues worked out. I know from the recent experience with the project next door to us that the contractor represented to the City that the subs would park onsite, yet this has never happened. As I stated before, besides being a nuisance issue, there are overriding issues of safety. At a minimum, this letter puts the City on notice -that there is some potential liability if this traffic and parking problem is not addressed. I would appreciate a timely response from you. Sinc , Donna L. Roback Homeowner- 18 Merilane, Edina 4" Metropolitan Council November 19, 2009 TO: Local Offici I FROM: Guy Peterson erector, Community Development Division The 2009 housing performance score for your community is enclosed. It is being sent to both the community's administrative officer and the person that completed the survey. The scores were determined based on several factors set forth in the Council's Guidelines for Priority Funding for Housing Performance. Seventy percent of the score came from the survey you completed about housing activity in your community during the past two years. It included information about: • local fiscal, regulatory, and housing rehabilitation initiatives to facilitate workforce housing development and preservation • the density of residential development • the approval of affordable or life -cycle housing that has not yet been developed The other 30 percent of the score was determined from the following data about your community's housing: • the affordability of owned housing units (a combination of local government information about the number of mobile homes, and -homestead tax valuation data from the Minnesota.Department of - Revenue) • the diversification of housing (based on local housing permit data Council research staff gathers annually from local governments) • the number of affordable rental units (from data provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Minnesota Housing and local and county HRAs) • the availability of housing in your community for persons with special needs (based on information provided by the Minnesota Departments of Education, Corrections and Human Services) The performance scores are intended to reflect both the amount of affordable and life -cycle housing in the community and the community's efforts to facilitate affordable and life -cycle housing development and preservation. Scores range widely, reflecting the variety of metropolitan area communities. The sparse population and scattered housing locations of rural, unsewered communities tend to result in lower scores, while the affordability and diversification of existing housing stock in urban, sewered communities, combined with efforts to add and /or preserve such housing, yield higher scores. As indicated in the Council's Livable Communities Act grant request solicitation materials, the housing performance scores will be one of the factors considered in the evaluation and ranking of applications for competitive funding programs this fall If you have any questions or want to discuss your community's score, please call me at 651 - 602 -1418. Thank you. Enclosure on„r.Uw'.1..:cC':, rn `.3.,f..::1'.i'L L 2St.) \''•,2i`Qj`:I I;,u�in_� 'e fern?ance.l 1 9`trll.,r, ;d C)fI Linz. ' Ic u. ilr,_{'er(uri ?i:ulceSwre .tli;� www. metrocouncil. org 390 Robert Street North C St. Paul, MN 55101 -1805 0 (651) 602 -1000 o Fax (651) 602 -1550 o TTY (651) 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer Final Housing Performance Score — 2009 Name of City/Township Edina Criteria—. 100 points possible e 1: z.: 3 3. 5: 3 6. 2 7. 8. 9. a. S b. l� 10. Total Final Score Final Score 2008 68 iurlh,, oirm`.f:4. `•.:T J,- 'RSkIN 600Alo,Oisr?:':rfr�.i:ac:< Susan Howl Subject: FW: West 70th Street Design Thank You and Suggestions Attachments: 10' Road Safety 1.pdf; 10' Road Safety 2.pdf; 10' Road Safety 3.pdf; Proposed Changes to Draft Design.pdf RECEIVED To Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: NOV 2 5 2009 1 attended the November 12 informational meeting on the,West 701h First I wanted to thank you once again for your earlier unanimous support for maintaining West 70th Street's residential character with a "collector" designation. Second I want to thank you for the March 17th resolution that guided the design toward most of what the neighbors wanted. Of the neighbors I have talked with, there are only three major concerns with the draft City design that seem common to majority: 1. Lane Width: The city proposes 11', the neighbors want 10'— primarily as a traffic calming measure that inherently reduces traffic speeds 2. Speed Limit: The city proposes 30 mph; the neighbors want 25 mph — again to reduce speeds but also to significantly enhance biking safety. 3. Existing Road Bed: City staff proposes 43' at major intersections (loss of 1.5' on either side), the neighbors want to stay within the existing 40' curb to curb width (other than the possible roundabout areas and near the church) — both to reduce loss of trees and property and to reduce project costs. Fortunately, all three issues can be addressed by simple modifications to the draft design. Concerning Lane Width: At the Nov. 12th meeting, I discussed the 10' lane issue with both Charles Rickart — the consultant the City hired to design the road - and with Jack Sullivan. I asked both why the lanes were 11' when the neighbors clearly preferred 10' lanes. Mr. Sullivan told me it was for safety reasons. I said I was unaware of any studies that indicated an increased safety risk for 10' lanes on any street unless the posted speed limit was 65 mph or higher. I asked Mr. Sullivan to supply me the information he was using to base his opinions. To date he has not. Mr. Rickart told me 10' lanes would not be a problem and posed no safety risk. He said the City staff requested them in the design he prepared. During 2007, 1 reviewed the web -based information concerning 10' lanes. I was especially concerned since the lanes on Highway 100 (in St. Louis Park) had been recently reduced to 11 feet (to fit three lanes under an existing overpass) and there appeared to be no "traffic- calming" effect from them at all — speeds averaged 65 mph at 11' or 12' widths. The only study I found indicating an increased safety risk posed by 10' lanes was from the late 1960's conducted by or for the State of Iowa who at the time had many 65 mph roads with 10' lanes and narrow bridges. Wider lanes were shown to improve safety in this situation. However, EVERY study of lower speed streets showed either no safety issues or an enhanced safety effect because of the inherently reduced speeds compared with 11' or 12' lanes. Based on Mr. Sullivan's statement, I briefly reviewed the web literature again. I could no longer locate the Iowa study, but did locate several results similar to what I found before. Even the studies conducted by traffic planners who tend to favor more lane width. I have attached a spectrum of samples, and urge you to conduct your own searches. Many such studies also find that traffic volumes are NOT reduced — only traffic speeds. In short I find no valid reason why 10' lanes cannot be used in the final 70th Street design. Concerning a 25 mph Speed Limit: Safety and traffic calming are enhanced when speeds are reduced, unless such reduction causes faster drivers to violate traffic rules (especially passing where they should not). Mr. Sullivan explained to me that 30 mph was the city standard, hard to be approved on a State Aid road and would confuse drivers accustomed to 30 mph. On the other hand, Mr. Rickart said 25 mph was just fine given the bike lanes and such speeds are routinely approved by the State for roads with bike lanes. And most traffic studies agree that when a bike lane is present, a posted limit of 25 mph is safer than 30. In short and if the design of the street discourages illegal passing, I see no reason why a 25 mph cannot be included in the final 70 Street design. Concerning Existing Road Bed Width: The council resolution of March 17, 2009 concerning the 70th Street design was supposed to be "endeavoring to preserve the existing curb -to -curb width to the maximum extent possible ". The proposed 11' lanes and 11' turn lane do not allow width preservation at the major intersections. Further, this design still makes it easy for motorists to illegally pass at the turn lanes. And it would incur the additional expense of tearing out newly constructed curbs and roadway on both sides of the West Shore Drive intersection and loss of vegetation (including at least one large tree). In short and if 10' lanes are used instead of 11' lanes, I see no reason why the 40 foot curb to curb width cannot be preserved in the final 701h Street design throughout the entire residential portion of its length. I have indicated how all three objectives can be accomplished in the attached "Proposed Changes to Draft Design" document attached. These minor modifications would increase safety of both motorists and bicyclists and still maintain anticipated traffic volumes. The one foot median subgrade "rumble strip" and the increased median and bike lane striping should help to minimize illegal passing while providing no impediment to snow plowing and emergency vehicles. And this plan will cost somewhat less than the draft plan proposed. I will be in China during the upcoming (December 15) public meeting on the 70th Street design. But I hope you will consider these modifications to an otherwise neighborhood - friendly design for 70th. Thank you again Ronald R. Rich 7008 West Shore Drive Edina, MN 55435 ROAD DESIGN AND MODE CHANGE G STREET LIFE & LAND USE TRANSPORTATION HEALTH and SAFETY o Uncategorized • Tags Advocacy Bad iokes bike culture Climate /Energy /Environment Government Reform History MassHighwa National Policy Obesi Public Health Road Design Safely The Magic Bullet of Road Design: Narrower Lane Widths It isn't often that a complex problem can be significantly solved by a single remedy. But when it comes to finding ways to make car - dominated streets more pedestrian and cyclist - friendly, narrowing the lane widths is a game - changer. Critics worry about safety and capacity, but new research refutes these fears. It is for good reason that traffic engineers tend to be conservative. They understand that road design shapes driver behavior and bad design leads to confusion, accidents, and injuries — even deaths. When an engineer signs off on a design, he (and occasionally she) is putting his professional future on the line, if not exposing himself to potential liability claims. You avoid trouble by following proven established practice; being innovative or non - standard means increasing risk. The traffic design "bible" is AASHTO's "Green Book" (the most recent edition is officially titled Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 2004, published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials). The Green Book calls itself a "guide" — meaning that they are simply suggestions — but many states and municipalities treat AASHTO recommendations as required standards. Even so, while AASHTO publications tend to suggest ranges for key road dimensions, with the exact size to be chosen dependant on the particular context of each project, professional practice is to use the maximum size whenever possible. This is partly because of the tendency to "overbuild" by designing roads to handle faster speeds, heavier traffic, and bigger vehicles than officially anticipated — partly to provide an extra margin of safety, partly to prepare for possible growth, and partly because of the "cars are the future" attitude that has dominated American planning and culture for much of the past century. For lane widths, AASHTO suggests that "local" roads be between 9 and 12 feet wide, that "collectors" be between 10 and 12 feet wide, and that "arterials" be between 10 and 12 feet wide (between 11 and 12 feet in rural areas). The Federal Highway Administration's publication, "Mitigation Strategies for Design Exceptions" (July 2007, chapter 3) states: "Narrower lane widths may be chosen to manage or reduce speed and shorten crossing distances for pedestrians. Lane widths may be adjusted to incorporate other cross - sectional elements, such as medians for access control, bike lanes, on -street parking, transit stops, and landscaping. The adopted ranges for lane width in the urban, low -speed environment normally provide adequate flexibility to achieve a desirable urban cross section without a design exception." However, many state, municipal, and corporate- employed traffic engineers won't sign off on any anything less than 11 or even 12 feet. Given the narrow and unchanging distance between buildings on many urban streets, going for the maximum traffic lane widths leaves no room for widening sidewalks, installing bicycle lanes or cycle tracks, putting in median or intersection "bulb outs," replacing storm sewers with more environmentally - friendly water runoff methods, adding street furniture or trees or other aesthetic improvements, and much else that would make streets more attractive and useful. Fortunately, recent research has proven that narrower lane widths neither reduce safety nor lower through -put. In fact, they may even be safer! Unfortunately, while official policy is slowly beginning to recognize these facts, road design practice and construction still resists. As a result, too many roads are still being built or rebuilt as if the only thing that mattered was car traffic. Some Research Results Concerning Safety of Narrower Lanes "Wider traffic lanes provide give vehicles more room to avoid collisions, but they increase traffic speeds, which increases crash risk and severity. Annual crash rates per vehicle -mile tend to be lowest for relatively narrow (about I 0 -foot) lane widths, and are highest on wider, lower volume, straight streets with higher traffic speeds." (Swift, 1998; Zegeer, et al, 1994; CTRE, 2006). "For multilane urban arterials and multilane rural arterials, the expected difference in substantive safety for variations in lane width is much less, on the order of a few percentage points, when comparing lane widths of 10 to 12 feet." (FHWA, Mitigation Strategies for Design Exceptions — July 2007, Chapter 3) "All projects evaluated during the study that consisted exclusively of lane widths of 10 feet or more resulted in accident rates that were either reduced or unchanged." (NCHRP 330, Effective Utilization of .Street Width on Urban Arterials, Transportation Research Board., 1990. "A safety evaluation of lane widths for arterial roadway segments found no indication, except in limited cases, that the use of narrower lanes increases crash frequencies. The lane width effects in the analyses conducted were generally either not statistically significant or indicated that narrower lanes were associated with lower rather than higher crash frequencies.... There is no consistent, statistically significant relationship between lane width and safety for midblock sections of urban and suburban arterials. There is no indication that the use of 3.0- or 3.3 -m (10 - or 11 -ft lanes), rather than 3.6 -m (12 -ft) lanes, for arterial midblock segments leads to increases in accident frequency.... There is no consistent, statistically significant relationship between lane width and safety for approaches to intersections on urban and suburban arterials. There is no indication that the use of 3.0- or 3.3 -m (10- or I 1 -ft lanes), rather than 3.6- m (12 -ft) lanes, for arterial intersection approaches leads to increases in accident frequency." [emphasis added] (Ingred B. Potts, Harwood, D., Richard, K., Relationship of Lane Width to Safery.for Urban and Suburban Arterials, Transportation Research Board, 2007 Annual Meeting.) "As more arterial and collector lane widths are increased up to 12 ft or more, traffic fatalities and injuries increase.... These results are quite stunning as it is general practice to `improve' the safety of roads by increasing lane widths." (research presented by Dr. Robert B. Noland at the Transportation Research Board's annual meeting in 2008) Some Research Results Concerning Capacity of Narrower Lanes The "official" Highway Capacity Manual" issued by the Transportation Research Board in 2000 claims that the capacity (saturation flow rate) of a lane at a signalized intersection is reduced by 3.33 percent for each foot of lane width less than 12 feet. A 10 foot lane should only be able to carry 93 percent of the traffic of a 12 foot lane. However, the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts put the Central Square section of Massachusetts Avenue, the city's heaviest travelled street, on a "road diet" cutting it from 4 -5 lanes down to 2 -3 (width varies along the length), reprioritizing the space for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit. Despite this drastic reduction of official capacity, by carefully synchronizing traffic lights the city was able to maintain throughput at about 21,000 ADT. In other words, allowing cars to go fast merely speeds up their arrival at the next red light while maintaining a steady, even if slow, forward motion ends up moving just as many cars while increasing safety for everyone. Also, in 2007, the Florida Department of Transportation had a literature search done as part of its "Conserve By Bike Program Study which found: "The measured saturation flow rates are similar for lane widths between 10 feet and 12 feet. For lane widths below 10 feet, there is a measurable decrease in saturation flowrate. Thus, so long as all other geometric and traffic .signalization conditions remain constant, there is no measurable decrease in urban street capacity when through lane widths are narrowed from 12 feet to 10 feet ". [emphasis added] (John Zegeer, P.E., [past Chair, TRB Jighway Capacity and Quality of Service Committee] in a memo to Sprinkle Consulting Engineers, March 22, 2007.) Other Implementations of 10 -Foot (or narrower) Lanes A quick survey of members of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (cited in "Ten -Foot Lanes for Boston" by Christopher Longenbaker in a paper for Professor Peter Furth of Northeastern University) reports the following examples of 10 foot lanes used on urban arterials: • In Washington DC, many arterials have 10 foot lanes are also heavily used routes for bus and truck traffic. Examples include 16th Street, Connecticut Ave, Wisconsin Ave, Pennsylvania Ave, Florida Ave, U Street, 14th Street. • In Chicago, North Sheridan Rd, with 42,000 ADT, and N. Ridge Ave, with 50000 ADT, have four 10 foot lanes that work well, even while carrying heavy bus and truck traffic. • Florida DOT striped some lanes less than 10' on US -41 in the 1980s. There was no difference in crash rates compared to 12 foot lanes. • • Missouri DOT restriped I -44 to 10 foot lanes, and there have been no reports of problems. • • Other cities that are using 10 foot lanes on arterials, including major arterials with trucks and busses, include Arlington, VA; Cincinnati; Colorado Springs; Charlotte, NC; Eugene, OR; Houston; Lawrence, NJ; several cities near Los Angeles; Portland, OR, Rochester, NY; San Jose; Scottsdale, AZ; Tucson; and Philadelphia. In several of these cases, lanes were narrowed to 10 feet in order to make space for bike lanes. In the Boston area, LivableStreets Alliance compiled a list of some 10 -foot wide arterials, all of which carried trucks and buses, including: Berkeley and Claredon Streets in the Back Bay; Hampshire Street, Broadway in Kendal Square, and Mass Ave in Porter Square in Cambridge (the later two having 10.5 -foot lanes); Beacon Street in Somerville, The BU, Mass Ave, and Craigie (Science Museum) bridges, Alewife Brook Parkway on the Cambridge /Somerville border, and Memorial Drive along the Charles River. Research -based Specifications Based on this research, advocates have begun pushing for road designers to use ASSHTO's minimum suggested dimensions, and in some cases to experiment with pushing beyond. Using the Complete Streets approach of starting from the outside and working inwards towards the center line, the following are the starting point for discussion: Sidewalks — in residential areas, at least 5 feet wide to allow two people walking side -by -side or passing, but really as wide as possible with no obstructions (light posts, traffic control boxes, utility poles, etc.); and slopes of 2% or less at all times, including driveway aprons. In commercial areas, at least 8 feet wide with additional space for a "shy zone" on the sides and for street furniture. (Code minimums are a width of 3 feet, not including curbs, trees, poles or other obstructions with a 5'x5' passing zone every 200 linear feet.) Sidewalks (and the rest of the road) should also be configured to ensure safe and efficient bus, trolley, and train access. • Parking — if present at all, 7 to 8 feet; using a "reverse -angle back -in" configuration where possible for greater safety when parkers open doors or pull out. Bike Lanes — 5 to 7 feet wide next to parked cars, 4 to 5 feet wide against a curb, or at 3 to 4 foot edge lines against a curb if there isn't room for a bike lane; "protected bike lane" or cycle track where traffic is heavy or fast, wide enough for people to ride two- abreast but separated from moving traffic and pedestrians by a curb or the parking lane or planters, etc. Traffic Lanes — 9 to I 1 feet wide, depending on traffic volume and nature; on heavily trafficked multiple lane roads, widths should be from 10 to 11.5 feet if felt necessary (perhaps making the center lanes wider than the outside lanes) and if, after serving all the other needs, space permits. The research quotes were culled from the following, which include additional information as well as other citations: "Ten -Foot Lanes for Boston: Serving Cyclists and Motorists," by Christopher Longenbaker, paper for Professor Peter Furth, Northeastern University http: / /www.livablestreets .info /files /lanewidths /l Oft lanes for boston.pdf "Some Research On Lane Widths," compiled by Marius Navazo, Research Fellow for LivableStreets Alliance, 2009 htip: / /www.livablestreets .info /files /lanewidths /lane width research by marius navazo.pdf "The Influence of Lane Widths on Safety and Capacity: A Summary of the Latest Findings," by Theordore Petritsch, Sprinkle Consulting http: / /www.livablestreets .info /files /lanewidths /the influence of lane widths on safety and capacity.pdf Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (www.apbp.org) tags: Advocacy, Road Design, Safe posted on Sep 28, 2009 in ROAD DESIGN AND MODE CHANGE by Steve Miller Follow comments via the RSS Feed I Leave a comment I Trackback URL Leave Your Comment Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) W ebs ite Post Comment Powered by Wordpress and M S L. (OVA!"Ingintor.org Pedestuann and Bicycle Infosmation Center Home > Search Library > Your Search Results > The Truth about Lane Widths X Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) Problem The competition for space within a roadway right-of-way is fierce. Not only.do sidewalks and bicycle lanes battle motor vehicle lanes for space, but drainage.and utilities also vie for their share of the right -of -way. Money for additional right -of -way is hard to find; and adjacent property owners are not usually friendly sellers of land for roadway projects. Often, something gets squeezed out — and usually, it is the bicycle and /or the pedestrian facilities. Background When faced with having bicycle lanes, and, possibly sidewalks, eliminated from a roadway project, advocates for bicycle and pedestrian facilities may ask, "Can't we narrow the travel lanes to less than 12 feet ?" Very likely, the engineers will list apparently good reasons.,for -not wanting to reduce the travel lane widths: 12 460t lanes are the American Association of State'Highway and Transportation Officials ( AASHTO) standard; reducing lane widths reduces safety; narrowing lane widths reduces the roadway capacity. Surely, given these so= called facts, no one would seriously suggest narrowing lanes. J But what if these facts aren't true? What if we could narrow the lanes on a roadway without adversely, impacting the operations of the roadway? These questions have been asked and, in large part, answered. The. following: is The Truth about Lane Widths. Solution What is the standard? The AASHTO "Green Book" (2004) is a guide. On the first page of its foreword it states, "The intent of this policy is to provide guidance ...7 Many states, however, have adopted the values in the Green Book as standards. When using, its specified values for design criteria, one must keep in mind two other statements from the Green Book's foreword: Minimum values are either given or implied by the lower value in a given range of values. The larger values ... will normally be used where the social, economic, and environmental (S.E.E.) impacts are not critical. (p. xliii) With these fundamentals in mind, let's review the actual lane width guidance for urban arterial streets. According to the Green Book, for rural and turban arterials lane widths may vary from 10 to 12 feet. It goes on to say that 12400t lanes should be used where practical on higher speed, free flowing, principal arterials. However, tinder interrupted -flow (roads with signals) conditions operating at low speeds. (45 mph or less) narrower lane widths are normally quite adequate and have some advantages (p. 473)• Given these statements from AASHTO,10 -foot lanes should be considered the minimum standard. What about safety? Safety is another reason frequently cited for maintaining 12 -foot lane widths. However, much research has been performed evaluating the crash impacts of narrowing lanes. This research found little to no support for the safety argument with respect to urban roadways. Some of this research is summarized below. Effective Utilization of Street Width on Urban Arterials (Harwood,- 1990), in its implementation guidelines states, "Narrower lane widths (less than 11 ft) can be used effectively in urban arterial street improvement projects where the additional space can be used to relieve traffic congestion or address specific accident patterns." It goes on to note that, "... all projects evaluated during the study that consisted exclusively of lane widths of 10 feet or more resulted in accident rates that were either reduced or unchanged" and recommends, "Where streets cannot be widened, highway agencies should give strong consideration to the use of 10 -ft lanes where they are necessary as part of a geometric improvement to improve traffic operations or alleviate specific accident patterns." (pp. 31 -32) Most recently, Potts, Harwood, and Richard (2007) reported: "A safety evaluation of lane widths for arterial roadway segments found no indication, except in limited cases, that the use of narrower lanes increases crash frequencies. The lane width effects in the analyses conducted were generally either not statistically significant or indicated that narrower lanes were associated with lower rather than higher crash frequencies. There were limited exceptions to this general funding [emphasis added]." This report went on to say: "The research found three situations in which the observed lane width effect was inconsistent — increasing crash frequency with decreasing lane width in one state and the opposite effect in another state. These three situations are: • "lane widths of 3.0 m (10 ft) or less on four -lane undivided arterials. • "lane widths of 2.7 m (9 ft) or less on four -lane divided arterials. • "lane width of 3.0 m (10 ft) or less on approaches to four -leg STOP - controlled arterial intersections. "Because of the inconsistent findings mentioned above, it should not be inferred that the use of narrower lanes must be avoided in these situations. Rather, it is recommended that narrower lane widths be used cautiously in these situations unless local experience indicates otherwise." (p. 25) Based on this research, it appears that narrowing lanes to less than the "standard" 12400t width does not usually degrade safety. What about capacity? The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) is the primary document used by planners and engineers to determine the capacity of roadways and intersections. In Chapter 16, pages 16 -io and 16 -11, the HCM describes factors which impact the capacity of signalized intersections — including an adjustment factor based upon lane widths. The HCM shows that the saturation flow rate (capacity) of a lane at a signalized intersection is reduced by 3.33 percent for each foot of lane width less than 12 feet. Consequently, according to the HCM, the capacity of a io- foot lane is only 93 percent of the capacity of a 12400t lane (Transportation Research Board, 2000). However, in 2007 a literature search was performed as part of the Florida Department of Transportation Conserve By Bike Program Study, to evaluate findings of recent research from across the United States on impacts to urban street capacity resulting from lane narrowings. The search found: "The measured saturation flow rates are similar for lane widths between io feet and 12 feet. For lane widths below io feet, there is a measurable decrease in saturation flow rate. Thus, so long as all other geometric and traffic signalization conditions remain constant, there is no measurable decrease in urban street capacity when through lane widths are narrowed from 12 feet to to feet [emphasis added]." (Appendix A -P, p. A152) Capacity, therefore, is not degraded until lane widths are reduced to less than io feet. Result In general safety and capacity are not adversely impacted by reducing lanes widths to as little as io feet. If we refer back to the AASHTO Green Book's foreword and ask, "Are there critical social, environmental and economic reasons that would justify using less than 12400t lanes ? ", the answer, in urban areas, is often "yes." Accommodating pedestrians and bicyclists is a critical social issue: it makes downtowns more livable, transit more viable, and provides for the mobility of those who cannot, or chose not to, drive. Accommodating more users in less space also addresses critical environmental issues: narrower lanes mean less pavement (asphalt or concrete), less runoff, less land consumed. Narrower lane widths reduce costs, a critical issue in times of shrinking budgets: smaller right -of -way costs, reduced costs for utility easements, reduced construction costs, reduced environmental mitigation costs. In addition to these obvious considerations, reducing lane widths and providing for the mobility of all transportation system users will decrease motor vehicle emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Furthermore, increased walking and bicycling resulting from the provision of facilities will promote active lifestyles, help combat the obesity epidemic, and contribute to healthier, more active communities. Realizing the truth about lane widths provides benefits for everyone. Before and after photos of 1st Avenue North at 49th Street in St. Petersburg, Florida. General travel lanes were narrowed to 10 feet to provide space for bike lanes. Image: Michael Frederick References American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. (2004). A policy on geometric design of highways and streets (5th ed.). Washington, DC: AASHTO. Florida Department of Transportation (2007). Appendix A -P and Appendix Q. Conserve By Bicycle Program Study Final Report. Tallahassee, FL: FDOT. www.mpo- swfl.org /content /PR /Conserve By Bicycle Program Studv.pdf Harwood, D.W. (i99o). Effective utilization of street width on urban arterials (NCHRP Report 330). Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board. Potts, I.B., Harwood, D.W., & Richard, K.R. (2007). Relationship of lane width to safety for urban and suburban arterials. Geometric design and the effects on traffic operations 2007, 63 -82. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board. Transportation Research Board. (2000). Highway Capacity Manual. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board. Contact Theodore A. Petritsch, P.E., PTOE Senior Transportation Engineer Sprinkle Consulting, Inc. 18115 US Hwy 41 N, Suite 600 Lutz, FL 33549 (813) 949.7449 Up ra sprinkleconsulting.com Image source Michael Frederick Filed in: Engineering, Crashes and Safety, Case Studies Back to Search Results This site Is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and maintained by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center within the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center. Please read our Usage Guidelines HIGHIYAY SAFETY ' U.S.Ocpartmrnt RESEARCH CENTER of TronaNdalion Pedrstrian and ukrela hrtarmation Cantor 0 Relationship Between Lane Width and Speed Review of Relevant Literature Prepared for the Columbia Pike Street Space Planning Task Force by the Parsons Transportation Group September 2003 Summary Many factors influence a driver's choice of speed on an individual street. In addition to lane width, these factors include roadway curvature, roadside development, type of traffic control, and many others. It is challenging to isolate the effect of lane width on speed. Two general methods to quantify this relationship appear in the literature: Before - and -after studies of a single roadway segment (case studies). When a roadway is restriped to provide narrower lanes, before - and -after speed results can imply a relationship between speed and lane width. This method is desirable because when a single site is evaluated, the effects of lane width can be more carefully isolated. However, this method has two disadvantages. First, all restriping projects change something in addition to lane width. Even if curb lines are not changed, narrower lanes allow surplus pavement to be occupied by another feature, such as left -turn bays, on- street parking, or bike lanes — changes in speed may be attributable as much to these features as to the narrowed lanes. Second, because this method reports results from only a single site, the results are entirely dependent on characteristics of that site, and they may not apply to other sites with different characteristics. Studies of several roadway segments of varying lane widths. With this method, a researcher can determine the differences in speed among a large number of roadway segments with different lane widths and derive a relationship between lane width and speed. An advantage of this method is that it uses a much larger sample size, so the results are more likely to apply elsewhere. However, there are inevitably differences between the sites studied other than lane width. Lane width may contribute to all of the observed speed differences, or it may contribute to very little. For example, a street in downtown Washington with 12 -foot lanes will probably have lower speeds than a commuter route into the city with 10 -foot lanes. Researchers must attempt to select sites that minimize this source of error. There is no consensus in the literature on the relationship between lane width and speed. Some studies have shown speed reductions of as much as 3 mph for every foot of lane narrowing; other studies show a more slight speed reduction of about 1 mph per foot of lane narrowing or no significant effect at all. The studies generally agree that there is wide variability between sites, suggesting that lane width alone is not responsible for the entire speed reduction. Several studies have reported the use of lanes 10 feet wide (or slightly narrower) with no perceived operational difficulties to buses and trucks. The following examples of narrow streets exist in Washington, D.C: • 18a' Street, NW, between E and K Streets, has average lane widths of 9.5 feet and carries 9 buses per hour during peak hours. • Connecticut Avenue, NW, between the Taft Bridge and Chevy Chase Circle, has average lane widths of 10 feet and carries 11 buses per hour during peak hours. Buses measure about 8.5 feet in width, and side -view mirrors extend about a foot on either side, making the mirror -to- mirror width about 10.5 feet. Passenger vehicles measure about 6 feet in width, while large trucks and SUVs are often about 7 feet wide. Side -view mirrors usually add between 6 and 12 inches to vehicles' total width. Although 10- foot -wide lanes are generally acceptable in the literature, there is a strong preference to provide wider curb lanes to ease bus operation, separate traffic from roadside drainage and drainage features, and better accommodate on- street bicycles. Often, curb lanes are assumed to be 2 feet wider than interior lanes. Lane width does not appear to be correlated to collision rate. Narrower lanes have been both credited for reductions in collisions and blamed for increases in collisions. In both cases, lane width alone is not the primary cause of changes in collision rate. For instance, narrowing lanes to provide left -turn bays is very likely to decrease collisions, but the drop in collisions can be nearly entirely attributed to the left -turn provisions. Annotated Bibliography Copies of the documents summarized below are available upon request. Harwood, Douglas W., "Effective Utilization of Street Width on Urban Arterials," National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 330, Transportation Research Board, August 1990. • "Projects where narrower lanes were installed to provide space for installation of a center two - way left -turn lane generally reduce accidents by 24 to 53 percent. Projects where narrower lanes were installed to provide additional through traffic lanes on an arterial street generally did not affect midblock accident rates, but did increase accident rates at intersections." • "Four percent of highway agencies have used 8 ft lanes on urban arterials, while 42 percent of agencies have used lanes of 9 ft or narrower, and 88 percent of agencies have used lanes of 10 ft or narrower." • "More than 67 percent of highway agencies that have implemented narrower lanes reported no adverse traffic operational or safety problems. Other agencies reported some specific problems including: increases in sideswipe accidents; straddling of lane lines, particularly by trucks and buses; and turning problems at intersections, particularly for trucks and buses." • Lanes narrower than 12 feet reduce the capacity of a roadway. Streets with 11' lanes have 3% less capacity than streets with 12' lanes. Likewise, streets with 10' lanes have 7% less capacity than streets with 12' lanes; streets with 9' lanes have 10% less capacity than streets with 12' lanes. 2 • "Field observations do not suggest a major safety problem related to narrower lanes. It may be that many of the unforced encroachments on adjacent lanes are made in situations in which the driver is aware that no conflicting vehicles are present." • "Narrower lane widths (less than 11 ft) can be used effectively in urban arterial street improvement projects where the additional space provided can be used to relieve traffic congestion or address specific accident patterns. Narrower lanes may result in increases in some specific accident types, such as same - direction sideswipe collisions." • "Projects involving narrower lanes nearly always reduce accident rates [in conjunction with] installation of a center TWLTL' or removal of curb parking. .. Projects involving narrower lanes whose purpose is to reduce traffic congestion by providing additional through lanes may result in a net increase in accident rate, particularly for intersection accidents." • "Lane widths as narrow as 10 ft are widely regarded by urban traffic engineers as being acceptable for use in urban arterial street improvement projects.... Lane widths less than 10 ft should be used cautiously and only in situations where it can be demonstrated that increases in accident rate are unlikely. For example, ... this study found that 9- and 9.5 -ft through - traffic lanes can be used effectively in projects to install a center TWLTL on existing four -lane undivided streets. On streets that cannot be widened, highway agencies should consider limiting the use of lane widths less than 10 ft (1) to project types where their own experience shows that they have been used effectively in the past, or (2) to locations where the agency can establish an evaluation or monitoring program for at least 2 years to identify and correct any safety problems that develop." • "Curb lanes should be wider than other lanes by 1 ft to 2 ft to provide allowance for a gutter and for greater use of the curb lanes by trucks." • "Narrow lane projects do not work well if the right lane provides a rough riding surface because of poor pavement condition or the presence of grates for drainage inlets.... Projects with narrower lanes may be most satisfactory at sites with curb inlets that do not have grates in the roadway." • "Curb lane widths of at least 15 ft are desirable to accommodate shared operation of bicycles and motor vehicles.... Decisions concerning implementation of projects with narrower lanes should consider the volume of bicyclists using the roadway and the availability of other bicycle facilities in the same corridor." "Guidelines for the Location and Design of Bus Stops," Transit Cooperative Research Program Report 19, Transportation Research Board, 1996. • "A traffic lane used by buses should be no narrower than 12 feet in width because the maximum bus width (including mirrors) is about 10.5 feet. Desirable curb lane width (including the gutter) is 14 feet." Fitzpatrick, Kay, et al, "Design Speed, Operating Speed, and Posted Speed Practices," National Cooperative Highway Research Program Project 15 -18 draft final report, July 2002. Summary published in Transportation Research Board Compendium of Technical Papers, 2003. • "Access density is the number of access points (driveways and intersections) per mile.... Higher speeds [are] associated with lower access densities." 1 TWLTL = Two -way left -turn lane "No relationship was apparent between lane width and speed." "While a relationship between operating speed and posted speed limit can be defined, a relationship of design speed to either operating speed or posted speed cannot be defined with the same level of confidence." "Design speed appears to have minimal impact on operating speeds unless a tight ... curve is present." Macbeth, Andrew G., "Calming Arterials in Toronto," Institute of Transportation Engineers Compendium of Technical Papers, 1998. • "Toronto's arterial road traffic calming has relied on ... a reduction in the number of traffic lanes.... On a four -lane street, drivers wishing to travel faster than others may simply change lanes to pass a slower vehicle. When a street has been narrowed to two lanes.... vehicle speeds are limited by the speed of the leading vehicle in a platoon." Skene, Michael, G'Traffic Calming' On Arterial Roadways ?" Institute of Transportation Engineers Compendium of Technical Papers, 1999. "Most of the opposition [to traffic calming on arterial streets] ... is from those who assume that traffic calming ON 11 a' parking is a ... movement to replace good engineering with bike lanes and slow inefficient traffic management schemes." ON 10, 11' Case study: Restriping of Cook Street corridor in Victoria, B.C., in November 1991. (See sketch at right.) The 6 10, two -Way ' flush median 48' project's primary goal was reducing collisions, which were left -turn lane largely related to left- turning vehicles. Collisions dropped 10' N* from 36 per year to 19 per year after the restriping. 11' Average daily traffic is about 24,000 and dropped only slightly after restriping. Peak -hour volume dropped 11 a' parking somewhat more; parallel arterial streets are available to accommodate traffic diversion. 85`h percentile speeds BEFORE AFTER were reduced from 32 mph to 29 mph, primarily due to loss of opportunities to pass slower - moving traffic. Delabure, Brad; transportation planner, City of Victoria, B.C. Telephone conversation with R. Dittberner, September 22, 2003. Case study: Quadra Street corridor. As part of a landscaping and land -use revitalization project, the Quadra Street corridor was restriped from a 4 -lane section to a 5 -lane section with a two -way left -turn lane. (See sketch at right.) The goal of the project was providing a two -way left -turn lane without sacrificing capacity. Average speeds dropped from 30 mph to 25 mph, but much of the speed drop can be attributed. to new landscaping (including street trees) and revitalized commercial development along the corridor. The street is a major transit route and houses several delivery- #E 12' elivery- 12' —s 11' 46' —9' two-way left -turn lane 11' -s' 12' —9, BEFORE AFTER intensive businesses, such as a furniture store. There have been only negligible operational problems with buses and trucks using the narrowed lanes. West, James E., "Arterial Traffic Calming — Is It An Oxymoron ?" Institute of Transportation Engineers Compendium of Technical Papers, 2000. "In Oregon, Special Transportation Areas (STA) have-been designated in the Oregon Highway Plan. The STA designation is the state's way of formally recognizing certain sections of state highway as main streets, thus allowing the use of highway designs and mobility standards that are different from other highway designations, including the use of traffic calming features. An STA is intended to permit traffic movements along the main street to be balanced with the needs for local access and circulation." Lum, Harry S., "The Use of Road Markings to Narrow Lanes for Controlling Speed in Residential Areas," Public Roads vol. 47 no.2, September 1983. Reprinted in ITE Journal vol. 54, no. 6, June 1984. • "Pavement markings combined with raised pavement markers to create an impression of a narrower street have no effect on the mean speeds or the speed distributions of drivers on residential streets." Martens, Marieke et al, "The Effects of Road Design on Speed Behaviour: A Literature Review," European Commission under the Transport RTD Programme, September 1997. "With decreased lane width, drivers show improved lane keeping, more accurate steering behaviour and a reduction in driving speed usually results. Yagar and Van Aerde (1983) found a reduction in speed of 1.1 mph for every foot of reduction in lane width beyond 13 feet." [Dimensions converted from metric.] "Both driving lanes and extra pavement strips on the left and right side of the road, for instance an emergency lane, contribute to the total amount of pavement width. This additional space [decreases] drivers' uncertainty, ... something which usually leads to higher speeds.... The mean speed with a pavement width of approximately 20 feet is about 50 mph and with a width of 26 feet, the mean speed increases to about 55 to 60 mph." [Dimensions converted from metric.] "It is very difficult to measure the effect of pavement width itself, independently of other road design factors. This can probably explain the fact that the relationship between width of pavement and driving speed was established in some studies, ... whereas in other cases no effects could be found." Ewing, Reid, Traffic Calming: State of the Practice, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1999. • "Relative to wide streets, narrow streets may calm traffic. Vehicle operating speeds decline somewhat as individual lanes and street sections are narrowed. (but only to a point). Drivers also seem to behave less aggressively on narrow streets, running fewer traffic signals, for example. Further, one study reports higher pedestrian volumes on narrow streets than on wide streets.... 5 However, all other things being equal, bicyclists may prefer a wide street to a narrow street that has speeds 10 mph slower." Heimbach, Clinton L. et al, "Some Partial Consequences of Reduced Traffic Lane Widths on Urban Arterials," Transportation Research Record 923, Transportation Research Board, 1983. • Four -lane undivided urban roadways of various widths were analyzed to determine the effects of lane width on speeds and collisions. • During off -peak hours, lane width correlates to speed at a rate of 0.6 mph per foot of lane width, as part of a multivariate expression with a correlation coefficient of 0.57. This suggests that narrowing lanes by one foot would tend to reduce speeds by 0.6 mph, when other factors are held constant. • During peak traffic hours, the rate increases to 1.0 mph per foot of lane width, again as part of a multivariate expression, this time with a correlation coefficient of 0.53. • Collisions increase as lanes are narrowed, but the relationship is not linear, so it cannot be expressed as a rate of collisions per foot of lane width. However, for typical values of other multivariate variables, narrowing lanes by one foot tends to increase collisions by 3 to 5 percent. Fitzpatrick, Kay et al, "Design Factors That Affect Driver Speed on Suburban Arterials," Research Report 1769 -3, Texas Transportation Institute, June 2000. • On four -lane arterial 100 streets, "speeds tend to be 95 lower for narrower lanes. 90 ... When lane widths are 85 1 ft greater, [85`h 80 percentile] speeds are predicted to be 2.9 mph G 75 faster." [Dimensions 1 70 converted from metric.] „ 65 However, there is a m 60 substantial amount of site 55 variability in the data, as 50 • Measured V85 —Regression Line - • - 7 -- - • - - -------- • .. -.. •- _. .... .. _. illustrated by the plot at 3.00 3.25 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.25 4.50 right. Average Lane width cm> "The presence of a median (i.e., either a raised or a two -way left turn lane) indicated higher speeds than when no median was present." 85`b percentile speed on streets without a median was about 38 mph, compared to speeds of 42 mph with a raised median and 44 mph with a two - way left -turn lane. Speeds decrease as the access density— number of intersecting driveways and intersections — increases. "The highest speeds for access densities above about 18 pts /mi are approximately 6 mph lower than the highest speeds for access densities below 18 pts /mi." In the studied data set, average speed was independent of signal spacing; however, signals in this study were relatively sparse, with an average of 2 signals per mile and never more than 4 signals per mile. 0 Edina Engineering Proposed Typical Section I-W r. Ice Walk Blvd Parking Bike Thru Lane Thru Lane –'–Bke Blvtl –[ Walk �, r1 i 40' Section Neigborhood Proposed Typical Section 1' Rumble Strip (2' Including Center Striping) 5' 5' 10, 10, 5' S. 5- elk Pa T Blv rking7iilke Thru Lane 1<1 hrU Lane >JtIkePr6Iv Walk 6" Additional Striping on each Side to Separate Traffic From Bikes (Plus Normal Striping) Edina Engineering Proposed Major Intersections 51 — 5' -.- 5* . ill 11' ill 51 — 51 – 5' Bike Walk I Blvd Thru 1-one Left 11' u rn Thru Lane �lke[BlvdWalk T Lane 1 rte, 43' Section Neighbohood Proposed Major Intersections 1: Rumble Strip (2' Including Center Striping) 5' 51 51 10, 91 :�, a 101 5' � walk Blvd lke nr, en: i urn- --rhry Lane Bike I Blvd I Wilk Lane I Exisiting 40' Section Normal Striping on each Side to Separate Traffic From Bikes 11/24/09 - RRR RECEIVED NOV 2 5 2009 Cary Teague From: Jackie Hoogenakker Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:44 AM To: Cary Teague; Joyce Repya Subject: FW: SAP for Public Works- Chairman Fischer FYI Jackie Hoogenakker From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:35 AM To: Jackie Hoogenakker Subject: FW: SAP for Public Works- Chairman Fischer Lynette Biunno City of Edina Receptionist 952 - 927 -8861 www.cityofedina.com From: Chris Rofidal [mailto:crofidal @comcast.net] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:31 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: SAP for Public Works- Chairman Fischer Chairman Fischer- Page 1 of 2 I wanted to ask a couple of questions as it relates to the Small Area Plan for the Public Works site. I may try to attend your meeting tomorrow night to seek further clarification, but in the mean time this email would at least give you a heads up to my questions. • Will there by representation on the SAP for the Public Works site committee from the Heritage Preservation Board? I have not talked with Arlene Forrest on this, but from a HPB standpoint I think we would want to make sure that whatever is ultimately decided on the demolition portion we need to make sure we document the current building for Preservation purposes. Maybe it is as simple as having HPB Consultant Robert Vogel do it, but again I am not sure what the process is for this. When the Fire Station was torn down, HPB found out pretty late in the process so I just wanted to plant that seed to think about. 11/24/2009 Page 2 of 2 . How would a person go about about being included on the Community Advisory team? Are you seeking volunteers, is there an application process? The reason I ask this question is that I live about 2 blocks south of Our Lady Grace and depending on the time commitment might be interested in serving. I was born and raised in Edina; and clearly this project hits pretty close to our neighborhood. Thanks for your time and if time permits tomorrow night, I may try to ask these questions during Community Comment. Chris Rofidal Chairman, HPB Chris Rofidal crofidal @comcast.net 11/24/2009 RECEIVED NOV 2 5 2009 Susan Howl Subject: FW: SAP for Public Works- Chairman Fischer From: Chris Rofidal [mailto:crofidal @comcast.net] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:31 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: SAP for Public Works- Chairman Fischer Chairman Fischer- I wanted to ask a couple of questions as it relates to the Small Area Plan for the Public Works site. I may try to attend your meeting tomorrow night to seek further clarification, but in the mean time this email would at least give you a heads up to my questions. Will there by representation on the SAP for the Public Works site committee from the Heritage Preservation Board? I have not talked with Arlene Forrest on this, but from a HPB standpoint I think we would want to make sure that whatever is ultimately decided on the demolition portion we need to make sure we document the current building for Preservation purposes. Maybe it is as simple as having HPB Consultant Robert Vogel do it, but again I am not sure what the process is for this. When the Fire Station was torn down, HPB found out pretty late in the process so I just wanted to plant that seed to think about. How would a person go about about being included on the Community Advisory team? Are you seeking volunteers, is there an application process? The reason I ask this question is that I live about 2 blocks south of Our Lady Grace and depending on the time commitment might be interested in serving. I was born and raised in Edina; and clearly this project hits pretty close to our neighborhood. Thanks for your time and if time permits tomorrow night, I may try to ask these questions during Community Comment. Chris Rofidal Chairman, HPB Chris Rofidal crofidal .comcast. net From: Allen, Pam [ mailto:PamAllen @edinarealty.com] Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 12:51 AM To:;Lynette Biunno Subject: Eden Avenue use . I think it would be a great area for a park with benches; paths, and flower gardens: °It would be delightful for the II. residents of the condos s ' in that area and for the bus: owners. What a good place to relax and meetyour neighbors! This would foster a sense of community and neighborhood for that area. Pam Pam -Affen - GRI, ABR., Er,ceptiona[Properties Edina Realty pamallen(a-edinarealty.com http: / /pamallen.edinarealty.com 952 - 221 -2177 Your referrals are azvays appreciated Tease ca(I me if you, a friend or business associate are considering a move. 1 Susan Howl Subject: FW: Public Works site at 5146 Eden Ave RECEIVED NOV 2 512009 From: Chris Walgren [mailto:chris @richwoodcb com] Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 6:01 PM To Lynette Biunno Suoect: Public Works site;at 5146 Eden Ave Could you please tell me where community representatives have been appointed, who they might be, and if.,.they are -not appointed yet, how.will this process.take place. lam a homeowner on Richwood Drive near Grandview Square and also a small builder and residential developer Working in Edina. Thank you for your reply in advance. Sincerely, Chris Walgren 952- 929 -0187 home i Susan Howl Subject: FW: Small Area Plan Process for 5146 Eden Ave RECEIVED Subject: Small Area Plan Process for 5146 Eden Ave NOY 15 2009 Hello to Planning Commission Members and City of Edina Staff: Thank you for allowing me to comment on the pubic process for Small Area Plan. I favor a process that vets more thoroughly why City of Edina Public Works Facility needs to vacate this prime location in the first place. City staff and community representatives who compose the Community Advisory Team need to present a least- cost scenario that would keep the facility at its present location. At a $14 million cost to relocate and build a new public works facility, this amount is way too much to spend at a time when tax adverse citizens are in. a total uproar over federal government spending on pork projects found in the Investment and Recovery Act of 2008. The Small Area Plan Process should allow for in -depth presentation that allows public and staff to show benefits and costs if Edina should turn back $14 million to the federal government. The process should be evaluated on how well it present compelling reasons why City of Edina Public Works needs a new facility. Research should be presented that demonstrates any violations of regulations that subjects the current staff and the public to hazards and overexposure to chemicals and other materials. So far, to my knowledge, no one from the City has demonstrated any real need except to show that plans for this facility are in the City of Edina 2008 Comprehensive Plan. I expect a fair and thorough process that engages tax paying citizens to view 'with' and 'without' New Public Works Facilities options. Please reply with any comments or updates as to why City of Edina staff should expect stimulus money from the federal government when many residents of Edina are adverse to federal government spending on the part of the Democratic V.S. Congress and the Obama Administration. Have a great day. Best regards, Jean White, member Edina Transportation Commission 1 RECEIVED NOV 2 5 2009 Cary Teague From: Bill Katter [bill.katter @uproperties.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:45 PM To: Cary Teague Page 1 of 1 Carey, good to catch up and thanks for considering me on the 50th & Vernon area study. My contact info is listed below. William P. Katter Sr. Vice President Investments / Development (UNITED PROPERTIES wvvw.uproperties.com 3500 American Blvd W - #200 Minneapolis, MN 55431 952 837 8525 1 Phone 952 835 8870 1 Fax 612 270 9137 1 Cell bill.katter(a)uproperties.com -------------------------------- Please consider the environment before printing this message. 11/24/2009 Gayle Gaumer RECEIVED 5209 Lochloy Drive Nov 0 4 2009 Edina, MN 55436 (952) 925 -9288 James Hovland, Mayor City of Edina 4801 W 50" St Edina MN 55424 November 4, 2009 Re: Edina Highlands Project Assessment Street Improvement No. BA -342 Dear Mayor Hovland: First, I want. to thank you and the entire city council for amendment of the interest rate to be charged to those who are unable to prepay the Highlands assessment. Taking immediate action on Mr. Tengdin's letter demonstrates concern and integrity. I respectfully request that your office and the City Council reconsider three other issues, to wit: the amounts assessed for (1) engineering; (2) clerical; and (3) capitalized interest. (1) The assessed charges for "engineering" are higher than the cost of one engineering department employee working exclusively on Highlands street and lighting, not including sewer and water improvements, from January 1 to December 31, 2008. The 2008 engineering department payroll, including all employee taxes and benefits, was $880,684 for 9.5 employees. Highlands ' is assessed $89,632.09, not including sewer and water work. Work began in June, 2008 and was completed by December. The engineering department did study, investigate and prepare a report to the City prior to approval of the street and lighting project, but that expense is included in actual costs in the amount of $20,381.99. Compensation for the report nand recommendation "must not be based primarily on a percentage of the estimated cost of the improvement." Minn. Stat. Sec. 429.031, Subd. 1 (d). The engineering department was not only supervising Highlands street and lighting in 2008, but nonassessable Highlands sewer and water work, six other assessable and other nonassessable projects completed last year, and projects still not completed, such as parts of Country Club. It was also preparing reports and recommendations for assessable and nonassessable ,projects =to be completed in 2009 and later years. Supervising and inspecting the Highlands street and lighting project did not require or use 10% of all engineering staff 2008 work hours. (2) The "clerical" expense assessed, $13,789.55, represents about 7% of 2008 City administration employment costs ($198,241). It is impossible to believe that 7% of City administrative time in 2008 was spent on the Highlands street and lighting project given the myriad tasks administrative employees must perform. (3) The 7.5% "capitalized interest" charge included in a proposed assessment is not allowable by law. Interest cannot be charged until after an assessment is approved and property owners are allowed a period of time to "prepay" (specifically meaning to pay before interest is imposed). The statutes are so clear that the standard language of resolutions adopting proposed special assessments state that no interest "will be" imposed prior to the prepayment deadline. Interest has already been imposed. The City is entitled to recoup its costs for funds expended from the date of each payment on a project contract, for 2008 projects 2.68% according to Mr. Hughes' November 2 Report/Recommendation to the City Council. More than that violates law prohibiting imposition of interest until property owners have an opportunity to prepay. See Minn. Stat. Sec. 429.061, Subds. 1 (5), 2 and 3. I am not mathematically proficient, but calculation of the cost paid by the City for funds expended on Highlands street and lighting work to the date of adoption of the assessment should not be difficult. You and all City Council members expend a lot of time in an often thankless position, receiving a mere stipend for your time and efforts. You must rely on staff recommendations. However, the method by which engineering and clerical charges are imposed results in excessive assessment. Any recommendation that the City impose interest, capitalized or otherwise, prior to property owner prepayment opportunity should not happen. Staff need not keep time records, but any employee should be able to estimate percentages of time spent each week on each particular project addressed to fairly assess costs on projects. I enclose a copy of the Analysis of Assessment and a copy of the 2008 Engineering Department and Administrative Department budgets for your convenience in reading this letter and ask that you bring these issues to the attention of the entire city council. Thank you for your time and consideration. Very truly yours, /Gayl aume �/" 520 Lochl rive Edina, MN 55436 (952) 925 -9288 CITY OF EDINA - ANALYSIS�.OF.:A$SESSMENT` FOR: 6Higtilanifs Atea:Neighborhood`BA LOCATION: Highlands Area CONTRACTOR: MICS EXPENSES (ENGINEERING?:, rCLERICAL` PUBLISHING 5 SUPPLIES Northwest Asphalt ENGINEERING 13% CLERICAL 2% {:CAPITALISED INTEREST' 7.5% for first year SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST: TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $ 500.00 $ 47,313.24 $ 840,712.52 $ 1,084,816.35 ASSESSABLE TO RESIDENTS: $ 840,712.52 $ 1,084,816.35 ASSESSABLE UNITS: 71.32 $ 11,787.89 $ 15,210.55 TOTAL $ 11787.89 ASSESSABLE .COST ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT = $ 11,787.89 PROPOSED ASSESSMENT = $ 159210.55 LENGTH OF ASSESSMENT: TOTAL ASSESSABLE COST $ 11,787.89 10 YEARS Proposed Actual Pendin $ 669,095.64 $ 1,084,816.35 $ 20,381.99 $ 689,477.63 $ 89,632.09 $ 13, 789.55 $ 500.00 $ 47,313.24 $ 840,712.52 $ 1,084,816.35 ASSESSABLE TO RESIDENTS: $ 840,712.52 $ 1,084,816.35 ASSESSABLE UNITS: 71.32 $ 11,787.89 $ 15,210.55 TOTAL $ 11787.89 ASSESSABLE .COST ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT = $ 11,787.89 PROPOSED ASSESSMENT = $ 159210.55 LENGTH OF ASSESSMENT: TOTAL ASSESSABLE COST $ 11,787.89 10 YEARS r CITY OF EDINA ANNUAL BUDGET PAM= FUND: GENERAL---T PUBLIC WORKS :' AREA (ENGINEERINGI' l PROGRAM: 1260 -1265 SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES ACCT. DESCRIPTION 2006 ACTUAL 2007 ACTUAL 2009 ADOPTED ENGINEERING':-:1260 PERSONAL $ERVIGES: 6010 PAYROLL 6011 OVERTIME 6030 PENSIONS 6034 SOCIAL SECURITY 6040 FLEX PLAN 6045 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 422,556 15,632 24,951 33,852 53,660 4,705 $ 504,835 37,070 32,077 41,155 63,542 4,590 $ 568,628 3,100 37,162' 43,737 73,950 1,828 $ 568,628 3,100 37,162 43,737` 73,950 1,828. $ 639,099 3,200 43,355 49,136 76,500 2,294 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES: 555,356 683,269 728,405 728,405 (813,584_ 6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6104 CONTINUING EDUCATION 6105 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 6106 MEETING EXPENSE 6107 MILEAGE 6188 CELL PHONE 28,697 8,916 1,290 782 3,309 2,793 163,423 16,498 1,787 821 6,622 2,936 37,200 14,000 2,000 1,000 4,200 2,900 37,200 14,000 2,000 1,000 4,200 2,900 38,000 14,600 1,800 3,000 6,700 3,000 45,787 192,087 61,300 61,300 (-67;100 COMMODITIES: 6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 6548 BLUEPRINTING /CAD 6577 LUMBER & TOOLS 9,520 758 1,964 9,655 349 1,319 12,000 650 2,200 12,000 650 2,200 12,500 670 2,200 12,242 11,323 14,850 14,850 15,370 CENTRAL SERVICES: 6803 GENERAL 6804 CITY HALL 6808 EQUIPMENT OPERATION 47,209 19,782 19,930 47,257 20,377 21,709 75,516 20,556 24,000 75,516 20,556 22,896 75,324 22,032 24,648 86,921 89,34 120,072 118,96 8 122,004 EQUIPMENT: 6710 REPLACEMENT 70,992 15,224 51,084 51,084 51,084 TOTAL ENGINEERING $ 771,298 $ 991,246 $ 975,711 $ 974,607 $ 1,069,142 TRANSPORTATION rC0 MM ISSION- =1265} CONTRACTUAL SERVICES: 6103 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 77,501 8,284 42,350 42,350 35,000 COMMODITIES: 6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,300 1,575' 5,250 '5,250 3,000 TOTAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION $ 78,801 $ 9,859 $ 47,600 $ 47,600 $ 38,000 TOTAL ENGINEERING $ 850,099, $,1,001,1051 $ 1,023,311 $ 1,022,207 $ 1,107,142 /� CITY OF EDINA ANNUAL BUDGET PAGE - 51 FUND: GENERAL FUNCTION: PUBLIC WORKS AREA: _ ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM:, 1240 SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES 2006 2007 2000 2009 ACCT. DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED PERSONAL SERVICES: 6010 PAYROLL 6030 PENSIONS 6034 SOCIAL SECURITY 6040 FLEX PLAN 6045 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 127,330 7,623 8,986 10,168 853 $ 133,975 8;367 9,431 13,046 810 $ 145,319' 9,446 9,790 13,050 474. . $ 145,319 9,446 9,790 13,050 474 $ 155,803 10,617' 10,613 13,500 508, 154,960- 165,629 178,079 178,079 190;941- CONTRACTUAL SERVICES: 6104 CONTINUING EDUCATION 1,313 11742" 2,000 2,000 3,200 6105 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 60 330 600 600 550 6107 MILEAGE 3,387 3,416 3,600 3,600 3,550 6188 CELL PHONE - 95 - - - 4,760 5,583 6,200 6,200 (-7;300= COMMODITIES: 6406 GENERAL SUPPLIES - - 500 500 850 CENTRAL SERVICES: 6803 GENERAL 19,487 17,247 17,880 17,880 .1 6,512 6804 CITY HALL 6,599 6,796 6,852 6,852 7,344 26,086 24,043 24,732 24,732 23,856 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $. 185,806 $ 195,255 $ 209,511 $ 209,511 $ 222,947 7 JAMES VAN VALKENBURG 4204 Philbrook Lane Edina, Minnesota 55424 (952) 922 -2982 Memo Regarding Boards and Commissions: I understand that the Council is meeting next week to discuss boards and commissions. This subject raises some questions in my mind about term limits and the attendance policy. Edina is a Plan B form of government. The Council is, in effect, the board of directors and the boards and commissions are there to aid and assist the Council in its functions. Service on a board or commission should be as easy as possible for these fine people who are willing to serve. Remember — these citizens are aiding and assisting the Council. It isn't a reward for knowing the mayor or the park director. As to term limits, I think that board and commission members should be allowed to serve as long as you wish and as long as they wish. Term limits have the effect of removing people from boards and commissions who still have a lot to offer As to attendance, it seems to me that some excuses for non - attendance should be in effect and should be approved by the chair of the board or commission. Some examples would be illness, death in the family, death of a close personal friend, disasters at home or work. Maybe the Rotary policy of giving ' /z credit for attendance at a committee meeting would be fair. Also, worrying about attendance seems to put unnecessary emphasis on this part of service and it seems to make unnecessary work for the staff and the Council and hard to operate. As Art Bredesen used to say, "if we had to pay these people what they are work, we'd go broke. Susan Howl Subject: FW: Edinborough Park RECEIVED Subject: FW: Edinborough Park NOV U J 1009 Dear City Council Members, As you can see from the date on the email that I have forwarded to all of you, I sent this to this address on 12 Feb. 2009. I NEVER received any notification that this was received or a response. I know that you all got this email because I ran into Joni Bennett at the spring play and told her that I was amazed that no one acknowledged my email. She said that you all discussed Edinborough Park at a meeting. Is it easier to just avoid the issue that I brought up ?? I am shocked that not one of you had enough consideration to reply to this email!! It makes my husband and I wonder if you treat other issues with the same disregard! I would like a reply to this email .... or is the response time after 9 months ?? Thanks, Laura From: Ikplaetzer @hotmail.com To: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us Subject: Edinborough Park Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:54:50 +0000 Dear Council Members, I am confused about exactly what the purpose of Edinborough Park is to the residents of Edina. It has always been my understanding that this is a taxpayer supported city of Edina park. If that is true and our taxes go to support this park and it is a city park then why are we not allowed to go there and take pictures for special events like Edina High School dances? I called the Edinborough Park a few days before the Edina High School Sweethearts dance and asked if my daughter's group could come and take pictures. The woman who answered the phone was quite rude and told me that "they" didn't allow that anymore. I called Gordon Hughes who told me that it was indeed a city park and that residents could come and take pictures there. Then he backtracked a little and told me that I would have to call ahead and that they didn't want too many people coming in to the park. I told him that that just didn't make any rational sense since even a group of 10 kids could generate 20 parents. And, how did he define what size group was allowed? No answer! A friend who did not know that residents are not allowed into this park for pictures actually went there with their Sweethearts group to take pictures. A young woman came running towards them stating that her supervisor was very upset they were there and that they had to stop taking pictures immediately and 0 leave. What is going on here? Why are our taxes being used to support a park that obviously is not a public park? And, when asked why the Edina High School Sweethearts dance was no longer held at Edinborough (which it was for years and years) Mr. Hughes stated that they don't want to have too many events there because they get complaints. I would think that the city would want the Sweethearts dance to be held there as it is a public park and their parents taxes support this park. I would think that would be one of the most important events that the park would WANT to host. I want to know what is going on here. Why is a public park not a public park. And, I want to remind the city council that when this park was built the gym space was suppose to be considered in the rotation of gyms for sports teams to practice. Apparently, that too has gone away. Who is this park for? Who is allowed to use it and when? When did this become a "private" park? Thank you very much, Laura Plaetzer 612 - 940 -4804 Windows Live TM: E -mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. Check it out. Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. STEVEN J. TIMMER ATTORNEY AT LAw 5348 OAKLAWN AVENUE EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 952.922.8440 stimmeftlanetlawViers. coin November 9, 2009 HAND DELIVERED Chief of Police Michael Siitari & City Manager Gordon Hughes City of Edina 4801 West 5011, Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: Data Practices Act Request — civil forfeiture Gentlemen: This is a request under the Minnesota Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 13.01 et seq. The purpose of the request is to obtain information about the City of Edina and its Police Department's civil forfeiture practices, especially administrative forfeiture practices under Minn. Stat. § 169A.63 and Minn. Stat. § 609.5314. Please direct this letter to the City's Data Compliance Officer at your earliest convenience; a response to this letter is due in thirty days. Although there will probably be succeeding requests for documents created during earlier periods of time, the present request is limited to documents created within two years prior to the date of this letter. Please let me know when the documents requested are available for inspection. I will come to City Hall to examine them. Please be advised that I will probably mark some documents for copying after inspection, but I request that the original documents be made available for inspection. If you contend that a document, or a portion thereof, or a class of documents requested is exempt from production, please identify the document (or class) and set forth the factual and legal foundation for the claimed exemption. I expect that you will do that specifically enough to join the issue for determination by a court, if necessary. Please also note that since forfeitures are "civil," according to the statutes referred to above, the claim of a "police investigation" or "continuing police investigation" will be regarded as insufficient. The term "documents" means all agreements, applications, articles, bylaws, charters, contracts, drawings, correspondence sent or received, emails from both government and personal email accounts, findings, maps, minutes, metadata embedded in documents, ordinances, purchase agreements, proposals, recommendations, reports, rules, statutes, studies, surveys, understandings, and /or all other files, records, or documents that refer to, or contain data about, a civil forfeiture proceeding commenced or maintained by the City of Edina, however maintained, whether in physical or digital form. Being mindful of the time limitation set forth above, please produce the following: 1. To the extent not responsive to other requests contained herein, all documents that refer to the civil forfeiture proceeding commenced against a Jeep Grand Cherokee motor vehicle owned by Kristin Brown of Richfield, Minnesota. 2. All documents that refer to any administrative forfeiture proceeding commenced or maintained by the City of Edina, through the Police Department or otherwise, or some other person or agency acting on its behalf, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 169A.63 or Minn. Stat. § 609.5314. 3. All documents that refer to any property seized and subjected to an administrative forfeiture proceeding referred to in (1) or (2) above. 4. All documents that refer to property that was seized but later returned to its owner(s). 5. All documents that refer to the disposition of property in (1), (2), (3), or (4) above. 6. To the extent not responsive to other requests contained herein, all documents that identify the purchasers or donees (including any residence address and place of employment of purchasers) of property forfeited pursuant to administrative forfeiture proceedings described in (3) above, -2- and how 'the price paid for forfeited property was determined, and the amount actually paid by any purchaser of said forfeited property. 7. To the extent not responsive to other requests contained herein, all documents that refer to forfeited property kept by the City,of,Edina. 8. A11 documents that refer to the disposition the cases of the criminal acts, or alleged criminal acts, that were the predicate acts of the seizures and forfeiture of property soughtlo be identified in this, request'letter. If anydocuments that are responsive to this request have been destroyed,. please identify them, the circumstances of their destruction, and who ordered the_. destruction. I am making this request as a resident of the City of Edina and in what I believe to be in the public interest. I do not authorize the incurring of photocopying charges, and will only pay any copy charges if agreed to in advance. As stated earlier, I expect to come to City Hall to examine the documents produced pursuant to this request. If you have any questions, please call me or send me an email; the contact information is listed in the letterhead block above. Thank you. /sjt Very truly yours, l Steven �JjTimjer -3- RECEIVED Nov 3', 2009 NOV 2 2009 John Keprios Park & Recreation Director Edina. City Hall 4801 W. 50., St. Edina, MN . 55424 I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane to 70th St., the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs, turtles and more.-,Blazi'n'g a 167 foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting our schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Tracy A. Earl 6721 Cahill Rd. Edina, MN 55439 Susan Howl From: Sent: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Lynette Biunno City of Edina Receptionist 952 - 927 -8861 www.citvofedina.com Lynette Biunno Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:08 AM Susan Howl FW: Data Practices Act request - civil forfeiture document request to city of Edin0001.PDF From: Steve Timmer [ mailto :stimmer @planetlawyers.com] Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 5:04 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Data Practices Act request - civil forfeiture RECEIVED NOV 10 2009 Please forward this to the Mayor and the members of the City Council. Thanks, Steve Timmer Ladies and Gentlemen, This afternoon, I dropped off a letter to City Manager Gordon Hughes and Chief Michael Siitari; it is a request under the Minnesota Data Practices Act. I attach a copy of the request for you examination. And I want to explain myself, too. The issue of civil forfeiture in Minnesota has troubled me for a long time. For the most minor controlled substance offense — even if the charges are later dropped — a person can be stripped of his /her cash and jewelry, even when it is obvious that the items aren't even remotely connected to any crime. In the case of automobiles, a car can be seized and forfeited from the owner of the automobile, even when the owner wasn't behind the wheel or even in the car. This was the case in the attempted forfeiture of a Jeep Grand Cherokee owned by Kristin Brown of Richfield. Most of you are probably aware that a Hennepin County judge ordered the police department in Edina to return the car to Ms. Brown and to pay all the associated storage charges. It was reading about the Brown case in the StarTribune last week that made me determined to find out, in my own home town at least, what was going on with administrative forfeiture. My public defender friend has accounts of some of the horror stories of civil forfeiture: seizure of wedding rings and other personal items, often of little value save an extra measure of pettiness. I am not aware of cases like this in Edina, but truthfully, the Chief's remarks to the StarTribune reporter about his "jaundiced eye" in forfeiture matters was, well, alarming. You can ask the city's.attorney how administrative forfeiture works:.what can be seized, the burden that is placed on a property ownerlrying to" recover his /her property, the sixty -day window that the owner has to file a lawsuit, and how the owner has the burden of proving that the "guilty property" is not subject to forfeiture. Or, you can call me, and we, can talk about it.at whatever length you want. I have studied the forfeiture statutes, and perhaps unlike the city attorney, I'm available at no cost. And you'll get a straight up read from me, I promise. You can ask pointed questions of Chief S.iitari about the Department's administrative forfeiture practice and how discretion, if any, is exercised; I can't'." But l can ask for'documents that I thmk,will probably shed light, for good or ill, on them. And that's why I prepared the data request t hat: l delivered this afternoon. One does not take an action likely to annoy the local constabulary lightly; and I did check to make sure that my car's insurance papers were in order and in the glove box and that all the lights work. So far, so good.. will renew my offer to discuss this with or meet any of you, or anyone else in the administration of the city, including the Police Chief, about'the issue. Sincerely, Steve Timmer Steve Timmer stimmer@planetlawvers.com 952.922.8440 2 Susan Howl From: s Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 20092:24 PM To: ED Everyone; 'Brian Smith'; 'Nathalie Gage'; 'Martti Dorothea'; 'Lillian McDonald' Subject: October website report Activity on the City of Edina website reflected the following activity during the month of October 2009: Total visits: 82,308 Number of visitors: 36,865 Total number of hits: 2,317,936 Average time of each visit: 14 minutes, 30 seconds Total page views: 182,463 . Average page views per, day: 5,885 Busiest day of the month: Oct. 27 with 101,272 hits Edinborough Park dominated the top spot, indicating the importance of marketing our website and.keeping it up to date. The most visited page was the Edinborough Park home page, with 1,971 visits. Other top pages included the following (with number of visits): Job Listings — 2,127 Administration & Jobs - -1,879 Braemar Golf Course —1,652 Administration .& Jobs -- 1,541 Telephone Numbers & Contacts -- 1,390 Police Department -- 1,382 Public Notices. -1,141 'Adventure Peak -- 1,102 Centennial Lakes Park -- 1,099 The most frequently accessed PDF among visitors was the autumn issue of About Town, which was downloaded 2,204 times. Other frequently downloaded files included the following (with number of downloads): ' 1 Family Circle magazine "Top 10- Towns "'article — 955 Bike Plan — 753 Braemar Arena fall skating schedule — 67.6 May, 4, 2008 Weekly Crime Report — 451 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report — 393 Massing Study - 376 Fall Park & Recreation Insider -373 - City Council meeting agenda — 349 Braemar Arena fall skating lessons information -- 342 Though the website has grown substantially in the past year, interest still needs;.to be generated among the public. To gain that interest and generate more hits, please attempt to include the, Uniform Resource Locator (URL), www.CityofEdina.com, on all correspondence. We have been streaming•.video on our website for two years. The most requested videos in October were the' .October /November episode of `Beyond the Badge" (131 views), Braemar.`Goif Dome commercial (134),`Pctober episode of "Agenda: Edina" (124), October episode of "In Edina "(61), Oct. 20 City Council meeting (56), school board candidate forum (49), Oct. .6 City Council meeting (37), "The Peddler" PSA (24), Edina Liquor commercial; (21) and Transportation Commission meeting (16). Please continue to tell others about our website and think about ways to improve it. If you have suggestions or questions, contact me. Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952- 826 -0390 ibennerotte a.ci.edina.mmus r" z 11/62/2669 16:47 6123333914 ALLISON WILLIAMS PAGE 92/03 Robert C. Tengdln RECEIVED 5241 Lochloy Drive Edina, MN 55436 NOV O 2 2009 November 2, 2009 Mr. Gordon. Hughes City Manager City of Edina 4811 West 500' Street Edina, MN 55424 -1394 Dear Mr. Hughes: Thank you for your letter of October 300i in reply to my letter of October 22nd sent to Mayor Hovland. I personally, and we of the Highlands neighborhood, appreciate your fast response to some of the questions that were raised, most specifically the interest rate to be applied to the unpaid balance of the assessment to be levied. Also, your willingness to address the other issues is greatly appreciated. However, I do disagree with your statement that "Finance Director Wallin's analysis (i.e., the 5.9% rate) is correct and valid from a financial standpoint ". He (Wallin) felt comfortable referencing a bond issue sold in August of 2008. Why then not use a bond issue sold in April of 2009, even though neither is specifically an assessment bond? From an interest rate (market) perspective, there is no difference between a Refunding issue, a Capital Improvement issue and/or a so- called Assessment issue. All are general obligation bonds and have the full faith and credit of the community behind them! The assessment bonds are considered slightly better in that they are "triple barreled ". They are paid initially from the ten equal payments of assessments, with G.O. backing if this is insufficient but also, when a home is sold, all assessments are due and payable! For example, in the Highlands neighborhood, 78 lots are to be assessed. In ten years time, one can fairly well assume that 15 or 16 homes at a minimum would change ownership. This would effectively shorten the average life of the related bond issue to four years or less. Therefore, using a ten -year bond rate for such is inappropriate. I urge you to change your 2005 "Special Assessment Policy" to state that. The interest rate of the assessment will be pegged to the maturity date of general obligation bonds issued by Edina that so matches the projected average life of the last general obligation bonds sold by Edina. If none had been sold, then it would be pegged to the corresponding maturity AAA bond rate. In either case, 2% shall be added to such rate. 11/02/2009 16:47 6123333914 ALLISON WILLIAMS PAGE 03/03 While I, and we as a neighborhood, are grateful for your willingness to lower our interest rate to 4.68 %, I still .feel strongly that the rate should not be more than 4 %. I base this on all the data sent earlier including comparison to a A,A+ rated Brooklyn Center issue sold recently with a net interest rate of 1.81 %1! I thought we were being generous in suggesting 4 %1 The City will show its good faith by admitting its error and granting this request rather than seeking to seemingly justify same and compromise at 4.68 %. I trust the other issues I addressed will be studied seriously. The 15% "add on" which leads to lack of accountability as well as the 7'/2% "capital cost" charge matter are extremely troubling to Edina residents. Thanking you again for your prompt and courteous letter, as well as your time and consideration, I am Yours truly, Robert C. Tengdin RCT/kaw cc: Mayor Hovland City Council Susarf Howl Subject: FW: Setback item on council agenda RECEIVED Importance: High NOV 0. From 7009 From: Joan Wierzba [mailto:jwierzba @comcast.net] . Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 4:05 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: RE: Setback item on council agenda Importance: High PLEASE FORWARD MY MESSAGE TO ALL ON THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL I undersand that a change to the Setback Allowance /Requirement will be discussed at tonight's City Council Meeting. I cannot attend, but I would like you to be aware of my input: I live on Belmore Lane and have been involved in both Intelachen plans to build at the end of Belmore (that was voted down) and now the building of the maintenance building to the south end -of the pond adjacent to our house (that was voted for by the council). So I am intimately aware of the impact building such auxiliary facilities can have. I am in favor of the most maximum of setback requirements -- 100 or more feet. Anything less than that' dramatically impacts a neighborhood in general and individual homes in particular. Joan M Wierzba 6217 Belmore Lane Edina 952- 931 -0855. 1 Mr. Robert C. Tengdin 5241 Lochloy Drive Edina, MN 55436 Dear Mr. Tengdin: r October 30, 2009 City: of Edina Thank you for your letter of October 22, 2009, concerning special assessment policies in the City of Edina. Mayor Hovland has asked that I respond on behalf of the City. I appreciate your comments and suggestions about our policies. You specifically - mentioned: 1) interest rate on assessments certified for collection; 2) interest rate charged prior to certification; 3) costs for project administration, design, inspection, engineering, clerical etc.; and 4) policies, concerning corner lots. I appreciate your thoughtful information and opinions on these topics. As. you probably know, City policies for issues such• as these are reevaluated from time to time in order for them to reflect present -day facts and circumstances. Your comments and opinions will help us with this type of reevaluation. The issue you raised with respect to the interest rate on assessments certified for collection is one that we must address immediately. Although Finance Director Wallin's analysis (i.e. the 5.9% rate) is correct and valid from a financial standpoint, it does not comply with the 2005 special assessment policy in that the referenced bonds were not issued within the last 12 months. Therefore, our policy prescribes that the "ten -year Aaa bond rate should be used to set the pertinent interest rate. The Aaa bond rate is of course subject to interpretation —e,g. what benchmark to use, what maturity to use, should it be averaged, etc. Based on the spirit of the 2005 policy and our analysis of the "ten -year Aaa bond rate ", I will recommend to the City Council that the interest rate for assessments levied on October 20 be reduced to 4.68 %. I will share with you and others our staff report that describes our methodology. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts Sinc Sfes I r on L. City Manager. c. Mayor and Council City Hall 952- 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952- 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952- 826 -0379 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 1:20 PM To: Gordon Hughes Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Letter and Edina Highlands Assessment Attachments: Edina Highlands Assessment - October- 22- 2009.pdf; James Hovland, Mayor Letter - October- 22- 2009.pdf; AVG certification_.txt RECEIVED OCT 2 3 2009 Lynette Biunno City of Edina Receptionist 952 - 927 -8861 www.cityofedina.com - - - -- Original Message---- - From: gklus @trinityms.com [mailto:gklus @trinityms.com] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 12:42 PM To: scot.housh @willis.com; 'Mary Brindle'; 'James Hovland' Cc: Lynette Biunno Subject: FW: Letter and Edina Highlands Assessment Bob Tengdin has asked me to send this to all City Council. If you would please see this gets distributed to them. It would be good to distribute a copy of this to Gordon. I am sure he would like to share it with at least Wayne Houle and John Wallin. Bob and I would appreciate it if the Council could get back to us on their thoughts regarding the letter and attachments. This letter should help address some of our issues we brought to City Council this week but I believe were not fully addressed. Thank you for your time and consideration on these matters. George Klus 5233 Lochloy Drive Edina - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Robert Tengdin [ mailto :rctengdin @allisonwilliams.com] Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 5:50 PM To: gklus @trinityms.com Subject: Letter and Edina Highlands Assessment See attached. 1 Robert C. Tengdin 5241 Lochloy Drive Edina, MN 55436 RECEIVED October 22, 2009 James Hovland, Mayor City of Edina 4801 West 50`" Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland, OCT 161009 I am writing to thank you and the Council for hearing the concerns of the Highlands neighborhood with regard to the proposed assessment per REU as well as the means by which staff arrived at the total, including the interest rate to be attached to any unpaid balance. You, understandably, lacking any empirical data to the contrary, accepted the word of staff, including the Finance Director of Edina, John Wallin. Unfortunately you were verbally given inaccurate information, intentionally or otherwise. The empirical data included herewith will prove this statement. The following data is accurate and hopefully will be of great interest to you. Enclosed as page one is a copy of the Edina's Special Assessment Policy as taken from the City's website. Please note that it specifically states that "the interest rate of the assessment will be pegged to assessment bonds that have been issued in the past 12 months ", or the 10 year AAA bond rate, plus 2 percentage points. One can comfortably assume that the "or" language was added in the event that no assessment bonds had been sold in the last 12 months and therefore there was no benchmark available. One can also assume that this is not an either /or if both are available but is intended to be the lesser of the two. Mr. Wallin stated that the rate used to justify a rate of 5.90% per REU assessment unpaid balance was based upon a bond issue sold in 2008 with a ten year maturity priced to yield 3.90 %. There are several fallacies in using this assumption, all of which he was aware of, or should have been aware of in his capacity as Finance Director for the City of Edina. They are enumerated as follows: Number One: The bond issue referenced does NOT quality. It was sold more than a year ago and it was NOT an assessment bond but rather a G.O. Water Utility Revenue bond. Note also that he has pegged his rate to the last maturity at which pricing was available, 3.90 %. A summary of this bond issue is attached. Suffice to say also that, as you are well aware, the market environment today is_ vastly different from August of 2008! Regardless of all other data, it obviously does NOT qualify as a benchmark because it was issued more than one year ago and is NOT an assessment bond (per the City's own published policy!). An assessment bond schedule is typically ten years or less. The payment schedule to be enacted for a Highlands homeowner is ten equal installments of principal plus interest. This gives an average maturity for the issue of 5 `/2 years, the basis on which total net interest cost bids are submitted. Number Two: Mr. Wallin knew, or certainly should have known, that on April 7th of this year an assessment bond issue was sold by Edina with a net interest cost to the City of 1.7929 %! A summary of this issue is enclosed. The investment bank paid the City a premium for the coupons shown, thus producing an interest cost to the City less than the coupon (interest) rate shown on the enclosed. The bonds were pre sold as the NRO (not reoffered) so indicates. Contemporaneously, a larger bond issue was sold, but not specifically as an assessment bond. Note that the five year maturity which corresponds to the average life of our potential issue was priced to yield 2.00% and the ten year bond was priced to yield 3.10 %. The maturities of this issue extend for twenty -one years and the average life of the issue is about 12 years, because it is heavily weighted toward "The long end!" (to use "bond speak" parlance). Generally, the longer the bond, the higher the interest rate. Using a ten year Edina bond as a benchmark is not appropriate because the average maturity for our debt will only be 5 '/z years. Ninety percent of the bonds will have been retired by the 10t' year! Net overall interest cost to the City is the only fair barometer on which to add 2 %. I am a 57 year veteran of the investment business and the Chairman and CEO of a ninety year old investment banking firm that specializes in bonds! You may recall that I made an offer, on behalf of my firm to purchase the Highlands assessment bonds at a net interest cost to the City of 2'/z %. This was misunderstood to mean that I had recently bought Edina bonds to yield 2%2 %. This, Mr. Wallin belittled, saying that such could only have been for a one or two year maturity. In his opinion longer Edina bonds, 2 comparable to those projected for Highlands, would have been priced to yield a higher interest rate. Obviously, in my professional opinion, he was mistaken! It also appeared as though he was trying to justify a higher interest rate by seeming to imply that assessment bonds were different than ordinary G.O. bonds and therefore would carry a higher interest rate. Mr. Wallin knows, or should know, that all assessment bonds in Minnesota have the underlying "full faith and credit" of the issuing municipality behind them and thus are priced the same as any general obligation bond of that community! Number Three: This item is enclosed for your comparison purposes only. Brooklyn Park sold an improvement (a.k.a. assessment) bond issue this week! (October 19). Brooklyn Park is certainly not as good a credit as Edina but is rated AA +. However, the net interest cost to the City was 1.8165% with the five year bond priced to yield 2.05 %. (I think I was conservative in my 2%2% offer!) I believe that all of the above proves the validity of my argument beyond the shadow of a doubt. The Council can prove its good faith to the citizens of Edina, and specifically the Highlands district, by adjusting their 5.9% interest rate for the unpaid Highlands assessment accordingly to not more than 4.00% as per the City's stated policy enacted in 2005! I also believe the Council should look into the practice of the City charging homeowners 7 '/2 % on funds paid to contractors. The City offered no evidence as to their cost of funds. In fact I believe that current cash flow was used and no borrowing took place, thus they cannot produce a "cost of funds ". If any rate is to be applied it would be slightly above that which they may have obtained by placing those funds in a short term government bond account. This would be less than one percent in the current environment. The City is not in the banking business. By accepting their argument at face value you encourage them to delay, thus earning 7 '/z %, a rate not available elsewhere for such a short term! The 15% "administrative fee" should also be studied as it encourages a lack of accountability by the City and suspicion by the citizens. Currently there is no incentive for Edina to price a project at as low a cost as possible, while still maintaining the standards of our great city. Obviously, 15% of a larger amount produces more income to the City in lieu of taxes. Without this source of funds a City official said Tuesday, "they would need to raise taxes ". In as much as the basis of non deductibility of assessment payments on ones tax return is that this is an improvement to the property and an administrative fee can hardly be defined as such, should not the City Attorney issue an opinion that at least 15% of the REU annual payment can be deducted on ones tax return? If there are costs that can and should be attached to a project they should be documented in the same manner as every other cost. Transparency and accountability, I believe you agree, should be the byword for our City and all of its departments! 3 Lastly, I believe you should look into the situation of Gerhard Braun, who has a corner lot on Ayrshire and Doncaster and is to be assessed for one full REU and also 1/3 of an REU. The assessment policy adopted in 2005 would clearly preclude this. The City maintains that part of the assessment was prior to the 2005 policy. Clearly the current policy is meant to supersede all policy that may have been in force earlier. I trust the City will act ethically and in good faith for Mr. Braun. Thank you for reading this material in its entirety. I firmly believe that the Council, with clear evidence in hand will act appropriately to correct the errors made on Tuesday night. RCT:esw -b Encl. Cc: Joni Bennett Mary Brindle Scot Housh Ann Swenson Yours truly, Robert C. Ten gdin 5241 Lochloy Dr e Edina, MV 55436 4 �.J,y V4 L,Wild - 01)4L,ai Assessment Vollcy Page 1 of I ( J) SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY The Special Assessment Policy was approved in August 2005. Elements of the Special Assessment Policy include: • The assessable unit for non -State Aid street projects will be the residential equivalent unit (REU) of a lot, rather than the front footage of the property. • If a corner lot is subject to multiple street reconstruction assessments over a period of years, the total assessable cost will be the equivalent of one REU. • Assessments must be equitable to all homes that are being assessed. • The term of residential roadway assessments will continue to be 10 years. • The interest rate of the assessment will be pegged to assessment bonds that have been issued in the past 12 months or the 10 -year Aaa bond rate plus 2 percentage points. • The City will accept both partial pre - payments and full pre - payments on assessments before certifying the assessment to the tax rolls. For ease of administration, a minimum of 25 percent of the assessable cost must be applied for a partial payment. • Assessments will be calculated on a declining payment schedule because it is cheaper than a "mortgage style" amortized schedule. In addition, elements of the Senior Deferral Program have changed for equity and fairness. The new policy will not be retroactive to projects that have already been assessed. 'G-4;. M& -t° You'll need version 3.01 or later of Adobe Acrobat adotiil';;,` +.Read2r'i Reader'" to view and print the Police. Special Download the Special Assessment Policy. Y• Municipal State Aid Assessment Download the Municipal State Aid Assessment Policy. Policy http: / /ww -xv.ci.e(iina.mn . us/ Departments /L4_Sl)eeial.Assessmeiits.htin 10/20/2009 <HELP> for explanation. Sc -reen Printed 1 ubigl Muni C D R C ,EDINA GO UTIL EV -A ST: MN ' ' °, MAT AMT(M) CPN P/Y CONC CUSIP 1) 2/09 605.0 3.000 1.650 280605L3 SALE DATE 8/ 4/08. IME 13 :00 2) 2/10 1125.0 3.000 NRO 280605L4 MOUNT: 13,9 AO 3) 2/11 1165.0 3.000 NRO 280605L5 MGR: PIPER 3AFFRAY COMPANIES 4) 2/12 1205.0 3.250 NRO 280605L6 BOND TYPE: GO YLT, 9 2/13 1245.0 3.250 NRO 280605L7 DATEf: 8/28/08 ) 6) 2/14 1295.0 3.500 3.220 280605L8 1ST COUPON: 2/,1/09 2/15 1350.0 3.750 3.370 280605L9 DUE: 2/- 1/09 -19 8) 2/16 1405.0 4.000 3.570 280605M2 TAX: FED & ST TAX - EXEMPT 9_x.7 3.750 280605M3 OODY'S: Aaa 10 2/18 1530.0 4.000 3.900__ -~) 28060SM4 S&P: AAA 1' O - -NRU- 280605M5 FITCH: {PENH: 1PREM CALL: SPAR CALL: 2/ 1/15 ;FIRST SETTLE: 8/28/08 TIC: 3.6115% �OOK-ENTRY,DTC DENOMINATIONS: $5,000 Australia 61 2 9777 8600 BrozI1 5511 3048 4500 Europe 44 20 7330 7500 Germany 49 69 9204 1210 Hong Kong 852 2977 6000 Japan 01 3 3201 8900 Singapore 65 6212 1000 U.S. 1 212 310 2000 Copyright 2009 Bloomberg Finance L.P. SN 677716 H193-1105-1 21-Oct-2009 11 10:20 4 3 cHELP> for explanation. 97 <Go> for menu ubigl Muni C D R C EDINA ) -B ST: MN MAT AMT(M) CPN P/Y CONC CUSIP D 1/10 490.0 2.000 NRO 280605T7 SALE DATE: 4/ 7/09 TIME 11:00 b 1/11 480.0 2.000 NRO 280605T8 MOUNT: 2,240,000.00 3) 1/12 500.0 2.000 NRO 280605T9 GR: CRONIN & CO INC 4) 1/13 450.0 2.000 NRO 280605U2 BOND TYPE: GO ULT 5) 1/14 80.0 2.500 NRO 280605U3 DATED: 4/29/09 6) 1/15 75.0 3.000 NRO 280605U4 1ST COUPON: 1/ 1/10 n 1/16 80.0 3.000 NRO 280605U5 DUE: 1/1/10 -17 8) 1/17 85.0 3.000 NRO 280605U6 AX: FED -9 IS TAX- EXEMPT OODY -" S . Aaa &Pf AAAe FI �H: ENH . FIRST CALL: NON- CALLABLE FIR SETTLE: 4 29/09 I 1.7929 % OOK -ENTRY DTC t -INANU AL ADVISOR: EHLERS & ASSOC 11:20 E EXEC: 13:00 Australia 61 2 9777 8600 Brazil 5511 3048 4500 Europe 44 20 7330 7500 Germany 49 69 9204 1210 Hong Kong 852 2977 6000 Japan 61 3 3201 8900 Singapore 65 6212 1000 U.S. 1 212 318 2000 Copyright 2009 Bloomberg Finance L.P. SN 677716 H193-1105-1 21- Oct-2009 11:29;16 0 <HELP> for explanation. 97 - <Go> ubig2 Muni C D R C .'for menu EDINA -A T: MNi' MAT AMT(M) CPN P/Y CONC CUSIP ALE DATE: 4/ 7/09 TIME 11:00 D 2/11 2/12 510.0 525.0 3.000 3.000 1.000 1.200 28O6O5R3 28O6O5R4 MOUNT: 14,000,000.00 GR: RBC CAPITAL MARKETS 3)13 4) 540.0 3.000 1.600 28O6O5R5 BOND TYPE: GO ULT 5) 2/ 4 2/15 5 .0 3.000 2.000 28O6O5R6 DATED: 4/29/09 6) 2/16 570.0 590.0 3.000 2.400 28O605R7 28O605R8 1ST COUPON: 2/ 1/10 UE: 2/1/11 -30 n 2/17 605.0, 3.000 2.600 28O605R9 AX: FED BQ /ST TAX - EXEMPT ��/18 "- 9) 2/19 ^- _---- 625 -:0- 645.0 -3:000- 3.100 - 2:.850,. 3.100 28060552 > 28060553 1O0DY'S: Aaae S &P: AAAe M-2/20 - - 66,5 0--- 3:309 - - -3 00-- 28060554 FITCH: ill 2/21 685.0 3.450 3.450 28O605S5 ENH: 14 2/22 710.0 3.600 3.600 28060556 PREM CALL: 13) 14) 2/23 2/24 735.0 3.750 3.750 28060557 PAR CALL: 2/ 1/18 19 2/25 760.0 790.0 3.900 4.000 3.900 4.000 28060558 28060559 FIRST - SETTLE: 4 /29/09 10 1� 2/26 2/27 825.0 860.0 4.125 4.250 4.125 4.250 28O6O5T2 28O6O5T3 IC: 3.78670 ;. 18) 2/28 895.0 4.300 4.300 28O605T4 BOOK -ENTRY DTC 19) IM 2/29 2/30 935.0 4.350 4.350 28O6O5T5 FINANCIAL ADVISOR: EHLERS & ASSOC 975.0 4.400 4.400 28O605T6 Australia 61 2 9777 8600 Brazil 5511 3048 4500 Europe 44 20 7330 7500 Germany 49 69 9204 1210 Hong Kong 052 2977 6000 Japan 81 3 3201 8900 Singapore 65 6212 1000 U.S. l 212 318 2000 Copyright 2009 Bloomberg Finance L.P. SN 677716 H193-1105-1 21-Oct -2009 11:28120 <HELP> for explanation. 97 <Go> for menu c 5) 1 ubigl Muni C D R C BROOKLYN PARK IMPT -REF DESC SER B ST: MN MAT AMT(M) CPN P/Y CONC CUSIP 1 2/11 360.0 2.000 0.900 114223X6 SALE DATE: 10/19/09 TIME 12:00 4 2/12 355.0 2.000 1.300 114223X7 AMOUNT: 1,375,000.00 _1_2/ 13 335.0 2.000 114223X8 GR: ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO INC— A) 2/14 325.0 2.500 _,700 2.050 114223X9 BOND TYPE: GO ULT DATED: 11/17/09 w- - -" 1ST COUPON: 8/ 1/10 DUE: 02/01/11 -14 AX: FED BQ /ST TAX - EXEMPT OODY'S: S &P: AA+ F I TCH .(______D ENH: FIRST CALL: NON- CALLABLE FI—RST SETTLE: 1/17/09 IC: 1.81650 B - Y DTC DENOM $5M /5M Australia 61 2 9777B600 Brazil 5511 3048 4500 Europe 44 20 7330 7500 Germany 49 69 9204 1210 Hong Kong 852 2977 6000 Japan 81 3 3201 8900 Singapore 65 6212 1000 U.S. 1 212 318 2000 Copyright 2009 Bloomberg Finance L.P. SN 677716 H193- 1105 -1 21-Oct-2009 11/15/32 RECEIVED OCT J 01009 October 29, 2009 On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Windwood Condominium Association, I read with interest the article in the Star Tribune regarding HIA financing by the city of St. Louis Park, for the Sunset Ridge Condominiums. Windwood Condominiums, now some 30 years old, requires extensive upgrading of major infrastructure areas. If the city of Edina would consider a plan such as HIA, the funds would be placed in the Replacement Reserve Fund, and used for capital improvements such as windows and doors, making us much more energy efficient, as well as for drainage issues which are currently causing severe damage to the foundations of our buildings. Here are some particulars regarding Windwood Condominiums: DEMOGRAPHICS: Families with newborns Singles of all ages Marrieds with spouse in Care Facility Age range: 30's to 90's Retirees FACILMES: 203 Units on 12.5 Acres Recreation Building Two pools /spa /saunas Tennis Courts Party Room Library Exercise Room Based on the current demographics, we believe we would be creating an undue hardship on many of our long term residents with fixed incomes should we need to have an assessment for these very large projects. We are desirous of finding a simple solution that would have a minimum Impact over an extended period of time. We look forward to meeting with your appointed representative to discuss this and other options available to us. 6;,&i, we'al' Ardis Wexler, President 952 - 925 -2097 — Email: JudgeArdis @aol.com RECEIVED J MS Custom Homes LLC OCT 17 1009 Experience the Difference October 26, 2009 City of Edina Gordon L. Hughes, City Manager 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 -1394. RE: 6120 Brookview Avenue, Edina, MN Property ID #19- 028 -24-43 -0091 Dear Mr. Hughes, 5250 West 74`h Street, Suite 8 Edina, MN 55439 Phone: 952- 949 -3630 Fax. 952-949-3730 Thank you for your concern expressed in your October 8, 2009 letter. We are currently reserving certain rights to the northern lot. We may sell the parcel (in its entirety) and reserve certain future rights, to the unimproved lot, or other derivative interests. The intent of the seller is to not necessarily sell fifty feet (50') or alternatively the entire one - hundred feet (100'), at this time. We are exploring all options that satisfy the needs of potential residents / clients. We do understand and respect your interpretation of city code. We may not necessarily agree with this interpretation. Regardless of any difference of opinion, we certainly do not intend to violate any valid codes or ordinances. At this time, we will not be modifying the MLS listing; or our marketing proposition. Thank you for yoyr concern, we do appreciate your suggestions. Truly, Jeffrey 14. Schoenwetter, CEO JMS CUSTOM HOMES, LLC Cc: Nancy Schoenwetter, Prime Real Estate Services Mayorand Council =;z W WW.JMSCUSTOMHOMES.COM Susan Howl Subject: FW: Blick Art Materials Grand Opening January 21 RECEIVED OCT 3 0 2009 From: Swank, Curtis [mailto:C.Swank @dickblick.com] Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:51 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Blick Art Materials Grand Opening January 21 Hello City of Edina, We are celebrating the grand opening of our new Edina location on January 21. 1 would love to arrange for Mayor Hovland or members of the city council to be present for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. Please let me know if the city is interested and we can make the proper arrangements. Thank you, Curt Swank Community Events Coordinator Blick Art Materials 1849 Green Bay Rd, suite 310 Highland Park, IL 60035 Cell: 847 - 650 -4255 c. swan k(a)-dickblick.com "'Confidentiality Notice "" This e-mail message from Dick Blick Holdings, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries is intended only for named recipients. It contains information that may be protected by trade secret law, or that is confidential, privileged, attorney work product, or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this message in error, are not a named recipient, or are not the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to a named recipient, be advised that any review. disclosure, use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message or its contents is strictly prohibited. Please notify us immediately at 847.681.6800 that you have received this message in error, and delete the message from your computer files. Susan Howl Subject: FW: Metro Transit Route 6 RECEIVED Subject: Metro.Transit Route 6 OCT 2 % 2009 Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers, I -am a resident of Edina, living at 5522 Oak Glen Road. I am also employed by 494 Commuter Services, an organization`located in and partially funded by the city of Edina. I watched the October 15`h Transportation Committee meeting television rebroadcast with interest regarding the topic of Metro Transit's new route 6. I understand there are several Edina residents.who`are expressing dismay over the new route. ,I did not'hear any residents express gratitude for the enhanced transit service. Our city is fortunate to have the frequent service that exists. Our neighbors to our west, in'the city of Minnetonka; do "not enjoy even a small fraction of the transit service Edina has. Alternative transportation options are important infrastructure in a city. Alternative transportation options are becoming ever more important in Edina with the aging population and the growth in employment density. I am writing to express support. for the enhanced`route 6 as it better serves Edina residents, and it also better serves the businesses and commuters in Edina. Please note there are many businesses that offer low wage jobs in Edina that are often filled by workers who rely upon public transportation. These businesses and workers are now better served by.more frequent and enhanced route coverage on route 6. Perhaps the city should consider requesting Metro Transit use hybrid buses along route 6 to alleviate /mitigate the noise that is bothering some residents. Please do not be quick to act to reduce or eliminate this route. Respectfully Submitted, Melissa Madison, Executive Director, 494 Commuter Services (612) 749 -4494, www.494corridor.or� 1 Remove 1CLE71 - Restore the Republic! ` PETITION TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED OCT Whereas: under your leadership, `this community is imposing the policies of Sustainable Development, and Whereas: under your, leadership, this community is paying dues to an international organization called ICLEI - Local Governments for.Sustain.ability," for the express purpose of creating and imposing Sustainable Development programs based in large part on the theory of global warming, and Whereas: ICLEI works in secret, violating transparency of government and the public's right to know, and Whereas: it is the duty of every elected representative to provide full disclosure and open discussion and debate on policies that affect private property rights, community development, water use and restrictions, restrictions on auto use and parking, open space restrictions, building codes and restrictions, restrictions on types of materials to be used in building, taxes designed to restrict development and auto use, and many more policies that have a damaging effect on the rights of citizens and the economy of the community, and Whereas: Sustainable Development, based on the unproven and disputed theory of Global Warming, is the driving force behind these policies now being imposed on all the citizens of this community, created, discussed and decided in private meetings rather than before the full community, with ICLEI as the guiding force, now, Therefore, I the undersigned citizen of this community demand: A. That all citizens be allowed to openly discuss and debate these Sustainable Development restrictions on our economy, our property and our way of life, and B. That there be a full disclosure to the citizens of this community concerning the financial association with ICLEI and its involvement' with these Sustainable Development policies, and finally, C. That such contract with ICLEI be immediately.ferminated and the community have no further °dealings with this international organization. Signed / a � �- Date /U Susan Howl Subject: FW: Thank You From: Wattson, Erica [ mailto :EriWattson @edina.kl2.mn.us] Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 3:31 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Thank You Mayor Hovland Thanks again to everyone who helped make Edina's Day of Service such a successful day! It was definitely packed full of energy and lots of fun. Hundreds of children arrived today and were very excited to see your efforts. Photos & Highlights from the day: http•/ /sites google com/ site /highlandschildrenoutside /home /edina- day -of- service Erica Erica Wattson Gifted Resource Teacher Highlands Elementary School 952.848.4567 eriwattson(aD-edina.k12.mn.us Homework & Announcements: http: / /sites.google,com /site /hIgifted /Home "...to educate children in a safe, cooperative, and innovative environment while building long -trem, collaborative relationships with families" Edina Day of Service (Highlands Children Outside) H tghlanc Children outside Outdoor Classrooms and Natural Play Announcements Committee Members Edina Day of Service Photos Volunteers Contact Us Donations Kerker, Inc. Links Questions & Answers How can I help? What are some benefits of Natural Play Areas? What is an Outdoor Learning and Natural Play Area? What is the timeline? Why Now? Does this make sense? Would a Natural Play Area support and extend the Highlands philosophies, beliefs and mission? Sitemap Outdoor Classrooms and Natural Play > ........................................................................... ............................... Edina Day of Service Page 1 of 3 ! Sr earch this site ED[N.A DAY 0 F SERVICEa Celebrating a Culture of Service in Our Community Saturday. October 24, 2009 Saturday, The Highlands work October 24th was j"day was held designated as the o- -ws..l.�. }:� r _, Saturday, October Edina Dary .of ........................ ..... i . 24t h o 9: o o Sen-ice which is a -'Fri am -i:oo pm. And part of Edina's; ,� y all accounts it was Connecting With y a resounding success! ............................. ............ Kids program. This ........... i r. -- C, program is a eit}7- Although the ground ,Aide initiative to conditions were a bit support healthy Edina Day of SerVmuddy and Nvet at growth and times, the sun was development of kids shining and many through community enthusiastic connection and volunteers of all outreach. This ages were on hand to first Edina Day of complete several of http: / /sites.googic.com/ site /highlandschildrenoutside /home /edina- day -of- service 10/30/2009 Edina Day of Service (Highlands Children Outside) Service was an invitation to all who work, live, learn and play in Edina to participate in some type of service to our neighbors, friends and community. Highlands Elementary School, PTA, students, parents and local boy scout troop focused their efforts on the new Outdoor Classroom and Natural Play areas at Highlands for the Edina Day of Service. Although much has been accomplished over the summer with construction of the dry- river beds and mounds, there is still more work to be done! Page 2 of 3 outdoor play area jests. Projects iAleted included: • Planting 18 trees! • Planting tall grasses and native plants in the Kindergarten area • Creating sinuous tree stump paths • Building a small limestone gathering site • Raking/ cleaning up mulched play areas, and more! , there was over at ischool to ie day. Is on flyer. It was a phenomenal turnout of over So volunteers - a big Thank You to all of you for helping make this investment in Highlands, not just for today's students but generations to come. http: / /sites.google.com/ sitelhighlandschildrenoutside /homeledina- day -of- service 10/30/2009 October 19, 2009 City Clerk Mayor of Edina City of Edina 4801 W 50P St Edina MN 55424 Re: Assessment Street Improvement No. BA -342 EDINA HIGHLANDS Amount: $11,787.89 (approximate) Address: 5203 Duncraig Road, Edina, MN 55436 Property Owner: James & Karen Jones Dear City Clerk & Mayor of Edina: I object to the amount to be assessed against my vacant lot. It appears that the lot is not marketable and no one is or will be benefiting from the "Street Improvement ".. I. have talked to the engineers during the last year and they always told me that there is nothing I can do about the assessment. So after trying to sell the lot for over two years it appears that due to the steepness of the lot and other issues it is preventing my efforts to sell the lot at this time to a homebuilder or an individual. I am currently homesteading the house next door to the vacant lot at 5205 Duncraig and, of course, being assessed for that property, as well. At least the homesteaded property will get some benefit from the "Street Improvement". Please do not assess the property at 5203 Duncraig Road, Edina Highlands for the Street Improvement. Sincerely, James & Karen Jones 5205 Duncraig Road Edina, MN 55436 RECEIVED OCT 2 0 2009 Larry Blackstad, Chair Board of Commissioners Three Rivers Park District 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 Dear Mr. Blackstad: Based on an article which appeared in today's Star Tribune: 5700 Tucker Lane Edina, Minnesota 55436 952- 930 -9040 October 15, 2009 • The alignment of the proposed Southwest Light Rail line is all but certain, and • An examination of the maps of the proposed rail line and the Three Rivers trails, the rail line would intersect with the Hopkins part of Cedar Lake LRT as well as the proposed new bike trial. In view of the foregoing, I respectfully suggest that for safety concerns alone, the District rethink the feasibility of going forward with the proposed bike trail. Sincerely, Richard C. Johnson RJ /tlt cc: Edina City Council Susan Howl From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 20099:45 AM To: ED'Everyone RECEIVED Subject: September 2009 website report OCT 13 2009 Good morning! Activity. on the City of Edina website reflected the following activity during the month of September 2009: Total. visits: 79,531 Number of visitors: 37,489 Total number,of hits: 2,449,188 Average time of each visit: 14.minutes, 41 seconds Total page views: 183,735 . Average page views per day: 6,124 Busiest day of the month: Sept.. 14 with 117,001 hits Braemar Golf Course dominated the top spot, indicating the importance of marketing our website and keeping it up to date The most visited page was the Braemar Golf Course home page, with 2,645 visits. Other top pages included the following (with number of visits): Job Listings — 2,127 Administration & Jobs - -1,616 Telephone Numbers & Contacts -- 1,347 Police Department -- 1,257 Permits & Applications - -1,191 Park & Recreation Department -- 1,189 Public Notices -- 1,134 Edinborough Park -- 1,130 Engineering & Public Works Department - -1,043 The most frequently accessed PDF among visitors'was the Comprehensive Bike Plan, which was downloaded 1,475 times. Other frequently downloaded files included the following (with number of downloads): 1 "Guide to Street Reconstruction" brochure —1,045 Family Circle magazine "Top 10 Towns" article — 926 Braemar Arena fall skating schedule — 734 Autumn About Town — 621 2008 Water Report — 564 Employment application — 556 Braemar Arena open skating schedule — 538 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report — 509 Summer About Town — 481 Though the website has grown substantially in the past year, interest still needs to be generated among the public. To gain that interest and generate more hits, please attempt to include the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), www.CityofEdina.com, on all correspondence. We have been streaming video on our website for two years. The most requested videos in September were the fencing regulations public service announcement (134 views), "Recycling is Easy to Swallow" PSA (86), September episode of "In Edina" (74), September episode of "Agenda: Edina" (70), Sept. 1 City Council meeting (67), Sept. 15 City Council meeting (67), "Where Have All the Cans Gone ?" PSA (63), flu shot PSA (37), Sept. 2 Planning Commission meeting (33) and "The Peddler" PSA (19). Please continue to tell others about our website and think about ways to improve it. If you have suggestions or questions, contact me. Thanks! Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 jbennerotteCa?ci.edina.mn.us October 8, 2009 Scot Housh City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Mr. Housh, RECEIVED OCT 13 20 We are long -time residents of Edina's Morningside and Highlands neighborhoods and currently reside at 5605 Ayrshire Boulevard. We are writing to express a concern regarding the Highlands Neighborhood Reconstruction assessment due for council action on October 20. When meeting with Jack Sullivan regarding our situation, he suggested we contact you to request equity in our assessment. Our home is on the corner of Doncaster Way and Ayrshire Boulevard. In 1999 we were assessed at .33 residential equivalent unit for improvements to Doncaster Way. The improvements to Doncaster Way also extended around our corner and up Ayrshire Boulevard, halfway to our driveway. On August 16, 2005, the city council approved a special assessment policy addressing equity for residents on corner lots. The policy states, "If a corner lot is subject to multiple street reconstruction assessments over a period of years, the total assessable cost should be the equivalent to 1 residential equivalent unit. " The rationale stated, "Staff believes that the total of both assessments should not exceed one R.E. U. so that lots are equitably assessed over the City. A corner lot does not generate more trips onto the residential roadway system than a non - corner lot. " The proposed assessment for the 2009 Highlands Neighborhood Reconstruction for our property is 1.0 R.E.U. We are requesting the council follow the intent of the 2005 special assessment policy and assess our corner property so that "the total assessable cost should be the equivalent to 1 residential equivalent unit. " - .67 for the Highlands project plus the previously assessed .33 assessment for the Doncaster project. We believe -the council's intent was to insure equity to corner lot residents and respectfully request that equity be extended to us. For clarification, please feel free to call us or drive by our home at 5605 Ayrshire Boulevard. Thank you for your consideration. ulie and Paul Walthour 5605 Ayrshire Boulevard Edina, MN 55436 952- 925 -5489 RECEIVED Date _ lo OCT 111009 Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and Priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big - ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loop � � for Valley View lMiddle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name 4a, Address //�/� /'l1p o ��'� RECEIVED OCT 1;11009 From: conn newton [mailto:connsolo @gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 24,2009 6:05 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: I SUPPORT 9 mile Trail To the members of the Edina City Council, I am writing to you to express my SUPPORT for the completion of the 9 mile trail through our beautiful city. As a soon- to- beJesideint, I feel such a trail would not only enhance the.livability of our lovely town, but also a wonderful step in creating a greener, cleaner, Minnesota. While I realize that some residents have brought up various concerns, I know you will find that the benefits of embracing the bike trail (arid jogging trail and rollerblading trail and scooting trail -it's not just.for bikes,!) far outweigh the costs. Please, let us join the ranks of progressive cities around the country and do what we can to develop an infrastructure for rion- motorized transportation. Thank you for your time, Conn Newton RECEIVED Date OCT 12 2009 Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety —'If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big - ticket project. The state budget deficit .stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Nam Address s- RECEIVED Date OCT 12 2009 Edina City Offices 4501 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16-foot-wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety —'If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big - ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, ,,ll Name ? U �`) �(�Vl C s ) Address 5 4- _ `3 Date Q_2 RECEIVED OCT 12100 Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Viaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16-foot-wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorilfts — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. -'-Dv- Address , `1h log., / October 7, 2009 RECEIVED 0 C T 12 1009 John Keprios, Director Park & Recreation Department Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50" Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Director Keprios, I recently learned that Edina plans to build a paved bicycle path near 70`h Street West, along the Nine Mile Creek where the creek runs across the backyards of a number of homes. I simply have to express my concern about this planning. Do we really need another bike path in Edina? Every day in the Tribune, we read about bike paths and nature trails easily accessible to riders. Is it fiscally prudent in these economic times to spend funds on additional trails when there are citizens faced with foreclosures on their homes? I do not presume to know about the finances of the city, but this seems an obvious question. Equally important, it is distressing to contemplate the endangerment to some wonderful wildlife that lives in this area, as well as the security issues for people using trails in this secluded area. While I no longer live in Edina (previously at 4304 W. 70`), I still care very much for the neighborhood, and I know personally of the lovely wetlands that exist along the creek behind these homes. I hope you will give consideration to these concerns as you move forward with your planning. Sincerely yours, Cynthia Steinke (Currently: 11232 Wyoming Rd. So. Bloomington, MN 55438) Kelly, RECEIVED 0 C T 12 2009 I very much appreciate your prompt replies to my emails. I am sure you are very busy and I want to thank you for your efforts. Below is my understanding of the time lines you have given me for the EAW and for nominating the segment neighborhood representatives. FWU Data collection, one month Completed 8/31/09 EAW preparation, two weeks, Completed 9/15/09 Public comment period, 30 days, Completed 10/15/09 Review and response, three weeks, Completed 11/7/09 Presentation of findings to Edina City Council, Three Rivers Park District Board, Community Member Assessment team, three weeks, Completed 12/1/09 NOMINATING COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD SEGMENT ASSESSMENT TEAM Mailing lists for each trail segment neighborhood available to public, Completed 9/12/09 Maps of neighborhood trail segment available to public, Completed 9/12/09 Nominating ballots received by Three Rivers Park District, Completed 9/30/09 I can see a major problem with this time line. You have allowed only eighteen days between the availability of maps and mailing lists of the neighborhood segments and the time the nominating ballots are due in to the Three Rivers Park District. This is not sufficient time for people in the neighborhood to become informed about individuals interested in becoming a neighborhood representative or on the issues surrounding the EAW. The date of 9/30/09 is well before public comment on the EAW. I would suggest moving the mailing and return of nominating ballots to 11/1/09. This would accomplish the following: It would allow people in the segment neighborhoods sufficient time to become acquainted with perspective neighborhood representatives. People in the segment neighborhoods would become more informed through listening to, or participating, in the public comments on the EAW. It would allow a fiill month to organize the neighborhood assessment team before presentation of the findings of the EAW. I would be interested in your comments. Bill Westerdahl westyw @comcast.net City of Edina October 8, 2009 Mr. "Jeffrey Schoenwetter JMS Custom Homes 5250 West 740' Street — Suite #8 Edina, MN 55439 CERTIFIED MAIL: 7005 0390 0004 6681 9097 RE: 6120 BROOKVIEW AVE., EDINA, MN — PROPERTY ID #19- 028 -24 -43 -0091 Dear Mr. Schoenwetter: It has been brought to the City of Edina's attention that the listing for the subject property indicates a lot size of "50 x 133." The subject parcel measures 100 feet by 133 feet. According to the Edina City Code, this parcel must be conveyed in its entirety unless subdivision and variance approval is granted by. the City. I suggest that the listing information for this property be amended to reflect the actual parcel size so as to prevent an unfortunate misunderstanding with a prospective purchaser. Thank you. Sincerely, o L. Hughes City Manager Glh/sh c: Nancy Schoenwetter, Prime Real Estate Services, 5250 W. 74`h Street Mayor and Council Cary Teague, Planning Director_ Robert Wilson, City Assessor City Hale. 952- 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952- 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952 -826 -0379 Susan Howl Subject: FW: Please forward: re Changes to Metro Bus Route 6 and 6E Attachments: Position Statement - Bus Route 6 and 6E.doc From: Scott Edstrom [mailto:sjedstrom @gmail.com] RECEIVED Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 1:01 PM OCT 0 6 To: Lynette Biunno Cc: Jack Sullivan; Wayne Houle; Mike Bochert Subject: Please forward: re Changes to Metro Bus Route 6 and 6E Please forward the following attachment to : 1. The Edina City Council Members 2. The Edina Transportation Commission We just wanted to provide you with an updated "Position Statement" regarding our perspective on the September 12th changes to Route 6 and 6E. Although we are frustrated by the time it takes to get approval for the parties to just get together ( see below) we can appreciate the fact that processes and procedures are required to get things done . • City Council recommends ( in August 18th meeting) the issue be forwarded to the Transportation Comm for review and recommendation • Transportation Comm. ( In Mid September meeting) reviews and recommends that Metro Transit. and Edina residents get together and try to develop a resolution • Transportation Comm. ( In Mid October meeting) to review meeting minutes from September meeting and after vote to approve the minutes the recommendation to work together will be forwarded to the City council for their review and hopefully approve • City Council ( In Nov 2.) meeting will receive recommendation " to work together" and will receive a report out and recommendation from City staff. We are looking forward to working together with the City of Edina and Metro Transit to reach a resolution. Please contact Scott Edstrom if you have any questions 612 - 845 -5811 Position Statement Route 6 & 6E Position Statement by residents of • Village Homes of Centennial Lakes — 250 units / 340+ Residents • Coventry Townhomes of Centennial Lakes — 96 Units / 150+ Residents Summary Statement / Position: The intrusion and significant negative impact to the quality of life for residents listed above is not justified or offset by the anticipated benefits to Metro Transit or Edina'residents , either through more- convenient service or more riders or additional fare income resultingfrom the changes; made to routes .6 and 6E. Current Position: • The changes to Bus Routes 6 and 6E recently implemented on September 12`h are a significant intrusion and have a major negative impact on the quality of life, health and "green" environment to residents above and the Centennial Lakes neighborhood in general. • The benefits to be realized do not offset the intrusion and negative impact on quality of life impact currently being experienced by the Edina residents in the above neighborhoods. • We also believe that for residents living directly or very near to the route will be negatively impacted when trying to sell our homes in the future from both a price (lower) an&amount of time (longer) needed to sell. What is being requested? : Current Bus Routes (6E and 6) be changed ( or re- routed to previous routes and streets) to not include: 0 1. Edinborough Way north of 76th to Parklawn Ave. 0 2. Parklawn Ave. from Edinborough Way to France Ave. (or) Significant reduction in number or routes currently being run through the neighborhood. Elimination or re- routing of early morning routes ( pre 6:45am) and late evening routes (post 8:30 PM) that are not neighborhood friendly or in line with the activities and hours of the residents and businesses in the area. How are residents and the area being impacted: • Significant noise intrusion. Buses can be heard, even with all doors and windows closed, in all units that reside along the streets mentioned above • Pollution and odor. The smell from non hybrid vehicles is very noticeable from decks, patios and even inside of the homes • Frequency — over 85+ trips per weekday with buses running on average 4 times per hour (6 -8 during rush hour). A Similar number of trips are run on the weekends also. Intrusive early morning and late evening routes — buses start at 5:45 am in the morning and the last run is at 12:45am at night. Stores close in the area at 9 PM and the park closes at 10 PM Now that we have had a chance to experience the actual impact of the routes since their implementation on September 12th we feel that the impact is significantly more negative than anticipated. Noises can be heard from farther away and can be heard even with doors and windows closed. Key Points / Reasons (per the Metro Transit Organization) for the changes (and our Resident Responses in Red) 1. Changes to Route 6 and 6E were made to deliver access to 1200 -1300 additional residents in the Edina area. This should result in increased # of riders on these routes. Resident response: The route changes will only improve access for less than 100 residents in the area. These 100 residents also currently have door to door access every half hour to route #538 which takes them directly to and from Southdale which is what Route 6E and 6 provides. See the Resident / Rider Analysis for how the Centennial Lakes / Coventry neighborhood would use the modified route 2. The Edina City staff granted concurrence to the changes when presented by the Metro Transit organization. Resident Response: The Edina City staff did not understand the impact and how the residents of Edina felt about the change. Their concurrence may have been different 3. These changes were requested by the City of Edina. Residence Response: The specific changes were not requested by the residents of Edina (for additional or better service) or by the City of Edina. They were a response by the Metro Transit organization to submission of Edina's Long Range Plan. 4. Moving the bus stops off of France avenue onto nearby pedestrian friendly side streets. Residence Response: We believe that there are other routes that can accommodate this need. We would be glad to provide our input. Further, the change moves stops off of France Ave that has some partial sidewalks to Edinbough Way which has no sidewalks on one side of the street and does not even have room to walk on the grass. 5. The changes will provide better access to the Centennial Lakes park for other Edina residents and will possibly improve business for Retail stores in the area. Residence Response: The previous stops on 76th Ave provide better access to the parks than the . current stops on Parklawn Ave. We also believe that there are other routes that can accommodate this need. We would be glad to provide our input. Most local residents in the area impacted can walk to the retail stores in the area. Position Points regarding the Changes: 1. The Demand for services would be from less than 100 people and not 1200. There will be no significant increase in demand by the local residents ( that are impacted) or increase or improvement in ridership or service resulting from route changes on Parklawn Lane and Edinborough.Way. ( see Attachment A - Analysis of residents) 2. Ouality of Life Impact ( Noise)— The significant noise of the brakes as well as the acceleration and deceleration at the stops ( and by the buses in general) significantly impacts what was relatively a quiet neighborhood. Prior to the changes buses stopped on the corner of Parklawn Ave. and Edinborough Way ( for route 538 up to 4 times per hour. That bus takes residents or 3400 Parklawn directly to Southdale every half hour. That has now changed and there are now over 115 stops per day on that corner and over 85+ one way trips on the streets mentioned. This noise can be heard over 1 block away. 3. Ouality of Life Impact ( Pollution and Gas fumes) — a significant number of residents can smell the fumes and are close enough to the routes to have to close their windows and doors so the smell and fumes do not enter their homes. 4. Route times and Frequency are not neighborhood friendly — The noise in 4 above (up to 6 trips per hour) and the extremely late route times ( until after midnight) have negatively changed the lives of the people living close to the route. The modified route has over 50 additional residences ( in the 2 block route) that live within 50 feet of the new service. That number quadruples for 100 feet. 5. Negative Green impact to the Park and Residents. There are over 85 bus trips that now run through the heart of a residential area and one of the nicest parks in the metropolitan area. The traffic and pollution does not match the need or benefit. 6. Increased risk to residents and Pedestrians. We understand that the Metro are bus drivers are excellent and are thoroughly trained in all aspects of safety. However, introduction of 85+ buses to an area with blind crossings to the park for handicapped residents causes us great concern. 3 traffic accidents were recorded at the crossing this last winter. 7. Fiscal Responsibility — the small number of passenger per trip. 4 to 6 trips per hour with very few passengers per trip does not seem financially responsible. We understand that routes most likely do not pay for themselves but the frequency of route 6 for the passengers serviced should be reviewed. We should consider this regardless of which streets are used. The reduction of half the trips in the area may be able to pay for an additional fireman or officer for the city. Other Points: 8. Additional Risk Factors. - There will be significant construction and parking near Edinborough Way starting this fall and running through the fall of 2010. This introduces even more risk and traffic congestion into the situation. The construction workers will have to park on both sides of Edinborough Way 9. Other Observations — (limited sample) a. Majority of riders observed ( entry and exit ) are from the areas west of France b. Majority of stops in the area of discussion have zero entry and exit c. Many buses on 6E & F (south of Parklawn) often have less than 2 or even no riders d. The number of early morning and late evening passengers is often zero, The few riders on the bus do not enter or exit on the east side of France. 10. Initial June 26th Letter notifying residents of the change — the letter never stated the number of trips or the hours of operation for the route. We do not think local residents would not have objected to a few buses and normal operating hours. Also, we believe that the residents that were impacted the most (Village Homes) never received the letter. Current Status: • During an early September council meeting Edina City Council recommended the issue 1 be sent--to the Edina Transportation Commission for review and discussion at their next meeting • On September 16th the Transportation Commission met and recommended that the all of the parties ( Edina Residents Metro Transit`andBdina City Staff) get together and try and develop anew solution / position for the issue • On October 17th the transportation Committee will approve; their previous month's, . meeting minutes ( which includes the recommendation to get together and try. and develop a compromise) - the recommendation-,to get together to resolve the iss, ue will- then be forwarded to the Edina City Council for approval: • On November 2 "d — the Edina City Council will hear a report from the City staff regarding the recommendation to get together and try and resolve the issue. During this meeting the Council can approve, vote against or modify the recommendation. • We have been told by city.staff that no action regarding this issue will be taken prior to the Nov 2nd Edina City Council meeting Attachment A Analysis of residents: Per the 2000 census information: • 1280 people • 908 Households Basic Summary: After meeting with local residents we were able to determine that 1. Over 500 of the units ( out of 908 or 55% ) and over 640 of the residents ( out of 1208 or 53 %) had no interest, no desire or no need for the access provided by the route changes. 2. 225 units ( out of 908) are in the process of developing a Petition against the new changes because they are significantly impacted in a negative manner and would receive no / limited increase in access provided by the changes. 3. Approximately 100 units and 100 residents ( not 908 units and 1208 residents) have the opportunity to significantly benefit or will have need or desire to utilize the new route changes. Based on Metro transit percentages that means that approximate 10% or 10 people will benefit or utilize the services based on the changes 4. We also believe that most additional riders in the targeted area will simply be riders switching changing using these routes instead of the routes that they previously used 538, 578, etc...). This is speculation on our part. More detailed perspective: - 7500 York Cooperative ( No demand for changed service) - 337 Units - 420 residents - Currently have their own van that runs regular routes to Southdale, Cub, Byerley's, Target, Fairview medical, etc.. - Residents also make significant use of Metro Mobility - Average age is over 80 years old - Over 100 yards to walk to nearest stop on new route from current exits - General Manager believes that there will be no increased ridership due to route changes 1. Limited number of residents use the MTC buses today 2. Currently have access on both York and to Route 6 and 6E on the corner of 76th and Edinborough Way. Same stop for them on both the old and new routes - Walker Elder Suites - Nursing home on Parklawn and York (No demand for Service) - 72 Units - 70 Residents - Assisted living - Facility currently has its own bus - No residents are capable of physically using public Transportation - Coventry Neighborhood (No demand for service) - 96 Townhomes / units 150+ Residents Petition signed by significant number of residents Will not or do not use or want the bus service) - Village Homes of Centennial Lakes ( no increased demand for service) 250`units Residents on Edinborough Way and Parklawn Ave are significantly negatively impacted by noise and pollution of the route changes Mostly single owner occupied ( per management company) Currently on 6E & 6F route 1 additional stop provided on northbound side of the association complex Petition requesting change to routes similar to Coventry Petition in progress - Over half or more of the riders would. still use the same stop anyway but all residents are within 1 city block of the current stop 3400-Parklawn Lane 100 Units 100 residents Currently have door step access to Beeline 538 and 539 between Southdale and.Mall of America which includes stops at Cub and Target. At least 2 -3 buses per hour. 25 + stops prior to changes - Could benefit from the new changes - Residents north and east of the new trail - Easier and closer access to bus on Gallager than to Parklawn Ave. and Edinborough Way - They also have immediate access to 538 and 578 and other routes to Southdale. - It is closer to walk to the 6 and 6E stops to the north than to walk to the .stops on the corner of Edinborough Way and Parklawn Ave Other Background : ( Prior to September 12th ) 1. On Friday June 24th we received a letter from Metro Transit dated June 26th. The letter was sent to 300+ Edina residents notifying them of route changes for routes 6E and 6F. The letter had no specifics'about the number of buses 2. These changes were not.directly requested by any residents of Edina of the City of Edina but were a response from a long range plan submitted to Metro Transit 3. We'first.contacted the City of Edina, engineering department.,in Mid July. The Engineeririg:department asked us to formally submit a petition to the Edina City Manager and Edina City Council. We were - informed at that time that, the next meeting we could present.our petition at was the middle of August. 4. The Petition an d supporting materials were submitted to the City in mid August prior to the August City Council meeting. The material is included in your packet. 5. At the August meeting the City Council recommended that the'topic be sent to the Transportation Commission for review and that they make a recommendation back to the City Council. 6. The Council also requested the City Engineer to contact the Metro Transit organization and ask them to postpone the route changes until the City could review them further. 7. On September 12th the changes to the routes were implemented as planned. Metro Transit did not have enough lead time to print and distribute the request ( 60 -90 days is required) - METRO CITIES k6, Association of Metropolitan Municipalities October 1, 2009 Mr. Gordon Hughes City Manager City of Edina 4801 West 50`h Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Gordon: Thank you for giving Dave Osberg and me the opportunity to meet with you to discuss Edina's membership in Metro Cities. We appreciated the chance to visit with you and to hear about the city's challenges and concerns. As you know, Edina is a very valued member of Metro Cities, and we certainly hope to maintain your membership in our organization. Always, our goal is to provide our member cities with a good value for their investment. I would like to stress again the unique role that Metro Cities serves for its members at the regional and state levels of government. While we often work collaboratively with other city groups like the League of MN Cities and the Municipal Legislative Commission, our mission and functions are distinct and separate. Specifically, Metro Cities is the only region -wide organization that advocates for cities at the Metropolitan Council and the only organization that advocates at the Legislature and Governor's Office on statewide issues with regional significance for metropolitan cities. As you know, our services also include statutory appointing authority for the Met Council's TAB and TAC, as well as recommending appointments to other regional and state boards and task forces. To that end, we continue to appreciate Mayor Jim Hovland's participation on the TAB as one of our appointments to that Board. Again, Gordon, with a four - person staff that works on over 60 legislative /regional policies and other member services, we strive to provide good service at an affordable price. As I offered last week, we would be more than happy to speak to your Mayor and Council about the services that Metro Cities provides. Please give me a call if that is something that you would like us to do. Again, thank you for your time last Thursday. I look forward to speaking with you again soon. S• Patricia A. Nauman Executive Director 145 University Ave W • St. Paul, MN 55103 -2044 • Phone (651) 215 -4000 • Fax (651) 281 -1299 • www.MetroCitiesMN.org s ®a RECEIVED 0 C T 0 12009 The Honorable James Hovland Mayor, City of Edina Edina.City Offices 4801 West W Street Edina, MN 554241. Ms. Joni Bennett Edina City Council Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Ms. Mary Brindle Edina City Council Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and Council Members: 5700 Tucker Lane Edina, Minnesota 55436 952= 930 -9040 September 25, 2009 Mr. Scot Housh Edina City Council Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Ms. Ann Swenson Edina City Council Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Thank you very much for taking the time to hear the opponents of the proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. I regret the "acting up" of many who were present, particularly after the gentle reproof of the Mayor. As indicated in my remarks, trees reduce the greenhouse effect by sequestration of CO2 or what I called absorption. As you will note from the enclosure, there are many other benefits of trees. There are countless trees adjacent to Nine Mile Creek, including the area along Lincoln Drive from the point north of the proposed entry into Edina, which will be cut down no matter the alignment of the trail through the watershed. Since "CO2 alley" (Highway 169) is close by, the removal of those trees would be particularly egregious. I, therefore, urge'the Council to take a "look -see" at the watershed and hopefully conclude that a trail through the watershed would not be environmentally feasible. Very truly yours, 4,4-,J Richard C. Johnson RCJ /tlt Enclosure Tree Benefits Page Benefits of Trees In Urban Areas Trees are major capital assets in cities across the United States. Just as streets, sidewalks, public buildings and recreational facilities are a part of a community's infrastructure, so are publicly owned trees. Trees -- and, collectively, the urban forest -- are important assets that require care and maintenance the same as other public property. Trees are on the job 24 hours every day working for all of us to improve our environment and quality of life. Colorado's urban forest provides marry environmental benefits to our community. Aside from the obvious aesthetic benefits, trees within our urban forest improve our air, protect our water, save energy, and improve economic sustainability. Unlike urban areas in the eastern U.S., canopy cover in Colorado decreases along an urban to rural gradient. In other words, since most trees have been planted much of the tree cover is in urban areas as opposed to "natural lands ". Therefore, estimated pollutant uptake rates are higher for residential compared to natural or unmanaged lands. Possible management implications of these estimates are that air pollutant uptake benefits from tree planting may be optimized by planting in areas where air pollutant concentrations are elevated and where relatively high planting densities can be achieved thereby enhancing the health of urban dwellers. Thank you to Kathleen Alexander for composing and compiling this information. Page 1 of t U Mapleton Avenue, a well shaded street in Boulder, Colorado. Urban Forests Improve Our Air Through: Urban Forests Can Also: • Carbon Sequestration • Extend the Life of Payed Surfaces • Reduction of Other Pdlutar►ts • Increase Traffic -Ss1 • MoreM €o on Air QWlfty Enhancement . Improve EcWW* Sustainabift . Affect Consumer Perceptons and Behaviors Urban Forests Protec -_0gr Water • Add Aesdie& VaWe . Increase Real Estate Values • Increase Socioto is l_Benefits • Info on Rainfall Interce tia� Pry Gres McPher Other Articles: Urban Forests Save Ever . • Putting a Value On The Urban Forest of the Front Range (for Colorado Green Magazine) • What A WV Tree Can Do For You Urban Forests Improve Our Air Carbon Sequestration: Heat from Earth is trapped in the atmosphere due to high levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other heat - trapping gases that prohibit it from releasing heat into space -- creating a phenomenon known as the "greenhouse effect." Trees remove (sequester) CO2 from the atmosphere during photosynthesis to form carbohydrates that are used in plant structure /function and return oxygen back to the atmosphere as a byproduct. About half of the greenhouse effect is caused by CO2. Trees therefore act as a carbon sink by removing the carbon and storing it as cellulose in their trunk, branches, leaves and roots while releasing oxygen back into the air. Trees also reduce the greenhouse effect by shading our homes and office buildings. This reduces air conditioning needs up to 30%, thereby reducing the amount of fossil fuels burned to produce electricity. This combination of CO2 removal from the atmosphere, carbon storage in wood, and the cooling effect makes trees a very efficient tool in fighting the greenhouse effect. (11) One tree that shades your home in the city will also save fossil fuel, cutting CO2 buildup as much as 15 forest trees. Ll Tree Benefits Page Page 2 of 1 U • Approximately 800 rmllion tons of carbon are stored in U.S. urban forests with a $22 billion equivalent in control costs. Lt ) • Planting trees remains one of the cheapest, most effective mans of drawing excess CO2 from the atmmosphene_ L11 • A single mature tree can absorb carbon dioxide at a rate of 48 tbs. /year and release enough oxygen back into the atmosphere to support 2 human beings. MOJ • Each person in the U.S. generates approximately ately 2.3 tons of CO2 each year. A healthy tree stores about 13 pounds of carbon annually – or 2.6 tons per acre each year. An acre of trees absorbs enough CO2 over one year to equal the amount produced by driving a car 26,000 miles. An estimate of carbon emitted per vehicle mile is between 0.88 lb. CO2 /mi. -1.06 tb. CO2/mi. (Novtak, 1993). Thus, a car driven 26,000 miles will emit between 22,880 tbs CO2 and 27,647 lbs. C%. Thus, one acre of tree cower in Brooklyn can compensate for automobile fuel use equivalent to driving a car between 7,200 and 8,700 miles. (8) • If every American famhily planted lust one tree, tte amount of CO2 in the atmosphere world be reduced by one billion tbs annually. This is almost 5% of the amount that human activity pumps into the atmosphere each year. (17) • The U.S. Forest Service estimates that all the forests in the united States combined sequestered a net of approximately 309 million tons of carbon per year from 1952 to 1992, offsetting approximately 25% of U.S. human - caused emissions of carbon during that period. • Over a 50 -year lifetime, a t generates $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides 562,000 worth of air pollution ree control, recycles $37,500 worth of water, and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion. M Reduction of Other Air Pollutants: o Trees also remove odw gaseous Pollutants by absorbing tank with normal air components through the stomates in the leaf surface. C3J P Some of time other maw air pollutants and their primary sauces are: • Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)- Coal burning for electricity/home heating is responsible for about 60 percent of the sulfur dioxide in time air. Refining and combustion of petroleum products produce 21% of the SO2. • Ozone (03) - is a naturally occurring oxidant, existing in the upper atmosphere. 03 may be brought to earth by turtndence during severe storms, and small amounts are formed by lighting. Most 03 . and anodes oxidant, peraryacetyhhitrate (PAN) - come from the emissions of automobiles and industries, which mix in the air and undergo photocermical reactions in sunlight. High concentrations Of 03 and PAN often build up where there are many automobiles. • Nitrogen oxides - Automotive exhaust is Probably the largest producer of NO.. Oxides of nitrogen are also famed by combustion at high temperatures in the presence of two natural components of the air; nitrogen and ocygerh. • Particulates are small (00 microns) particles emitted in sniolke from burning fuel, particular diesel, that enters our hags and cause respiratory problems. M • There is up to a 60% reduction in street level particulates with trees. (1) • In one urban park (212 ha.) tree cover was fend to remove daily 481bs. particulates, 9 tbs nitrogen dioxide, 6 tbs sulfur dioxde, and 2 tb carbon monoxide ($136 /d3y value based upon pollution control technology) and 100 tbs of carbon. (1) • One sugar maple or DBH) atom a roadway removes in one growing season 60mg cadmium, 140 mg chromium, 820 mg nickel, and 5200 mg lead from the environment. (1) • Planting trees and expanding parldamds improves the air quality of Los Angeles county. A total of 300 trees can taunter balance de amount of pollution one person produces in a lifetime. LO) LOP Urban Forests Protect Our Water Trees reduce topsoil erosion, prevent harmful land pollutants contained in the soil from getting into our waterways, slow down water run -off, and ensure that our groundwater supplies are continually being replenished. For every 5% of tree cover added to a community, stormwater runoff is reduced by approximately 2%. W Research by the 11SF5 shows that in a 1 inch rainstorm over 12 lours, the interception of rain by the canopy of the urban forest in Salt Lake City reduces surface runoff by about 11.3 mllion gallons, or 17%. These values would increase as the Canopy ircreases. -M Along with breaking the fall of rainwater, tree roots remove nutrients harmful to water ecology and quality. u Tree Benefits Page Page 3 of 1U Trees act as natural pollution filters. Their canopies, trunks, roots, and associated soil and other natural elements of the landscape filter polluted particulate matter out of the flow toward the storm sewers. Reducing the flow of stormwater reduces the amount of pollution that is washed into a drainage area. Trees use nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium -- byproducts of urban living - -which can pollute streams. (20) top Urban Forests Save Energy • Homeowners that properly place trees in their landscape can realize savings up to 58% on daytime air conditioning and as high as 65% for mobile homes. If applied nationwide to buildings not now benefiting from trees, the shade could reduce our nation's consumption of oil by 500,000 barrels of oil /day. (12) • The maximum potential annual savings from energy conserving landscapes around a typical residence ranged from 13% in Madison up to 38% in Miami. Projections suggest that 100 million additional mature trees in US cities (3 trees for every unshaded single family home) could save over $2 billion in energy costs per year. (10) • Trees lower local air temperatures by transpiring water and shading surfaces. Because they lower air temperatures, winds they can reduce building energy use and cooling costs. shade buildings in the summer, and block winter (6) • Help to cool cities by reducing heat sinks. Heat sinks are 6 -19 degrees F° warmer than their surroundings (Global Releaf GA). A tree can be a natural air conditioner. The evaporation from a single large tree can produce the cooling effect of 10 room size air conditioners operating 24 hours/day. (18) • USFS estimates the annual effect of well - positioned trees on energy use in conventional houses at savings between 20-25% when compared to a house in a wide -open area. (USFS meteorologist Gordon Heisler)( 13). top Urban Forests Can Extend the Life of Paved Surfaces The asphalt paving on streets contain stone aggregate in an oil binder. Without tree shade, the oil heats up and volatizes, leaving the aggregate unprotected. Vehicles then loosen the aggregate and much like sandpaper, the loose aggregate grinds down the pavement. Streets should be overlaid or slurry sealed every 7 -10 years over a 30-40 year period, after which reconstruction is required. A slurry seal costs approximately $0.27 /sq.ft. or $50,000 /linear mile. Because the oil does not dry out as fast on a shaded street as it does on a street with no shade trees, this street maintenance can be deferred. The slurry seat can be deferred from every 10 years to every 20 -25 years for older streets with extensive tree canopy cover. (19) top Urban Forests Can Increase Traffic Safety September 11, 2009 Mayor Hovland Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland, RECEIVED OCT 012009 As a resident of the neighborhood just north of 70th Street in Edina, I must respectfully disagree with the scheduled placing of new traffic roundabouts on 70`h Street at Valley View Road. My neighbors and I believe that a much better place to put roundabouts would be on 70th Street between Route 100 and France Avenue, specifically one roundabout at the Christ Presbyterian church and one roundabout by the Cornelia Elementary School. From my own experience, the 70`" Street area is typically heavily congested, full of speeding cars, unpleasant for those who walk, and difficult to make a left turn. By placing two roundabouts on 70`h Street, the City could smooth the flow of traffic, slow the cars down but keep them moving, and most likely make it safer for the kids walking home from school. Many drivers traveling on 70th don't really seem to pay attention to anyone who might be crossing the street, given their rate of speed. I will attend the next Advisory Committee meeting on this issue and make my opinion known. Thank you for reading this, and keep up the good work. Sincerely, Ross Dwyer 9/24/09 Edina City Offices RECEIVED 4801 W. 50th St. SEP 15 zog Edina MN 55424 PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: If I wanted 500,000 people a year going through my backyard I would have bought a house that faces Hwy 100. I, however, picked a house at the end of a cul de sac next to the creek so I didn't have any through traffic and had the opportunity to see and enjoy the wildlife. I can't imagine sitting on my deck or my neighbor's deck on a nice summer night and having strangers passing by as we are trying to have a conversation. My family came to Edina in 1854 and farmed the land. As recently as my father's generation, they were able to hunt in Edina. As time has rolled on we have lost most of our natural resources in Edina. It would be very disappointing to lose a resource as valuable as 9 mile creek to a 16' wide bike path. Sincerely, Sean Duggan 6631 Limerick Drive Edina, MN 55439 Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 8:13 AM RECEIVED Cc: Susan Howl SEP Z 5y Subject: FW: John Phillip Sousa Memorial Band From: mebenda @comcast.net [mailto:mebenda @comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:37 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: John Phillip Sousa Memorial Band To the Mayor and City Council, Thank you for sponsoring the talented, crazy, fun and highly enjoyable group of musicians and showmen /women, the John Phillip Sousa Memorial Band. For the past many years we have marked our calendar for the first Sunday in August when the band plays at the Como Pavillion in our neighborhood. And for the past two years we have traveled to Red Wing for their performance in that beautiful setting. There is only one way to describe the concert. It is totally fun. The music is always unique and full of surprises, the band members are incredibly talented, and Scott has so much energy. My husband and I were watching the faces of the people as they left the theater last Saturday. It was smiles all around. Everybody wanted to say to someone else -- wasn't that the greatest. I just want you to know how much joy we all experience thanks to your sponsorship of this incredible organization. Thank you so much, Liz Anderson St. Paul 9/25/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:03 AM RECEIVED Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: NINE MILE CREEK BIKE TRAIL SEP. 2 2 2009 From: Lev Mailer [mailto:levmeister @hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 4:45 PM To: Lynette Biunno Cc: levmeister @hotmail.com Subject: NINE MILE CREEK BIKE TRAIL To the Mayor and City Council Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, We oppose the NINE MILE CREEK BIKE TRAIL. We are residents of the Manor Homes of Edina. A neighbor lived near Christmas Lake. When that bike path was put in 5 houses were broken into. There are many single women who live along the marsh which the path will cross. The backs of their condos face the marsh. Imagine people buying for privacy and the view of the wetlands. Their privacy and security will be violated. Sincerely, Paula and Lev Mailer 6875 Langford Drive Edina, Minnesota 55436 952 - 930 -0636 Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the _PC that's right for you. 9/22/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 8:40 AM Cc: Susan Howl RECEIVED Subject: FW: Bike trail along 9 Mile Creek SEP. 2 11009 From: Gene Kranz [mailto:ekranz @comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:17 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Bike trail along 9 Mile Creek Dear Council Members, We are opposed to the bike trail along 9 Mile Creek. The loss of green space that this would represent is not an environmentally sound direction to take. Nine Mile Creek is a water shed area, which already carries heavy runoff in rain storms. Paving over an area that is currently able to absorb water back into the ground is irresponsible. Also there are two intact wetland areas along the proposed trail that will be destroyed. My husband, Gene, is retired and has a disability (MS) that confines him to the first floor of our house. One of his joys in life is to look out our window at the natural creek environment and watch animals, starting with snapping turtles in the spring and on to the deer that come up and eat the fruit that falls off the trees in the autumn. There also are safety concerns, with an unrestricted "pathway" moving close behind our house. We strongly request that the bike trail coming through Edina be routed along already paved streets, and not through 9 Mile Creek. Thank you. Gene & Penny Kranz 6613 Cahill Road 952 - 944 -6674 9/21/2009 RECEIVED SEP 171009 Activity on the City of Edina website reflected the following activity during the month of August 2009: Total visits: 78,558 Number of visitors: 40,344 Total number of hits: 2,258,678 Average time of each visit: 12 minutes, 29 seconds Total page views: 194,871 Average page views per day: 6,286 Busiest day of the month: Aug. 17 with 102,369 hits Again this month, the Edina Aquatic Center dominated the top spots, indicating the importance of marketing our website to our customers and keeping it up to date. The page most visited was the Edina Aquatic Center page, with 4,267 visits. Other top pages included the following (with number of visits): Edina Aquatic Center General Information — 2,993 Edina Aquatic Center Hours — 2,013 Edina Aquatic Center Rates —1,879 Job Listings —1,865 Administration & Jobs — 1,468 Park & Recreation Department — 1,418 Edinborough Park -1,378 Edina Aquatic Center Attractions -- 1,310 Telephone Numbers & Contacts -- 1,304 The most frequently accessed PDF among visitors was the Comprehensive Bike Plan, which was downloaded 1,169 times. Other frequently downloaded files included the following (with number of downloads): Family Circle magazine feature on Edina -- 1,095 Edina Aquatic Center virtual tour — 803 Centennial Lakes Park's summer entertainment calendar — 658 Braemar Arena fall skating class schedule — 541 Summer About Town — 499 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report — 485 Community street map — 396 Edina Promenade Urban Design Plan — 384 2008 water report -- 384 Though the website has grown substantially in the past year, interest still needs to be generated among the public. To gain that interest and generate more hits, please attempt to include the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), www.CitvofEdina.com, on all correspondence. We have been streaming video on our website for almost two years. Streaming was generally down in August. The most requested videos in August were the August episode of "In Edina" (224 views), debut episode of "Beyond the Badge (147), Aug. 3 City Council meeting (32), July Planning Commission meeting (28), Aug. 18 City Council meeting (26), Aug. 6 Rotary Club of Edina meeting (20), August episode of "Agenda: Edina" (19), "The Peddler" PSA (18), Aug. 1 l Park Board meeting (14) and flu shot PSA (14). QA,ft� DbL� RECEIVED S SEP 3 0 2009 September 6, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50's Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT - Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the flood plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge ' /e mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES - "Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a rare natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time for a big - ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a "want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not "need" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District. VULNERABILITY — An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street, suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE - The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce erosion and sedimentation and enhance the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail. This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people and wildlife along its path and threatens the safety and security of our homes and families. _J1 �i 1 Y� RECEIVED Q'✓ � OCT 0120119 51is�l� -YA , MAI 6591+- September 6,2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50's Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT- Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the food plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge %. mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES - "Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a rare natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a "want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not "need" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District. VULNERABILITY — An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street, suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE - The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce erosion and sedimentation and enhance the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail. This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people and wildlife along its path and threatens the safety and seprity of our homes and families. �. RECEIVED September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding —The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase the risk of flood damage to my property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. • Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. • We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. • It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. • We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities —This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Sincerely, Page 2 September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: RECEIVED OCT 0 12009 Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding —The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase the risk of flood damage to my property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. • We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Sincerely, �&"4 J Page 2 September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: RECEIVED SEP 151000 Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile.Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment-and as a home for these animals. Flooding — The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would. darnage'or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further.compounded by the, proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase the risk of flood damage to my property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. •. Our neighbor is home to'a'diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We' 'are very concerned about potential dangers created by.granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no Visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. I • We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. • It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. • We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities —This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Sincerelv. Page 2 RECEIVED SEP 151009 William J. Kuross 5808 View Ln Minneapolis, MN 55436 September 6, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council. Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50'h Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT- Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the flood plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge ''A mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES - "Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a rare natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a "want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not "need" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District. VULNERABILITY — An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street, suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE - The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce erosion and sedimentation and enhance the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail. This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people and wildlife along its path and threatens the safety and security of our homes and families. Sincerely," koid C;bi^A RECEIVED 66 6 lo^dnid o 0/- SEP 151009 I ) A&I 141V S%y36� September 6, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50`^ Street Edina, MN 55424 I0 Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT - Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the flood plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge 1/4 mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES - "Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a rare natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time for a big - ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a "want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not "need" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District. VULNERABILITY — An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street, suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE - The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce erosion and sedimentation and enhance the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail. This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people and wildlife along its path and threatens the safety and security of our homes and families. Sincerel , r` RECEIVED SEP 14 2009 Subject:.To Mayor Hovland and Council Members Bennett, Brindle, Housh, and Swenson We are contacting you concerning this matter because the Department of Engineering and Public Works has been unresponsive despite several:,phone calls and submissions to its "Report a Problem" site, beginning last Spring. The pavement, in the street 'outside 5617 Oaklawn Avenue, and continuing west on Kellogg'Place, has crumbled down to the dirt for long stretches, leaving dangerous and unsightly sunken spots nearly to the middle of the street. We are, enclosing three photos of this area, so you can see for yourself that we are not exaggerating. What is particularly galling is that the City performed patching further to the west on Kellogg Place this summer, which you can see in Photo No. 2. It simply is beyond us why a work crew would take care of part of the problem, but not all of it. We understand that these streets are'scheduled to be replaced in 2011 (delayed from the original schedule of 2010), but this situation will not wait. We are 23- year residents of Edina (all at this address) and have never rattled the Council's cage before, but we do not know where else to turn. We would appreciate the courtesy of a response to this communication. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Jim Alt and Deborah McKnight 5617 Oaklawn Avenue Edina, Minnesota 55424 Phone (Jim daytime): (612) 340 -2803 altjim @hotmail.com dmcknight7 @hotmail.com r r o.. r�, �r " «c ..>... . `.,,,,.,:ate+ "'- `y'Re�... --�+ r,,,� �,•,.. -. y� I. . 1 if. f � • �'�� �� y � w 1 s �'�Y � - I.A 4801 West 70th Street Edina, MN 55435 Ms. Joni Bennett Edina City Council Edina City Hall 4801" West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Joni, RECEIVED SEP 151009 September 13, 2009 Please find attached a copv of the letter that I sent to John, Keprios.regarding Arneson Aores Park. The City is undercharging for the use of its facilities, and I have observed open alcohol consumption at events in the gardens. In addition, there are some.under- supervised juveniles in the area who have been causing property. damage and general mischief. I have attached a copy of the rates that the Arboretum charges for the use of the comparable gardens. I hope that you will consider bringing to the Council the issue of charging higher fees for use of the park facilities, especially.by non - residents. I am told that there is also a problem with one group commandeering the pavilion at the swimming pool every July 4th to the exclusion of Edina taxpayers. Surely there is a way to consider charges for the exclusive use of that site as well, at least by groups of more than eight to ten people. Thanks for your time and attention to this matter. Edina is so fortunate that you choose to devote your energies to making it a better place! Sincerely, Anne Marie Plante Attachments (2) �� i Go'm 4801 West 701h Street Edina, MN 55435 September 13, 2009 Mr. John Keprios, Director Parks and Recreation, City of Edina 4801 West 50'h Street Edina, MN Dear Mr. Keprios: Living adjacent to Arneson Acres Park, I have a special interest in seeing that the park is kept safe and well maintained. Three issues urgently require your attention: inadequate rental charges for the use of this and other park facilities (especially by non - residents), violation of the rules regarding liquor consumption and smoking at rental events in the park proper, and unsupervised juveniles causing property damage, especially to the fountain. • The City is not charging enough for the use of the park. I belong to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (http: / /www. arboretum .umn.edu /gardencereniony.asl2x). I have attached their price list for comparable rentals. Edina cannot possibly be recouping the cost of cleanup and maintenance incurred by most events. In addition, many residents are beginning to resent that people who do not reside in the community can commandeer this and other Edina park sites on a regular basis for their own use to the exclusion of Edina taxpayers. • I regularly hike around the area for exercise and pass through Arneson Acres on the way home. In the past month, I have observed at least three events (the most recent on Friday, September 11), at which there has been open consumption of alcohol and smoking in the park and gazebo, and in the case of one wedding a week ago, a tent was erected that did not conform to rules for such structures. This creates significant legal exposure for the city. There is no supervision of access to alcohol by minors. With the traffic on 70`h Street, and in a school zone no less, fostering driving after alcohol consumption creates additional hazards for area children. • In addition to the damage to the fountain done by unsupervised adolescents in August (which I reported to the police), the park is often a "hangout magnet." Last Sunday, for example, as I was coming home, I noticed some juveniles pitching suds around the fountain. They had put some type of detergent in the fountain as a prank. The police should make a swing through the parks a part of their daily routes, in additional to monitoring speeding all along the street, especially since the parking lots of both Arneson Acres and the swimming pool seem to be favorite break hangouts for patrols. I look forward to your response regarding these matters. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require more information. Sincerely, Anne Marie Plante Attachments: (1) _____—Garden Ceremony UNIVERSITY CAE Pell+ NESOTA E Page 1 of 2 One Stop I Directories I Search U of M Search Home About Us Visit Gardens /Collections Research Learn Library Join Give Volunteer Gift Store Weddings /Facility Rental Travel HOME : WEDDINGS /FACILITY RENTAL: MEETINGS AND EVENTS: WEDDINGS : GARDEN CEREMONY A Garden Ceremony Eight exquisite garden settings are available for wedding ceremonies from early May to mid - October. Choose from the popular Palma J. Wilson Rose Garden with hundreds of hybrid roses, clematis vines, and a gazebo, to the intimate setting of the Seisui -Tei Japanese Garden, complete with a small, traditional - styled teahouse and waterfall. Or, say "I Do" in the Sarah Stevens MacMillan Terrace Garden beneath a beautiful iron gazebo illuminated by miniature white lights and embraced by the serene winter white landscape. All have magnificent views and breath - taking seasonal displays. 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At its center is a circle of lawn -a perfect position for the bride and groom, with guests gathering around the walkways or seated on the spacious Morgan Terrace. A beautiful lighted gazebo graces the garden during the winter Request a Garden Ceremony Indoor Spaces Menu Shrub Rose Garden Wilson Rose Garden ir*7 ri , http: / /www. arboretum .umn.edu /gardenceremony.aspx 14/09/2009 remony months, for a beautiful evening ceremony. The garden is conveniently located behind the Snyder Building and close to the Oswald Visitor Center. It has standing capacity for 150 guests (up to 9 may be seated on benches). Rental rates are $900 for Friday and Saturday evenings and $800 for Sunday- Thursday evenings. Mary L. Griggs Annual Garden (100 Guests) This extraordinary garden, opened in 2005, encompasses more than 75,000 plants, featuring a changing color palette and plant selection each year. Circular stone walls, walkways, and a large Victorian -style fountain grace this beautiful summer garden. Rental rates are $900 for Friday and Saturday evenings and $800 for Sunday- Thursday evenings. Francis de Vos Home Demonstration Garden (50 Guests) Composed of nine smaller gardens, including an herb knot garden, rock garden, cutting garden, and garden landscaped for outdoor living. All are surrounded by ornamental fences, hedges, decks, walkways, walls, patios, terraces or trellises - offering a private setting for 50 standing guests (up to 5 guests may be seated). Rental rates are $600 for Friday and Saturday evenings and $600 for Sunday - Thursday evenings. Seisul -Tel Japanese Garden (12 Guests) Seisui -Tei means Garden of Pure Water. Designed by nationally renowned landscape architect Koichi Kawana, this traditional Japanese wet garden features a waterfall and pond symbolic of a great river. The rock at the base of the waterfall represents a climbing carp, a symbol of strength; the rock isolated in the water represents a ship, a symbol of the wish for an easy journey to paradise; and the island represents a turtle, symbol of immortality. The garden contains a small outdoor teahouse built of wood, bamboo and stone. Wooden entrance gates look as ageless as the water, rocks and trees. This uniquely designed garden is ideal for a small, intimate wedding with standing room for 12 (up to 6 guests may be seated). Rental rates are $500 for Friday and Saturdays evenings and $500 for Sunday - Thursday evenings. Gardens and indoor spaces may be reserved up to 18 months in advance. For more information or to make reservations click here or call 952 -443 -1411. Page 2 of 2 Annual Garden Home Demonstration Garden Japanese Garden 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN 55318 952.443.1400 © 2009 University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum I Privacy Policy I Site Map The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Last modified on 07131/2007 Powered by Brandspring Solutions LLC http: / /www. arboretum .umn.edu /gardenceremony.aspx 14/09/2009 RECEIVED SEP 151009 s5�3b September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Deat Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment— Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding —The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase the risk of flood damage to my property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. • Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. • We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. • It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. • We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Sincerely, Page 2 MENEW-WWANA <_ September 2, 2009 -- Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: RECEIVED SEP 15 20 Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding —The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase the risk of flood damage to my property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. • Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. I We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities —This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Sincerely, Page 2 RECEIVED SEP 151009 William J. Kuross 5808 View Ln Minneapolis, MN 55436 September.6, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council. Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50`h Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy. and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents.. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT- Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wildlife away from the area. This is 'a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the flood plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge '/4 mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES= `Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a rare natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time fora big - ticket (unnecessary) project. The state . budget deficit is about'$4.6 billion. We should be able -to find .a. better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a "want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not "need" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District.. VULNERABILITY — An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street, suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE - The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce erosion and sedimentation and enhance the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail- This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people and wildlife along its path and threatens the safety and security of our homes and families. Sincerely," RECEIVED �y�o 3G Id ^do�dr �� fir' SEP 151009 q 36 September 6, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50`° Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT - Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the flood plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge '/4 mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES - "Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a rare natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time for a big - ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation Which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a "want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not "need" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District. VULNERABILITY — An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street, suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE- The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce erosion and sedimentation and enhance the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail. This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people and wildlife along its path and threatens the safety and security of our homes and families. Sincerel , RECEIVED To: The Edina City Council From: Mark J. Marshall SEP 112009 Re: Creek Valley Road Saftey Issues I live at 6213 Creek Valley Road, which is at the intersection of Creek Valley and Nordic near the elementary school and ultimately adjacent to the soccer fields. The neighborhood is isolated due to no through streets and as a result most traffic is forced on to Creek Valley. Conversations with the Edina Police and the Traffic planning have basically told us they do not see a problem, the volume is not all that high etc. While I recognize that we live by a school and soccer fields we also have a reasonable expectation to see that people drive responsibly on our street. To my knowledge a study of the volume has not been done in recent years and there has been no observing of the driving habits that occur. The police claim they have observed the area, however, know one in the nighborhood recalls seeing them observing this. We recognize it is frenetic and sporadic due to how the soccer fields are used. There are several days that there are nearly 100 cars (yes, I counted) parked at the park and many that involve dropping off at the 6 fields there and pick up. We are not anti- soccer and are not suggesting they stop using the fields, but we do think the traffic could be managed better. A former neighbor's daughter was told by her coach she could not walk home because the street was so unsafe. We have witnessed many near misses and constantly experience the dangers of trying to pull out of our driveway. This is in addition to seeing parents driving their SUVs off the road on to the grass to drive on to the playground. Unless something is done you will eventually have a child killed by a car or a serious accident. I have seen cars swerve to miss kids and kids have to jump out of the way to avoid being hit.. I am confident there is not another playground area in the city that has this reckless behavior occurring along its periphery. To date the only action the city has taken in this issue is to propose a dog park in the area (driving more traffic that way), remove a "Children at Play" sign a neighbor had put up (the city's response was if we have one everyone will want one), and worry about speeders on 62. Its frustrating to see 4 -5 police cars worried about people zipping along on the high way and not worry about them zipping through our neighborhoods. We would like some proactive effort made. Police presence? Speed bump? Please advise how we can have this issue addressed. I have avoided the petition from all the neighbors approach but am comfortable saying that the majority of the neighborhood views this as an issue. Thank you. Mark J. Marshall 612 - 220 -6756 A5 ?a r-,r3 71 - 11 N o rdjC6 C6/ 'A Creek .Va I ley Rd J' BaIder Ln, Elf 7 AM.Ai I RECEIVED SEP 1 11009 September 8, 2009 Edina City Council 48oi W. 5oth St. Edina MN 55424 edinamail(&ci.edina.mn.us RE: Regional Bike Paths - Please link in Edina Dear Mayor Hovland and Council Members: We wish Edina had a bike path link to the Twin Cities Regional Trails bike path system. Attached please find the Twin Cities Regional Trails map, which shows the void in Edina. Your help to accomplish a bike path link would be much appreciated by numerous bicyclists in Edina. Many thanks for your consideration! Best Regards, John F. Healey 48o8 Upper Terrace Edina MN 55435 952- 929-8800 . . a N O� I� D V d 0 m Baker P—L 41! 1)Iti 1 �01/J4 L1 R7 Twin Citie. Regional Trail; 111,({O PALI. ,., !Vry)f)Rt R1 If f0l I sr, t PAN Afton OR I Stop Park . 3 Tr MIR 1' ff l(il jf(�, oRnSf '. 10 COfUge Grove Ravine Red Pk St Croix " ., Bluffs , Reb Pk ; ` 0 5 10 miles i �L September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: RECEIVED SEP 112009 Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on :9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home.to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will" drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding —The creek regularly overflows. into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or.ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital.was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase "the risk of flood damage to my property. To date there has been no.evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety— With the annual number of bike trail. users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. 0 Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting.up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. • We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. • It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. • We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Sincerelv. Page 2 �( /101111 11161 September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: RECEIVED SEP 11200,9 Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina- We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the. wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment a.nd as a home for these animals. Flooding —The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase the risk of flood damage,to my property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient h'ydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of 'flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in, the area. Safety— With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. o Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers "created by granting up to 500,000 people. access to our property (with little or no visibility from.the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the.ba.ckyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. We are, concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities - This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Page 2 4 1 1,/ 14-1rel C)~w4�1 6 q-20 September 6, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50`s Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear RECEIVED SEP ' 12009 Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT - Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the flood plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge 'A mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES - "Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a rare natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time for a big - ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a "want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not "need" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District. VULNERABILITY An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street., suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE- The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce.erosion and sedimentation and enhance'the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people and wildlife along its path and threatens the_ _ safety and security of our homes and families. Sin er y, 3ea SJ r September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the.wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding —The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not:successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the ,flow of the creek will increase-the risk of flood.damage tP my pronQrty. To date there has been no evidence that the city,has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. 0 Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in-front'of their house and bike /pedestrian 'Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Page 2 (!mod" r� h l�hthnle -S0 September 6, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50' Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear RECEIVED SEP 1:1zoo Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT - Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the flood plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge '' /< mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES - "Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a rare natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time for a big - ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a `want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not "need" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District. VULNERABILITY — An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street, suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE - The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce erosion and sedimentation and enhance the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail. This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people and wildlife along its path and threatens the safety and security of our homes and families. Sincer 1' A)i 1 0 'r, , %rte RECEIVED / I„ 1 SEP 11009 /�loPA/'',t.0 m & 553y3 14.47- September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding — The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase the risk of flood damage to my property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. • Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Ale Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. • We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. • It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. • We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Sincerely, Page 2 5700 Tucker Lane RECEIVED Edina, Minnesota 55436 952- 930 -9040 SEP 112009 September 4, 2009 Larry Blackstad, Chair Board of Commissioners. Three Rivers Park District 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 Dear Mr. Blackstad: I have had the occasion to review the agreement the District has with Bonestroo and it is apparent that the Consultant will deliver only an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) which will contain recommendations for the mitigation of environmental problems of one or more of the proposed trails. That approach is troublesome since without an Environmental Impact Study (EIS), there is no way to assess the environmental feasibility of any trails through the watershed, a bottom line requirement for environmental � assessment. The lack of environmental vigor is apparent from pages 5 and 6 of the Project Approach which provides that the cumulative environment impact will not involve "boots on the ground." Sincerely, Richazd C. Johnson RCJ /tlt cc: The Honorable James Hovland The Honorable Scot Housh The Honorable Joni Bennett The Honorable Mary Brindle The Honorable Ann Swenson 6500 Creek Drive Edina, MN 55439 September 9, 2009 RECEIVED John Keprios SEP 112009 Edina Park and Recreation Director Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50'' St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear John, Although I received a polite "courtesy call" from Vince Coclaiel — Park Superintendent, I am disappointed that you and your department have failed to follow up on my use and safety concerns of the walkway running through my property as expressed in my May 3, 2009. In addition to people believing this walkway is part of the Three Rivers Park District's regional trail proposal, there have been three occasions between August 26, 2009 and September 8, 2009 where people have used engine powered scooters on the walkway. request the City of Edina follow up on my concerns, even if it requires reinstalling the walkway barriers. I have attached a copy of my May 3, 2009 letter and am forwarding this to the mayor and city council. Be a ds, Thomas G. (Greg) Clifford Enclosures: May 3, 2009 letter May 4, 2009 USPS receipt Cc: Honorable James Hovland, Mayor Joni Bennett, Councilwoman Mary Brindle, Councilwoman Scot Housh, Councilman Ann Swenson, Councilwoman 6500 Creek Drive Edina, MN 55439 May 3, 2009 John Keprios Edina Park and Recreation Director Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50`x' St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear John, Recent developments including traffic by my house and comments from people walking through my neighborhood leave me concerned. It appears people believe the Creek Drive to Height Park path is public property rather than a walkway easement. I believe the confusion is related to the Three Rivers Park District regional trail proposal and the new "Entrance to Heights Park" sign at the Creek Drive side of the walkway. During the 2008 reconstruction project it was a pleasure working with you and your staff, as the walkway was in need of significant repairs. The surface had become quite rough (including protruding roots), the fence was in disrepair, and the barrier posts at the Creek Drive side of the walkway had broken off. The curb ramp at Creek Drive is a great addition which now allows the neighborhood youth to access the walkway directly, rather than negotiating traffic at the Valley Lane / Creek Drive intersection. It was just a matter of time before a youngster was injured at this intersection where motorists continually disobey the three way stop. To eliminate any confusion and encourage respectful use of the walkway, I request the Park and Recreation Department change the sign to read "Walkway to Heights Park ", replace the sign prohibiting motorized vehicles (which was removed during the 2008 reconstruction), and work with the Edina Police Department to enforce walkway speed/ safety and traffic signs at the Creek Drive / Valley Lane intersection. At this time I'm not asking for replacement of the Creek Drive access barrier posts, as I hope other methods can be used to ensure safe, respectful, and responsible use of the walkway. B gazds, Thomas G. (Greg) Clifford .� Postage, `$ $0.42 0014 Certified Fee $2.70 CCCI�H Return Receipt Fee $0.00 (Endorsement Rquired) (6,de orsem °i Rdr dj Ct .� Total Postage & Fees $3.12 J Sent T -4 IN -`�� r�cpj = - -'yam 'Qav (- `AIL - Svee4 t No.; or PO Box No. - - - -- - - -- Clry, Stara' ri O 0 O fU r� O O 0 O c O O n, 0 0 r� .� Postage, `$ $0.42 0014 Certified Fee $2.70 CCCI�H Return Receipt Fee $0.00 (Endorsement Rquired) (6,de orsem °i Rdr dj Ct .� Total Postage & Fees $3.12 J Sent T -4 IN -`�� r�cpj = - -'yam 'Qav (- `AIL - Svee4 t No.; or PO Box No. - - - -- - - -- Clry, Stara' T�wf'h�'lzGtp v RECEIVED �efa`� L oY��Con de l�i� SEP 1: t 2009 September 6, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City-Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50' Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT - Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the flood plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge %. mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES= `Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a raze natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time for a big -ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about S4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a "want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not geed" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District. VULNERABILITY — An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street, suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE - The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce erosion and sedimentation and enhance the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail. This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people and wildlife along its path and threatens the safety and security of our homes and families. - I M ow S�lr � C'�lhGi�h��y �1 • � � ✓'^ 1111AI September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: RECEIVED SEP 1200% Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding —The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase the risk of flood damages tn my Property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. • Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. • We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. • It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. • We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Siq e� r Iy, Page 2 te Lei C���N September 6, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50'b Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear RECEIVED SEP ' 12009 _ - Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that _4 the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. We particularly want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section #2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: HABITAT, ENVIRONMENT- Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habitat and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. This trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a huge loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for both our enjoyment and as a home for these animals. FLOODING- A large, long bridge structure located in the flood plain of 9 Mile Creek will increase the risk of flooding to residents of property located in the flood plain. AESTHETICS- A bridge 'A mile long, 12 feet high and 16' wide will be much less aesthetic than a wetland in its natural condition. VALUES - "Recreational playing" on a bike path has less value to society than maintaining a rare natural wetland in a metro environment. PUBLIC SPENDING- We should not be spending public funds to provide more places to "play" in this economic climate when we have so much public debt. This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and/or road and bridge improvements. DIVERSION OF RESOURCES- We should not divert resources from bicycle transportation which is a "need" as outlined in the September 19, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, to bicycle recreation which is a "want'. FUTURE LIABILITY -We should not create a future unfunded public liability for bicycle trail maintenance and repair when we currently have very large unfunded public liabilities. NEED- We do not "need" an additional recreational bike trail. We already have more miles of bike trails than any other state in the union and more than 150 miles of bike/hike rails administered by Three Rivers Park District. VULNERABILITY — An unlighted, unsecured, public path located on public property with little or no visibility from the street, suitable for concealment, open both night and day, that allows access to an estimated 550,000 people annually, which passes within 100 feet of the backside of residences, some occupied by single females, elderly couples and children, will increase the vulnerability of these residents to predators. SECTION 830.01 CITY CODE- PURPOSE - The council finds and declares that the lands and vegetation of the City are a valuable resource requiring protection from the effects of urbanization. The purpose of this Section is to regulate land disturbing activities to prevent undue loss of the urban forest, reduce erosion and sedimentation and enhance the natural beauty of the City in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. An example of this is the fire that damaged the bike trail structure on the Luce Line Trail. This proposal is an unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer dollars, jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas, negatively affects the people agd wildlife along its path and threatens the_. safety and security of our homes and families. Sincerely, 12a� V RECEIVED �. REC SEP 111009 i/�P September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN- 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project -that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment _ Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike-trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area.. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding — The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded . by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of.the creek will increase the risk of flood. damage to my property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. a Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. • We are,concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. • It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. • We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities.— This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. SipEer .I , Page 2 1 � September 2, 2009 Mayor Hovland and City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: RECEIVED SEP 112009 Edina is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail along the 9 Mile Creek. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife. Regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for our both enjoyment and as a home for these animals. Flooding — The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. It is widely rumored that the re- meandering of the creek near Methodist Hospital was not successful. My concern is that the combined effect of building a trail and modifying the flow of the creek will increase the risk of flood damage to my property. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. • Our neighbor is home to a diverse group of people which includes vulnerable children and adults. We are very concerned about potential dangers created by granting up to 500,000 people access to our property (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail, many residents will face vehicle traffic in front of their house and bike /pedestrian Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail traffic in the backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our citizen's safety and well being. • We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? Who will watch out for those vulnerable children and adults? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. • It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our yards. As tax payers we are not thrilled with the idea of paying for the on -going maintenance resulting from building a trail in a wetlands and flood plain. • We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.6 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system, supporting first responders and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Sincerelv. Page 2 Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services 417 North Ffth Street, Suite 200 612- 348 -3777, REDUCE.REUSE.RECYCLE Minneapolis, MN 55401 -3206 612- 348 -8532, FAX 612- 348 -6500, Facility INFO Line www.hennepin.us RECEIVED AUG 3 11009 August 28, 2009 James B. Hovland City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 -1394 Dear Mayor Hovland: The Minnesota Legislature awarded Hennepin County $500,000 from the Minnesota Clean Water Fund to implement the Riparian Restoration and Stream Bank Stabilization Program. The Clean Water Fund receives one third of the revenues resulting from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The purpose of the Riparian Restoration and Stream Bank Stabilization Program is to fund projects that will reduce erosion and stabilize stream banks throughout the county. Hennepin County intends to make these funds available through grants to local governments for projects that meet program criteria. Local governments eligible for these funds include cities, watershed districts, joint - powers watershed organizations and park districts. Streams in Hennepin County are negatively impacted by changes in runoff volumes and intensities due to urbanization. Bank erosion is significantly degrading the quality of these streams and downstream receiving waters. Priority will be given to applicants and projects that: • Incorporate the use of Minnesota Conservation Corps or the Tree Trust; • Are identified as a priority by the local water management organization; • Address the erosion and bank stabilization of streams listed as impaired or tributary to impaired waters; and Provide significant leverage of grant funds from other sources. For additional information regarding the Riparian Restoration and Stream Bank Stabilization Program and how to apply go to: www.Hennepin.us/streambankgrants Sincerely, Carl Michaud Director An Equal Opportunity Employer Recycled Paper Thr,eeRivers PARK DISTRICT Nine Mile Creek ,Regional Trail Community Assessment Team Nomination Card: Route 1 -ne of Nominee Nominee Contact Information: Address Phone Number (Optional) Email Address (Optional) Dominations are due Friday, October 2, 2009 Results will be posted at ThreeRiversParks.org and ci.edina.mn.us the week of October 19, 2009. ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT August 28, 2009 Three Rivers Park District Board of Mayor James Hovland Commissioners City of Edina 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Sara Wyatt RE: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Community Assessment Team District 1 Dear Mayor Hovland, Marilynn Corcoran, Three Rivers Park District is beginning the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Vice Chair Assessment Team nomination process. Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail informational District 2 packets were sent yesterday to adjacent property owners of the 14 alternative trail routes under study. The informational packet included a cover letter, project background sheet, map of Mark Haggerty the alternative trail route adjacent to their property as well as the corresponding District 3 names and addresses of the other adjacent property owners; a nomination card, and pre - addressed stamped envelope. For your convenience, copies of the informational packet components are enclosed. Dale Woodbeck Property owners may. nominate themselves, another adjacent property owner, or a District 4 representative in which his /her primary living or work location is adjacent to the applicable alternative trail route. Each adjacent property is allowed to submit one nomination post- marked on or before October 2, 2009. Rosemary Franzese For each, of the 14 alternative trail routes, the property owner receiving the most District 5 nominations will be invited to participate on the Community Assessment Team. The ' Community' Assessment Team findings are anticipated to be .complete and forwarded to the Edina City Council in early 2010. Larry Blackstad, Chair Sincerely, Appointed (/ onathan Vlaming Barbara Kinsey Senior Manager of PI i n g Appointed 763- 694 -7632 Enclosures Cris Gears C: Gordon. Hughes, City Administrator Superintendent File: TNM 0802 A -E J. \PROJECTS \Regional Trails \TNM 0802 Nine Mile Edina Master Plan \A- E\Assessment Team \08 -28 -2009 Mayor Hovland Letter.doc "..Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth; MN 55441 -1299 -. .. ..2.. -.._ _._,.': -.'�� rrn nnnn _ ♦i.� rrn _ -.. �r �.r .... rL_ -- ... -._ ..1.. ... I - ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT August 26, 2009 Three Rivers Park District Dear Property Owner: Board of Commissioners Three Rivers Park District (Park District) and the City of Edina (City) are working together to identify a route for the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. When completed, the regional trail will connect Edina to the regional trails and parks in Hennepin County, Lake Nokomis and the Grand Rounds trail network in Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Sara Wyatt in Bloomington. District'1 The Park District and the City are currently considering 14 alternative trail routes for the regional trail through Edina. While the trail will almost always be located on City-owned land or City-owned road right -of -way (ROW), it may pass by your property. Hennepin County Tax Marilynn Corcoran, Assessor data indicates that your property is adjacent to the City land or City ROW under Vice chair consideration for one of the trail routes (see enclosed map). District 2 The Park District is assembling a Community Assessment Team comprised of a representative property owner from each of the 14 alternative trail routes under study. The Community Assessment Team will help identify the constraints and opportunities associated with each Mark Haggerty route, provide design suggestions /considerations for each route, and will convey information District 3 back to their respective route neighbors. Each property owner along all 14 alternative trail routes is receiving this letter, a map of their trail route, a list of all other property owners along their trail route, background information on the trail planning project, and a Community Assessment Team Representative Nomination Dale Woodbeck Form. District 4 The Park District and the City would like you to nominate a Community Assessment Team representative for your trail route. You can nominate yourself or another property owner along your trail route from the enclosed list. Participation on the team will involve a commitment to Rosemary Franzese . attend approximately five evening meetings between October 2009 and February 2010, and District S one weekend route walk /visit in November 2009. To nominate yourself, or someone else on the list provided, please complete the nomination postcard, place in it the pre- addressed, stamped envelope, and drop it in the mail by October 2, 2009. For each alternative trail route, the property owner receiving the most nominations Larry Blackstad, Chan will be invited to participate on the Community Assessment Team. Although your property Appointed: may have multiple owners (husband and wife for example), the nomination ballot is limited to one nomination per property. If there is a property owner who is not listed, (sometimes spouses are not listed in the Hennepin County Tax Assessor database) it is acceptable to nominate that person, as long as they can be confirmed to be living or their primary work Barbara Kinsey location is at a property along your trail route. Appointed I look forward to working with your neighborhood on the Community Assessment Team. Respectfully, Cris Gears Superintendent Jonathan Vlaming Senior Manager of Planning Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 Information 763.559.9000 o TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeRiversParks.org fa • .. nreeRivers PARK DISTRICT Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Edina Segment Background Information Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail is planned to travel through Hopkins, Minnetonka, Edina and Richfield, and eventually connect to the popular Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail in Hopkins, Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington. .••Park } Connect to Cedar lake, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trails and North Cedar Regional Trail in Hopkins nnr.�eay.,i�� Connect to (Minneapolis Grand Rounds at Lake \ Nokomis ` ""�y t acne ;l „A Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Connect to Minnesota - Existing Regional Trail Wildlife Refuge at Bloomington / Alternative Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Route Visitor Center Recommended Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Route »„w� The regional trail route through Edina is not yet determined. Three Rivers Park District and the City of Edina are in the process of identifying and assessing several alternative routes including routes adjacent to roads and along the Nine Mile Creek corridor. Within Edina, a primary objective of the regional trail is to provide connections to the Edina High School campus and the newly created Edina Promenade near Centennial Lakes. Tentative Route Selection Schedule • Complete environmental, technical, social, and economical feasibility assessment: December 2009 • Present assessment findings to Edina City Council and Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners: Early 2010 • Final route selection and approval of cooperative regional trail agreement by Edina School District, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Edina City Council, and Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners: Spring 2010 Interested in learning more about Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail? Check out threeriversparks.org and clink on News. rn 0 0 N in 7 m 7 a in 0 Y m a v v L v Q v a a E Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 1 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The area in green illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is provided on the following page. Adjacent Properties Alternative Trail Route 1 Corridor Feet 0 205 410 820 1,230 1,640 ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. Alternative Trail Route 1 List of adjacent property owners Name _ ., Address:., —:Cityi State Zip Code. Barbara Norris Simmons 5716 TUCKER LANE Edina MN 55436 Burrel H. Deaton Trustee 5708 DUNCAN LANE Edina MN 55436 Byron Zotaley 5504 PARKWOOD LN Edina MN 55436 C J Alfonzo & P Mudoy 5533 MALIBU DR Edina MN 55436 Cambridge Apartments, Inc. 320 EDGEWOOD DR N Golden Valley, MN 55427 City of Edina 4801 W 50TH ST Edina, MN 55424 D K & S D Gahn 5521 MALIBU DR Edina MN 55436 Dominick Cermele 5728 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 Donald Beeson 5517 MALIBU DR Edina MN 55436 Edina Business Ctr Partners; C/O L Cramer 5500 LINCOLN DR Edina MN 55436 Elizabeth Foster 5732 TUCKER LA Edina MN 55436 G R Lacher & M J Pauley 5700 DUNCAN LA Edina, MN 55436 Grace Hanson 5528 MALIBU DR Edina MN 55436 J B & T A Reine 5519 MALIBU DR Edina, MN 55436 J C Johnson & K D Schmidt 5728 TUCKER LA Edina MN 55436 J & K Carpenter 5720 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 J D & L P Bohm Jr. 5608 PARKWOOD LA Edina MN 55436 J M & S M Paulson 5724 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 J R & B D Francis 5600 PARKWOOD LA Edina MN 55436 James & Marcia Dooner 6804 DOVRE DR Edina MN 55436 James & Patricia Thom kins 5736 DUNCAN LA Edina, MN 55436 Jane Z Weiss 5704 DUNCAN LANE Edina MN 55436 John Morrison 5720 TUCKER LA Edina, MN 55436 John Poe 5708 TUCKER LA Edina MN 55436 K E & C D Eastman 6806 DOVRE DR Edina, MN 55436 Leonard & Lynn Hovde 5526 MALIBU DR Edina MN 55436 Londonderry Townhouse Assoc PO BOX 1385 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Mark Cole 5736 TUCKER LA Edina MN 55436 Minnesota Assoc of Realtors 5750 LINCOLN DR Edina, MN 55436 Nord Holdings LLC 5776 LINCOLN DR Edina MN 55436 P L & G S Cooper 5527 MALIBU DRIVE Edina MN 55436 Patricia Te nor 5525 MALIBU DR Edina MN 55436 R & B Orensteen 5724 TUCKER LANE Edina MN 55436 R A & S L Sorem 5524 MALIBU DR Edina MN 55436 R L & N G Schwein 5712 TUCKER LA Edina MN 55436 R S & J C Russell 5716 DUNCAN LA Edina, MN 55436 Renee Ewald 5523 MALIBU DR Edina MN 55436 Richard Johnson 5700 TUCKER LA Edina MN 55436 SMD Lincoln Investments LLC; C/O Welsh Companies LLC 4350 BAKER RD STE 400 nka MN 55343 Shirley Peterson 6809 DOVRE DR N 55436 T J Jordheim & M E Case 5704 TUCKER LA N 55436 Ta an Bhattacha a Et Al 5712 DUNCAN LA N 55436 VEdina, Ted Allen & Karen Sea 6808 DOVRE DR N 55436 Terence Jones 532 DUNCAN LA N 55436 Viorel & Andana Guter 5520 MALIBU DR N 55436 Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 2 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The area in green illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is provided on the following page. Adjacent Properties Alternative Trail Route 2 Corridor AreeRivers PARK DISTRICT N Feet 0 340 680 1,360 2,040 2,720 Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. orn 0 0 N U, N 7 Oi 7 Q J-� U Y Y L f0 CL 12 U1 N U) L L T L W L t0 a N L CL CL M x Alternative Trail Route 2 List of adjacent property owners Name Address Cit State Zip <Code WALTER R GRABNER 10 DODWORTH COURT #102 Timonium MD 21093 DAVID A HORNIG 1000 22ND ST W Minneapolis, MN 55405 ROBERT H & JEAN ROWLAND 10030 NEWTON AVE S #268 Bloomington, MN 55431 ERIC S ISOM 10240 COLORADO RD Bloomington, MN 55438 CHESTER & ROSALYN KRAUSE 10936 N 78TH ST Scottsdale AZ 85260 ROBERT & MARGARET JOHNSON 121 WEST RIDGE CIRCLE Mayer, MN 55360 DONALD J & MARY K ERICKSON 12950 FIGUEROA DR W Sun City West AZ 85375 THERESA M DITTER 1410 WILLOW CREEK LA Shoreview MN 55126 CHARLES DAVID LUTHER 16 PADDOCK RD Edina MN 55436 ARTEMIS & PETER A KAROS 1800 L'AMBIANCE CIR #202 Naples, FL 34108 THOMAS R CROOK 1801 MINNESOTA AVE Duluth, MN 55802 DANIEL C O'BRIEN 1897 BAYARD AVE St. Paul MN 55116 RICHARD. ED 1998 19TH TERRACE N W New Brighton, MN 55112 LAWRENCE J KRCMA 2100 PIPERS FIELD DR #32 Austin TX 78758 MARI I KUHNLEY 27709 TONTO VERDE DR Rio Verde, AZ 85263 JUNYA D & PATRICIA A MCHENRY 3 GRANT ESTATE DR West Simsbury, CT 06092 MICHAEL G DOVOLOS 3330 EDINBORGH WAY 909 Edina MN 55435 MANOR HOMES OF EDINA ASSOC 4100 50TH ST W #210 EDINA MN 55424 STEVEN R GLASSBRENNER 4208 CHRISTY LA Minnetonka MN 55345 ZHENHUA CHEN 4257 CHESTNUT LA Prior Lake, MN 55372 M -E -L LLC 500 GRANT ST E #2309 Minneapolis, MN 55404 THOMAS BERTHIAUME & CHERYL KACHENMEISTER 525 3RD ST N #513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 CLIFFORD WHITEHILL 5320 HARBOR VILLAGE DR #201 Vero Beach FL 32967 ROBERT H & JEAN ROWLAND 5450 NOLAN PKWY A113 Oak Park Heights, 55082 DEBEN PROPERTIES LLC 570 78TH ST W #2001 Chanhassen MN 55317 SHELIA A CRON 5706 NORTHWOOD DR Edina, MN 55436 HELEN E MCCLELLAND 5717 CONTINENTAL DR Edina MN 55436 JOHN E MORRISON 5720 TUCKER LA . Edina, MN 55436 MR & MRS ROGER B ORENSTEEN 5724 TUCKER LANE Edina MN 55436 T E WANDER & T A HUDOBA 5724 VIEW LA Edina MN 55436 MARCUS & ELIZABETH GUSTAFSON 5725 CAMELBACK DRIVE Edina MN 55436 GREGG E FELSEN 5725 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 JANICE JOHNSON & KEITH SCHMIDT 5728 TUCKER LA Edina MN 55436 KENNETH D KLEIST 5728 VIEW LA Edina MN 55436 JOHN J FALLON 5729 DUNCAN LA Edina, MN 55436 ELIZABETH A FOSTER 5732 TUCKER LA Edina MN 55436 SUZANNE & MICHAEL BURKE 5733 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 JAMES R /PATRICIA J THOMPKINS 5736 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 MARKS COLE 5736 TUCKER LA Edina MN 55436 JON R ALBINSON & LAUREL A ROSE 5737 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 ANNE L MUELLER 5740 DUNCAN LANE Edina MN 55436 GEORGE J BUTKOVICH 5741 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 COLLEEN F BORN 5744 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 A GROTE & M OELKE 5745 DUNCAN LANE Edina, MN 55436 BARBARA A CASPERS 5748 DUNCAN LA Edina MN 55436 NANCY H FRANKENBERRY 5752 DUNCAN LANE Edina, MN 55436 GERALD & NANCY NYSTROM 5800 VIEW LANE Edina MN 55436 Name Address: Cite State Zi Code KEVIN & DANA GIERTSEN 5804 VIEW LA Edina MN 55436 BILL & EDITH KUROSS 5808 VIEW LA Edina MN 55436 WESLEY R KUSKE 5812 VIEW LA Edina MN 55436 T J CRIMMINS & S C MARX 5822 VERNON LA Edina MN 55436 STEVEN J & HEIDI J PFEFFERLE 5900 TAMARAC LA Edina MN 55436 STEVEN M /KATHERINE M JOHNSON 5904 TAMARAC LA Edina MN 55436 GLENDON & EVANGELINE HARRIED 5904 WALNUT DRIVE Edina MN 55436 MARK H HAYMAKER 5905 TAMARAC LA Edina MN 55436 SARA SCHLUMBERGER 5908 ABBOTT CT Minnetonka MN 55343 JAMES M MALONEY 5908 WALNUT DR Edina MN 55436 WAYNE E BACH 5909 TAMARAC LA Edina MN 55436 WILLIAM & BIRDIE BAGLEY- WESTERDAHL 5912 Walnut Drive Edina MN 55436 GEORGE L F SALY & JANE SALY 5913 TAMARAC LA Edina, MN 55436 PETER M SCHAUB 5916 WALNUT DR Edina MN 55436 ROBERT E FOSTER JR 5917 TAMARAC LANE Edina, MN 55436 GEORGE E KRUEGER 5920 WALNUT DRIVE Edina MN 55436 ARDELL F STARK 5924 WALNUT DR Edina MN 55436 SCOTT L & CONNIE J ERICSON 5928 WALNUT DR Edina MN 55436 VIRGINIA ABULLARADE 5932 WALNUT DR Edina MN 55436 ARVIN D SHELDON 5933 150TH AVE N E Spicer, MN 56288 R JASON WILEY & JEAN BAY - WILEY 5936 WALNUT DR Edina MN 55436 DANIEL C & MARY C MULVEHILL 5940 WALNUT DR Edina, MN 55436 C HARVEY & CHARLEEN WILKINS 6012 GROVE CIR Edina MN 55436 RICHARD THOMAS 6105 LINCOLN DR #236 Edina MN 55436 LAWRENCE D CERF 6312 LOCKMOOR DR Edina MN 55436 SCOTT P & SANDRA L MCMILLAN 6405 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina MN 55436 WILLIAM & MARGARET ]OAS 6409 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina, MN 55436 WILLIAM E & VIRGINIA L RANZ 6412 ASPEN RD Edina MN 55436 ERIC J & PAMELA L CABALKA 6413 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina, MN 55436 MIRA & WILLIAM G AKINS JR 6414 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 MARK & JO PAETZNICK 6417 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina MN 55436 LAURIE A CHAPMAN 6420 ASPEN RD Edina MN 55436 KATHLEEN M KAVANAUGH 6421 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina MN 55436 AMIT BHATI 6500 ASPEN RD Edina, MN 55436 R MEIFERT & W GROTH MEIFERT 6501 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina MN 55436 RICHARD D & JEANNE H BASTYR 6504 ASPEN RD Edina MN 55436 K D & T M SCHNEIDER 6505 BISCAYNE BLVD S Edina MN 55436 DANA SCHLETZ 6508 ASPEN RD Edina, MN 55436 GLENDA K CORRIGAN 6509 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina MN 55436 EHSAN DEHBASHI /SHIDA ARVIN 6512 ASPEN RD Edina, MN 55436 BENJAMIN & GWEN HANKINSON 6515 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina MN 55436 R HARTUNG & M MARTIN 6519 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina MN 55436 DAVID LAHTI 66 E 9TH #1802 St. Paul MN 55101 THOMAS & MARILYN REILLY JR. 6600 LONDONDERRY DR Edina MN 55436 LESLIE & NANCY JONES 6600 PARKWOOD LA Edina, MN 55436 RUSSELL J & KAREN N RUBIN 6601 BISCAYNE BLVD Edina MN 55436 D F & H L FITZGERALD 6603 PARKWOOD LA Edina MN 55436 MARION R & CONSTANCE FREED 6604 LONDONDERRY DR Edina MN 55436 COLLEEN F BORN 6608 LONDONDERRY DR Edina MN 55436 JAMES R LARSON 6612 LONDONDERY DR Edina MN 55436 Name Address City, State Zip, Code JEFFREY A ARNESEN 6615 LONDONDERRY DR Edina MN 55436 THOMAS & SUZANNE CHOCHREK 6617 LONDONDERRY DR Edina MN 55436 ROBERT N LUBAR 6619 LONDONDERRY DRIVE Edina, MN 55436 Michael & Patricia Hasselstrom 6621 Londonderry Drive Edina MN 55436 L DAVID & CAROL L RUSSELL 6623 LONDONDERRY DR Edina, MN 55436 CHAD P & KATHERINE DONNAY 6636 LONDONDERRY DR Edina MN 55436 MARLENE M KENNY 6670 VERNON AVE #101 Edina, MN 55436 MARJORIE A CARLSON 6670 VERNON AVE #103 Edina MN 55436 RICHARD BABBE 6670 VERNON AVE #105 Edina, MN 55436 SUSAN I BARKER 6670 VERNON AVE #109 Edina MN 55436 SCOTT BERTAS 6670 VERNON AVE #201 Edina MN 55436 MICHAEL R LITTLE 6670 VERNON AVE #205 Edina, MN 55436 BRUCE HUDSON - BOGAARD 6670 VERNON AVE #207 Edina MN 55436 DONALD F & CAROLINE F BUENZ 6670 VERNON AVE #210 Edina, MN 55436 ROBERT M GARVEY & GENE JANSSEN 6670 VERNON AVE #301 Edina, MN 55436 ANNE M LUNDBERG 6670 VERNON AVE #307 Edina, MN 55436 RAYMOND C & FRANCES H BARON 6670 VERNON AVE #310 Edina, MN 55436 REBEKAH C REIFF 6670 VERNON AVE #402 Edina MN 55436 PAMELA J WOLCOTT 6670 VERNON AVE #405 Edina MN 55436 MAXINE K MARTIN 6670 VERNON AVE #407 Edina, MN 55436 FRANCOISE C STRUTHERS 6670 VERNON AVE #410 Edina MN 55436 KATHERINE & PETER PAPPAS 6730 VERNON AVE #120 Edina, MN 55436 MARGARET E MCBRIDE 6730 VERNON AVE #220 Edina MN 55436 CHARLOTTE LARSON 6730 VERNON AVE #320 Edina, MN 55436 FRANK J D'ASCENZO 6730 VERNON AVE #420 Edina MN 55436 JOYCE VANTASSEL 6801 Lan ford Drive Edina MN 55436 NANCY FIFE 6803 Landford Drive Edina MN 55436 MARILYN LIN UIST 6817 Lan ford Drive Edina MN 55436 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING 6819 Landford Drive #3 Edina, MN 55436 MARIBETH SANBORN 6821 Langford Drive Edina MN 55436 MARY KAYE TUTTLE 6823 Langford Drive Edina, MN 55436 MICHAEL & EVANGELIA ELEFTHERIOU 6831 WOODDALE AVE S Edina, MN 55435 EMILY A BLADOS 6920 46TH AVE N Crystal,, MN 55428 KATHLEEN A NELSON 7117 WEST SHORE DR Edina MN 55435 NANCY L FLICEK 7650 WOODVIEW CT Edina, MN 55439 CAROL JOHNSON; C/O WELLS FARGO PCS PO Box 2999 Minneapolis, MN 55402 UNITED HEALTH CARE SERV INC; MN 008 -E305 9900 BREN RD E Minnetonka, MN 55343 EBERHARDT CO PO BOX 1385 Minneapolis, MN 55440 WASHINGTON MUTUAL PO Box 3200 Milwaukee, WI 53201 BARCLAYS CAPTIAL R E 701 Corporate Center Dr Raleigh, NC 27607 -5084 Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 3 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The green line illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is provided on the following page. __ Alternative Trail Route 3 Corridor Adjacent Properties ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT Feet 0 425 850 1,700 2,550 3,400 Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. rn 0 0 N Y 3 Q Y V �L Y Ln Y 10 d in N ac N L T v L C CL a� L a CL M f Alternative Trail Route 3 List of adjacent property owners Name - Address Cit Staid Zip Code TED W ROGERS 1 Wellesley Place Edina MN 55436 MARTIN FALK 115 WEST AVE Bonita Springs, FL 34134 ROBIN J RUBEN 16870 CEDER CREST DR Eden Prairie MN 55347 RICHARD & PATRICIA ED 1998 19TH TERRACE NW New Brighton MN 55112 HAROLD BERSHOW 5750 LAGO VILLAGGIO Naples, FL 34104 NOORUDDIN & SALIMA GANGANI 6016 TAMARAC AVE Edina MN 55436 ROBERT K HERRMANN 6017 WALNUT DR Edina MN 55436 LISA D AMUNDSON 6024 WALNUT DR Edina, MN 55436 LOUISE & H K ROSENBAUM 6075 LINCOLN DR Edina MN 55436 JOHN E & BARBARA SCHWARZ 6075 LINCOLN DR #105 Edina MN 55436 SARAH L BOO 6075 LINCOLN DR #106 Edina, MN 55436 MARY E MCCOURTNEY 6075 LINCOLN DR #107 Edina MN 55436 JAMES & ETHEL ABELN 6075 LINCOLN DR #205 Edina MN 55436 DONALD F THERKELSEN 6075 LINCOLN DR #206 Edina MN 55436 JANE P MORSETH 6075 LINCOLN DR #207 Edina, MN 55436 BEVERLY F SOSHEA 6075 LINCOLN DR #211 Edina MN 55436 ARLIS A MCCAULEY 6075 LINCOLN DR #305 Edina MN 55436 GEORGE & JOYCE NOLEN 6075 LINCOLN DR #306 Edina, MN 55436 LYNN & SANDRA STEARNS 6075 LINCOLN DR #307 Edina MN 55436 JEFFREY & SANDRA KAST 6075 LINCOLN DR #311 Edina, MN 55436 CHRISTOPHER & SARAH MORRIS 6100 ARCTIC WAY Edina MN 55436 CARLOS H FERNANDEZ 6101 ARCTIC WAY Edina, MN 55436 ROBERT A SCHWARTZBAUER 6107 WATERFORD CT Edina MN 55436 KENNETH KADASH & JUDY RUDRUD 6110 WATERFORD CT Edina MN 55436 SANDRA & ARTHUR LAVINTMAN 6114 HABITAT CT Edina MN 55436 DAVID LEE KNOWLES 6115 LINCOLN DR #142 Edina, MN 55436 LINDA HAYS WITZEL 6117 HABITAT CT Edina MN 55436 WILLIAM K ROSE 6119 HABITAT CT Edina MN 55436 LYLE B ARNESON 6121 HABITAT CT Edina, MN 55436 CLARK & DENISE SMITH 6125 CRESCENT DR Edina MN 55436 RANDALL M STERN 6201 VERNON CT Edina, MN 55436 MIRA & WILLIAM AKINS JR 6414 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 VERNON WOODS INVESTMENTS 6414 VERNON AVE Edina, MN 55436 THOMAS L THUNNELL 6416 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 NORD ONSTAD 6418 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 CAROLYN A OHMAN 6419 VERNON AVE S Edina, MN 55436 HOWARD & LOUISE SCHNEIDER 6421 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 KIMBERLY A LOURICAS 6422 VERNON AVE Edina, MN 55436 WILLIAM V L'HERAULT 6423 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 PAUL J & SHEILA M CRAMER 6424 VERNON AVE Edina, MN 55436 ANNE MCCRACKEN 6425 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 GREGORY & JULIE ARNOTT 6427 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 ALVIN & SIMAJEAN KAYE 6429 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 LISA D MORTON 6433 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 GARY D ANDERSON 6435 VERNON AVE Edina, MN 55436 Name Address Cit State .Zi Code JUN ZHENG 6441 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 THOMAS J PATIN 6445 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 FRANCISCO M BARTOLOME 6501 VERNON AVE S Edina MN 55436 MARK & SONYA RUSTAD 6505 POLAR CIR Edina MN 55436 CHAPEL HILLS CH OF EDINA 6512 VERNON AVE S Edina, MN 55436 CHRISTOPHER HARRISTHAL 6537 POLAR CIR Edina MN 55436 MARY K MAY 6650 VERNON AVE #111 Edina MN 55436 LORRAINE BORN 6650 VERNON AVE #112 Edina MN 55436 MARY M SWENSON 6650 VERNON AVE #113 Edina MN 55436 LASZLO G & AGNES FULOP 6650 VERNON AVE #117 Edina MN 55436 GLORIA JEAN BECK 6650 VERNON AVE #119 Edina MN 55436 MYRN F REECE 6650 VERNON AVE #120A Edina MN 55436 ELFRIEDE W JAHNKE 6650 VERNON AVE #201 Edina MN 55436 LUCILLE & THOMAS OLSON 6650 VERNON AVE #211 Edina MN 55436 PHYLLIS A LARSON 6650 VERNON AVE #213 Edina MN 55436 DARRON E HILL 6650 VERNON AVE #219 Edina, MN 55436 ROLLAND G THOMPSON 6650 VERNON AVE #220 Edina MN 55436 EUGENIA CHECHERIS 6650 VERNON AVE #301 Edina MN 55436 DIANE L DRAKE 6650 VERNON AVE #311 Edina MN 55436 WINIFRED NELSON 6650 VERNON AVE #313 Edina MN 55436 KATHY L HOWELL 6650 VERNON AVE #315 Edina MN 55436 GORDON DEVERS 6650 VERNON AVE #319 Edina MN 55436 NADA ELLERT 6650 VERNON AVE #320 Edina, MN 55436 MILDRED J JOHNSON 6650 VERNON AVE #401 Edina MN 55436 JANICE H TAYLOR 6650 VERNON AVE #413 Edina MN 55436 JOANNE NELSON 6650 VERNON AVE #417 Edina MN 55436 KATHLEEN A MCDERMOTT 6650 VERNON AVE #419 Edina MN 55436 GERTRUDE O ROCHEFORD 6650 VERNON AVE #420 Edina, MN 55436 ROBERT A CONGDON 6650 VERNON AVE S Edina MN 55436 PATRICIA R NELSON 6650 VERNON AVE S #217 Edina, MN 55436 VICTORIA THOMPKINS 6650 VERNON AVE S #317A Edina MN 55436 CHARLES & MARY MURPHY 6703 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 LINDA S RADABAUGH 6705 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 BARBARA P MORLEY 6709 VERNON AVE Edina, MN 55436 ROBERT J KLEIN 6711 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 DOROTHEA P KEEGAN 6854 LANGFORD DR Edina MN 55436 JOHN F & MARIAM E MURPHY 6892 LANGFORD DRIVE Edina, MN 55436 JAMES M GROGAN 6952 LANGFORD DR Edina MN 55436 PATRICIA A KEELER 6956 LANGFORD DR Edina MN 55436 LANNA D KNUTSON 6958 LANGFORD DR Edina MN 55436 CAROLYN A PETERSON 6960 LANGFORD CT Edina MN 55436 DANIELLE HINEY 6962 LANGFORD CT EDINA MN 55436 DONNA R SCHOFFELMAN 6964 LANGFORD CT Edina MN 55436 STEPHANIE L TENNANT 6966 LANGFORD CT Edina MN 55436 JEANETTE A FISHER - SCRUTON 6980 LANGFORD CT Edina MN 55436 WELLESLEY PL HOMEOWNER'S ASSOC; ATTN: TOM SEVERINGHAUS 3 Wellesley Place Edina MN 55436 Name. Address City, State Zip Code, LONDONDERRY PARTNERS LP; C/O HAUGLAND CO. 5850 Opus Pkwy #108 Minnetonka MN 55343 THE ABBY AT CHAPEL HILL; HOME OWNERS ASSOC. INC. 80 78TH ST W #133 Chanhassen MN 55317 UNITED HEALTH CARE SERVICES; MN 008 -E305 9900 BREN RD E Minnetonka MN 55343 RICHARD P FERRIS PO BOX 1787 SANIBEL FL 33957 DEAN M AKINS PO BOX 39195 Edina MN 55436 " Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 4 ® Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a 3 a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail 5 5 Community Assessment Team. The area in green illustrates the .SON PJO © city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional 'f Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and i 58 r mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is ,lz provided on the following page. Adjacent Properties N Alternative Trail Route 4 Corridor e Feet 0 237.5 475 950 1,425 1,900 tom•+ �h Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ nreeRivers This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any PARK DISTRICT representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. ARCTIC WAY . w' GLEASON CT /tz �� t o r nl +. fO tl VI . = O+ U1 Upt Ok 7 O CL v 62 ._ r I N G� 2 1 V CL N r e •'> am Alternative Trail Route 4 List of adjacent property owners Name. Address -:City, State Zi , Code Carolyn Ohman 6419 VERNON AVE S Edina MN 55436 Colin & Katherine Anderson 4100 COUNTY RD 103 Carbondale CO 81623 Daniel & Mary Hurley 6017 KILLARNEY LA Edina MN 55436 David & Lynn Rudick 5908 KILLARNEY LA Edina, MN 55436 Elizabeth Garrity 6360 PHEASANT COURT Edina, MN 55436 Gregory & Katherine Frey 6021 KILLARNEY LA Edina, MN 55436 Howard & Louise Schneider 6421 VERNON AVE Edina MN 55436 Ian & Nancy Frykman 6028 SCHAEFER RD Edina MN 55436 J Richard Hamm 6132 ARCTIC WAY Edina MN 55436 James Abdo 5904 KILLARNEY LA Edina MN 55436 James Turman 6364 PHEASANT COURT Edina, MN 55436 John & Sharon Nash 6400 GLEASON CT Edina, MN 55436 John Simon & Lisa Grossman 6401 GLACIER PL Edina, MN 55436 Joyce Frys 6400 GLACIER PL Edina MN 55436 Kristi Bahnemann 6024 SCHAEFER RD Edina, MN 55436 Lloyd Merri an 6404 GLACIER PL Edina MN 55436 Mark Albrecht 6029 KILLARNEY LA Edina, MN 55436 Martin & Jill Weber 6130 ARCTIC WAY Edina, MN 55436 Mr. & Mrs. Raihill 6412 GLACIER PLACE Edina MN 55436 Nine Mile Village Assoc; C/O NEW CONCEPTS MGT GRP INC 3259 TERMINAL DR #205 Eagan, MN 55121 Phyllis Jean Anderson 6408 GLACIER PL Edina, MN 55436 Reid & Carrie Kilberg 6012 KILLARNEY LA Edina MN 55436 Richard & Susan Crockett 6032 SCHAEFER RD Edina, MN 55436 Robert Melander 6025 KILLARNEY LANE Edina MN 55436 Robert Vannelli 5900 KILLARNEY LA Edina, MN 55436 Roger Branigin III 6013 KILLARNEY LA Edina, MN 55436 Ronald Voltin 6024 VIEW LANE Edina, MN 55436 Scott & Jol n Gamble 6134 ARCTIC WAY Edina, MN 55436 Steven Lisa Nelson 6136 ARCTIC WAY Edina MN 55436 Todd Kessel 6000 KILLARNEY LA Edina, MN 55436 Wade Medlar 6004 KILLARNEY LA Edina, MN 55436 William V. L'Herault 6423 VERNON AVE Edina, MN 55436 Arather P Parker 6352 PHEASANT CT EDINA MN 55436 Barbara A Thomclike Gensmer 6008 KILLARNEY LA EDINA MN 55436 Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 5D Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The area /line in green illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is r provided on the following page. 0 nreeRivers PARK DISTRICT Adjacent Properties N Alternative Trail Route 5D Corridor (within City right -of -way) A Alternative Trail Route 5D Corridor (within City owned parcels) J t-J I I I Feet 220 440 880 1,320 1,760 0 0 N 7 O 7 En Q En O Y /0 CL CU v L T 'L N L C CL E a CL X Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. Alternative Trail Route 5® List of adjacent property owners Name Address tit .State 'Zip Code Robert Peterson 5620 Doron Drive Edina MN 55439 Nohad Helou 5616 Doron Drive Edina MN 55439 Creek Valley Baptist Church 6400 Tracy Avenue Edina MN 55439 Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 5E Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The area in green illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is F provided on the following page. 0 Adjacent Properties Alternative Trail Route 5E Corridor 225 450 900 ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT �k J I Feet 1,350 1,800 /! i �G, Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. Q) 0 0 N 7 O1 7 +Q ll En ut D 'L N CL ru fu Q1 v T .O v Q N a Alternative Trail Route SE List of adjacent property owners Name Address City, State Zip Dave Henry 5712 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 Lyle & Dorothy Smith 5708 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 Daniel & Annette Rivard 5704 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 John & Megan Brandel 5700 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 Gary & Barbar Griffiths 5844 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 E V & D M Stenoien 5812 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina, MN 55439 Lynn Ha edorn 5808 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 Douglas & Lorri Stoll 5804 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 Joan Roe 15800 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 Richard Forslund 15716 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 rn 0 0 N 7 m 7 a Y in 0 a iY v v L T v C CI a CL M z Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 7 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The green line illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is provided on the following page. Alternative Trail Route 7 Corridor Adjacent Properties MAI I I I I J I Feet 0 200 400 800 1,200 1,600 �. Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ T'hreeRivers This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any PARK DISTRICT representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. Alternative Trail Route 7 List of adjacent property owners Name Address Zip Code DANIEL J & ANNETTE F RIVARD 5704 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 DANIEL R MOTT 5728 SUSAN AVE Edina, MN 55439 DAVE HENRY 5712 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 DAVID & MARY ALBITZ 5620 HILLSIDE CT Edina, MN 55439 DAVID C FREDLUND 5813 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 DIANE A FANSLER -WALD 5709 W 66TH ST Edina, MN 55439 DOREEN E & PAUL R YAGGIE 5712 GRACE TERRACE Edina MN 55439 DUANE A WILSON 5717 GRACE TERRACE Edina, MN 55439 FRED M & NOREEN C KELLETT 5805 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 GERALD M & MERLE L WEINBERG 5721 LOIS LANE Edina MN 55439 GLEN & MARY WENBORG 5801 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina, MN 55439 JOHN & LOIS SATTERBERG 5825 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 JOHN & MEGAN BRANDEL 5700 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina, MN 55439 JOHN R HOWELLS 6725 VALLEY VIEW RD Edina, MN 55439 JULIE ANN JOHNSON 5821 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina, MN 55439 KIMBERLY CUNNINGHAM 5616 HILLSIDE COURT Edina MN 55439 LAUREN B LIEBER 5829 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina, MN 55439 LESLIE & PETER SCHROEDER 5824 68TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 LORENS & PHYLLIS BRYNESTAD 5713 GRACE TER Edina MN 55439 LYLE & DOROTHY SMITH 5708 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina, MN 55439 MARY J TURNER 6724 VALLEY VIEW RD Edina, MN 55439 MICHAEL & JENNIFER BOWERS 5612 HILLSIDE CT Edina MN 55439 PATRICIA & BRIAN CUTSHALL 5733 SUSAN AVE Edina MN 55439 PETER POOLOS 6728 VALLEY VIEW RD Edina, MN 55439 RAJ YUVARAJ 6720 VALLEY VIEW RD Edina MN 55439 RICHARD A FORSLUND 5716 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 RICHARD F & SALLY J ZIELIKE 5720 LOIS LA Edina, MN 55439 STEVEN D ANDERSON 5809 CREEK VALLEY RD Edina MN 55439 STUART V SHANEDLING 5725 LOIS LA Edina, MN 55439 WILLIAM & ROSALYN KORST 5624 HILLSIDE CT Edina, MN 55439 Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 8 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The green line illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is provided on the following page. Alternative Trail Route 8 Corridor Adjacent Properties 0 370 740 1,480 AreeRivers PARK DISTRICT I I Feet 2,220 2,960 Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. rn 0 0 N in 7 7 Q U L L CL CL L v L L T Ul ru CL CU L a C1 M f Alternative Trail Route 8 List of adjacent property owners Name Address City, State Zip Code Ahmed Elbatrawy 5208 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 Alberto Ho & Beatrice Hai 5808 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 AMBROSE J ZELLER 6812 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 Bradley Bakke 7101 LANHAM LA Edina MN 55439 BRETT & KRISTI ODEGARD BERGENE 6900 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 Brian Erickson 7000 LEE VALLEY CIR Edina MN 55439 BRIAN P GYLLING 5304 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 BURGESS PUBLISHING COMPANY; Att: Bernard Brey PO Box 390567 Edina MN 55439 CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH 6817 ANTRIM ROAD EDINA MN 55439 Carl Olson 5531 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 CAROL L NIC.HOLS 6801 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 Carol Smith 7012 LEE VALLEY CIR Edina MN 55439 CHRISTOPHER & CAROLYN BLAKE 5830 GRAND AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55419 Constance Sommers 5549 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 DALE J KIEDROWSKI 5704 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 DAVID F BITTNER 5820 W 70TH ST Edina MN 55439 DAVID S WICHMANN 7000 ANTRIM RD Edina MN 55439 Dean Akins PO Box 39195 Edina, MN 55439 DENNIS J BELTRAND 5816 W 70TH ST Edina MN 55439 DON & MARY E HYKES 5527 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 Duane & Kirsten Gendreau Jr. 5716 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 Elvi Bankey 5515 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 EUGENE & JEANNE HAMAN 5901 CHAPEL DR EDINA MN 55439 George Hallin 5501 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 Gerald & Shannon Robinson 5600 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 GREGORY B & KAREN K BRETSON 5712 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 HIGHCROFT TOWNHOMES ASSOC; c/o JOHN FANGMAN 5505 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 J Thomas & Carol Brown - Soderstrom 5551 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 James & La Rae Hovland 5539 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JAMES W TALUS 8350 RED ROCK RD Eden Prairie, MN 55347 JANIS M COUILLARD 5700 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JASON A BROWN 6913 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 JEANNE M SCHUR 5308 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JERRY W & KATHERINE M SNIDER 6270 RIDGE RD Chanhassen, MN 55317 JOHN & ANN WHELAN 5509 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JOHN E & CAROL R KEEGAN 5310 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JOHN J & MARY C FANGMAN 5505 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JOHN J LUKNIC 5612 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JOHN M MELLETT 6820 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 JOHN P & MELANIE A HARDACKER 5616 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JOSEPH H JENNING 5545 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 JUDITH MORAN MARTIN 5232 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JULIE K & THOMAS C SWENSON 5720 70TH ST W lEdina, MN 55439 KATHLEEN M BLOM UIST 17001 LANHAM LA lEdina, MN 55439 Name Address City, State Zip Code KEITH P COLLINS 7420 COVENTRY WAY Edina, MN 55439 KRYSTA R LIEN -CLARK 7000 WESTON CIR Edina MN 55439 L C BROWN & T J MILBOURN 6912 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 LAVONNE E WILSON 7001 ANTRIM RD Edina MN 55439 Lee Mitchell 5228 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 Lee Stevens 5721 WEST 70TH STREET Edina MN 55439 M H & P A CUNNIFF 5535 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 MADELYN MOONEY 5220 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 MAREN B SANDERSON 552870TH ST W Edina MN 55439 MARGARET H CARLSON 5519 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 MARK & REBECCA ROLOFF 5601 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 Mary Carlson 1100 XENIUM LA Plymouth., MN 55441 MAZHAR & IRAM M SAEED 5212 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 Michael Wolff 5300 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 M -M BLOOMINGTON ASSOC LLC; Attn: Lowell Bliss 12700 WELCOME AVE Burnsville, MN 55337 MUZAMMIL HUSSAIN 6816 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 NANCY JO GAALSWYK 6901 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 NSP - PROPERTY TAX DEPT 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 O MICHAEL P & LINDA C HAGE 5532 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 PATRICIA OLANDER 7001 LEE VALLEY CIR Edina MN 55439 PATRICK Q HARRINGTON 6909 ANTRIM ROAD EDINA MN 55439 PAUL & JANETTE M BORDONARO 5800 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 PAUL P CARTER 6905 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 PAULINE & BOUAKE FOFANA 7000 LANHAM LANE Edina MN 55439 POURAN SHANNON ASKARI 5216 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 R LAWRENCE PURDY 5900 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 RAND E & JULIE A MATTSSON 7021 LEE VALLEY CIR Edina MN 55439 REBECCA H FREDERICK 5608 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 REBECCA L KIRKHAM 5312 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 RICHARD & JEANENE ENGEBRETSON 7001 WESTON CIR Edina MN 55439 Robert & Linda Schreiner 5812 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 Ro er Joina 5510 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 ROGER K KULLANDER 5314 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 Rudolph Brom 5420 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 Samuel Barrett 5224 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 STAN BROWN & D E FISHER 6908 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 STEPHEN L /JENNIFER L NELSON 5900 CHAPEL DR EDINA MN 55439 Susan Wright 5511 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 THEODORE B & SUE E STEEN III 5524 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 Thurl Quigley 5804 W 70TH ST Edina MN 55439 TIMCIN PROPERTIES LLP; Attn: Timothy Murphy 9110 225TH ST W Lakeville MN 55044 Tin Man Wu & So Lan Lo Wu 4729 UPPER TER Edina MN 55439 U S BANK N A TRUSTEE PO Box 64142 St. Paul MN 55164 VERNELLE WILLIAM MELIN 3745 NORTHOME RD Wayzata, MN 55391 WALDORF DEVELOPMENT SERV LLP 7075 AMUNDSON AVE Edina, MN 55439 WILLIAM H KIDD 6824 ANTRIM RD EDINA MN 55439 Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 9 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The area in green illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is provided on the following page. 0 Adjacent Properties Alternative Trail Route 9 Corridor 155 310 ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT I I Feet 620 930 1,240 Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. rn 0 0 N Ln 7 m 7 a V ,i N Y a v K v a� L f- L N L O a v a CL ru Alternative Trail Route 9 List of adjacent property owners Name Address City, State Zip Coale ROBERT K PETERSON 5620 DORON DR Edina MN 55439 WAYNE F & RUTH M KEWITSCH 5624 DORON DR Edina, MN 55439 DAVID & MARY ALBITZ 5620 HILLSIDE CT Edina MN 55439 KIMBERLY CUNNINGHAM 5616 HILLSIDE COURT Edina, MN 55439 MICHAEL & JENNIFER BOWERS 5612 HILLSIDE CT Edina MN 55439 RICHARD J &.LORETTA J MILLER 5608 HILLSIDE CT Edina, MN 55439 THOMAS STEVEN LATANISION 5604 HILLSIDE CT Edina MN 55439 SHIRLEY K HUNT 5600 HILLSIDE COURT Edina MN 55439 LOIS & LENNIE ARNEVIK 5520 HILLSIDE CT Edina MN 55439 JACLYN R ONISCHUK 5516 HILLSIDE CT Edina MN 55439 STEVEN KELLY 5512 HILLSIDE COURT Edina MN 55439 N G SIMONS 5508 HILLSIDE COURT Edina MN 55439 PAULA HARTER 5504 HILLSIDE COURT Edina, MN 55439 PETER & LOUSIE HOUNS 5600 VALLEY LA Edina MN 55439 DANNY & LYNN GOODENOUGH 5604 VALLEY LA Edina, MN 55439 HWA- CHUANG CHIEN 5608 VALLEY LANE Edina MN 55439 GORDON & HOPE JOHNSON 6409 DORAN LANE Edina MN 55439 BETTY L POLLITT 6412 LIMERICK LA Edina MN 55439 PAUL & CONSTANCE RATELLE 5521 VALLEY LANE Edina MN 55439 DAVID AND TAMI THOMPSON 5517 VALLEY LA Edina, MN 55439 CHAD & ANDREA SCHWINGHAMMER 5513 VALLEY LA Edina MN 55439 LEE & H. ]ED HEPWORTH 5509 VALLEY LA Edina, MN 55439 PAMELA J JOHNSON 15505 VALLEY LA Edina MN 55439 MARGARET D HOENACK 15501 VALLEY LA Edina MN 55439 M 0 0 N 7 7 a 0 Y d Q1 d v v L a v ro (a. Q) E o. Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 11 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The area in green illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is provided on the following page. Adjacent Properties Alternative Trail Route 11 Corridor mu, I I I Feet 0 312.5 625 1,250 1,875 2,500 Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ nreeRivers This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any PARK DISTRICT representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. Alternative Trail Route 11 List of adjacent property owners Name ; Address city State Zi Code ROGER B & SANDRA M OSTER 281 S CIRCULO NAPA Green Valley, AZ 85614 BRUCKER, HEINRICH HANNELORE 5153 ABERCROMBIE DRIVE Edina MN 55439 DAVID L FERGUSON 5157 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 ROY R & SUSANNE P EARL 5161 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina, MN 55439 ALLAN R & LOIS S PETERSON 5165 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 STEVEN T HOWE 5169 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina, MN 55439 . ANDREA & JAMES JOHANSEN II 5173 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 VIVEK KATYAL & MAIRE KATYAL 5177 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 VICTORIA ANN WAGNER 5181 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 KEVIN DONLIN 5185 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 PATRICIA E GIVOGRE 5189 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina, MN 55439 MARK ALLEN & MARTHA ALLEN 5193 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 AHMED ELBATRAWY 5208 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 Cory & Susan Hubert 5209 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 MAZHAR & IRAM M SAEED 5212 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 RONALD E TADSEN 5213 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 POURAN SHANNON ASKARI 5216 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 S W RANSOM & S K SCHULTZ 5217 ABERCROMBIE DR Edina MN 55439 MADELYN MOONEY 5220 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 LILA E KUNTZ 5221 ABERCROMBIE DRIVE Edina, MN 55439 SAMUEL J BARRETT 5224 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 LEE G MITCHELL 5228 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 JUDITH MORAN MARTIN 5232 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 MICHAEL G WOLFF 5300 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 BRIAN P GYLLING 5304 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JEANNE M SCHUR 5308 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 JOHN E & CAROL R KEEGAN 5310 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 REBECCA L KIRKHAM 5312 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 ROGER K KULLANDER 5314 70TH ST W Edina, MN 55439 JAMES A & MARY J LANDBERG 5408 CREEKVIEW LA Edina MN 55439 MARGARET ALEXANDER 5412 CREEK VIEW LA Edina MN 55439 T D & K L ASGRIMSON 5414 CREEK VIEW LA Edina MN 55439 D J VILLAS & J A VILLAS 5416 CREEK VIEW LA Edina, MN 55439 RUDOLPH BROM 5420 70TH ST W Edina MN 55439 BRIAN TIE -HAN & RENE W CHANG 5500 66TH WEST Edina MN 55439 BRIAN F & PAULA T HUGHES 5504 W 66TH ST Edina, MN 55439 MARK C & KAREN L SWANSON 5508 66TH ST W Edina MN 55439 THOMAS & LINNEA CLIFFORD 6500 CREEK DR Edina, MN 55439 SUJIT R & ASHA VARMA 6504 CREEK DR Edina MN 55439 CHARLES R /SUSAN J DANIELSON 6508 CREEK DR Edina, MN 55439 Anthony Pelle rin & Amanda Williams 6512 CREEK DR Edina MN 55439 GREGORY M ANSEMS 6516 CREEK DR Edina MN 55439 JAMES E PETERSON 6520 CREEK DR Edina MN 55439 CHARLES L MADDEN JR 6524 CREEK DR Edina MN 55439 PERRY J /CHRISTINE E LEENDERS 6600 LIMERICK DR Edina MN 55439 Name Address City, State Zip Code RALPH H & EVA L FIX 6601 CAHILL RD Edina MN 55439 JAMES & MARSHA CHAMBERLAIN 6604 LIMERICK DR Edina MN 55439 JERRY S & JENNESS A EDWARDS 6605 CAHILL RD Edina, MN 55439 WILLIS C & BARBARA L LEWIS 6608 LIMERICK DR Edina MN 55439 RAY S CLARKE 6609 CAHILL RD Edina MN 55439 KATHLEEN MCGINTY BORG 6612 LIMERICK DR Edina MN 55439 EUGENE E & PENNY L KRANZ 6613 CAHILL RD Edina, MN 55439 KIM ] & PAULA A BUDISH 6616 LIMERICK DR Edina MN 55439 MICHAEL L & SALLY H SALTER 6617 CAHILL RD Edina MN 55439 EMMETT J & MARY P MC GINTY 6620 LIMERICK DR Edina MN 55439 Craig & Kimberly Zachman 6624 LIMERICK DR Edina MN 55439 LOUIS O WERNEKE 6628 LIMERICK DR Edina MN 55439 GEOFFREY & DEBRA MCCRAY 6632 LIMERICK DR Edina MN 55439 PETER H & MARION J FRANZ 6635 LIMERICK DR Edina, MN 55439 KEITH R THOMSON 6701 CAHILL RD Edina MN 55439 CHARLES E BELANGER 6704 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 MARTIN L & SHEILA M RUBIN 6705 CAHILL RD Edina MN 55439 THOMAS BERG 6708 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 CAROL E HAGELEE 6709 CAHILL RD Edina MN 55439 MICHAEL J MUCKENHIRN 6712 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 ROBERT & ELAINE SANDILLA 6715 CAHILL RD Edina MN 55439 ROBERT ARNOLD JOHNSON 6716 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 HENRY T SMITH 6717 CAHILL RD Edina MN 55439 RICHARD G /JENNIFER M ARTHURS 6720 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 TRACY A EARL 6721 CAHILL RD Edina, MN 55439 DONALD & GEORGIA HELLENDRUNG 6725 CAHILL RD Edina MN 55439 MARGO & KURT KING 6800 BROOK DR Edina MN 55439 Karen Williams & Steve Llewellyn 6800 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina, MN 55439 PETER D & JULIE B MCCARTHY 6801 BROOK DR Edina MN 55439 Dale Erickson & Susan Isaksson 6804 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina, MN 55439 ELI PERUNOVICH 6805 BROOK DR Edina MN 55439 THOMAS J & LINDA M GILLIGAN 6808 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina, MN 55439 FREDERICK E & CATHERINE KLUG 6809 BROOK DR Edina MN 55439 J T PASTOR & E M PASTOR 6812 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 MARILYN G GERMANN 6813 BROOK DR Edina MN 55439 JAMES R OWENS 6816 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 CHRISTOPHER M O'DONNELL 6817 BROOK DR Edina, MN 55439 JAMIE P OLSON 6820 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 JOHN D PASTOR III 6824 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina, MN 55439 JAMES E TWYMAN 6828 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 WILLIAM G BROWN 6900 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE Edina, MN 55439 DEREK & YI C HAAPANEN 6904 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 Stephen Stewart & Karna Lundquist 6908 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 NIKOLE Y O & PAUL W RUTZEN 6912 RIDGEVIEW DR Edina MN 55439 BRADLEY C BAKKE 7101 LANHAM LA Edina MN 55439 DEAN M AKINS P O BOX 39195 Edina MN 55439 SOO LINE RAILROAD; REAL ESTATE DEPT SUITE 1525 501 MARQUETTE AVE S IMinneapolis, MN 55402 0) 0 0 N 7 m 7 Q L L 0 Y d L UJ d v v L F T v ro C1 QJ a ca z Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 13 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The area /line in green illustrates the city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is provided on the following page. Adjacent Properties Alternative Trail Route 13 Corridor (within City right -of -way) N Alternative Trail Route 13 Corridor (within City owned parcels) A I I I I J I Feet 0 250 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co. hen nepin.mn.us/ nreeRivers This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any PARK DISTRICT representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. Alternative Trail Route 13 List of adjacent property owners Name Address City, State kip-Code 7210 METRO BLVD LLC- 7210 METRO BLVD Edina MN 55439 CITRUS LLC 7275 Ohms Lane Edina, MN 55439 G CUBED L L C; C/O MARK A GAASEDELEN 7201 Ohms Lane, Suite 100 Edina MN 55439 GRAMERCY CLUB OF EDINA 12750 Nicollet Ave S #300 BURNSVILLE MN 55337 JOHN E LANDIN SR 7100 METRO BLVD #229 Edina MN 55439 KEITH L STRANDBERG 7100 METRO BLVD #319 Edina MN 55439 LINDSAY CAN -AM LTD PTNRSHP 3450 CO RD NO 101 Minnetonka MN 55345 MINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY 7125 Ohms Lane Edina MN 55439 M -M BLOOMINGTON ASSOC LLC; ATTN LOWELL W BLISS 12700 WELCOME AVE BURNSVILLE MN 55337 NOBLE PROPERTIES OF MINN LP 15250 WAYZATA BLVD #105 WAYZATA MN 55391 OCC LLC; C/O HEMPEL PROPERTIES LLC 9700 63RD AVE N #200 Maple Grove MN 55369 ONE CORPORATE CENTER FIN 7401 Metro Blvd #500 Edina, MN 55439 ONE CORPORATE PLAZA PTNRSHP; C/O Wayne Rice 5100 Edina Industrial Blvd #215 Edina, MN 55439 REGIS METRO BLVD 7201 Metro Blvd Edina, MN 55439 SFI LTD PARTNERSHIP 14 110040 REGENCY CIR #200 Omaha NE 68114 SKEI DEVELOPMENT LLC 14829 JAMES AVE S Minneapolis, MN 55419 Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 19 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The green line illustrates the corridor under consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is provided on the following page. Adjacent Properties Alternative Trail Route 19 Corridor City Owned Parcels I U U I I Feet 0 255 510 1,020 1,530 2,040 ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT N Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. rn 0 0 N a+ 7 m Q M 0 Y n QJ v iY QJ L E fu CL N C1 U Alternative Trail Route 19 List of adjacent property owners Name _ ; Address City, State Zi Code. MARY ANN DALLAS 100 YORKSHIRE DR WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185 FRIEDA B MELCHERT 1000 COURT DR # 112 MORRIS MN 56267 JANAYA N OLSON 10036 EVERGREEN CT BROOKLYN PARK MN 55443 DIANE DWORSHAK - MIRBAGHRI 10951 MISSISSIPPI DR CHAMPLIN MN 55316 KRISTINA A BALZARINI 110 OAKRIDGE DR MARQUETTE MI 49855 AWANISH RANIAN 11139 KINSLEY ST EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344 NANCY & CARL IMMEDIATO 11330 XAVIER COURT BLOOMINGTON MN 55437 DOUGLAS M MAY 11780 ALBAVAR PATH INVERGROVE HEIGHTS MN 55077 DONALD F DEVINE 12575 PLEASANT AVE S #320 BURNSVILLE MN 55337 RICHARD & MAUREEN HAWTHORNE 14200 ROYAL HARBOUR CT #301 FORT MYERS FL 33908 WINGS FIN FEDERAL CR UNION 14985 GLAZIER AVE APPLE VALLEY MN 55124 RICHARD D JARVINEN 1750 GILMORE AVE WINONA MN 55987 JASBIR SINGH BRAR 1768 TALON TR EAGAN MN 55122 VIRGINIA A JACOBS - HALSEY 17766 LANGFORD BLVD . HWY 13 PRIOR LAKE MN 55372 GITTLEMAN CORP 1801 79TH ST E #21 BLOOMINGTON MN 55425 WILLOW GREENS LLC 1818 LASALLE AVE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55403 CHARLES A NICHOLS 1868 MOCCASIN WACONIA MN 55387 James Halek & Ester Malinconico 2120 LANCASTER LA PLYMOUTH MN 55441 DOLORES F & MICHAEL R TEMA 22 WEBSTER DR SHELTON CT 06484 -1645 RIAZ HUSSAIN 2300 MYRTLE AVE #170 ST PAUL MN 55114 DONALD S EDSON 2645 SOUTHERN AVE E TEMPE AZ 85282 PENTAGON PARK EAST LLC 294 GROVE LA E #100 WAYZATA MN 55391 ANNE HIGHNESS 300 43RD ST DES MOINES IA 50312 PAULINE R JACOBS 3230 WILD HORSE PASS PRIOR LAKE MN 55372 STAFFORDSHIRE PROPERTIES LLC 3338 NORTH 175 WEST N ODGEN UT 94954 JUDITH C MEIER 340 SUNSET DR #606 FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301 GLENN M RYE 3713 TOWNDALE DRIVE BLOOMINGTON MN 55431 DAVID A ABRAMS /SHEILA ABRAMS 39 NICOLE LA WINGDALE NY 12594 CHRISPROP PLAW LLC 3947 EXCELSIOR BLVD ST LOUIS PARK MN 55416 CALISTA B OLMSTEAD 400 67TH ST W APT 105 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55423 ELIZABETH A SCHELPER 4015 SUNNYSIDE RD EDINA MN 55424 MARJORIE JERPBAK 4100 PARKLAWN AV #108 EDINA MN 55435 KAREN LYNN BRUNDIN 4100 PARKLAWN AV #109 EDINA MN 55435 Name - Address .: Cit . State Zi . Code JUDITH A VIERLING 4100 PARKLAWN AV #208 EDINA MN 55435 MARY H SNIPES 4100 PARKLAWN AV #311 EDINA MN 55435 JANET L HUNTER 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #101 EDINA MN 55435 SHARON DE MOTT FISCHER 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #216 EDINA MN 55435 PHILIP S LYON 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #218 EDINA MN 55435 DIXIE RAE M MILLER 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #303 EDINA MN 55435 KSENIYA Y GRUSHETSKAYA 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #305 EDINA MN 55435 MAXINE M GERDTS 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #307 EDINA MN 55435. GERALD E ADAMS 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #310 EDINA MN 55435 KATHLEEN J JOHNSON 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #318 EDINA MN 55435 WILMA K FARMER 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #103 EDINA MN 55435 PATRICIA A BORAN 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #113 EDINA MN 55435 CYNTHIA J MORRIS 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #114 EDINA MN 55435 LINDA D DUGGAN 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #115 EDINA MN 55435 KRISTEN GRONSTAL 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #116 EDINA MN 55435 DONELLE K KASMA 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #117 EDINA MN 55435 STEPHEN F ROWLAND JR 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #118 EDINA MN 55435 NASIM AGAH 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #201 EDINA MN 55435 JOYCE E BRONSON 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #202 EDINA MN 55435 MARILYN F BURGESON 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #203 EDINA MN 55435 JUDITH L SAWYER 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #204 EDINA MN 55435 JOYCE A BERG 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #205 EDINA MN 55435 KATHLEEN A DEMARS 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #206 EDINA MN 55435 ARDELLE J HANSEN 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #209 EDINA MN 55435 CINDY A JESKA 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #210 EDINA MN 55435 NANCY E GUNDERSON 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #211 EDINA MN 55435 MERLIN & MARILYN SMITH 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #213 EDINA MN 55435 CECILE R LEHMAN 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #214 EDINA MN 55435 MAURICE NARVESON 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #217 EDINA MN 55435 HAROLD & DOROTHY PEDERSON 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #301 EDINA MN 55435 DEREK A STREISSGUTH 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #304 EDINA MN 55435 CAROL A CARDINAL 4100 PARKLAWN AVE #314 EDINA MN 55435 HENRY F MANTHEI 4100 PARKLAWN AVE APT 107 EDINA MN 55435 KAREN M FRISTROM 4100 PARKLAWN AVE APT 207 EDINA MN 55435 LORNA MAE A KILLA 4100 PARKLAWN AVE APT 212 EDINA MN 55435 SARAH J KYRKLUND 4100 PARKLAWN AVE APT 306 EDINA MN 55435 THOMAS J SNEGOSKI 4100 PARKLAWN AVE APT 313 EDINA MN 55435 HOMER GRUNZ & HILDA GRUNZ 4100 PARKLAWN AVE UNIT 102 EDINA MN 55435 NANCY R JOHNSON 4100 PARKLAWN AVE UNIT 317 EDINA MN 55435 ALTON W HITTS 4101 PARKLAWN #204 EDINA MN 55435 KATHRYN N SORENSEN 4101 PARKLAWN APT 324 EDINA MN 55435 BARBARA L DULAC 4101 PARKLAWN AVE EDINA MN 55435 JOYCE L SCHWARTZ 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #103 EDINA MN 55435 CRYSTAL M LARSON 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #107 EDINA MN 55435 GEORGE LUNDE 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #111 EDINA MN 55435 RAYMOND L WOLFF 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #113 EDINA MN 55435 DIANA SOLOMON 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #114 EDINA MN 55435 Name. 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4101 PARKLAWN AVE #216 EDINA MN 55435 JAMIE JOHNSON 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #217 EDINA MN 55435 JESUDAS SUNDARARAJAN 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #221 EDINA MN 55435 GARY L HUCKSTADT 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #223 EDINA MN 55435 COLLEEN A CAVARA 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #224 EDINA MN 55435 SHANNON J BRENNAN 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #231 EDINA MN 55435 Anne & Shirley Johnson 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #234 EDINA MN 55435 SHELESS R DAVIS 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #236 EDINA MN 55435 DAVID SCHMOKER 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #239 EDINA MN 55435 MELANNIE L GUSHWA 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #307 EDINA MN 55435 SALLY J LARSON 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #308 EDINA MN 55435 KATHLEEN NELSON 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #312 EDINA MN 55435 DOROTHY C PETERSON 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #314 EDINA MN 55435 JESSICA A JENSEN 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #318 EDINA MN 55435 DENISE FERRIMAN 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #321 EDINA MN 55435 THOMAS H ARENDT 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #322 EDINA MN 55435 CRESCENTIA C KRANZ 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #327 EDINA MN 55435 CAROL S LUCE 4101 PARKLAWN AVE #328 EDINA MN 55435 GARY H KOHNERT 4101 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230 EDINA MN 55435 DEE E MILLARD 4101 PARKLAWN AVE SO APT -219 EDINA MN 55435 GLENDA P VAANDRAGER 4101 PARKLAWN CT APT 124 EDINA MN 55435 KEITH E KRAMER 4120 PARKLAWN AV #219 EDINA MN 55435 SHIRLEY A ONEIL 4120 PARKLAWN AV #225 EDINA MN 55435 GARRY ZACHMAN 4120 PARKLAWN AV #236 EDINA MN 55435 DEBORAH J LAAKE 4120 PARKLAWN AV APT 230 EDINA MN 55435 CHOE NI 4120 PARKLAWN AV APT 232 EDINA MN 55435 ADRIENNE C NELSON 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #221 EDINA MN 55435 PAUL R SELID 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #222 EDINA MN 55435 BARBARA M BERGFORD 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #226 EDINA MN 55435 JUDY Y FINK 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #227 EDINA MN 55435 JONATHAN DAVID DOTY 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #319 EDINA MN 55435 DENISE M ROTHMEYER 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #320 EDINA MN 55435 LOIS ANN LANGER 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #323 EDINA MN 55435 ANNA M MILLER 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #327 EDINA MN 55435 CRISTINA L STRYKER 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #328 EDINA MN 55435 BARBRA A MOONEY 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #332 EDINA MN 55435 LINDA L VAN BLARCOM 4120 PARKLAWN AVE #333 EDINA MN 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MARY ELLEN NORWOOD 4401 PARKLAWN AVE #101 EDINA MN 55435 DOROTHY J KOENIGSBERG 4401 PARKLAWN AVE #105 -W EDINA MN 55435 DEAN J HEMPEL 4401 PARKLAWN AVE #208 -W EDINA MN 55435 ROBERT G WENNERSTROM 4401 PARKLAWN AVE APT 107 -W EDINA MN 55435 THEODORE M & CONNIE NELSON 4416 BRUNSWICK AVE N CRYSTAL MN 55422 LESLE N LUNDSTROM 4605 GOLF TERRACE EDINA MN 55424 LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP 4828 LOOP CENTRAL DR HOUSTON TX 77081 -2226 JOHN P & JENETTE T BROWER 490 SUMMERFIELD WAY VENICE FL 34292 SAMUEL KA -SHENG YUE 4928 POPPY LA EDINA MN 55435 DENISE A WOOD & GARY K WOOD 4932 POPPY LA . EDINA MN 55435 BETTE R ANDERSON 4936 POPPY LA EDINA MN 55435 DAVID PAN 4940 POPPY LA EDINA MN 55435 M H & N M KHALEEL 4944 POPPY LA EDINA MN 55435 JAMES RODERICK SCATTERGOOD 4948 POPPY LA EDINA MN 55435 NANCY M & TIMOTHY A CRAIN JR 4952 POPPY LA EDINA MN 55435 PATRICIA A & WALLACE C OLSON 5002 BRUCE AVE EDINA MN 55424 BEST ASSETS INC 501 MAR UETTE AVE #1200 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 DENIS K MOLLOY 512 LAUREL AVE # G ST PAUL MN 55102 MERODIE L & GERALD M JOHNSON 5242 BLOOMINGTON AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55417 EDINA PARK I APTS 5290 VILLA WAY EDINA MN 55436 THOMAS K & PETRA S BROWER 5400 OAKLAWN AVE EDINA MN 55424 Name Address' _ .. .. City, State Zip Code, DEAN AKINS 5416 70TH ST W #8 EDINA MN 55439 DEAN AKINS 5416 W 70TH ST #10 EDINA MN 55439 DONNA L & RICHARD H HOLTE 5504 RICHMOND CUR MPLS MN 55410 HAROLD L TEACHOUT 5601 DEWEY HILL RD EDINA MN 55439 THOMAS HOWLEY 5715 14TH AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55417 KAY SHANNON- MOCKENHAUPT 5731 LONG BRAKE CIR EDINA MN 55439 JANET STRASSBURG 5785 ECHO ROAD SHOREWOOD MN 55331 MARK MACIEJEWSKI 6 ORCHARD LN EDINA MN 55436 ANNE E WAARA 6008 JAMES AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55419 RICHARD L KELLER 6016 CHOWEN AVE S MPLS MN 55410 JOSEPH P CLAY 6117 BROOKVIEW AVE EDINA MN 55424 JEAN A ELLEFSON 625 E SOUTH ST VIROQUA WI 54665 Joan & Stanley Nickells 6360 RED FOX LA EDINA MN 55436 DIANE CRAMER 6427 TIMBER RIDGE EDINA MN 55439 MYRNA SCHWICHTENBERG 6621 BISCAYNE BLVD EDINA MN 55436 GARFIELD Q HOVERSTEN 6812 CORNELIA DR EDINA MN 55435 RICHARD D & JUNE C STARN 6901 XENE LA N MAPLE GROVE MN 55311 NNAAM EDINA LLC 710 24TH ST E #304 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55404 SCLG HOLDINGS LLC 7300 FRANCE AVE S #210 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55435 JOAN M ROISUM 7300 FRANCE AVE S #220 EDINA MN 55435 BRODT PROPERTIES LLC 7300 FRANCE AVE S #402 EDINA MN 55435 KELLEY C /JESSE D HOLSCHBACH 7300 FRANCE AVE S #112 EDINA MN 55435 7300 FRANCE LLC 7300 FRANCE AVE S #215 EDINA MN 55435 IDE HOLDINGS LLC 7300 FRANCE AVE S #400 EDINA MN 55435 KEITH & BARBARA SKERRETT 7300 FRANCE AVE S #301 EDINA MN 55435 LEONARD & GISELA HARDIE 7315 THOMAS AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 DAVID & KATHLEEN PETERSON 7340 GALLAGHER DR EDINA MN 55435 . RENEE & NICKOLIS HUNZELMAN 7461 WEST SHORE DR EDINA MN 55435 DOUGLAS & SUSAN RACHKO 7465 WEST SHORE DRIVE EDINA MN 55435 DAVID C DARRELL 7467 WEST SHORE DR EDINA MN 55435 Scott & Debora Whipple 7469 WEST SHORE DR EDINA MN 55435 CARL R OLSON 7503 WEST SHORE DR EDINA MN 55435 JOSEPH L & NICOLE P HULBERT 7505 WEST SHORE DR EDINA MN 55435 LILIAN WAI KWAN CHOI 7509 WEST SHORE DR EDINA MN 55435 David & Janice Okerman- Sanchez 7511 WEST SHORE DR EDINA MN 55435 VALBORG M JOHNSON 7601 LYNDALE AVE S # 228 RICHFIELD MN 55423 DOHERTY EMPLOYMENT GROUP INC 7625 PARKLAWN AVE EDINA MN 55435 RICHARD L KELLER 7732 SHAUGHNESSY RD EDINA MN 55439 HAROLD LARSON 8231 ACLOBE DR E SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255 LANCE P JOHNSON 8290 GULLWOOD RD P O BOX 674 LAKE SHORE MN 56468 IFAYEZ AHMED 8884 INDIAN BLVD COTTAGE GROVE MN 55016 Name ` Address Cit State Zi Code MICHAEL G GMITRO 9609 XYLON AVE S BLOOMINGTON MN 55438 CLIFFORD & PATRICIA PHIBBS 9613 UPTON RD BLOOMINGTON MN 55431 WELLS FARGO BANK NA; ATTN FCL DEPT MAC X7801 -013 3476 STATEVIEW BLVD FORT MILL SC 29715 EDINA PARK III & IV APTS; ATTN SID 5290 VILLA WAY EDINA MN 55436 FRANCE EQUITIES LLC; C/O BONJEAN CO ATN B BONJEAN 10296 182ND ST W LAKEVILLE MN 55044 PARKLAWN PARTNERS LLC; C/O EQUITY COMMERCIAL MGMT 7450 FRANCE AVE S #260 EDINA MN 55435 ESTHER J BRUSTAD; C/O JOAN BRUSTAD 18563 MAPLE LEAF DR EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55346 ELEANOR HARRIET HLAVAC; C/O LORRAINE GARTNER 945 TULIP LN VERO BEACH FLA 32963 EILEEN C KALGREN TRUST; C/O LOUANN HAGBERG 7000 13TH AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 YENTAS REALTY; C/O NATL TAX SEARCH 30.3 E WACKER DR #850 CHICAGO ILL 60601 HPO 7300 LLC; C/O PRATT VADNAIS HEIGHTS MN HOMES 3500 WILLOW LAKE BLVD #100 55110 DEAN M AKINS; C/O PREIMER PROPERTIES 5416 WEST 70TH ST #8 EDINA MN 55439 PARKLAWN ESTATES; C/O SAGE COMPANY 1107 HAZELTINE BLVD #200 CHASKA MN 55318 REALTY ASSOCIATES IOWA CORP; C/O TA ASSOCIATES REALTY 28 STATE ST 10TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02109 TEAM FRANCE PARTNERSHIP; C/O WAYNE RICE 5100 EDINA INDST BLVD #215 EDINA MN 55439 JULIE A TINBERG CONSERV; DIANE HAGEL 6801 83RD ST TERR W BLOOMINGTON MN 55438 Mark & Gem George HC 59 BOX 212C MC LEOD MT 59052 ROBERT E GREER; KATHLEEN M GREER 2284 TIMBER TR MAPLEWOOD MN 55119 LYNETTE L DUMALAG; MICHAEL J PORSCH 3340 FRANCE AVE S ST LOUIS PARK MN 55416 JULIE C LEMIEUX P O BOX 2155 MAPLE GROVE MN 55311 PREMIER PROPERTIES LLP P 0 BOX 390195 EDINA MN 55439 Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Alternative Trail Route 20 Community Assessment Team Nomination Map ThreeRivers PARK DISTRICT The properties highlighted in orange are invited to nominate a Adjacent Properties representative to serve on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Community Assessment Team. The area /line in green illustrates the Alternative Trail Route 20 Corridor (within City right -of -way or easement required) city -owned property and /or road right -of -way under Alternative Trail Route 20 Corridor (within City owned parcels /easement) consideration for locating the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. For your convenience, a list of property owners and N mailing addresses specific to this alternative trail route is Feet n provided on the following page. 0 140 280 560 840 1,120 A Parcel data used to compile this map is available at: http: / /www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ This GIs Data is provided 'as is' without warranty of any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. M 0 0 N 7 m 7 Q U U Y a v (U m L r T N L Q v a CL in Alternative Trail Route 20 List of adjacent property owners Name Address ` -. , , . -. Cif State'Zi Code . ; DOROTHY J ROSE 1104 SAN ANTONIO LA THE VILLAGES FL 32159 ROGER & LUZMILA CATTERLIN 11095 RIDGE POINT DR JACKSONVILLE FL 32257 ROBERT W & ALMA MARQUARDT 1113 COVENTRY PL EDINA MN 55435 BARBARA A ELLER 1115 COVENTRY PL EDINA MN 55435 CHARLES W & MARY A FORSBERG 1117 COVENTRY PL EDINA MN 55435 KENNETH R.LYONS 12046 ROBIN RD MAPLE GROVE MN 55369 NADER & SIMA D KAZEMINY 13336 CARDINAL CREEK RD EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55346 WILLIAM JAMES TAFT SR 1778 BLUSTONE DR E EAGAN MN 55122 SUNNY S HANSEN 2352 SO SHORE BLVD WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110 HOPE ANDERSON GRONSETH 2501 QUEBEC AVE S ST LOUIS PARK MN 55426 Y M C A 30 S 9TH ST MPLS MN 55402 MARY S MELBERG 3019 74TH ST W RICHFIELD MN 55423 TIMOTHY & ROBERT BEADLE 3020 74TH ST W RICHFIELD MN 55423 COVENTRY CENTENNIAL LAKES 3300 EDINBOROUGH WAY STE 201 EDINA MN 55435 GREGORY L LAW 3400 N OCEAN DR GEORGE ISLAND FL 33404 LB EDINA LLC 4100 50TH ST W #2100 EDINA MN 55424 RONALD TRACH 5000 36TH ST W STE 110 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416 CENTENNIAL LAND LTD PARTNERS 5200 WILSON RD #109 EDINA MN 55424 ROGER K KULLANDER 5312 70TH ST W EDINA MN 55439 DIANE & JOEL CORYELL 5625 UPTON AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55410 LORRETTA E LARSON 6116 SCOTIA DR Edina MN 55435 JUNE MEYER 612 COVENTRY LA Edina, MN 55435 NANCY N STROM 614 COVENTRY LA Edina MN 55435 EDITH M GRISSINGER 616 COVENTRY LA Edina, MN 55435 THOMAS M KNOOIHUIZEN 6520 HIDDEN LA LORETTO MN 55357 ROBERT HALL 715 COVENTRY LA Edina, MN 55435 ABRAHAM S & ANNA G VENABLE 717 COVENTRY LA Edina MN 55435 GRANT C NORTH 1719 COVENTRY LA Edina, MN 55435 DURHAM APARTMENTS 7201 YORK AVE S Edina MN 55435 ROBERT P & EVELYN S HYAMS 7220 YORK AVE S #113 Edina MN 55435 EILEEN D FREEMAN 7220 YORK AVE S #126 Edina MN 55435 ELDORA B THOMAS 7220 YORK AVE S #213 Edina, MN 55435 VINCENT A DOYLE 7220 YORK AVE S #226 Edina MN 55435 JANE M LONG 7220 YORK AVE S #227 Edina, MN 55435 HARJINDER & BARBARA GILL 7220 YORK AVE S #326 Edina MN 55435 GAYLORD & MAXINE MICHELSON 7220 YORK AVE S #413 Edina, MN 55435 JOHN CHOPYK 7220 YORK AVE S #426 Edina MN 55435 LESLIE JOHNSON 7310 YORK AVE S #210 -4 Edina MN 55435 TODD M REFSAL 7310 YORK AVE S #111 -4 Edina MN 55435 MARLYS L WIENS 7310 YORK AVE S #4 -105 Edina, MN 55435 FLORENCE M WALKER 17310 YORK AVE S #4 -107 Edina MN 55435 ALICE M AUKES 7310 YORK AVE S #4 -211 Edi na MN 55435 Name Address City, State Zip Code WENDY R AMUNDSON 7310 YORK AVE SO UNIT 106 - 4 Edina MN 55435 GEHARD HEINRICH KETTNER 7315 XERXES AVE S Richfield MN 55423 EVELYN S GOPLIN 7321 XERXES AVE S Richfield MN 55423 JOHN V BJORNLIE 7324 FREMONT AVE SO Richfield, MN 55423 TIMOTHY URBERG 7400 XERXES AVE S EDINA MN 55423 STEPHEN & DOROTHY NELSON 7404 XERXES AVE S EDINA MN 55423 JANET ELIZABETH PEARSON 7408 XERXES AVE SO EDINA MN 55423 LOLITA A KOOLMO 7409 XERXES AVE SO RICHFIELD MN 55423 ELIZABETH ANN HERRGOTT 7412 XERXES AVE S EDINA MN 55423 JEFFREY S SCHMIDT 7415 XERXES AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 DUANE KALLIS 7421 XERXES AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 DAN & MICHELE ADKINS 7430 XERXES AVE S EDINA MN 55423 DANIEL A & MICHELE L ADKINS 7430 XERXES AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 MARGARET J CHISHOLM 7433 XERXES AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 KELLY KATHRYN MCHUGH 7438 XERXES AVE S EDINA MN 55423 ERNEST O JOHNSON 7439 XERXES AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 DANIEL B & JESSICA L WATJE 7445 XERXES AVE S RICHFIELD MN 55423 AMY E XERBER 7550 FRANCE AVE S STE 100 EDINA MN 55435 KASIA SIMURA ODONNELL 77 VISTA DR SHELTON CT 06484 RICHARD & BARBARA KOSTICK 90 SELBY LA ATHERTON CA 94027 STEVE THAXTON & JODY THAXTON 94 NEAL ST PORTLAND ME 04102 MACYS; ATTN PROPERTY REAL EST TAX 7 W SEVENTH ST CINCINNATI OH 45202 EDINA PLACE ON YORK; C/O GASSEN CO 7275 BUSH LAKE RD EDINA MN 55439 EAGLE FLIGHT DEVELOPMENT LLC; C/O JAMES A RUSSELL 8875 102ND ST WACONIA MN 55387 YORK PLAZA APARTMENTS LLP; C/O STUART MANAGEMENT CORPI 1050 80TH ST W MPLS MN 55420 James B. Hovland Krause & Hovland, Chtd. 310 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 612 - 874 -8550 612 - 874 -9362 (fax) - - - -- Original Message---- - From: meg newell [ma ilto:megnewell @mac.com] Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:52 PM To: abeers37 @aol.com; Abeers370aol.com; donovan0826 @juno.com; idelle.carl @comcast.net; edina_jan @yahoo.com; schedvi @hotmail.com; jimg62 @comcast.ne.t; erick073 @umn.edu; llederle @comcast.net; margaret_fogelberg @uhc.com; ndehnel @comcast.net; pnelson7 @gmail.com; pamols @comcast.net; rszymanski93 @yahoo.com; sasexton@q.com; wooddaleflood @q.com; rickylee @q.com Cc: James Hovland Subject: Drive- Through Window Amendment for Wooddale and Valley view Dear Neighbors: This is a follow -up to my email that I sent out Friday night sharing my concerns over the proposed drive - through window for the NE corner of Valley View Road and Wooddale Avenue. My principal concern was that if an exemption to the zoning restriction were grante,d,.and the proposed pastry /coffee shop business were to fail or otherwise close, the property could be flipped to a national fast- food /burger chain such as "Arby's or McDonald's. This concern is also shared by the several of you that I have talked to this past week. Yesterday afternoon I had a lengthy conversation with John'Wanninger who owns .this property (along with his partner, Fred Richards, former Mayor from before my move here in 2005). John explained to me that my concern had already been.—addressed through the drafting of the proposed amendment- -which was the method L"had'proposed Please "see attached draft of proposed amendment that he sent to me - -it is redlined so you can easily see the proposed restrictions to the,exemption he seeks that are designed,to keep burger franchise chains from ever renting or buying the property. I am very comforted by this language and at this point 1 Deb Mangen From: Gordon Hughes Sent: Tuesday, September 01. 2009 8:47 AM To: ann swenson; Jim, Hovland; Joni Bennett; Mary Brindle; Scot Housh Cc Deb Mangen Subject: FW: Drive - Through Window Amendment for.Wooddale and Valley view Attachments: Drive .Thru Amendment,Request 072409 pdf , Drive, Thru ieridment Request Ms. Newell requested that the following e-- maiL,.be sharedwith the entire, Council: - - - -- Original Message = - - - -. From: James Hovland [ mailto :jhovland @krausehovland.com] Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 10:17 AM To: Gordon Hughes; Cary Teague Cc: Mike Fischer Subject: FW: Drive - Through Window Amendment for Wooddale and Valley view fyi James B. Hovland Krause & Hovland, Chtd. 310 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 612 - 874 -8550 612 - 874 -9362 (fax) - - - -- Original Message---- - From: meg newell [ma ilto:megnewell @mac.com] Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:52 PM To: abeers37 @aol.com; Abeers370aol.com; donovan0826 @juno.com; idelle.carl @comcast.net; edina_jan @yahoo.com; schedvi @hotmail.com; jimg62 @comcast.ne.t; erick073 @umn.edu; llederle @comcast.net; margaret_fogelberg @uhc.com; ndehnel @comcast.net; pnelson7 @gmail.com; pamols @comcast.net; rszymanski93 @yahoo.com; sasexton@q.com; wooddaleflood @q.com; rickylee @q.com Cc: James Hovland Subject: Drive- Through Window Amendment for Wooddale and Valley view Dear Neighbors: This is a follow -up to my email that I sent out Friday night sharing my concerns over the proposed drive - through window for the NE corner of Valley View Road and Wooddale Avenue. My principal concern was that if an exemption to the zoning restriction were grante,d,.and the proposed pastry /coffee shop business were to fail or otherwise close, the property could be flipped to a national fast- food /burger chain such as "Arby's or McDonald's. This concern is also shared by the several of you that I have talked to this past week. Yesterday afternoon I had a lengthy conversation with John'Wanninger who owns .this property (along with his partner, Fred Richards, former Mayor from before my move here in 2005). John explained to me that my concern had already been.—addressed through the drafting of the proposed amendment- -which was the method L"had'proposed Please "see attached draft of proposed amendment that he sent to me - -it is redlined so you can easily see the proposed restrictions to the,exemption he seeks that are designed,to keep burger franchise chains from ever renting or buying the property. I am very comforted by this language and at this point 1 intend to support the amendment at the meeting Tuesday night, barring receipt of contradictory information or alternative interpretations. My 2 -hour conversation with John touched on several.points I think we should consider and be aware of - -any first -hand information you have to the contrary would be appreciated prior to-the meeting on Tuesday: 1. Since moving here almost 4 years ago, I have heard persistent rumors about the plans for the property at.the,.south end of our block. These typically include a master plan to convert'the entire corner into a dual- purpose low- income multi -story residential /retail development. h understand from John that due to the cost of pursuing,,the planning study required - „by the city and the need to seek certain zoning.exemptions;. he is not planning to pursue this option.-' :`In addition, the.,cILrreht. economy would not support such an.investment at this time:.` 2. John explainedsthat. his backers who are invest1ng,in the property to, convert it to a restaurant /pastry shop are looking at�.this project as, providing a return on their investment over a 15- year'peri6d. This addresses our concern for stability... 3. John explained that if .this proposal for a drive- through window to support an independent restaurant and,coffee shop is not approved, he will be pursuing an arrangement with`Subway Sandwich shop. Subway does not.nee,d a drive= thro.ugh.window to succeed. Frankly, I,mould.not want.: to live down the street from a Subway Shop. It is a national chain with two stores (Xerxes and 50th) located already very close to our neighborhood. Subways are.open very late and attract a young crowd. I do not believe our property values would be enhanced by having a Subway in our neighborhood. I also worry about the impact a Subway would have on Snuffy's - which is a- neighborhood treasure that I would like to see us hold onto. 4. John also shared that he has done substantial research with coffee shop chains and-learned that the national chains such as.Starbucks and Caribou have been hit -hard by the recession and that stores without drive- through windows have been hit the hardest. According to John, these chains, when opening any coffee shops in the recent past, have focussed their development efforts on locations that allow drive - through windows as this delivery model has proved to be more successful more often that the traditional walk -in model. 5. For neighbors concerned about hours of operation, please note the proposed window hours are 6am to 6pm. 6. John is disturbed by the rumors that he has heard regarding the termination of Clancy's lease. According to John, Clancy's sold its business to- another pharmacy and notified him it was leaving the property. John said that he will receive rent through September which appears to support his version Qf the story that Clancy's gave notice. I do not believe this friction involving neighbors.loyal , to Clancy's and the property owners is healthy for our neighborhood and I have.iirged John to be more forthcoming in the future with his plans in order to dispel rumors and give neighbors a chance to contribute their ideas about how our neighborhood can be a great place to live. 7. With that.advice in mind, I urged -John to consider coming together with neighbors to form.an association of owners, business tenants and residents in,the areas that radiate out from the corner of Wooddale and Valley View where we can share ideas, review and discuss plans and garner support for positive transitions. As I explained in my email Friday, I am very influenced by the positive changes (and increasing property values) that occurred on St. Paul's Grand Avenue during my 16 years residence in that commercial /.residential neighborhood. Those changes were achieved through regular and consistent civic dialogue.between residents and businesses -- coordinated by the Grand Avenue Business Association and reportedin our neighborhood press. If anyone is interested in coming together to make this idea a reality, I urge them to contact me. John.expressed frustration - -he feels that whatever idea he comes up with is going to be struck down by neighbors who dislike any change. Our.frustration, as residential neighbors, is that we do not get.enough timely information - -as illustrated by the flyer that we received about the proposal that failed -o mention the restrictions in the amendment that are already in place•to prevent a fast -food chain from taking over the 2 F property.. That information would have been nice to have had (it is not on the city's website either - -nor are the minutes for the late July Planning Commission meeting at which this proposal was discussed and struck down). Information and open dialogue kills mistrust and I support any dialogue intended to make the neighborhood change positively and not succumb to stagnation and blight born of mistrust. Again - -I urge you to reply or call me if you have additional information you believe I do not have. My phone number is 952 -929 -1435. Meg Newell 6008 Wooddale Avenue 3 Minneapolis Area Local RECEIVED r Al American Postal Workers Union - AFL -CIO AUG 3 12009 ow AFFILIATED WITH MINNESOTA AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR - CONGRESS INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS MINNEAPOLIS CENTRAL LABOR UNION COUNCIL, AFL -CIO MINNESOTA FEDERATION OF LABOR, AFL -CIO MAILING ADDRESS: 1234 4th Street N.E. - Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 - (612)623 -0677 - Fax (612)623 -3214 s '® August 28, 2009 The Honorable James Hovland Mayor, Edina Minnesota 4801 W. 50th St Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mr. Mayor, In June of this year we learned that the United States Postal Service (LISPS) was considering closing the Edina Post Office! This office was part of a hastily formed venture by USPS Headquarters that is referred to as the Station and Branch Optimization and Consolidation (SBOC) initiative that was targeting thousands of post offices throughout the United States. In addition to the Edina Post Office nine other offices within the 554 delivery zone and others throughout the State of Minnesota were also being considered for closure. Due to legislative contacts and a compilation of early efforts including action by some citizens of Edina on July 28, 2009, USPS Northland District Manager, Anthony Williams notified us that the offices within the 554 delivery zone were no longer under consideration for closure. While the most imminent threat to the Edina Post Office appears to be over for the immediate future this letter is an attempt to reach out in an effort to help stop any eleventh hour attack on services in the future. If the USPS moves to close an office and does not encounter significant pressure to explain their actions they may follow through with a swift and probable irreversible gutting of postal services that are essential to many citizens of Edina and elsewhere in Minnesota. Additionally, I would like capitalize on what we have learned from this incident to ensure that if there is a next time the USPS is required to make the citizens of Edina aware well in advance of any decision to close a post office they rely upon for vital services. I invite you and/or the council to call me at your convenience with any questions, concerns or suggestions that may help preserve postal services for the City of Edina, its Citizens and Businesses. Sincere , Jerry Sirois, President Phone: 612 - 623 -0677 Fax: 612 - 623 -3214 Cc: Council Members: Joni Bennett Mary Brindle Scot Housh Ann Swenson Hennepin County Department of Uvironmenta l Services . • 417 North Ffth Street, Suite 200 612- 348 -3777, REDUCE.REUSE.RECYCLE 612- 348 -8532, FAX Minneapolis, MN 55401 -3206: 612 -348 -6500, Facility INFO Line www.hennepin.us RECEIVED AUG 3 12009 August 28, 2009 James B. Hovland City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 -1394 Dear Mayor Hovland: The Minnesota Legislature awarded Hennepin County $500,000 from the Minnesota Clean Water Fund to implement the Riparian Restoration and Stream Bank Stabilization Program. The Clean Water Fund receives one third of the revenues resulting from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The purpose of the Riparian Restoratiodand Stream Bank Stabilization Program is to fund projects that will reduce erosion and stabilize stream banks throughout the county. Hennepin County intends to make these funds available through grants to local govern fuments for projects that meet program criteria. Local governments eligible for these nds include cities, watershed districts, joint- powers watershed organizations and park districts. Streams in Hennepin County are negatively impacted by changes in runoff volumes and intensities due to urbanization. Bank erosion is significantly degrading the quality of these streams and downstream receiving waters. Priority will be given to applicants and projects that: • Incorporate the use of Minnesota Conservation Corps or the Tree Trust; • Afe identified as a priority by the local water management organization; • Address the erosion and bank stabilization of streams listed as impaired or tributary to impaired waters; and O Provide significant leverage of grant funds from other sources. For additional information regarding the Riparian Restoration and Stream Bank Stabilization Program and how to apply go.to: www Hennepin us /streambankerants Sincerely, i Carl Michaud Director An,Eq yal Opportunity Employer Recycled Paper David Krueger 6905 Cornelia Drive Edina, Mn August 19, 2009 James Hovland Mayor 4801 W. 50'}' Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: RECEIVED AUG 14 2009 I am writing in support of the proposed bike path along Nine Mile Creek. My wife and I moved to Edina from South Minneapolis six years ago, largely for the excellent school system. The one thing we have missed most about Minneapolis has been the chain of lakes park system. Edina has wonderful parks and we are fortunate to live within walking distance of Rosland Park and the fantastic Edina Aquatic Center. What we are lacking however, is an accessible system of bike paths. Our two girls are now to the age that we have started riding bikes around the neighborhood but they are still learning and not proficient enough to ride where there is traffic. Having a designated trail for bikes is very different from simply striping off six feet of roadway. Dodging parked cars while keeping a lookout for inattentive drivers makes biking less enjoyable and more challenging for my family and presumably other families with small children. I'm aware that the bike path will not be welcomed by those whose backyards currently allow them private access to the creek. This is unfortunate, but I believe the benefit to all those who would use the path outweigh this small vocal minority. I'm also aware of the environmental concerns with building the path next to the creek. However, I don't believe the intent of the Three Rivers Park District is to maintain a wilderness area in our city. Rather it is to have green space that can be enjoyed by all. A bike path would allow more people to enjoy the natural beauty of the creek without significantly harming or displacing wildlife. Thank you for your support. Respectfully, David Krueger Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 8:53 AM To: Wayne Houle; Molly Anderson cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: NEW School Zone. on Gleason? From: Pat Sherman [mailto:patsh3333@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, August 20;x2009 12:05 PM To: Lynette Biunno; Molly 'Anderson Cc: Lynette.Biunno Lynette Biunno; Molly Anderson Subject: NEW School Zone on Gleason? RECEIVED AUG ..2 b 2009 Page 1 of 1 City of Edina/ Mayor Hovland and others, cc: Joni Bennett,Mary Brindle, Scot Housh,Ann Swenson,Traffic department. We see you are putting a school zone on Gleason in front of Creek Valley. Thank you! That's great! But what about those of us with children on Gleason BETWEEN Cherokee TR/Creek valley rd and Valley view? We have small kids who walk to creek valley on Gleason's sidewalks or ride their bikes on the street. Why are we not in the school zone too with all the kids traveling to the high school and middle school on our road? That does not seem right. Do you know a new family with more kids just moved in on this section of Gleason ?And an accident happened this summer on, this stretch of Gleason taking out a pole? And our neighbors dog got killed by a fast school kid driving home from school last spring? What if that was my 6 year old daughter? Gleason Rd between Cherokee Trail and Valley View Road is a dangerous curvy stretch.of road and should be included in the School zone to protect our kids. Please! Thank you very much! Pat 8/24/2009 Page 1 of 2 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 8:17 AM To: Gordon Hughes RECEIVED Cc: Susan Howl AUG 2 4 2009 Subject: FW: HOLIDAY GAS STATION From: Penelope Purdum [ma ilto: pen ne@raksales.com] Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 10:12 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: FW: HOLIDAY GAS STATION Hello Again, I am attaching an email that I sent to you two years ago. I am attaching it because there is no need for me to rewrite everything, nothing has changed. The gasoline delivery truck was here again at 12:30 last night honking its horn and beeping like mad. The kids are here again this morning, on my lovely Saturday (3rd time this month) yelling at the top of their lungs "CAR WASH ". Why do I have to put up with this. Shouldn't these car washes be at the high school that our taxes pay for? If they are going to be at the Holiday Gas Station shouldn't there be some rules to abide by like no yelling, no standing in the road and a 2- 3 hour limit? Shouldn't Holiday be required to have all of their deliveries made at a decent hour of the day? What are the rules? What can a tax paying citizen expect from their neighbors. I am asking that you answer these questions or tell me who at the City of Edina can answer these questions. Year after Year of this is ridiculous. My taxes keep going up but my quality of living keeps going down. I am concerned. Thank you for taking the time to read this and get back to me. Warm Regards, Penelope Purdum 612 - 940 -7615, From: Penelope Purdum [mailto:penne @raksales.com] Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 12:50 AM To: 'edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us' Subject: HOLIDAY GAS STATION To the Mayor and Council, I need your help. I have tried for years to work with the Holiday Station on Interlachen and Vernon regarding 8/24/2009 Page 2 of 2 the noise that comes from the station after hours and as a result of the car washes they run on the weekends for the local schools. It is 12:27 at this moment and I was just awakened by the truck that delivers gas in the middle of the night. This tanker honks its horn for some reason more times than not and it has a backup beeper. So to get into the correct position to dispense the gas it take about 3 minutes of beeping. Now this may seem trivial but at 12:27 at night on a Saturday night then again on a Monday night and then again on a Wednesday or Thursday night week after week after week, it gets to be a bit much. I am sure you are enjoying the beautiful weather we are having and so am I. That said trying to have my windows open this evening was difficult with the Kids hanging out at the Holiday Station playing their music loud and revving their engines (I must say this happens more often on the weekends of the car washes). That brings me to another subject. From 1O:OOa to 4:00p this afternoon I had to listen to teenage girls YELLING AT THE TOP OF THEIR LUNGS " CAR WASH" and then every teenage boy with a car driving by honking and screaming out the window (not to mention the adult men honking and yelling). This is ridiculous over the years I have written letters to Holiday, called and requested that they ask the kids to respect the neighborhood and be quiet, I have called the police and asked them to do something about the yelling, I have even gone over and asked the kids themselves to keep it down. All with no positive results. I for one see no reason for a gas station in Edina especially on Interlachen Blvd to be open 24 hours a day but if they are going to be open could they at least have their deliveries done before 1O:00p so the neighbors could get some sleep. I think a bit of respect is called for here. This is a neighborhood. I realize I live on a busy street but that has nothing to do with the lack of consideration by Holiday. I pay my taxes for those kids to go to school why can't they have the car washes up at the High School? I get two days off a week and to have one of those days twice a month filled with screaming from teenagers (especially when I have no children myself) is really not acceptable. Please keep in mind that these kids sit in the median and harass drivers along with standing in the road at times. That intersection is a nightmare on a good day let along when scantily clad young ladies are jumping up and down begging for money. I am hoping that you can help me get across to the owners of Holiday that they need to act like a respectful neighbor and have their business practices quiet down after the 10:OOp hour when most of us are trying to sleep. Please let me know if you are able to help. Sincerely, Penelope Purdum penne @raksales.com 612- 940 -7615 8/24/2009 �f - - - -- - - - -- ------- - - - - -- - - - -- - - . �,�o�,�w` � ° ►_Li � a �Q�. Two �Q��_ mu �Qa�g/ie�T C. -q - — — 15 wL cajL —Lv L -- -- -- ��V-- vu -u -- -- Page 1 of 2 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 3:26 PM To: Gordon Hughes RECEIVED Cc: Susan Howl AUG 18 2009 Subject: FW: Petition regarding Metro Transit Route 6E and 6F Attachments: Bus Route 6 Petition V2 - 111046.pdf From: Scott Edstrom [mai Ito: sjedstrom@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 2:45 PM To: Lynette Biunno Cc: Jack Sullivan; Mike Bochert Subject: Petition regarding Metro Transit Route 6E and 6F Please forward to the City Council Dear Council Members, Attached you will find a petition requesting that some of the changes proposed by the Metro Transit Organization for Route 6E and 6F not be accepted and implemented. We believe the key reasons to not accept this change are as follows: 1. The route change was not specifically requested by the City of Edina or any residents of the city. The route change was proposed as a response to Edina's Long Range plan that was submitted to the Metro Transit organization. 2. The only new area or group of residents that the route change would provide access to are the 96 homes located in the Coventry / Centennial Lakes neighborhood. Of the 45 homes we were able to contact directly 43 signed the petition to not move forward with the change. 2 residents stated that they are not against the routes. 1 of those 2 however said they had no intention of using the service. We were not able to contact or reach the other 51 homeowners during the 3 week time period we used to survey the neighborhood. 3. The residents in the other 3 high density areas ( north of 76th and south of Hazelton, between France and York / Xerxes) are already within 1 -2 blocks of the 6E and 6F routes and would not be provided significantly better access or service by these changes. They also have access either directly or within 1 -2 blocks to other routes that circulate between Southdale, the Mall of America, Downtown Minneapolis etc.... 4. The proposed changes ( 86 trips on weekdays starting at 5:45 am and ending at 11:45 PM ) will significantly impact the currently quiet and pedestrian friendly park area of Parklawn Lane and Centennial Lakes. 5. This change will add buses to a street that currently has limited / no bus traffic. The streets 1 block to the south and 1 block to the north (76th and Hazelton) already support these existing routes. We do not see the need to add buses to a quite street and neighborhood 6. The change also increase safety concerns and issues. The 86 trips will cross one of the main access points to the park for residents of the nursing home on York and the assisted care facility at 3400 Parklawn. The crossing does not have stop signs and is somewhat of a blind intersection 8/14/2009 Page 2 of 2 with trees and bushes. This is also the intersection for all residents who live in the Coventry neighborhood. 7. There is going to be significant construction activity near Edinborough Way starting this fall ( and continuing though next year) for the 7500 York Ebenezer expansion. This route change will travel through the middle of the construction whereas if no change were made Route 6E and F would not have to navigate the new construction. 8. We are not requesting that a service be stopped but that a small 1 block change that will significantly impact a group of residents not be implemented. We also believe that this 1 block change will also not significantly improve service or increase ridership or the financials of the route. We also believe that the 1 block change will not impact local businesses positively or negatively in the area I apologize for taking the councils time to have to deal with a matter as small as a 1 block change to a bus route. However it does impact our community and I believe this change negatively impacts our park environment and the people who use and live near the park. Please feel free to reach me at 612 - 845 -5811 if you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter in more detail. The packet attached is the same information provided to you in your council meeting packet today.Thank you for your time in listening to our concerns Scott J. Edstrom 305 Coventry Lane Edina, Mn 55435 952- 831- 0060(H) 612 - 845- 5811(C) 8/14/2009 RECEIVED AUG 18 2009 Dear Mayor Hovland and Edina City Council: My name is Jeremiah Mostrom and I live on 4544 France Ave South. I am writing you today to follow up on the 48th to Sunnyside France Ave sidewalk project that was passed on Feb 3rd, 2009. My wife Kelly was born and raised in Edina and I have personally lived in our current residence for the last five years. As a young couple, with plans to raise a family in our home, we strongly believe the completion of this project is essential to making Edina a safe and "walkable" place to raise a family. We were very pleased when this project was passed - it played a major role in our decision to stay in the neighborhood. I am reminded of the safety concern daily as my wife and I are very conscious about our carbon impact. We take full advantage of our access to public transportation and our ability to walk to local businesses. However, as you know, not having access to a sidewalk from our side of the street is a real safety hazard and makes both of the above rather challenging. In my opinion, I believe this project is a huge benefit to our community businesses. I have verbally mentioned to Council Member Joni Bennett that I would like to make myself available to facilitate /help work with local businesses and neighbors to put together a "beautification" strategy to replace green space that will be eliminated during this project. The dismantled, over pruned trees that will be removed are truly an eyesore anyway. I believe we can work together to make this space harmonious with the rest of our neighborhood. Another reason for my follow up is that we have plans for our own landscaping improvements, but currently they have been put on hold. The design is contingent on the completion of the sidewalk. We have been patiently waiting with hopes of competition this yea r. Once again, thanks for your support on this passing this project. I look forward to participating any way I can to make our community a safe, earth friendly, and beautiful place to live. Please contact me if you have any questions. 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The burglars have not been apprehended; but the thoroughness and professionalism of the Edina Police and the understanding of Officer Rofidahl was noteworthy. I had just explained to him that my sister(the homeowner) and her husband were at a medical appointment for evaluation of his cancer.The officers were extremely kind, understanding and answered all our many questions after she and her husband returned home. They are a credit to your Department and the City of Edina. Please pass this on to Officer Rofidahl. Full disclosure requires me to say I have known him since he was a little boy, as we were neighbors and our children attended school together. 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She asked my wife if she knew Dave Carlson. Dave arrested her'for burglary last fall. She went on to tell my wife at great length about how much she owes her life to Dave. She was a heavy drug user, has a small child, and was involved in plenty of other 'activities.' She said Dave was very respectful and showed true concern for her, saying "He looked at me and told me I deserved better than this." She's been clean for about nine months, is doing great in her program, and says she wouldn't be on the right path, and "most likely would be dead," if it wasn't for Dave's interactions with her. My wife said Heather couldn't express her appreciation enough! I've already shared this with Dave, but thought it important to pass on. Please share a kudos with Dave if you get a moment. Often times, we don't recognize the difference we make in the lives of all kinds of people. This story is a great reminder of that! Thank you, Brian Hubbard. 8/11/2009 Mike Siitari . . To: Personnel File Subject: Medical Emergency Response RECEIVED From:. Jeffrey Elasky AUG 13 20 . Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:13 PM To: Mike Siitari Cc: Nate Mendel; Brian Hubbard Subject: Fwi Yesterday Mike, I would like.you to know what a,great job Nate Mendel and Brian Hubbard did on this medical yesterday. They were dispatched to Edinborough Park on "One down, CPR in progress." Upon arriving, both officers jumped right in and continued CPR and assisted medics saving the stricken individual. Sgt. Jeff Elasky From: Susie Miller Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:13 AM To: Nate Mendel; Bill O'Brien; Todd Skatrud; Dominic Hadzima Cc: Mike Siitari; Marty Scheerer Subject: Yesterday Good Morning, spoke with Jan Palmer (Exec. Director at Park Plaza). Louise regained consciousness. She however is still in critical condition. Jan was very grateful to all of you and your fast reactions. Nate, the way you jumped right in was something was completely amazed at. I do not remember the new fire guys name that was on the call or who else was here (I remember seeing another police officer doing CPR), but you guys truly amaze me. I always thought that l would be able to handle crisis situations, but the emotions that take over are incredible. I am not sure how you guys deal with this on a regular basis. Thank you for all that you do! Sincerely, Susie Activity on the City of Edina website reflected the following activity during the month of July 2009 — one of our busiest months ever: Total visits: 82,611 Number of visitors: 43,128 RECEIVED Total number of hits: 2,960,564 AUG 101009 Average time of each visit: 11 minutes, 43 seconds Total page views: 339,835 Average page views per day: 10,962 Busiest day of the month: July 9 with 139,026 hits Again this month, the Edina Aquatic Center dominated the top spots, indicating the importance of marketing our website to our customers and keeping it up to date. The page most visited was the Edina Aquatic Center page, with 4,392 visits. Other top pages included the following (with number of visits): Edina Aquatic Center General Information — 3,189 Edina Aquatic Center Rates — 2,204 Park & Recreation Department -- 2,041 Edina Aquatic Center Hours — 1,879 Job Listings — 1,799 Administration Department -- 1,511 Telephone Numbers & Contacts -- 1,478 Edina Aquatic Center Attractions -- 1,477 Edinborough Park -- 1,377 The most frequently accessed PDF among visitors was the summer Park & Recreation Insider, which was downloaded 1,460 times. Other frequently downloaded files included the following (with number of downloads): Centennial Lakes Park's summer entertainment calendar — 1,064 Edina Aquatic Center virtual tour —1,037 Comprehensive Bike Plan —732 Summer About Town -- 711 Massing study report — 570 2008 water report -- 562 Community street map — 516 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report — 439 Spring About Town -- 390 Though the website has grown substantially in the past year, interest still needs to be generated among the public. To gain that interest and generate more hits, please attempt to include the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), www.CitvofEdina.com, on all correspondence. We have been streaming video on our website for almost two years. The most requested videos in July were the 4`h of July parade (234 views), underage drinking PSA (112), new lawn - watering PSA (134), July episode of "In Edina" (75), July episode of "Agenda: Edina" (74), July 7 City Council meeting (62), July 1 Planning Commission meeting (25), July 21 City Council meeting (23), June episode of "In Edina" (21), and April episode of "Agenda: Edina" (14). Please continue to tell others about our website and think about ways to improve it. If you have suggestions or questions, contact me. Thanks! Jennifer Bennerotte Communications & Marketing Director City of Edina 952 - 833 -9520 Pagel of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 9:16 AM RECEIVED Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: B- 09- 9 %Lucachick AUG 1'0 2009 From: ,Sue Aura [mailto:sueaura @hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, August ,10, 2009 8:58 AM To:,,Lynette.Biunno; Jackie Hoogenakker; Josie Fisher Subject: B- 0979 /Lucachick My husband and I watched the City Council meeting last night-regarding the Lucachick property -.on Oaklawn. Thanks you, Joni Bennett, for your accurate representation bVour communication via`e- mail as well as the input from our neighbors at the other end of the block. The Mayor and Mr. Housh really tried to imply- through intimidation- that our neighborsain their physical absence were sending the message that they,,are fine with this subdivision. Huge assumption and, I believe, incorrect. Mr. Kaiser is barely able to move, and rarely leaves his house, next to them is a rental house, Amy Bonde, a flight attendant, maybe she was in town, Josie and Steve Fisher were out of town, and I'll ask Bruce and Anne Parker why they didn't attend. 'Why our neighbors were unable to attend .or if they were even aware of the situation is unknown. Perhaps, like so many neighbors who have spent long evenings presenting their ideas and objections to board members only to be squelched and ignored (Mrs. Doug Imholtz; Mr.Sipprell; Mr. J. Steven Aura, Whitbecks, Amundsons) , they preferred to stay home and not waste their time. We certainly did not know that the small pink cottage would be torn down. And'for the record, it is adorable - as is. There is no reasonable hardship for this property. Thank you, Ann Swenson for your stance. Mary Brindle, were you set up or simply bullied? I would love to have my friend, the director of the speech /communications /theatre dept. of a.major college examine the footage from a years worth of city council meetings, and- ask her what she sees. I see hostile; passive agressive communication so thick that sometimes it feels like the men have their fists clenced under the table, ready to deliver the one two punch. This is not government for the people nor by the people. It's sad and pathetic. Sue Aura Get free photo software from Windows Live Click here. 8/10/2009 RECEIVED AUG 0 41009 Dear Members of the Edina City Council, School Board and Park Board, I am writing to express opposition to the Chowan Park garden request made by the YEA Corps. As past President of the Edina Garden Council (EGC) and Vice Chair of the Edina Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) I am a strong supporter of youth gardening and of sustainable agriculture. This project as proposed, however, accomplishes neither objective while disabling the community from utilizing public space. I am instead proposing other alternatives that accomplish both the objective of youth gardening as well as sustainable agriculture. Youth Gardening The Chowan Park garden as proposed by the YEA Corps allows a private group exclusive use of a public area while precluding the many public uses traditionally intended for the area (ball games, dog walking, etc.) . The 16' x 20 'vegetable garden plot requested would not be large enough to have much impact on local youth gardening education. To have a realistic youth gardening training program, I propose that it be done through our schools using the Kenny School (5720 Emerson Ave., Mpls) as a model. See Kenny's gardening web page for this K -5 school at: http: / /kenny.mpls.kl2.mn.us /Garden Day 2007.html The Kenny school has created an attractive garden of mixed perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees and vegetables. The kids learn about gardening and composting. The parents at Kenny school also become involved and learn as well. Edina's Cornelia school has a perennial garden which was installed and is maintained by students and parents. With little effort, vegetables could be added to this garden. Each participating Edina school would need a parent or teacher to coordinate the garden. The Edina Garden Council donated the surplus annuals, perennials and vegetables from its 2008 plant sale to the Kenny school for their youth gardening program. I am sure that EGC would be happy to do so for any Edina school that would like to begin a youth gardening program. I and other EGC members would also be happy to give programs on various gardening topics for any school gardening program. In fact, the EGC has a youth gardening club, the Sprouts, for which EGC already plans a variety of gardening activities. The advantage of having a youth gardening program through the schools, as opposed to a private group like the YEA Corps, is that all youth in Edina can participate in a garden near their home. Our schools have real estate in all neighborhoods and can accommodate many more youth than the 8 -12 kids in the YEA Corps. Small private groups like the YEA Corps are better served by utilizing their members' residential property as they are currently doing. Sustainable Agriculture By sustainable agriculture I am referring to agricultural methods, which produce crops without pesticides, without inorganic fertilizers and which are grown and consumed locally. As a consequence of the YEA Corps Chowan Park request, some residents have requested that the concept be expanded to a system of community gardening whereby residents are allowed to sign up for garden plots in city parks. This concept has the same problems mentioned above, namely private use of public property. With no written Park and Recreation community gardening policy in place, there are too many unresolved issues to even consider proceeding. Those having residential property can easily practice sustainable agriculture on their own property. Those living in multifamily units can petition their landlord to allow community gardening plots. This is being done at 7500 York and it is an amenity that attracts residents to the facility. Suggesting that community gardens are necessary because they facilitate sustainable agriculture is misguided. The number and size of plots is miniscule compared to the number of residents who need to participate to truly achieve sustainable agriculture. Instead, programs teaching residents how to grow vegetables in their own yards is what needs to be encouraged. Last April the Edina Garden Council and the Edina Energy and Environment Commission collaborated on a presentation on vegetable gardening. The EGC is already planning such a program for next year. More such programs are needed. If every resident does their part to grow their own vegetables, similar to the Victory garden program of the 1940's, we can substantially reduce the amount of Cot being produced by the use of inorganic fertilizers, by pesticides and by the need for transportation of crops from far -away places. The Edina Garden Council is a strong supporter of community beautification by funding and growing the seeds for the plants used in the city's nearly 100 public gardens, as well as by planting the flowers for 8 of these gardens. The community gardens as proposed are not likely to add to park beautification. Conclusion In summary, please vote against the Chowan Park YEA Corps vegetable garden proposal and support a program of youth gardening at our local schools, as well as supporting programs for sustainable agricultural practices on residential property. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Dianne Plunkett Latham, 7013 Comanche Ct, Edina MN 55439 -1004 Dianne .PIunkett.Latham @Comcast.net From: Dianne Plunkett Latham [mailto: Dianne. Plunkett:Latham@Comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:41 PM To: EdinaMail @CI. Edina. MN.US Cc: James Hovland; Joni Bennett; Scot Housh; Mary Brindle; Ann Swenson Subject: Opposition to Chowan.Park Vegetable Garden Proposal 7 -21 -09 Jennifer— Please forward to the School Board and Park Board. I have CC'd the City Council. Dianne Dear Members of the Edina City Council, School Board and Park Board, I am writing to express opposition to the Chowan Park garden request made by the YEA Corps. As past President of the Edina Garden Council (EGC)' and Vice Chair of the, Edina Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) I am a strong supporter of youth gardening and of sustainable agriculture. This project as proposed, however, accomplishes neither objective while disabling the.community from utilizing public space. I am instead proposing other alternatives that accomplish both the objective of youth gardening a.s well as sustainable agriculture. Youth Gardening The Chowan Park garden as proposed by the YEA Corps allows a private group exclusive use of a public area while precluding the many public uses traditionally intended for the area (ball games, dog walking, etc.) . The 16' x 20 'vegetable garden plot requested Would not be large enough to have much impact on local youth, gardening education. To have a realistic youth gardening training program, I propose that it be done through our schools using the Kenny School (5 720 Emerson Ave., Mpls) as.a'model. See Kenny's gardening web page for this. K -5 school at: http: / /kenny.mpls.kl2.mn.us /Garden Day 2007.html The Kenny school has created an attractive garden of mixed perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees and vegetables. The kids learn about gardening and composting. The parents at Kenny school also become involved and learn as well. Edina's Cornelia school has a perennial.garden which was installed and is,maintained by students and parents. With little effort, vegetables:could be added to this garden. Each participating Edina school would need a parent or teacher to coordinate the garden. The Edina Garden Council donated the surplus annuals, perennials and vegetables.fr`om its 2008 plant sale to the Kenny school for their youth gardening program. lam sure that EGC would be happy mclo�so for ;any Edina school that would like to begin a youth gardening program. I and other EGC members would also be happy to give programs on various gardening topics for any school gardening program. In fact, the EGC has a youth gardening club, the Sprouts, for which EGC already plans a variety of gardening activities. The advantage of having a youth gardening program through the schools, as opposed to-a private group like the YEA Corps, is,that all youth in Edina can participate in a garden near their home. Our schools have real estate in all neighborhoods and can accommodate many more youth than the 8 -12 kids in the YEA Corps. Small private groups like the YEA Corps are better served by utilizing their members' residential property as they are currently doing. Sustainable Agriculture By sustainable agriculture I am referring to agricultural methods, which produce crops without pesticides, without inorganic fertilizers and which are grown and consumed locally. As a consequence of the YEA Corps Chowan Park request, some residents have requested that the concept be expanded to a system of community gardening whereby residents are allowed to sign up for garden plots in city parks. This concept has the same problems mentioned above, namely private use of public property. With no written Park and Recreation community gardening policy in place, there are too many unresolved issues to even consider proceeding. Those having residential property can easily practice sustainable agriculture on their own property. Those living in multifamily units can petition their landlord to allow community gardening plots. This is being done at 7500 York and it is an amenity that attracts residents to the facility. Suggesting that community gardens are necessary because they facilitate sustainable agriculture is misguided. The number and size of plots is miniscule compared to the number of residents who need to participate to truly achieve sustainable agriculture. Instead, programs teaching residents how to grow vegetables in their own yards is what needs to be encouraged. Last April the Edina Garden Council and the Edina Energy and Environment Commission collaborated on a presentation on vegetable gardening. The EGC is already planning such a program for next year. More such programs are needed. If every resident does their part to grow their own vegetables, similar to the Victory garden program of the 1940's, we can substantially reduce the amount of Co2 being produced by the use of inorganic fertilizers, by pesticides and by the need for transportation of crops from far -away places. The Edina Garden Council is a strong supporter of community beautification by funding and growing the seeds for the plants used in the city's nearly 100 public gardens, as well as by planting the flowers for 8 of these gardens. The community gardens as proposed are not likely to add to park beautification. Conclusion In summary, please vote against the Chowan Park YEA Corps vegetable garden proposal and support a program of youth gardening at our local schools, as well as supporting programs for sustainable agricultural practices on residential property. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Dianne Plunkett Latham, 7013 Comanche Ct, Edina MN 55439 -1004 Dianne .Plunkett.Latham @Comcast.net John, I am unable to attend tonight's meeting. However, I believe it is material that "requests "from the immediate proximity of the park for these projects have been handled in an ad hoc manner with insufficient records to justify millions of dollars in expenditures. I believe this reflects upon those who have been charged with overseeing this process. I suggest that they stop the process, backup, start over acquiring adequate justification against the claims that they made in your letter. Otherwise, we will continue to be disorganized and forcing hard - working taxpayers to cough up yet more money than they already are for projects that appear to be the whims of a few. John. I know that you are simply the messenger in this and what I wrote above is not reflection upon you. You have been very efficient and responded very quickly to,my questions regarding your letter. Please pass this letter to the project decision- makers. They need to know that when they claim that so many want these projects they must come to the table ready to explain exactly who and how many want them. If the vast majority wants them then the projects should proceed. If they cannot prove the vast majority wants them the projects should not get past the paper upon which they were proposed. Christopher Gerber, CFA (Edina Resident) Private Wealth Partners, LLC Phone: (952)230 -1340 Fax: (866) 734-4311 Private Wealth Partners, LLC 400 South Highway 169 Suite 170 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Esse Quam Videri Private Wealth Partners, LLC does not accept buy, sell or cancel order by e-mail, or any instructions by e-mail that would require your signature. Information contained in this communication is not considered an official record of your account and does not supersede normal trade confirmations or statements. 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Securities offered through LPL Financial (LPL), Member FINRA/SIPC From: John Keprios [mailto:]Keprios @ci.edina.mn.us] Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 12:24 PM To: Christopher Gerber Subject: RE: Park "improvements" proposed for Pamela Park Christopher: I do not have have copies of specific written requests for each proposed park improvement. These proposed improvements are the results of mostly verbal requests from special interest groups and the results of the Task Force recommendations. 1 encourage you to attend tonight's meeting to learn more about each project and voice your opinions for the record. John Keprios, Director Edina Park & Recreation Department 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Voice: (952) 826 -0430 Fax: (952) 826 -0385 jkeprios @ci.edina.mn.us "We Create Community through People, Parks and Programs" From: Christopher Gerber [mailto :christopherw.gerber @Ipl.com] Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 12:14 PM To: John Keprios Subject: RE: Park "improvements" proposed for Pamela Park John, thanks for your quick reply! I assume that they have a copy; of the specific requests for these projects and how many people requested each one. Can I get that information? Christopher Gerber, CFA Private Wealth Partners, LLC Phone: (952)230 -1340 Fax: (866) 734 -4311 Private Wealth Partners, LLC 400 South Highway 169 Suite 170 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Tsse, Quam Videri Private Wealth Partners, LLC does not accept buy, sell or cancel -order by e-mail, or any instructions by e- mailcthat would require your signature. 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Securities offered through LPL Financial (LPL), Member FINRA/SIPC From: John Keprios [mailto:JKeprios @ci.edina.mn.us] Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 1:42 PM To: Christopher Gerber Subject: RE: Park "improvements" proposed for Pamela Park Mr. Gerber: Thank you for your email. I will forward your comments to,the Park Board and City Council. Regarding your question about "the expressed needs of the neighborhood and the community at large" referred to in my letter, there are no petitions that have been circulated around Pamela requesting any of the proposed park projects. A 10 member Task Force was formed consisting of a resident neighbors and representatives from youth athletic associations to use as one vehicle in the process to validate need and share ideas. The Edina Park and Recreation Department receives requests for park improvements on a regular basis via email, phone calls, office visits, letters, etc. My experience has been that most petitions more often than not are circulated to oppose a project or program rather than to request something positive to enhance a park. John Keprios, Director Edina Park & Recreation Department 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Voice: (952) 826-0430 Fax: (952) 826 -0385 jkeprios @ci.edina.mn.us "We Create Community through People, Parks and Programs" From: Christopher Gerber [mailto :christopherw.gerber @lpl.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:17 PM To: John Keprios Subject: Park "improvements" proposed for Pamela Park John, I am in receipt of and have reviewed your request dated June 30, 2009. It appears that your suggestion to relocate the hockey rink and lights and to renovate the 2013 W. parking lot has some merit due to proximity to natural boundaries (hockey rink) and, in the parking lot's case, due to wear. The suggestion in your letter that concrete cur "bing is necessary and will successfidly deter parking on the grass or driving through the park is superfluous. There will remain several thousand feet of non - curbed surface easily'allowing anyone to accomplish what this curb project is established to deter. Additionally, we have laws that deter exactly what you're suggesting. Therefore, you should eliminate the curb project thereby saving several thousand dollars. However, if there is evidence from police records showing that this is a frequent activity, perhaps there is merit to enforcing the laws before spending more money on curbing which would only provide marginal deterrence based on pro rata square footage of the park footprint. In your letter you said that there are "expressed needs of the neighborhood ". This, I assume, is in the form of a petition signed by the vast majority of neighbors bounding the park. I would like to see this petition to confirm that your letter states the truth. How can I obtain a copy? Additionally, I would like to know what percentage of the bounding neighbors this petition represents. The reason that I request this is before authorizing spending literally millions of dollars it is smart to be certain that you are stating the truth in your letter (A trusting but verifying attitude only makes sense when spending this kind of money, nothing personal). You can attach a copy of the petition to this e -mail and reply, or fax it to me at 866 - 734 -4311• I look forward to receiving it. Thank you for your attention to this matter as well as your diligent work for the Park and Recreation Department. 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We so wanted to be at the Park Board meeting on Thursday, but had another commitment. Our only concern as far as the upgrades to the park besides the scoreboards is the parking lot on Oaklawn. We are in favor of it, but only if the trees remain. From the drawing it appears that they would not be removed. Without trees it really would have an impact on the character of the neighborhood. It helps create somewhat of a buffer. As you begin putting together the master plan for Pamela, we greatly appreciate you taking this request into consideration. Thankyou! Karen & Dorvin Amundson 5905 Oaklawn Avenue Edina, MN 55424 - 952/830 -0303 952/920 -7748 Try a freshly -made DQ Waffle Treat today.! ;DO Com;:,:3n +vs DISCLAIMER: TTS IS Ir)TP.nde-.d only for the person named a'>o•r� e.. n -Cr':-'.w viieaed, confide-; a7 or a) op :!etory b:;s'.ness information. Pieels c;.. , -; ately by Dhonl. of '3- n'.: ?I!; if you have received this transi- nisslon in error. P you nl've -- eceived this In error, cooviny, i)isiri'min4, of any' cisciosure of iris a,'(; !(5 co^ ents rs ,)ror:lbiied anct may oe unlawful. Thank you for you; assista•r,. ;::n I apo!ry!z? 'or any inconvenience. 7/31 /2009 From:;Sue Nissen .[mailto:sgnissen @comcast.net] Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:22 AM To: John Keprios Subject: Pamela Park Comment John, l From what I've, seen of the updates to Pamela Park they look fine. My concern isas a homeowner on 58th Street. I know there will park traffic and probably more with the updates. My corr%ment'is bigger than just your park traffic, but your updates beg the question: Whatwill or can be done to keep traffic on 58th Street flowing within the speed, limits? The nights that Pamela is in heavy use it's like a freeway around here so I can tell you that part of the speed problem is park goers. Part is just regular traffice. Has this been considered? If not, with whom should it be considered? There are probably other streets and residents that feel. the same way. I would believe that everyone loves a park but would like the respect of those people in vehicles going to and from the park. Sincerely, Sue Nissen 4408 West 58th Street oy ly),&)dzd" m3o� ant /4qzaz 04.6 ' cst ESA MO 0?&1 'Y-LOOO' 09,2/ru Aee, ,Z,,, �2f' Jam-.: ��) 6L` )ltd Alo Ap . ���' Backgrounder As commissioners of Edina's Energy and Environment Commission, we have read with interest the Proposed Park Improvements for Pamela Park sent out for comment to Pamela Park neighborhood homeowners earlier this month by the Park and Recreation Department. Since significant environmental improvements to Pamela Park have been made in the recent past (a cooperative project between the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the City of Edina) that have resulted in water quality improvement to the lake,* and, since the park includes some 75 trees planted to reduce Edina's carbon footprint, ** we want to be sure that these efforts and results will not be subverted or diminished. Our advisory opinions are the following, with numbers referring to those in the Park and Rec proposal: Re- location and lighting of the hockey rink (cost c. $60,000). We recommend this relocation, with the proviso that environmentally - acceptable lighting (such as solar) be installed. 2, 4, 5. Expansion of three parking lots (total cost c. $145,000). We do not recommend any of these expansions. The overflow parking, held in the proposal to be a problem "on occasional evenings" should continue to be on the grass or even on neighborhood streets during this brief time out of the year. Parking lots and the rain and run - off from these impermeable surfaces are now recognized as one of the most important sources of water pollution. (Removing the natural filtration function of grassy areas creates the problem.) In this case, removal of trees is also contemplated by the Park and Rec proposal, though the number of these "young trees" is not specified. These trees, planted as part of Edina's "carbon footprints woods" by citizens along with members of Friends of Edina Nature Center, are already too old to be transplanted with assurance of success. Construction of additional parking lot surface would almost certainly kill even more trees as construction equipment rolls over their roots (root systems extend much farther from the trunks than the branches do). As the now - configured parking lots require repairs, we recommend that the city replace them entirely with permeable pavement, allowing rain and run -off to filter through the soils before flowing into the waterways. We do not recommend curbing since that virtually prevents the necessary parking on the grass during the infrequent overflow periods. Further, we do not recommend paint striping of the lots since, as the paint wears off, particles of it enter the waterways. 3. Development of an additional athletic field (cost c. $400,000). We do not recommend this project. As measured by the volunteers of the Conservation League of Edina, who have conducted water quality testing of two -four of Edina lakes regularly over the summers of the past seven years. '. This "carbon footprint woods" was created by the volunteers of Friends of the Edina Nature Center; each tree will, on average, remove one ton of carbon from the atmosphere over its lifespan. This development is unnecessary since the specific area is already being used by kids as a natural practice field; and it is unnecessarily costly at a time when the city has environmental goals through ICLEI (and when Edina's population of families with school age children is already less than 25 %). 6. Installation of artificial turf, along with structures to prevent vandalism of it (cost: $1,200,000). We do not recommend this installation. In addition to creating a less - permeable surface (please see above for our comments), artificial turf wears out and cannot successfully be recycled. Neither is raising funds for replacing it regularly a realistic plan. Further, in hot weather, some of its chemical elements volatize and outgas. Any source contemplated for funding at this level should instead be approached with more environmentally - positive proposals. 7. Re- grading, re- soiling, and re- seeding the existing space (offered as an alternative to above in the Park and Rec Proposal) (cost,c. $330,000). We do not recommend this alternative. The "more irrigation and fertilizer" required, as per the Park and Rec proposal, will damage the waterway more even than the use of "fewer pesticides" that are held to result. Again, this expenditure does not reflect our city's best environmental priorities. 8. Construction of two paved paths to the playground equipment (cost c. $30,000). We recommend this, provided that permeable pavement be used. 9. Expansion of the park shelter building (cost: $340,200 4410,200). We recommend this, with the stipulations below. Several architectural firms known for their expertise in green remodeling and green new construction should be approached for bids along with the firm mentioned in the Park and Rec proposal and the question of remodeling vs. new construction should be re- addressed. A green building such as this can be a showcase for citizens and used for a range of activities such as skate - changing, community meetings and events, display space for information on the Pamela Park city /watershed improvements and on the water testing and carbon woods projects, etc. Trees for summer shade and winter wind -break should be planted around the structure (see below). Once its budget is final, two percent of the amount should be allocated to public art and two percent to the purchase and planting of 6 -8 foot native trees and the maintenance of them. ResolutionNote on July 27, 5 -6 pm As commissioners of Edina's Energy and Environment Commission, we recommend that the City Council, in their consideration of the Proposed Park Improvements for Pamela Park (Park and Recreation Department), take the following actions: 1) Approve the relocation of the hockey rink (using environmentally - positive lighting); the enhancement of the park building (using green remodeling or green new construction); the construction of hard surface paths to the playground equipment (using permeable pavement). 2) Not approve the expansion of any of the three parking lots; the construction of the new athletic field; the field remodeling using artificial turf or the (offered) alternative renovation of the field. Signed, Date: cl June 30, 2009 Dear Resident Neighbor and/or User of Pamela Park: City of Edina The Edina Park Board and Edina Park and Recreation Department invite your input regarding a variety of park improvements proposed for Pamela Park. You may provide your input into this process in a number of ways: • Attend the Pamela Park Neighborhood Input Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Edina City Hall. • Send me your input in writing by email at Jkeprios0t!ci.edina.mn.us. • Send me your input in writing via postal mail to: John Keprios, Director Edina Park and Recreation Department 4801 West 50t' Street Edina, MN 55424 • Or send me your input in writing via fax to 952- 826 -0385. I ask that you please submit your comments in writing to me by no later than Wednesday, August 5, 2009. As shown on the enclosed list and map, there are a number of park improvements proposed for Pamela Park that are being considered by the Park Board to better meet the expressed needs of the neighborhood and the community .At tarwe_ Anticipated project costs are staff s rough estimates and the proposed cc :ndation. Once the community input process is coml Pai i`ia Meyers inal 6312 Halifax Ave S master plan for park improvements. The n, ° Edi„a,'MN 55424 1 to prioritize the proposed projects, evaluate fi SkY AMNEUTEQ To SAVE LIVES _ :ndations to the City Council. This matter will be pif )9, Park Board agenda for consideration. As always, the public is welcome to attend all Park Board meetings. / 07,L�IFA Your input on this matter is greatly appreciated. Many thanks"' rn /�, ,✓fi-� �r A-A[ Si ly, s��,✓ mo w/C� ohn Keprio , rector /V J� Edina Park and Recreation Department (952) 826 -0430 JKeprios u'ci.edina.mn.LIS f City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 z Park and Recreation www.cityofedina.com r � 52- 826 - 03167 AX 952 - 826 -0385 i i 952 - 826 -0379 John Keorios From: Douglas Rose [douglas.rose @earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 2:45 PM To: John Keprios Subject: Proposed Pamela Park renovations Dear Mr. Keprios, I am writing to comment on the proposed changes to Pamela Park. I am a 6.5 year resident of the Pamela Park neighborhood residing at 5800 Halifax Avenue South. Below are my comments on the specific proposals. 1) Relocation of hock rink /lights I oppose this proposal. The move would eliminate existing "supplemental skating area currently directly west of the rink. During many winter afternoons, the rink is already overcroweded with skaters. The cost is excessive relative to a simple re- surfacing of the exisiting rink. I use the nature trail regular and have never found it improperly aligned. 2) West partking lot renovation - no issues 3) 2014 New athletic field I object to this proposal. In the past new years, usage of the park has increased dramatically with the enhancements to the softball fields and with the Edina Soccer Association's usage of the open spaces. This additional usage has resulted in substantially more traffic, noise, and litter. I object to formalizing the expansion of the usage through development especially given the fact that the existing fields are frequently not utilized. 4) South partking lot renovation - no issues 5) North partking lot renovation - no issues 6/7) For the same reasons as #3, I object to the artificial field. I moved to the Pamela Park neighborhood because of access to a neighborhood park. An artificial field would make the park capable of hosting tournaments further raising traffic. I support any proposal to allow existing fields to be more tolerant to increased play (e.g. #7) although I have concerns about the additional fertilizer's effects on the surrounding wetlands. 8) Paved access to playground I've raised two children from birth to age 6, commuting from the Northeast corner across the grass fields. So I speak from experience in saying stroller access need not be an excuse to allow paved access. Access for users with mobility issues are a different issue; however, one paved access route, from the west, should be more than enough to serve the demand. We should strive to preserve green space and not pav6 a path from the south. In addition, many sledders use the hill from Brookview into the park. I have safety concerns about having a paved path bi -sect the route of the sledders. 9) Park Shelter building improvements As noted previously, we should avoid expansion of the shelter to facilitate concessions as this would add to traffic and litter. There are plenty of other locations in the city where 'tournament ready' facilities exist. The shelter is however in need of upgrades. Thanks for the opportunity to input. Please contact me with questions. Doug Rose 952 - 920 -9513 1 John Keprios From: Allison, Greg [gallison @carlson.com] Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 8:12 AM To: John Keprios Subject: Proposed Improvements for Pamela Park Mr. Keprios, 1 received a letter which describes the proposed improvements to Pamela Park. I suggest that bicycle parking facilities be included adjacent to each automobile parking lot. With better bicycle parking facilities, more people will be comfortable riding to the park and fewer automobile parking spots will be used. My daughter and I live several blocks from the park and often ride our bikes to soccer games and practices. I believe that the bike edina task force report includes suggestions regarding the most appropriate type of bicycle parking for Edina. Greg Allison 5829 Fairfax Ave Edina MN 55424 7/22/2009 ay( John Keprios From: Mary Everett [meverett @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:06 AM To: John Keprios Subject: Pamela Park Improvements Mr. Keprios I respectfully would like to respond to your letter regarding Pamela Park. My husband and 1 are 100% against the extensive improvements you are proposing. One reason is that during this economic time it seems frivilous that the City of Edina can continue to spend and spend and spend when many of it's residents are out of work (we are not one of them but we are well aware of the struggles of many friends)! Edina has beautiful parks. and we have many wonderful choices but I am beginning to believe that unless everything is state of the art for the city of Edina, it is not good enough. I agree that we need to keep up with our parks and maintain them in good order and keep them safe for our residents however with the enormous referendum that was passed for the schools and fields, etc. I just do not agree with spending more on something like this right now, especially to the extent you are intending. My own church, Our Lady of Grace, was in the middle of a large capital campaign when the economic conditions changed. That church has set aside what they had raised for needed maintenance but in light of the economic conditions has suspended their campaign and the remodel and additions they were proposing and this community is largely made up of Edina residents as well who have said no to this frivilous spending during this time. Our property values are dropping, taxes are going up, there are basic needs of our residents that are not being met so at this time we would ask that the city reconsider this proposal and either put it aside for now until the economic situation improves, maybe a year or two from now and then readress it, or at the least, improve on only the minimum requirements to keep the park safe. Thank you. Respectfully, Mary and John Everett 5600 Park Place Edina, MN 55424 Mary 7/2/2009 John Keprios From: Caron, Peg [Peg.Caron @CO.RAMSEY.MN.US] Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:03 AM To: John Keprios Subject: Pamela Park Hi, I am one of the neighbors of Pamela Park who received your request for input on the park proposals. I've lived in Edina since 1992, and I've always been amazed when I walk with my friend in Bredesen Park how much nicer it is for walking than Pamela. Now I read your plans, and the focus seems to be on people with school -age children and their parking and playing options. I read nothing about how the non - parents, especially the many retired folks in my neighborhood, could personally benefit. Several of my neighbors walk at least once a day, and yet the walking trail at Pamela near the tennis courts is little more than a cow path. So that is my suggestion, rather than ripping up more grass for expanded parking, and focusing only on the fields. People who do not have kids in the Edina schools should have their needs met in other areas. Thanks for considering my views. 7/2/2009 John Keprios From: tom.lyons @mchsi.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 3:23 PM To: John Keprios Subject: Thoughts on Pamela Park Proposal John, I appreciate your recent letter regarding the proposed improvements to Pamela Park. I'd like you to understand that I do support the maintenance and upgrade of our community parks to ensure we meet the increasing needs of youth athletics and community activities. I live a block from the park and welcome the chance to discuss my thoughts directly if you are interested or want additional input on changes to the proposal. After reviewing the plans enclosed with your letter, I have a few thoughts: 1. What is the proposed source of funding for this proposal? The city's budget went up 6% in 2009 with no tangible increase in service levels. The total cost of these proposals is between $1.375M and 2.245M, or 4 -7% of the city's 2009 operating budget ($32.4M.) I appreciate the transparency with which you have shared these proposed expenditures, I also intend to be very frank about the proposed funding. I do recognize this is a discussion for the city council, but I encourage your involvement in that discussion as we evaluate how to pay for this. 2. The additional athletic field to be used as a practice field seems smaller than required for many sports, yet the proposal still costs $400K. I don't understand the approach. I trust current demand for an additional field is a reality, but I am not one for going half -way on arguably minor improvements which leave my original need unsatisfied. The proposal to renovate the full -size field at the park is $330K, yet this smaller practice field costs 21% more? The space is already a grass field and the proposal does not include new lighting, so what is the $400K for? I'm not sure why practices can't take place on the current grass field. Let's paint some stripes on it and save some money. If there is truly a need for another athletic field, then build another athletic field. Please do not spend 120% more to get 80% of another field. 3. Artificial turf is nice, so is a Cadillac. I drive a 7 year -old truck, not a Cadillac, and so do most of my neighbors. Like many these days, I am watching my budget, making sound investments that only pay solid returns, and . challenging every expenditure for its' necessity. The kids need a field, not the Taj Mahal. If non - profit groups are doing fundraising for this field, great, they can raise the whole $1.2M for the field and related security improvements. If they don't raise the whole $1.2M, the proceeds they do get can offset the $330K for grass renovation since the public is already paying for all the other upgrades to the park. Please use some common sense here. Many residents of Edina will not use Pamela Park or this field regardless of whether it is grass or turf. Would you really spend four times as much on the turf in your own backyard if you had to write the check? I'm not opposed to community investments, but now your asking me to spend four times as much and then put it in my neighbor's back yard since I don't even use it? 1 don't think I can be any more clear on this point, I do not want to pay for this. 4. Paved access trails are needed throughout the park. Access to the facilities and play areas is a good investment and $30K seems like a reasonable amount. Get this done in 2010 though, not 2013. 5. I grew up playing hockey on a rink just like the one in the park. I have to wonder if it "needs" to be moved right now. I also wonder if the boards and lights "need" to be replaced right now, or if moving the rink is a reason to replace some aging equipment. If this were my money (which it is, actually) I'd wait until it absolutely had to be replaced. It's (only) $60K, but I'd want to be sure it "needs" to be replaced before I'd spend a penny relocating it. Put another way, will it last another year? If the answer is yes, then don't relocate it yet. If it wasn't put in the right location to begin with, perhaps that is a lesson to be reconsidered as we discuss all these other improvement projects in the park. My inclination on this one would be to remove the root problem now and leave the rink where it is until it must be replaced and then relocate it at that time. 6. Adequate parking is a necessity, but in my opinion, using the grass for overflow parking on the rare occasion when the park has several large events is not such a bad thing. It provides additional green space the other 360 days a year. 7/2/2009 Additional parking is probably warranted in the park, I just don't want to spend a lot of money to ensure no one ever has to park on the grass again. Sometimes those demand spikes may occur and the grass is there for the occasion if we need it. 7. $410K for improvements to the park shelter creates lots of questions for me. First, what's wrong with the old park shelter? It may be more cost effective to add -on than to demolish the existing building, but you are leaving out an obvious third option — keep the existing structure, add a storage shed and some picnic tables. Second, what is the payback on this investment? I don't believe this is a building that will be used for youth athletics, is it? My sense is that it is for meetings and public gatherings, etc. So, how do the projected increases in user fee revenues compare with the proposed cost estimates? I imagine there is little tangible public benefit to this expenditure. A shiny and new public park shelter is much more exciting than adding a storage shed behind the existing building, but it is not warranted. I don't see any reason for a concession stand, which will then require staffing and ultimately result in more tax dollars to cover this new line on the operating budget: If you need to sell concessions during tournaments and such, a trailer designed specifically for that purpose can be rented fro the weekend and costs a lot less than $400K. Third, what is "desire of the community "? Who in the community wants to spend nearly a half - million dollars on a picnic shelter? I am challenging my personal expenditures every month in an effort to absorb increases in my health insurance and taxes while my employer not only skips the annual raise but is now considering wage reductions. Why in the world would I want a better picnic facility, so I can enjoy my peanut butter and jelly sandwich at a shiny new picnic table? Remember my 7 -year old truck? It's paid for a few years ago, but I'm really not sure where I'll find the money for a car payment if I need to upgrade to a 5 year old truck when I reach 200,000 miles on it next year. Let's put some common sense on what is a desire and what is a need. I desire to eat my dinner at a nice new picnic table, but I need to reduce my expenses so I don't have to move to a less expensive community. Fourth, do you expect the consulting firm would recommend anything other than the city moving ahead with this project? Obviously, they will make some money on developing the plans and managing the project. They are not impartial and should be no part of the decision making process. Get a proposal and leave it at that, I wouldn't even want the appearance of a consulting firm helping you to justify this proposal, even if it was a sound investment. Overall John, you may be sensing that I don't favor these improvements. That's actually not true. I firmly believe in making sound investments in the community. Putting some money into this aging park is not a bad idea. All too often though, a proposal such as this, can become a wish -list of projects that seek to appease many small factions of people in the community. It is politically unpopular to hold the reigns in on this type of expenditure, because a few vocal constituents will seek to be heard as though they represent the whole community. In this economic climate especially, I think prudent and necessary investments in our community, youth athletics, and park infrastructure can make sense. Ultimately, I cannot get behind every item in this proposal as I would not be willing to spend my own money.on some of these initiatives. In fact, it is my money, and I only ask that you spend it more carefully than you would your own. With sincere regards, Tom Lyons 6120 France Ave So 612 - 750 -2453 tom.lyons @mchsi.com 7/2/2009 John Keprios From: Luanne Kuna [luanne.kuna @virtualrad.com] Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 8:40 PM To: John Keprios Subject: Proposed Park Improvements for Pamela Park Hi John, Before commenting on the proposed improvements, I would like to reiterate a comment that I have made twice before but have no reply from the Park District. The new playground construction is in progress and I have to say that the new colors (brown and green) are a nice improvement over the previous playground. On the playground drawings that I have seen there are two "funbrellas" in the plan. I am hoping that these were eliminated from the playground plan, per the resident input. I feel that they will be an eyesore and very unnatural choice for a sheltered area in our park. Please let me know what the status of the funbrellas is. Thanks, Luanne Kuna 6008 Oaklawn Ave. Edina, MN My feedback regarding the proposals is as follows: 1. 2010 Relocate Hockey Rink and Lights Comment: no objection 2. 2013 West Parking Lot Renovation and Expansion Comment: No objection, however, would NOT want to see existing trees removed to accommodate expansion. 3. 2014 New Athletic Field Comment: This area is already being used for younger game events this spring /summer which has resulted in the majority of the younger participant parents parking on Oaklawn Ave., even though there are plenty of available spots in the parking lot. As they are parking on both sides of the street, a traffic problem is presented as two cars cannot pass from opposite directions. Some deterrent for these lazy parents needs to be put in place. 4. 2015. South Parking lot expansion. Comment: No objection. Perhaps the young trees could be relocated near the playground to offer some screening /aesthetic improvement. I would add that evergreens planted around the playground equipment would also improve help offset all of the equipment. 5. 2013. North Parking Lot Expansion. Comment: No objection as long as parking isn't expanded along the road. When cars are parked along the road it is dangerous for walkers entering the park. 6. Artificial Turf on South Athletic Field Comment: Object. Artificial turf and any additional fencing are not fitting for a community park. This type of arena is appropriate for school properties, not parks. People come to parks to be in natural settings. Many residents of Edina work in jobs five days a week, 40 -60 hours a week and need to have a place to retreat to beyond the walls of office buildings. The parks and recreation department of our community needs to serve all residents, not just the athletic associations. The parks are what we do well in Edina and in Minnesota. To destroy their natural beauty would take away a major component in the quality of life in this part of the country. 7. 2014 Senior Athletic Field Renovation. Comment: No objection. 8. 2013 Paved Trail Access to Playground Comment: Perhaps if the new playground had been positioned close to the south parking lot, both the street parking and handicap access would not be an issue. If the path would be drawn closer to the edge of the woods, it would not stick out so much, nor interfere with the open field. Many park users run through the open field in pickup games and kite flying. I 7/6/2009 think that a paved path could present chance for kids to trip and fall, unless it is along the edges of the park. 9. Park Shelter Building Improvements Comment: Support this project and would like to see it moved up in priority with the other proposals. The shaded picnic table area would e a nice addition to the park. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. 7/6/2009 John Keprios From: Kitchen, Karen [ Karen .Kitchen @ParkN,icolIet.com) Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 6:35 AM To: John Keprios Subject: Pamela Park Improvements I am opposed to spending money at this financially instable time for park improvements that are not safety - related. Edina has been moving ahead with construction on upgrading the sewer and water run -off systems which encompassed a hefty amount being footed by the its citizens. That expense I understand, but in an economy where even Edina residents are concerned about losing their jobs, I cannot support these park improvements. Perhaps there can be some sort of a user fee, but to pave a road to a playground? Artificial turf? Really? Edina needs to be sensitive to what it asks of its residents in more financial assessments. Infrastructure improvements are one thing, but park improvements that are not related to safety concerns are another. My work place, a hospital and clinic system, just let go hundreds of people, and many salaried workers, including Edina residents, have had their salary cut through "furloughs." It is really not the time for moving ahead with this project at Pamela Park for what I see as "wants" rather than needs. Karen Kitchen PRIVACY NOTICE: This e -mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e -mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e -mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. John Keprios From: jimkollross @msn.com Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:23 AM To: John Keprios Subject: Pamela Park What is the City of Edina Administration thinking of in looking for ways to spend money on a project that can be delated or cut? When citizens get notices such as your letter dated June 30th, 2009 it makes people feel like there is not integrity whatsoever in people employed with The City of Edina. People are financially stressed in this period of economic downturn that we haven't seen since the great depression. It certainly isn't a time to be looking for needless projects to spend taxpayer dollars on recklessly. All recreational spending should be curtailed. The water /sewer rates in Edina represent costs way over the national average, homes are being maliciously taxed at inflated values to generate more revenue and to allow this reckless spending and excessive salaries to city workers. Why not send a letter to the citizens of Edina showing plans to make 20% cuts in park spending in these economic times rather than being oblivious to what's happening in todays economy. This is what the real world is doing. Jim & Vick Kollross 4220 Valley View Road Edina, MN 55424 7/2/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:28 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: I SUPPORT 9 mile Trail From: conn newton [mailto:connsolo @gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 6:05 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: I SUPPORT 9 mile Trail To the members of the Edina City Council, I am writing to you to express my SUPPORT for the completion of the 9 mile trail through our beautiful city. As a soon -to -be resident, I feel such a trail would not only enhance the livability of our lovely town, but also a wonderful step in creating a greener, cleaner, Minnesota. While I realize that some residents have brought up various concerns, I know you will find that the benefits of embracing the bike trail (and jogging trail and rollerblading trail and scooting trail -it's not just for bikes!) far outweigh the costs. Please, let us join the ranks of progressive cities around the country and do what we can to develop an infrastructure for non - motorized transportation. Thank you for your time, Conn Newton 7/28/2009 � / - �i <% ,,� f• � i y � � s „� ; � • ,i ii %/ ,/� / � , � � . , ,� �, � i i� I'i� � � ,. �� A � / � � i � � � ,�/ r i / / / � /� / `� i i �:. y i � / � % � .� r .i � r � ' �� / '� � � i J ,� � �� �- �� - ���� `��I�✓I�S � avin Wt $-evl 'S � i `�e - }�v Ohank you for yours. c.� 4.eA 00 k 6w rA 0�� r o v cJ ' uS u r eVY16M tY.7 SI KS r edI-Ct d0 Weve vckC{ a l(ouled S q-,G,V(� re well and we 5. DEDICATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY RICHARD W. STANEK HENNEP(N COUNTY SHERIFF July 23, 2009 Mayor James Hovland Edina City Hall 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland, Thank you for making time during your City Council meeting recently to allow the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office an opportunity to join you. It was a pleasure to meet with you and hear directly from the board about the important issues in Edina. I appreciate your leadership and service to the residents of your community. If you have any additional thoughts you'd like to share with me in the upcoming months, or if I can assist you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me at rich. stanek(a,co.hennepin.mn.us or call my office at 612 - 348 -2347. The Hennepin County Sheriffs Office remains proud of our partnership with your city and look forward to continuing our public safety and service to the residents of Edina. erely, 1 Richard W. Stanek Hennepin County Sheriff y j c � i 1 6 Sherri Norbeck Macko 3952 Polk Street NE Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421 sherrim05O8 @live.com 763 - 789 -1695 July 1, 2009 Edina Fire Department and Edina Police Department City of Edina 4801 West 50`" Street Edina, MN 55424 -1394 Dear Edina Fire and Police Departments: My brother, Scott Norbeck, and I wish to express our sincere gratitude to the three responders who were called to our 85 year -old Mother's home (5828 Halifax Ave S) in the evening on Monday, June 22, 2009. My brother found our Mother on the floor in her bathroom, and he had no idea how long she had been there, and Mom thought she had only been there for a few hours. From the looks of the bathroom, it had to be much longer than that. My brother was able to move her into her bedroom to sit on a chair. I arrived awhile after my brother, and we were completely unsuccessful in convincing our Mother she needed to be brought to the Emergency Room at Fairview Southdale Hospital. Our Mother is a fiercely independent, Nebraska -born, Swedish Danish American, which translates into "just plain stubborn." She would have none of our arguments she was in need of a doctor. As my brother and I have learned in well over 50 years of dealing with our Mother, we are not allowed to disagree with her decisions without serious ramifications (poking an angry bear with a stick comes to mind). Needless to say, she was going to disown us, or worse, if we called 911. So being resourceful, Scott decided to have his wife call from a safe distance away — Webster, Minnesota — about an hour south of our Edina location. When first responders, Police Officer Brandon Sheffert and Edina Fire Rescue Officers _Ryan _ I Quinn and Shaun Whife�arrived at her home, both Scott and I went outside to meet them. We gave them all of the information we had on our Mother's situation. We were sincerely apologetic for the tirade they were going to be subjected to, and for the difficulties they would encounter inside the home. Scott and I were certain there would be a major confrontation. We do not know which officer was specially chosen to deal with the "wildcat," disguised as an elderly woman, but we were certain he would be skinned alive. As Scott and I braced ourselves for the roof to be nearly blown off the house, the brave officer actually confronted a calm, sweet, little -old lady. I was speechless, but my brain kept screaming "Jekyll and Hide, Jekyll and Hide!!" Scott was equally surprised, too. We were told this type of situation is encountered fairly regularly when elderly people do not want to be removed from their home: adult children, trying their best to help, are vilified or chastised by their elderly parent, but when officers arrive on the scene, the patient is completely docile and non - argumentative. Edina Fire Department and Police Department, July 1, 2009 Page 2 The officers checked out Mom's home for signs of the difficulties of old age, and the patient not getting the proper nutrition. They were surprised she had a fully stocked refrigerator with fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, meat, etc. which she goes online and orders by herself from Coborn's Delivers. A couple of the remarks were, "She eats better than I do!" and "I wish my refrigerator looked this clean!" All of the officers were very patient, kind, and courteous with all of us. Scott and I were relieved Mom agreed to be taken from her home in the ambulance, with no additional coaxing from us. My brother elected to travel behind the ambulance to the hospital, and I decided to stay at Mom's home to clean up the bathroom, and then go to the hospital later. Once the decision was made, one of the officers brought me out to the ambulance and was kind enough to give me some disposable gloves to use for the nasty cleaning task. May God Bless him for that! Mother received excellent care from the Edina Police, Edina Fire, and Fairview Southdale Hospital, and she has now been transferred to a private care facility. She hopes to be able to go home again, but only time will tell. Each one of the responders helped to make an extremely difficult situation bearable for my Mother, my brother, and me. We truly appreciate their professionalism and wanted to let you know how fortunate we were to have them help us. Thank you. Sincerely, Sherri Norbeck Macko /snm Scott Norbeck JIM RAMSTAD MEMBER OF CONGRESS (1991 - 2009) THIRD DISTRICT MINNESOTA July 22, 2009 Dear Friend: 1809 PLYMOUTH ROAD SOUTH. 0310 MINNETONKA. MN 55305 You and your family are cordially invited to an exciting Town Hall Forum that's coming to Minnesota! Former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare and Founder and Chairman of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, Joseph A. Califano Jr., will be speaking about his new book, "How to Raise a Drug -Free kid — The Straight Dope for Parents" at 7 p.m., Monday. September 21 at the Edina Performing Arts Center (EPAC). Joe Califano, a national expert on this critically important topic, delivers a powerful, life- saving message that you will not want to miss! Admission is free but try to arrive early as a large crowd is expected. Books will be available for purchase. My thanks to Tri -City Partners for Healthy Youth and Communities, Edina Chemical Health Partners and Edina Public Schools for hosting this event and for all they do to prevent substance abuse and chemical addiction in our communities of Bloomington, Edina and Richfield. I look forward to seeing you at the Town Hall Forum with Joe Califano! Best egards, JIM MSTAD NOT PRINTED OR MAILED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE. PAID FOR BY THE JIM RAMSTAO VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE. Joseph A. Jr. Chairman and Founder of CASA The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University Former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Monday, September 21 7:00 -8:30 P.M. followed by time for questions and answers Edina Performing Arts Center at Edina High School No cost to attend, $5 donation suggested Joseph A. C81if RO, Jr., author of the new book "How to Raise a Drug Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents," will help parents understand that they have the greatest influence on their children's decision to use drugs and alcohol. He will share almost 20 years worth of insight and research on why parents are the frontline to solving our nation's drug and alcohol problems. Evening sponsored by: Edina Chemical Health Partners Bloomington Public Health The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Edina Public Schools Tri -City Partners Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED JUL 171009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 12:37 PM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: 5920 Oaklawn Avenue From: daniel and cheryl dulas [mailto:dulas001 @msn.com] Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 11:41 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 5920 Oaklawn Avenue July 17, 2009 Dear Mayor Hovland, and Council Members Bennett, Brindle, Housh, and Swenson, I am writing to express concern about the subdivision request for 5920 Oaklawn Avenue, an issue that is on the agenda for the Tuesday, July 21 City Council meeting. It is my understanding that subdividing the current 100 foot lot into two 50 foot lots would go against the current city ordinance for new properties, which specifies a minimum lot width of 75 feet. I hope that you stand firm as you have with other requests in the neighborhood, and not grant approval of the request to subdivide the property. Thank you for your time and attention. I greatly appreciate your service to the City of Edina. Sincerely, Cheryl Hirata -Dulas 4609 Bruce Avenue Edina, MN 55424 7/17/2009 RECEIVED JUL 171009 Dear Mr. Hovland and Council Members, My name is Scott Edstrom and I live at 305 Coventry Lane in Edina. I have lived in Edina for the last 4 years and want to thank you for the services and environment the city provides for its residents. My wife and I truly enjoy the Centennial Lakes area and the Coventry town homes where we live. I am contacting you hoping to get some assistance in resolving a problem that homeowners in the 300 Block of Coventry Lane (9 homes) and residents of 3400 Parklawn (Apartment Building) are currently experiencing. The issue resolves around safety and what is becoming a significant amount of noise pollution from a specific route of the Metro Transit. The specific bus route is the 538 East and West route that stops at 3400 Parklawn Avenue The buses stop at 3400 Parklawn 18- 20 times from 9:10 am and 3:10 PM and 9 -10 times from 6:10 PM and 9:45 PM on a daily basis. The service is even more extended and frequent on the weekends. The basic purpose of the route is to provide service between Southdale and the Mall of America. We are not bothered by the current routes or frequency or general noise of the buses. The issue is with the excessive noise that the brakes on the buses are making. The brakes on the buses that stop on this route are making more and more noise which I believe is above what we should have to deal with. Also compounding the problem is that drivers must break 4 times ( 1. Slowing down to turn into 3400 from Parklawn 2. Breaking at the official stop 3. Turning back towards Parklawn 4. Stop and turning back onto Parklawn). We are also concerned about the safety of the brakes. We do not hear that amount of noise coming from any of the other large vehicles that travel through the city of Edina. Are they maintaining the brakes properly and should the residents in the area and passengers be concerned? I have sent emails and called the Metro Transit. They did tell me that this route is contracted to Bee Line and that they would call them and discuss the issue with them but we have not seen any change in the situation. I have talked to a number of residents and workers at 3400 Parklawn and they seem to feel powerless about the noise and situation . I am hoping that someone can help us. We realize that you have many important issues that the city of Edina has to deal with and on the grand scale of things this is not huge to the overall population, but this has become a quality of life issue for a number of us If any of you live near the area ( or walk around the Park at Centennial Lakes) please feel free to stop by our home and hear for yourself. I can be reached via email or at 952 -831- 0060 or on my cell at 612 - 845 -5811 Thank you for your time and the effort that you put into our wonderful city. We greatly appreciate it. Scott J. Edstrom 7/17/09 To: Edina City Council From: Dick Whitbeck 6128 Brookview Ave Edina, MN 55424 Dear Council Members: The Edina City Council will be considering a subdivision of the property at 5920 Oaklawn Ave. We implore you to deny this request for subdivision..Approving this will undoubtedly set a precedent for similar such requests that will be detrimental to our community. Edina lot sizes were changed to a minimum 75 foot frontage for good reason. Please do not support going "backward" in our city's development. Clearly this is "builder" driven and we have already seen what can happen as demonstrated by the 6120 Brookview situation. Respectfully yours, Dick Whitbeck 00 Z -r - RECEIVED JUL 14 2009 July 12, 2009 Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming Edina City Council Members:Nayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I am writing to express my concern over the proposed Regional Trail/Bike path along Nine Mile Creek in Edina. My family and I have lived on the creek for over a decade, and while the portion that runs near our property looks like a small area on a map, it is home to a large and beautiful wetland that is home to many plants and animals. We live in the Londonderry neighborhood between Lincoln Drive and Walnut Ridge Park. If passed, the suggested Route 2 would run along the creek in this area, cutting straight through what little natural areas we have left in Edina, and damaging the quiet, and fragile ecosystem that depends so heavily on its undeveloped state. This area is a flood plain that often overflows the banks of the creek with heavy rain. I am concerned about the effect that a path would have on this. Not only is the ground unstable for a path, but if it were built, the hard surface would create additional runoff to an already saturated ground. Homes surrounding the path may be put at risk for flooding as a result, especially if the 9 Mile Creek Watershed District is allowed to reroute and `straighten' the creek. I have attended the monthly meetings at the Watershed District, and it was explained to me by the board members, that this rerouting would occur if the path were built. This type of plan has already been proved unsuccessful by the Minnehaha Creek project near Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park; a dangerous attempt to control an uncontrollable waterway. Water will go where it wants to, and trying to reroute it so that it accommodates a bike path, puts residents on the creek, and path users, at risk. Pollution is another risk in this particularly untouched portion of the path. The city of Edina should be trying to protect its water resources, but a path running alongside a small creek only adds additional pollutants to already overwhelmed waterway. Instead of developing this area, why doesn't the city invest in protecting it? An alternate path exists for Route 2, which would follow Lincoln Drive instead of cutting through a natural wetland. This would meet the needs of biking commuters going in and out of Opus by creating a fast and efficient route through -west Edina, while also making the roads safer for recreational walkers and bikers living along that road. It does not cut into any private property, and does not disturb wildlife or natural areas. According to the Watershed District, it would also be significantly less expensive as well. The cost of cutting through the wetland is very high, and as a taxpayer, I am very concerned about excessive spending. Considering the current budget, this would seem to be an important point. I understand that a survey was sent out to some residents of Edina. Had a survey been sent to my home asking if I wanted more bike trails, I would have said yes. However, if I knew that it would be cutting through natural areas and destroying habitat, I would have, absolutely, opposed it. I am confident that if Edina residents understood what was at risk in Section 2, they would agree. I realize that you have many things to consider when making your final decision on this proposed path following Nine Mile Creek. But please, think about what I have written in this letter. The decision to develop Section 2 for this path is a mistake that would hurt the wildlife, and the natural beauty and health of this vulnerable and rare space. Now is the time to save natural areas, because once they are gone, they can never be recreated and future generations will have to pay for it. Be a positive example for the state of Minnesota, and take this opportunity to actively demonstrate how urban environments can accommodate and preserve natural areas for future generations, while still meeting the needs of its residents today. Please save Section 2 between Lincoln Drive and Walnut Ridge Park, and remove it from the plan for this Proposed Trail along Nine Mile Creek. Sincerely, I e�� pu4-'4ca Emily Russell (� t�e�3 �o n don d.,� -�`�r► v,� RECEPW ED JUL 14 L009 To: Members, Edina City Council Cc: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Three Rivers Park District It is our understanding that the staffs of the City of Edina, Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD) have recommended Bonestroo, Inc. to complete an EAW for the portion of the proposed Nine Mile Creek Bike Trail passing through Edina. We also understand that the TRPD is seeking a resolution by the Edina City Council in support of Bonestroo Inc. as the firm of record charged with completing the EAW. We, the undersigned, have property located within the outlined flood plain of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed. Our properties are either adjacent or in close proximity to alternate route 2 of the proposed Nine Mile Creek Trail We request that route 2 be immediately removed from further consideration for the following reasons: 1) Alternate route #2 passes through the Nine Mile Creek flood plain. We are concerned that creating the bike trail and re- routing the creek will create a greater risk of flooding causing significant property damages. Property owners along alternate route #2 are currently either required or encouraged to have flood insurance governed by FEMA regulations. The two points identified below seem inconsistent with the objectives of this project. a) Edina city code 850.21 subd 5 para.D1 appears not to allow any construction or fill which would increase the 100 year flood level. b) FEMA regulations require that modifications within flood plains (with established elevations) cannot result in a change to the water level by more than .01 feet. 2) Alternate route #2 passes through a wetland. The NMCWD requires that any wetland lost through modifications to the wetland be replaced on a 2 to 1 basis. 3) The potential loss of wildlife within one of the few remaining "natural' areas in Edina is not an acceptable alternative. 4) The loss of privacy and potential security threats to our property are a concern that have not been adequately addressed. We support increased biking and walking trails within Edina. We recommend adoption of alternative route #3. This is the route recommended by the "City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan of September 19, 2007 ". In addition, route #3 would provide lighted year round bicycle access to employers in the area (United Health Care and the Opus complex) by local residents and others. The costs of investigating and implementing alternative route 2 outweigh any potential benefits to the community. If alternative route 2 continues to be evaluated, we anticipate that an EAW (and /or other analyses) would require extensive analysis to forecast flood levels and damage estimates to the trail and adjacent property under a variety of scenarios. Also, based on our concerns about local wildlife, privacy and security, spending taxpayer money to produce an EAW (and perhaps subsequent EIS) covering alternative. segment #2 seems unwise and wasteful. Given the current revenue shortfalls and budget constraints, we propose that the city immediately drop consideration of alternative route # 2 in order to save taxpayer dollars, protect wetlands and reduce potential property damages and associated liability to authorizing agencies. This proposed action continues to support enhanced bicycle transportation and recreation routes. Respectfully submitted, c�G23 � � m � X543 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED JUL 14 1009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday,.July 14, 2009 8:08 AM Cc: Susan Howl; Jennifer Bennerotte Subject: FW: When will the 7/07/09 City Council miniutes be available? From: Bob Lubar [mailto:rlubar @comcast.net] Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 -8:27 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject:' When will the 7/07/09 City Council miniutes be available? Mayor James Hovland: I am looking for copy of the meeting minutes and the.PowerPoint presentation (from 3 Rivers Park District) presented at the City Council meeting on 7/07/09. Near the end of this meeting, you requested that these items be posted to the City's web site. As of today, they are not on the city's web site. When is this material expected to be posted? Also, I find it interesting that the web site for 3 Rivers Park District no longer has references and /or-- links to the proposed Nine Mile Creek Trail. Is there a reason why these items were dropped from the web site? Thank you for you help in this matter. Regards, Bob Lubar Robert N. Lubar 6619 Londonderry Drive South Edina. MN 55436 Phone: 952 -922 -2792 Mobile: 612- 396 -3285 Email: rlubar @comcast.net 7/14/-2009 RECEIVED JUL 0 B 2009 Subject: Single Family Home Rental Problems Dear Mr. Hovland, Ms. Bennett, Ms. Brindle, Mr. Housh, Ms. Swenson, Mr. Hughes: In the Star Tribune on 7/5/09 an article entitled "Suburbs rush to adopt ordinances for single - family rental homes and to preserve housing values in a new market" was published. http: / /www.startribune.com /local /stpaul/ 49897852. html ?elr= KArksUUUoDEv3LGDiO7aiU I was wondering if Edina has considered such ordinances? As a resident of the 5800 block of Chowen Avenue, my neighbors and I know only too well what significant numbers of rental properties can do to a neighborhood's value and sense of community. I've lived in the neighborhood for 17 years. The first 10+ year there were 0 rental properties that I am aware of. Recently there have been 5. Unit 1: A single family home that was rented to "4" college kids. Many nights 6 -7 cars were parked on the single wide driveway and front lawn. When they moved out, a neighbor asked how many people lived there — the reply shocked us -21 friends lived there on and off. Unit 2: Garage hit by lightning something like 2 years ago. The burned out shell still stands. Unit 3: Drug house. Apparently they were selling drugs at Chowen Park before the block was swarmed by police and the people arrested (I assume). Unit 4: 1 had to explain to my kids why a man was laying in front of the house this 4th of July (they thought he was dead). No, just passed out drunk. Unit 5: No problems. So using my unscientific sample, 4 /5ths of the rentals in my neighborhood have had issues. I cannot think of one similar issue with an owner occupied house in the 17 years I have lived here. I know an ordinance like that described in the article would not solve all these issues, but it would be a start. Especially for landlords who let the property go to heck like "unit 2" listed above or 50% of the units on France Avenue. At a minimum, if a single family home truly had a single family living in it (not true at 1,2,3 above), I think many issues like parking, loud parties, drug dealing, etc. could be curtailed. I understand the need for rental properties, but perhaps with oversight and limits to the number in a neighborhood. Thank you for considering the issue. Jeffrey Kuhs Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED JUL 161009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:23 PM To: Gordon Hughes Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: More Morningside Break -ins From: Curt Larson [mailto:curtiarsommn@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:12 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: More Morningside Break -ins To the Honorable Mayor and City Council: Last night, someone broke in to one of our cars as well as several neighbor's car (we have not yet filed a report). In our unlocked car, we believe nothing was taken except for sunglasses and loose change in the ashtray (the ashtray was stolen). I am writing this email to you because I am growing increasingly tired of being in lockdown every night. Our neighborhood endured the many home burglaries that had us all scared and now the random car invasions and rumors of other burglaries. I know that the police department cannot be everywhere all of the time but I am growing very tired of the constant news of the home and car invasions. What can be done to increase our neighborhood safety and what is the city doing to resolve this? I ask that you please address this issue and explore options such as more street lights, more patrols, closure of streets, email notifications to residents for crime information to keep everyone informed, etc. I request that something be done to address it immediately! Please reply to this email and let me know what is being done or will be done. Please include me if you would like more citizen involvement. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Curt Larson 4305 Morningside Road 612 - 387 -3985 Cell 7/15/2009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 8:28 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Forward to City Council From: Kitty O'Dea [mailto:kitty_odea @comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:08 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Forward to City Council RECEIVED JUL 16 20Dg Page 1 of 1 am writing to ask City Council to NOT approve the proposed lot division at 5920 Oaklawn. The proposed lot division is in violation of the city ordinance that sets a minumum75 foot width lot. The owner has not demonstrated any hardship which is required to get a variance. It does not matter that the majority of the other lots on the street are 50 foot lots. If that is the measure used, then all of east Edina will be cut up into 50 foot lots with oversized spec houses. My other'concern is the increase in non - permeable surfaces that result from this type of subdivision. I am not opposed to variances if there is a hardship, but that is not the situation at 592. 0 Oaklawn. Kitty O'Dea 4610 Bruce Avenue 7/16/2009 t f ur raLad Gce Y Catholic Church Jul. 3, 09 MAYOR JAMES HOVLAND. 4801 W. 50TH ST. EDINA, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland, t Office of the Pastor RECEIVED JUL 14 1009 I am very grateful for your words at the recent community meeting at St. Patrick's. Your vision of the bigger community and your sense of responsibility for the greater common good were very encouraging and impressive. We are fortunate that with your help and the help of the City Council and citizens of Edina things are going quite well in our city. Your care for the bigger picture and your compassion were very encouraging to me. Thanks for speaking your mind so clearly. yours, (Rev.) Robert M. Pastor 5071 Eden Avenue . Edina, MN 55436 -2308 . (952) 929.3317 . F (952) 929.4612 9 frbobs @olgparish.org ,.,,. -. -. `+ x ; �, RECEIVED ALAN R. HOHENSTEIN JUL 14 2009 5104 W. 70'' Street Edina, MN 55439 952 -583 -8796 E -mail alanhohensteinnhotmail.com July 9, 2009 Wayne Houle Director of Engineering City of Edina Edina, MN Dear Mr. Houle: By chance a few weeks ago I drove on West Ferndale Road in Wayzata and experienced "ROAD HUMPS" for the first time. The designated speed limit is 15mph but I took the HUMP a few'miles over causing my car to bounced off its springs. At the second hump I slowed down to 15mps and found the following HUMPS to be a gently lump in the road.. The first thought that crossed my mind.was that HUMPS could be a good solution for Edina's . West 70th Street. With that in mind, I meet with your counter- part in Wayzata to get information on HUMPS, their experience and the costs for each. A series of HUMPS were installed by city employees at a cost $1,000 to $1,500 with an estimated cost of $2,500 for a private contractor. .Enclosed is'information'of SPEED HUMPS and several photo's.taken of those in Wayzata. The . HUMPS are innocuous and inconspicuous except for the speed sign. Both vehicles pictured slowed down for the,HUMP. One suv did not and was given a good bounce. I highly recommend taking a trip to Wayzata and experience HUMPS for yourself. Very truly yours, Alan R. Hohenstei cc. James R. Hovland WHAT IS A SPEED HUMP? SPEED HUMPS A speed hump is a gradual rise in pavement used on local residential streets to lower traffic speeds and lessen traffic volume. Speed humps are approximately 12 feet wide and 3 -4 inches high. Their gradually sloping shape does not jolt vehicles abruptly, nor does it have great potential for property damage. The speed hump punishes faster moving drivers by causing the vehicle body to bounce when a vehicle encounters the bump thereby causing driver discomfort. It does not create a jolting shock to the suspension or tires of a vehicle, as does a speed bump. The speed hump punishes drivers in relation to the speed they are traveling. Speed humps are normally placed from 250 to 500 feet apart in a series of two or three to be effective. The speed hump can be driver: ai .Formal speeds without "bottoming out" or losing control of the vehicle, but the humps are enough of a deterrent to slow most drivers. Bicycles and motorcycles can negotiate speed humps without unusual problems. The use of speed humps usually cause speed and traffic volumes to drop. There are limitations to speed humps as with all things. Emergency and long wheel base vehicles can traverse speed humps but with more of an effect than automobiles. Thus, humps should not be installed on high volume streets, emergency vehicle access routes, transit routes, or streets used frequently by heavy trucks. Speed humps are tapered from gutter to gutter (not curb to curb) so that street drainage can be maintained. This can lead to a problem known as "gutter- running ". Some cars ride with one set of wheels in the gutter to reduce the vehicle bounce. This procedure does not limit the effectiveness of the hump because the driver must slow down to negotiate a "gutter- run ". Drivers that "gutter -run" are typically trying to cut down the driver discomfort, not increase their speed. kJ 9 20W 12 CADa t.. ndSft-9 1\D .WD.WAYZATA\MyD000mMTubkW.&\$um Page I Depvtrnmt\5peed Hump ProjecnUpproved Specd Hump PolirylW aym Speed.Hump Polity Appro�sd 9- 20.2005 CM.doc X, X F"W HOW DO I GET A SPEED HUMP INSTALLED IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD? Attached is the City's policy', on speed humps. This outlines the official procedures. Prior to beginning the procedure, rote ;zste -�a ..Jes are encouraged to review and evaluate this information, and perhaps visit ref it hh,:hoods where humps have been installed. If there is still interest, the interested citizens should place a call to Wayzata Public Works at 952 -404 -5360 to begin the process. SPEED SPEED b UTAP SUMP Figure 1.1 PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF SPEED HUMPS I. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR POLICY Many individual citizens and neighborhood groups have significant concerns about the volume and speed of traffic on their 1Qcal streets. The City addresses the situations in accordance with the Uniform Manual of Traffic Control Devices, City practices; and the Police Department devotes traffic law enforcement to the extent their resources allow. If these efforts do not adequately address the conce Ts, this policy makes it possible for citizens to petition the City for the installation of "speed h*ps ". Speed humps are raised areas constructed on the street surface, the intent of which is, to cause motorists to reduce their speeds. It is also conceivable that once installed, residents &'4Y d; 's;.rf :to have speed humps removed. The purposes of this policy are to provide for proc�dur_-; t .:.glow individuals or groups to request installation of, or removal of, speed humps, an j to establish a criteria and procedure for the City to evaluate these requests. Page 2 C:UDoeomeno and Seaiap\DaveD. W AYZATAVMY Do�w'a:nn\PUblie Wor4slSoea DepumeMSpred Hum ProjemUppwved SpeN H� PolicylWay®p Sp . d.HUm�p Policy Approved 9.10 -2003 CM.doc RECEIVED JUL 0-2 2009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 12:44 PM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Testimony for Edina City Council meeting July 7th Page 1 of 1 Importance: High Attachments: Testimony on behalf of Three Circles to Edina City Council Members, July 7 meeting.pdf From: Melisa.Franzen [mailto:Melisa.Franzen @target.com] Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:29 AM To: Lynette Biunno; Cary Teague; Gordon Hughes; jhovland @krausehovland.com Cc: Nathan B. Franzen; Melisa.Franzen Subject: Testimony for Edina City Council meeting July 7th Importance: High Greetings, Please accept the attached written testimony on behalf of the Three Circles Neighborhood for the July 7th City Council meeting pertinent to the agenda item addressing the proposed maintenance facility at Interlachen Country Club. Regards, Melisa Lopez Franzen I Sr. Policy Advocate - Civic Affairs I OTarget I Government Affairs 11000 Nicollet Mall TPS -3275 I Minneapolis, MN 55403 1 612.696.0097 (ph) 1651.336.7250 (cell) 1612.696.5500 (fax) 7/2/2009 July 2, 2009 Edina City Council 4801 West 501h Street Edina, MN 55424 Attn: Mayor James Hovland, Council Member Joni Bennett, Council Member Mary Brindle, Council Member Scot Housh, Council Member Ann Swenson Dear City Council Members, We are submitting this written testimony on behalf of the Three Circles Neighborhood to clarify our position on the proposed maintenance facility at Interlachen Country Club ( "ICC "). Despite the fact that residents of Three Circles have met with representatives from ICC to address landscaping and buffer options, the neighborhood still finds itself divided with regards to the proposed maintenance facility and does not support the project due to the unreasonable size of the maintenance building and its close proximity to a residential area. We recognize positive adjustments to the landscape plan have been proposed, however, we have not received a written commitment from ICC nor any plans to date that formalize the outcome of our recent meetings. Therefore, it would be premature for the neighborhood to acquiesce to the proposed plans. In addition, the neighborhood has been forced to negotiate with ICC in a vacuum since the current code does not legally allow for the proposed building to be constructed in the first place. Furthermore, we contend that proper notice has not been complied with and the Planning Commission wrongfully considered the plans for a maintenance facility regardless of the fact that the proposed building did not comply with applicable zoning laws. We address these arguments in further detail below: Negotiations with ICC Our current negotiations with ICC have not been in bad faith as we are trying to minimize the impact to our neighborhood should the City choose to disregard the law and approve the plans submitted by ICC. We concede that positive adjustments tothe landscape plan have been proposed, but again we have not seen a current plan incorporating our discussions and a written commitment from ICC that the buffer from the oversized building will be enhanced to the neighborhood's standards. Public Notice The neighborhood contends that due process has been jeopardized. The fact that the notices sent for the Planning Commission meeting were for a CUP and not a variance as required by code was improper. The Planning Commission got around that hurdle by arguing the building was associated with the parking lot and hence they had the authority to review the proposal as a whole. The neighborhood maintains that action was erroneous given the fact that the proposed building did not comply will all applicable zoning codes as required by law. If an Edina resident submitted a proposal that on its face did not comply with the code, the City would never recommend it to go to Planning Commission unless it was asking for the appropriate variance or CUP, if applicable. In this case, the proper action from the City would have been to require ICC to submit a CUP for the parking lot and a separate variance application for the oversized building. The City and the Planning Commission completely disregarded the established process and reviewed a plan that was not ripe for consideration until the proper notices had been given to impacted residents. The City is changing rules midway through the process and not following its own laws and ordinances. The current public notifications are misleading at best and we believe unlawful. It assumes the proposed text change has already been approved. The public deserves proper notification. Why are the residents the ones who are enforcing the City's own rules? The Zoning Board should be hearing this proposal and not the City Council. Opposition of the building location Let it be clear that the neighborhood is not arguing that the building not be constructed on ICC property. The neighborhood simply does not support the location of the oversized building so close to our residences. The fact that ICC has moved the building 10 feet away is not a reasonable accommodation to our concerns about noise and the potential nuisance that will be created. Furthermore, the City should find that ICC has other reasonable alternatives to locate the building. ICC has not provided acceptable reasons for deeming the proposed site the last and only available option. ICC relies on the fact that the proposed location is a "dump" and used to be a "chicken coup" approximately 50 years ago. That argument is irrelevant. There are numerous examples in the City of Edina where a less desired use has been enhanced and not the other way around. Case in point is Centennial Lakes, where 20 years ago the site used to be a sand /gravel pit and now is a park that has become subject of community pride. It is the City's duty to guard residents from unreasonable development that does not follow the intent of the comprehensive plan and that is legally unfounded. Conclusion ICC has operated for decades without this maintenance facility, they can wait a reasonable amount longer to allow for a thorough analysis of the impact such an ordinance change will have on neighborhoods and the City of Edina as a whole. A thorough review of the code should take place before taking action on this precedent setting proposal. Does Edina want metal sheds littered throughout the City? Why is the City not following the guidance of the comprehensive plan and addressing the "massing" of this building (170' long with metal siding). This is not acceptable. This is a precedent setting decision that will impact adjacent neighborhoods, schools, churches and golf courses into the future. The fact that the City has not enforced its own ordinance and that buildings have been erected in complete disregard to the law is unconscionable. Three Circles residents should not pay for such a substantial oversight on behalf of the City. The City should amend the ordinance to address the need of ICC and other similarly situated property owners, but through a more comprehensive approach. We respectfully request that the City Council vote to table this proposal until the City follows the appropriate notice laws and provides a comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons of changing the ordinance that takes into account the safeguards that need to be in place to avoid creating a nuisance in a residential area and provides a public value. Respectfully Submitted, Nathan & Melisa Franzen on behalf of the Three Circles Neighborhood 6216 Maloney Avenue Edina, MN 55343 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:03 PM Cc: Susan Howl RECEIVED JUL 0 610 Page 1 of 1 Subject: FW: Case File 2008.0013.09a Interlachen Country Club "Maintenance" Building Conditional Use Permit From: Lorraine Cunningham [mailto:raicunn @webtv.net] Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 11:26 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Case File 2008.0013.09a Interlachen Country Club "Maintenance" Building Conditional Use Permit TO: All City Council Members I understand that the Edina Planning Commission has given its approval for the construction of the new multi -use building on the grounds of Interlachen Country Club. I am totally opposed to the placement of this building. IF this is the only space available for such use, it should be moved further East so as not to intrude upon the residents of Kresse Circle and Maloney Avenue. The activities, the noise and the lights will certainly diminish the desired quality -of- living in this normally quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Property values will decrease because of such a building being so close, I realize that the Club members do not want this proposed building to interfere with their enjoyment of the beautiful grounds but why should an established neighborhood have it foisted upon them? Please consider the effects on the home - owners and refuse approval. Thank You. Lorraine H. Cunningham 6305 Maloney Avenue Edina, MN 55343 952 - 935 -5756 7/6/2009 SEAL To: Members, Edina City Council OPUS M) Cc: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Three Rivers Park District .,,1' It is our understanding that the staffs of the City of Edina, Three Rivers Park District and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD) have recommended Bonestroo, Inc. to complete an EAW for the portion of the proposed Nine Mile Creek Bike Trail passing through Edina. We also understand that the TRPD is seeking a resolution by the Edina City Council in support of Bonestroo Inc. as the firm of record charged with completing the EAW. We, the undersigned, have property located within or adjacent to the outlined Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed. Our properties are either adjacent or in close proximity to alternate route 2 of the proposed Nine Mile Creek Trail We request that route 2 be immediately removed from further consideration for the following reasons: 1) Alternate route #2 passes through the FIRM for the Nine Mile Creek flood plain. We are concerned that creating the bike trail and re- routing the creek will create a greater risk of flooding causing significant property damages. Property owners along alternate route #2 are currently either required or encouraged to have flood insurance governed by FEMA regulations. The two points identified below seem inconsistent with the objectives of this project. a) Edina city code 850.21 subd 5 para.DI appears not to allow any construction or fill which would increase the 100 year flood level. b) FEMA regulations require that modifications within flood plains (with established elevations) cannot result in a change to the water level by more than .01 feet. 2) Alternate route #2 passes through a wetland. The NMCWD requires that any wetland lost through modifications to the wetland be replaced on a 2 to 1 basis. 3) The potential loss of wildlife within one of the few remaining "natural" areas in Edina is not an acceptable alternative. 4) The loss of privacy and potential security threats to our property are a concern that have not been adequately addressed. We support increased biking and walking trails within Edina. We recommend adoption of alternative route #3 with minor modifications making it safer for all trail users. This is the route recommended by the "City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan of September 19, 2007 ". In addition, route #3 would provide lighted year round bicycle access to employers in the area (United Health Care and the Opus complex) by local residents and others. The costs of investigating and implementing alternative route 2 outweigh any potential benefits to the community. If alternative route 2 continues to be evaluated, we anticipate that an EAW (and /or other analyses) would require extensive analysis to forecast flood levels and damage estimates to the trail and adjacent property under a variety of scenarios. Also, based on our concerns about local wildlife, privacy and security, spending taxpayer money to produce an EAW (and perhaps subsequent EIS) covering alternative segment #2 seems unwise and wasteful. Given the current revenue shortfalls and budget constraints, we propose that the city immediately drop consideration of alternative route # 2 in order to save taxpayer dollars, protect wetlands and reduce potential property damages and associated liability to authorizing agencies. This proposed action continues to support enhanced bicycle transportation and recreation routes. Respectfully submitted, See attached documents V SFq `I JUN 2 9 2009 Letter to: Edina City Council, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, and Three Rivers Park District Signature Printed Name Date aQ C"n'IeFre �5llc 1--n 601? Address SEAL JUP 2 9 2009 ZJ-olti �o/olT KK K 99A, ssY36 6� v v� Lon Ao- ,SS4.36 r lQCL08 �740kj rt errn � C �4 �y3 � C oL USSEI.L 2��0� 6623 Londood -D/6jin' 55434 ry)I I i 1C�rGSaJ�►�(z -�U oq &�.1 p�o,� r bl"u-e C%udcool ,l�a/►,rq. �- .Z� "�l� lli� � anr%�IO��i �i U� S7 SEAL 29M �Zacv)-Cl Ujt�r r- , (EP O I v , ed )y)ct J �,� � �" IJI J 0. ✓ ✓ 5 q 0 � 1 1- &marac �c�.V � , ,� 9�� �a Z,c,G T E-JZ'va. I m N 5 ii�o F"oAJ U U). - V L S / o �q��►� �J� � � ns X -- � iv A-1 r,J��' anti , v Nti s� RECEIVED JUL 011009 To the Edina City Council — John and I have ..been fitness members at Interlachen for 8 years. We have often walked from our home to the club through the current ifiairitehance area. We use the club facilities frequently and Value our time there. We bought our home at 413 Kres'se Circle in March 2001. Because of heavy snow, cover; we were unaware of the gad condition of the Interlachen property behind our house. The snow covered the piles of dead wood. Interlachen does not maintain the area. Mowing is infrequent and the great old oak trees haven't been trimmed of dead wood. Our driveway, which edges the Interlachen proper-ty, is so overgrown that our cars get scratched. None of the buckthorn has been removed. It has grown so. densely along he south pond that Nathan and Melissa Franzen- cannot see the pond from their deck. We have pulled hundreds of buckthorn seedlings from our yard. The new building will be closest to our home. We are uncomfortable with the 2 doors at the back of the building — facing our home. We do not want the Many seasonal employees to use that area as a hang out. Nathan and Melissa Franzen and John and I want a 174 foot long by 6 foot high cedar fence as close as possible to the back. of the building. We don't care about the infiltration basin planted with perennial grasses because we won't be able to see it or the American, larch trees which are not evergreen. We do not want the elms. John and I and the, Franzens met with Craig Christensen from Interlachen and the landscape architect, Eric Holt. We asked for a cedar fence, varied evergreens with some being larger between the fence and the existing; oaks,. small areas of understory plantings around the existing IT. oaks and 1 shade tolerant evergreen with hostas behind our house. We agreed that.Iffterlachen could move a portion of oug driveway away from the Franzen's deck and requested a row of lilacs or similar along the property -line. We asked for a bubbling pond aerator for the north pond because 1 neighbor thought that a fountain type would take away, from the natural look of the pond. Craig Christensen from Interlachen has agreed to trim the oaks, remove buckthorn and dead trees, and maintain the plantings. In other words, we asked there to °give us something nicer to look at. Because Interlachen has not been very forthcoming during this process, we are concerned that they will not follow through. We are asking that the city council members watch out for us "little guys" in this process. Please make sure that Interlachen does what it has agreed to do. Respectfully, John & Sally King 413 Kresse Circle RAY 15 Ebb CU-1 �1>` � �a}� �� �- Door --� : i �l3 SSE [�RL�E At I_lr__ c Vi (71 agl> 7' IN- -NN Owt tV -BUILDING kt� fT) 17 , , TT co Page 1 of 1 Sally King From: Craig Christensen [craig1949 @gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 4:42 PM To: Joan Wierzba; Nathan B. Franzen; John King Cc: George Carroll; Gerald.Haugen; Matt Rostal; Peter Boosalis; Ward, Lyle G. Subject: Maintenance Facility . Joan, Nathan and John: I am forwarding to you after this email the revised landscape plan and site plan.. I'm going to address the issues that were raised and our response in this :einail. 1) The building has been moved 10' feet to the east. We did this by eliminating the parking stalls in front of the building. This is as far east as we can go and still maintain truck access to the west side of the existing structure (which will remain) where we will' have soil storage. There was a question raised about track movement in the site and whether the truck radius could be decreased if the driveway into the site was ,150' or less. Because of the reason stated above, this issue is moot.'. We are also a&nsed by the City Etigineer that he wants the fiftninp area m shown even if fire Officials require less. 2) Landscaping has been revised as shoUrn on the plan. Let us know your thoughts. 3) The roof has been lowered 16" by reducing the pitch, That's as much as we could do without getting into snow w ®. r _..- Y.: = ,: - e __ ae s .. _.. load issues. The suggestion about a hip style roof doesn't work. It would only provide a partial elevation reduction at the south end where the roof height is already lower than the rest of the building. Another suggestion was to lower the entire building. We are as low as we can go already for drainage purposes. 4) We are prepared to grant a driveway easement to the King property over club property so that the existing gravel driveway can be moved away frpm the Franzen's deck. This would be about 10 -15 feet from the existing road (as we discussed on site and w941d be done by the club when we -do the proj t: in the same gravel type road that presently exists. The Board of ICC approved this last night. This is subject to the approval of the owner of the current easement (the Kings presumably). 5) Roof color has been changed to brown. 6) We will do buckthorn removal as discussed. We will need an agreement from affected neighbors about some of that,- as the buckthorn does screen the project in places. 7) We will mechanically aerate the two adjacent ponds with fountain pumps similar to what is being used at other ponds at the club now., When we met, we discussed getting back together on site to discuss this again. Let me know if you want to do that. I welcome your thoughts and comments. I'm not sure there is anything we can do with the site plan or building. It's a little easier to make changes on the landscape plan. We are planning to make the changes shown here to our plans and get them into the City to be part of the City Council review on July 7. Craig Craig Christensen craigl949 @gmail.com 7/1/2009 Page 4 of 5 From: Craig Christensen [mailto:craial949@pmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 4:45 PM To: Joan Wierzba; Nathan B. Franzen; John King Cc: Peter Boosalis; Matt Rostal Subject: Fwd: Interlachen - Revised Planting Here is the revised landscape plan with the landscape architect's notes. --- - - - - -- Forwarded message ---- - - - - -- From: Eric B. Holt <EHolt�a�,bamcom> Date: Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 4:42 PM Subject: Interlachen - Revised Planting To: trumanh @th- arch.com, Craig Christensen <craig1949 @gmail.com >, peterboo2 ahoo.com Cc: Mark Kretschmer <MKretschmer @barr.com >, Fred Rozumalski <FRozumalski*Obarr.com> All, Attached are pdf s of the revised planting plan and typical sections illustrating the screening strategy for the west side of the building. This strategy incorporates the following: - Protection of existing mature plantings where possible. - Possible earthen berm (dependent on future site grading work) Eta - Swale or infiltration basin planted with perennial grasses. - Expanded understory shrub and perennial plantings. - Several layers of planting screens, incorporating more species diversity and variety in plant size/form. - Gradient of screening: i.e. plantings'become more dense nearer to the building. <<Ll.pdf>> <<SCREENING SECTIONS.pdf>> . Please review and let me know of any questions. I can make changes /clarifications to the plans tomorrow if needed. We will be working on the revised site grading and stormwater management plans this week. and next, .and will try to accommodate these screening strategies in those plans. Eric Bartholomew Holt Associate ASLA Barr Engineering 952.832.2842 ehoh (@barr.com 7/1/2009 m Nor 7, 7 cr 03 ---t HAINILNK F9tICING FROM CA EUILDIN3 CORNER TO POND EDGE X IbLASTI(.EDGItAG, TYPICAL 0 AIN W K FENCAG FE ".OM. .. j .0 Y �., \\ \ `. \ ; \ \\\ \\ \ \ \ �� \ \ c \ \ \ \ \\ \\• . \ \\ \ \ \\ . a n BUILDING CORNER TO POND ENGE- CD 4;m 1AECMW cj� > \ \\,\ \ \\ 7i CE CD l°L.AS-nl.'EDGjIIG, tYF�\\\\77, \ \� \ \ \ \\ \ \\ �\ I vi c a \ \\ x N co \ \� \ \ \� \ \ \ \\ , U V041 x -,v X, -I �.. _f \ \ \vVA��� t t I X cc, q PLASTIC ItGi. ;AL;.. 0 41 c —n i5 TREE LEGEND; Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor 4Y Triumph Elm Ulmus 'Morton Glossy' American Larch Larix land ina Norway Spruce Picea abies Existing tree to be saved. See Sheet C5, Tree Preservation Plan GROUNDCOVER LEGEND: DFine Fesuce Grass Mix PLANT LEGEND: Wet Meadow Mix 5' Gravel Maintenance Strip Heavy Metal Switch Grass Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle Diervilla lonicera Ivory Halo Dogwood Comus alba 'Bailhalo' Common Name ILedn Name lauantity 131 ze 9 adn 1 1 1 l reee I e Picea 20 10' B&B Per Plan MS Trium m Uimus ft ton Gfossy 10 1.5' B&B Per Plan American Larch -LR#X!adc!na 16 1,5" 0810 Per Plan Swam White- Oak:::,,__W:;.:___ Ouercus.bicolor _ _ _ -, 8 1.5' B86 Per Plan ribaandllroundaovera 1 Dwarf Bush I an9 su_ ckle 10ferW11a lonicerd 1 2851 B 2 PpE.j 0' O.C. jHeaw Metal Swftchgrass Paniomm WAgatum ' 1,0521 N 1 Corti, 1 2',Q, 9, 1hoDry Halo Dogwood I Comus alba,Valllalo' 1 331 #20ont.1 510.C. BARB :? Fmj.d mr- BARR 01649EERN0. CO, 4700. BEST 7781 SrFEE7 MNNEVVW. UN. 55435 -4903 v1c 1- 900 -a3z -2777 r— (952) 932 -2801 mbmr.tam zw 0 0ki>,0 Gv �« c v m o c m c � o E - u u z gam_ E v a e o c C 0 aa'd.r u�w o ar �ain L � _ oax a ma TRUMAN ARCHITECTS & ASSOC„ 1NC. I'M HUM DM£ 011: MK& NN "Sys (WV M-=FA1t(W)G -7918 DATE 5/11/20M �, sr r SECTION: WEST SIDE SCREENING STRATEGY, MATURE PLANTINGS INFILTRATM BASIN 0 10 20 I .. SCALE IN FEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY B @khi PROPERTY LINE INFILTRATION SECTION: WEST SIDE SCREENING STRATEGY, INSTALLATION PLANTINGS 01 10 2° O SCALE IN FEET Page Y of 2 p�. Sally King From: Sally. King Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:17 PM To: 'Craig Christensen';. Joan Wierzba;_ Nathan B. Franzen;_ John King Cc: Peter Boosalis; Matt Rostal; 'EHolt @barr.com' Su6Ject: RE, Interia.chon = Revised-Planting Hello All — I have some problems with the landscape plans. 1) The section illustrated would only be visible to Nathan Franzen if he were standing on the temporarily existing blacktop drive with his back to the pond (buckthorn wall). This is not an illustration of what I would see. 2) The swale or infiltration basin planted with lower growing grasses, dogwood and honeysuckle would not be visible because of the mature oak and other existing trees and the'planned Norway spruce trees. Where are the "expanded understory shrub and perennial plantings" we can see? 3) 1 can not find one credible source that recommends the Triumph elm tree. I read that it exhibits "wild growth" and "splaying branches ". It had greater susceptibility to the elm leaf beetle and the Japanese beetle. The stem has proven weak necessitating continued staking. Michael Dirr (often quoted tree expert) called it and the other Morton elm varieties "ugly ". It requires full or part sun. It won't work behind my house and I don't want it. 4) The plan shows 6 Norway spruce trees behind my house. An article in the American Nurseryman magazine from February 15, 2008 states that most conifers want to live in full sun. It says that Norway spruce require at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sun to thrive and grow properly. The article states that only a few conifer species will tolerate and thrive in partial shade. They are arborvitae, yew and hemlock. Not one of these in the plan. All I can say is — good luck! 5) The same criticism goes for the American larch. The previously mentioned article calls this tree "shade intolerant ". It needs full sun. Again good luck. 6) No groundcovers planned along the driveway or in front of the existing mature trees. Even a few hostas or grasses would have been appreciated. Nathan Franzen suggested a row of lilacs along the driveway. 7) 1 checked the Missouri Botanical Garden website (mobot.org) for recommended trees (Plants of Merit) that can tolerate part shade conditions. Three maples — paperback, three flowered and shantung are noteworthy and listed as zone 4. A river birch — betula nigra "Cully" Heritage is the best of the river birches. American hombeam is an,understory tree that performs well in part to full shade. They also list the katsura tree and the black gum tree. The University of MN extension service website lists 4 outstanding smaller maples: purple blow, mountain, three flowered and striped. Not any of them in the plan. 8) The landscape architect states that the plan incorporates "more species diversity and variety in plant size /form ". How do the 7 triumph elms (mature height: 60 ft.) and the 14 Norway spruce (mature height: 80 -100 ft.) that will be primarily visible to me and my neighbors speak to species diversity and variety in plant size/form? 9) There are other trees, seedlings and buckthorn that are not listed as trees to be saved, There are dead trees. Will you clean these out? Next winter, will you trim the dead wood out of the old oak trees that have been neglected for years? Will you mow the grass around the oaks? 10) What happened to the 6 foot tall cedar privacy fence I was told I would get? Could;we meet with the landscape architect on Monday to discuss? Sincerely; Sally King From: Craig Christensen [mailtmcraig1949 (Ogmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, .2009 4:45 PM To: Joan Wierzba; Nathan B. Franzen; John King 7/1/2009 10 Page 1 of 5 Sally King From: Craig Christensen [craigl949 @gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 22, 200910:44 AM To: Nathan B. Franzen Cc: Sally King; Joan Wierzba; John King; Peter Boosalis; Matt Rostal; EHolt @barr.com Subject: Re: Interlachen - Revised Planting All -- Eric isn't available tonight. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday work. Let me know what day you want. Craig On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Nathan B. Franzen < NFranzen @westwoodrenewables.com> wrote: Craig, We are able to meet on Monday evening as well. It would be ideal if your landscape architect could attend so that we can sketch a few ideas instead of going back and forth via email. I think we would all like to finalize things. .I agree with Sally on the plant selections. The larches will lose their leaves/needles in the winter so they will not provide much screening. In general, the number and size of plantings should be increased. A 1.5" tree will take a long time before it provides much benefit. Below is one possible solution to all of our concerns. I put them in order of location from east to west. Shed Cedar Fence (through the middle of the current understory plantings) Evergreens (varied species and a few larger 12 -15') Existing trees Understory plantings (small areas mixed throughout existing trees) King's driveway Lilac or similar at property line. Please let us know if you are able to meet. 7/1/2009 Page 2 of 5 P-egards, Nathan & Me6a From: Craig Christensen [mailto:craig1949 gin coml Sent: Sunday, Jun® 21, 2009 5:07 AM To: Sally King Cc: Joan Wierzba; Nathan h. Franzen; John icing; Peter boosalis; Matt Rostal; EHoli@barr.com Subject: Re; Interlachen - Revised Planting Sally - thanks foi your Onrn— eats. You've put in a lot of time reviewing this plan. We are certainly flexible on plant selections, but the plan has to reflect everyone's concerns. Are you speaking on behalf of your neighbors so that if we meet with you on this we can make the changes that everyone wants? If not, I would request that the interested neighbors get together and discuss this before we meet so that the next plan reflects everyone's concerns. With regard to the fence, our impression from the meeting at the site was that the wood fence was not what everyone wanted. The fencing that we are now proposing facilitates the change in your driveway easement. A wood privacy fence would also remove the need for the understory bushes and plantings that you have commented on, because they would no longer be visible to the neig4borbood. Is that.the result that everyone wants? We need to settle on one fencing solution. I agree that there is some tree trimming that needs to be done and that will be followed up on. Finally, to the extent there are areas in the plan that need to be maintained, we will do so. Let me know your thoughts on all of this. Craig On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 9:38 PM, Sally King <sallyk@kingsales.com> wrote: Hello All — 7/1/2009 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVEu JUL 0 1 n Mike Siitari From: Machell Bentley .Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 20091:38 PM To: Mark Biermaier Cc: Mike Siitari; Brian;Tholen Subject: Compliment Mark, I just received a phone from Mr. Tom Patterson who lives at 4440 Parklawn. You (Mark) responded to a 911 call at his neighbor's. unit today., 6/17/09, :at:approximately 10:22`hours ( Event #200926452):. He wanted to. say how impressed he was with how you handled the, situation. He said you were'•so kind,.and patient with the, ,woman and how effective you were insfgunng out what was happening and what needed to--be done. He said you were just wonderful. He took the spelling pf.your name. I thanked him for the cafl"and told him'[ would pass the information along. 6/17/2009 July 2, 2009 Edina City Council 4801 West 501h Street soot Z-"0 lnr a3ni3a3a Edina, MN 55424 Attn: Mayor James Hovland, Council Member Joni Bennett, Council Member Mary Brindle, Council Member Scot Housh, Council Member Ann Swenson Dear City Council Members, We are submitting this written testimony on behalf of the Three Circles Neighborhood to clarify our position on the proposed maintenance facility at Interlachen Country Club ( "ICC "). Despite the fact that residents of Three Circles have met with representatives from ICC to address landscaping and buffer options, the neighborhood still finds itself divided with regards to the proposed maintenance facility and does not support the project due to the unreasonable size of the maintenance building and its close proximity to a residential area. We recognize positive adjustments to the landscape plan have been proposed, however, we have not received a written commitment from ICC nor any plans to date that formalize the outcome of our recent meetings. Therefore, it would be premature for the neighborhood to acquiesce to the proposed plans. In addition, the neighborhood has been forced to negotiate with ICC in a vacuum since the current code does not legally allow for the proposed building to be constructed in the first place. Furthermore, we contend that proper notice has not been complied with and the Planning Commission wrongfully considered the plans for a maintenance facility regardless of the fact that the proposed building did not comply with applicable zoning laws. We address these arguments in further detail below: Negotiations with ICC Our current negotiations with ICC have not been in bad faith as we are trying to minimize the impact to our neighborhood should the City choose to disregard the law and approve the plans submitted by ICC. We concede that positive adjustments to the landscape plan have been proposed, but again we have not seen a current plan incorporating our discussions and a written commitment from ICC that the buffer from the oversized building will be enhanced to the neighborhood's standards. Public Notice The neighborhood contends that due process has been jeopardized. The fact that the notices sent for the Planning Commission meeting were for a CUP and not a variance as required by code was improper. The Planning Commission got around that hurdle by arguing the building was associated with the parking lot and hence they had the authority to review the proposal as a whole. The neighborhood maintains that action was erroneous given the fact that the proposed building did not comply will all applicable zoning codes as required by law. If an Edina resident submitted a proposal that on its face did not comply with the code, the City would never recommend it to go to Planning Commission unless it was asking for the appropriate variance or CUP, if applicable. In this case, the proper action from the City would have been to require ICC to submit a CUP for the parking lot and a separate variance application for the oversized building. The City and the Planning Commission completely disregarded the established process and reviewed a plan that was not ripe for consideration until the proper notices had been given to impacted residents. The City is changing rules midway through the process and not following its own laws and ordinances. The current public notifications are misleading at best and we believe unlawful. It assumes the proposed text change has already been approved. The public deserves proper notification. Why are the residents the ones who are enforcing the City's own rules? The Zoning Board should be hearing this proposal and not the City Council. Opposition of the building location Let it be clear that the neighborhood is not arguing that the building not be constructed on ICC property. The neighborhood simply does not support the location of the oversized building so close to our residences. The fact that ICC has moved the building 10 feet away is not a reasonable accommodation to our concerns about noise and the potential nuisance that will be created. Furthermore, the City should find that ICC has other reasonable alternatives to locate the building. ICC has not provided acceptable reasons for deeming the proposed site the last and only available option. ICC relies on the fact that the proposed location is a "dump" and used to be a "chicken coup" approximately 50 years ago. That argument is irrelevant. There are numerous examples in the City of Edina where a less desired use has been enhanced and not the other way around. Case in point is Centennial Lakes, where 20 years ago the site used to be a sand /gravel pit and now is a park that has become subject of community pride. It is the City's duty to guard residents from unreasonable development that does not follow the intent of the comprehensive plan and that is legally unfounded. Conclusion ICC has operated for decades without this maintenance facility, they can wait a reasonable amount longer to allow for a thorough analysis of the impact such an ordinance change will have on neighborhoods and the City of Edina as a whole. A thorough review of the code should take place before taking action on this precedent setting proposal. Does Edina want metal sheds littered throughout the City? Why is the City not following the guidance of the comprehensive plan and addressing the "massing" of this building (170' long with metal siding). This is not acceptable. This is a precedent setting decision that will impact adjacent neighborhoods, schools, churches and golf courses into the future. The fact that the City has not enforced its own ordinance and that buildings have been erected in complete disregard to the law is unconscionable. Three Circles residents should not pay for such a substantial oversight on behalf of the City. The City should amend the ordinance to address the need of ICC and other similarly situated property owners, but through a more comprehensive approach. We respectfully request that the City Council vote to table this proposal until the City follows the appropriate notice laws and provides a comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons of changing the ordinance that takes into account the safeguards that need to be in place to avoid creating a nuisance in a residential area and provides a public value. Respectfully Submitted, Nathan & Melisa Franzen on behalf of the Three Circles Neighborhood 6216 Maloney Avenue Edina, MN 55343 Date RECEIVED Edina City Offices JUL 01 2009 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing. a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big - ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely,, Name / Y 1 Address 10 u SVYD i RECEIVED Petition to Preserve 9 Mile Creek JUN 2 9 2009 I am opposed to adding bike and walking trails along 9 Mile Creek in The City of Edina. I would I ike .this area to remain in its current natural state. Name - Phone S o� l Address71 d _a_ Z2 Email 6 e 6 V aT Ld D wt eeL 5 r? Cfly, 8�e I l ❑ Please keep me irJomied via email How long have you Ned In Edina (yearer Less than 5 D 5lto 10 O 10 to 15 ❑ 15 to 20 O over 20 ❑ I do not live to Edina I am opposed to the Bice Trails along 9 Mile creek because of the f0ll0win9 Issues: (seled an that apply) udget priorities nhrral habitat reduction concerns �d° redvacy issues X1.0se of natural beauty (Safety and security -�4 ..Comments: � -V X-1 e � 1 e a rn G,,�- I l l to t,� e r �` Signature: I - - f Phone Name Address Email City, State Zip ❑ Please keep me Informed via e-mail How long have you lived in Edirne (years)? ❑ Less than 5 O 5 to 10' E3 10 to 15 E3 15 to 20 E3 over 20 E3 1 do not live in Edina I am opposed to the Bice Trails along 9 Mile creek because of the following Issues: (select all that apply) ❑ Animal habitat reduction ❑ Environment concerns ❑ Privacy Issues ❑ Loss of natural beauty ❑ Safety and security D Budget priorities Comments: Signature: Plane Name Email Address D Please keep me informed via e-mail CRY, Staff Zip Less than 5 O 5 to 10 O 10 to 15 ❑ 15 to 20 Dover 20 ❑ I do not live In Edina How tong have you dyed In Edina (years)? D I am opposed to the Bice Trails along 9 Mile creek because of the following Issues: (select all that apply) 17 Budget priodttes D Animal habitat reduction 13 Environment concerns ❑ Privacy issues ❑ Loss of natural beauty ❑ Safety and securty Comments: This [nfarmatlon (* except for email and phone numbers) will be shared with Officials froCityofEo� Three Rivers Park District and the 9 Mike Creek watershed District and other appropriate r� - vwvw.gMileCreek.org RECEIVED Petition to Preserve 9 Mile Creek JUN .19 1009 I am opposed to adding bike and walking trails along 9 Pile Creek in The City of Edina. I would like -this arena to remain in its current natural state. Name �� Phone _ �s i $S l0 5 Ad Email o p City, State Z10 13 Please keep me informed via e-mail How long have you Need in Edina (yearepA Less than 5 .0 5 to 10 O 10 to 15 O 15 to 20 O over 20 O I do not live in Edina I am opposed to the Bike Traits along 9 Mile creek because of the Mowing Issues: (select all that apply) Budget priorities O Animal habitat reduction 0 Environment concerns Privacy Issues 0 Loss of natural beauty O Safety and security swwtune: Name Phone Email Address City, State Zip 0 se Plea keep me informed via e-mail How long have you lived In Edina (years)? 0 Less than 5 0 5 to 10 O 10 to 15 D 15 to 20 0 over 20 [3 I do not live in Edina I am opposed tathe Bike Trails along 9 Milo creek because of the following issues: (select all that apply) 0 Animal habitat reduction 0 Environment concerns 0 Privacy issues 1J Loss of natural beauty 0 Safety and security D Budget priorities Comments: Signature: Phone Name Email Address 0 Please keep me informed via e-mail City"Swe Zip How long have you lived in Edina (year's)? 0 Less than 5 . 0 5 to 10 010 to 15 0 15 to 20 0 over 20 ❑ I do not live in Edina I am opposed to the Bike Trails along 9 Mee creek because of the following issues: (select all that apply) 0 Animal habitat reduction 0 Environment concerns 0 Privacy issues 0 Lose of natural beauty D Safety and security ❑Budget priorities Comments: Signature: - f will be shared with Odic" from the City of Ecrm Three Rivers Park or small and phone numbers) This Information (* except . ro o lxations District and the 9 Mice Creek Watershed District and other appropriate � wwMrsimltleCreek oi"g RECEIVED JUL 012009 Subject: RE: City council representative Hi Lynette I need our elected Council person within the City's layers and levels that has strong influence in holding accountable another department of the City to perform mowing of the weeds and vegetation within the City Promenade grounds owned by the City in the 7200 York ave block. York Plaza Apartments (7230 York Ave so) made a complaint earlier in the month to Tom Shirley who passed the buck to Heather Worthington who passed the buck to the General Contractor who apparently does not care about maintaining any responsibility of weed and vegetation control. The City apparently does not care holding the General Contractor responsible for mowing this out of control vegetation located along the Promenade. Bottom line: The Promenade grounds along the south and west areas of the York Plaza apartments look like the ghetto and if our apartment grounds (out of control vegetation not mowed- over a foot high) looked like the City Promenade grounds we would be immediately cited by the City for ordinance violation. So I need to solicit our Council person who represents over 800 residents that live in the 7200 block of York to getting the Promenade mowed. Please advise on which Council person represents the 7200 block of York Ave and please advise who else you believe would be interested in taking ownership of this embarrassment. I want to send photos of what I am referring to capture this clear issue in vivid color. ( "a picture will paint a thousand words ") Page 1 of 2 RECEIVED JUN 2 5M Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 1:42 PM To: Tom Jenson Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Air Quality: Pollution from outdoor fire pits and fireplaces From: Lynn jo [mailto:starwhitestarry@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 1:37 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Re: Air Quality: Pollution from outdoor fire pits and fireplaces Dear Mayor James Hovland, and Council Members Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson, Below is the email sent to the State Department of Health regarding the use of backyard open fire pits and the response. The specific fire pit whose smoke enters our house eminates from Kevin Deegan on 6529 Ridgeview Dr. Edina, MN. 55439, phone 952- 944 -7305. We were not contacted about the fire. Have no idea if the other regulations were followed. Am sending this information to you, because the smoke penetrates our house causing allergic reactions and the stink is unbearable. We have no wish to endure another smoke -out. Please consider the information from Chuck Strobel and consider looking at tougher regulations for backyard burning. We are living in tight urban conditions and not a backwoods campground. Sincerely, Lynn Johnson 6533 Ridgeview Dr. Edina, MN. 55439 952- 941 -4472 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Lynn jo [mailto:starwhitestaM @ yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 11:14 PM To: *MDH risk Subject: Air Quality: Pollution from outdoor fire pits and fireplaces Hi, Today our neighbor burned wood in a backyard metal fire pit. The blue -gray smoke billowed and rose ready for Indian smoke messages. The sour, foul, stench found its way via around doors, windows, 6/25/2009 Page 2 of 2 and the outside air ducts into our entire house . It was impossible to enjoy TV with the windows and doors closed even with the furnace fan turned on to filter the air. Eyes watered, nose ran with allergy, and breathing became difficult. ISN'T THERE A LAW AGAINST OUTSIDE NOXIOUS SMOKE ODORS MAKING ONE'S HOUSE UNLIVABLE? The burning went on for hours this afternoon. Finally went and talked to the neighbor and called the Edina Fire Department. In winter, wood fireplaces also pollute the air and seep into the house. Is there a way to add to the Minnesota Freedom to Breath Act a provision to regulate these offsite larger than tobacco fire smoke polluters? Sincerely, Lynn Johnson From: Chuck Stroebel (MDH) <Chuck.Stroebel @state.mn.us> To: "starwhitestarry@yahoo.com" <starwhitestarry@ yahoo.com> Cc: *MDH_ risk <Health.Risk @st:ate.mn.us> Sent: Friday, June 5, 2009 9:31:20 AM Subject: FW: Air Quality: Pollution from outdoor fire pits and fireplaces Ms. Johnson, I'm very sorry to hear about smoke from your neighbor's fire pit. This sounds like a challenging situation. Wood smoke concerns are handled at the local level in Minnesota, so you might check with your city or county to see if they have a local ordinance that applies. You also might consider raising your concerns about wood smoke with your state legislators to raise awareness and inquire about the possibility of introducing a bill or modifying existing legislation. Some local municipalities in Minnesota, at the request of citizens, are examining their ordinances related to fires and wood burning devices (e.g., fire pits, outdoor wood boilers). For example, the City of Maplewood formed a wood smoke task force that is advising their city council on possible measures. I include the topic of wood smoke health risks in nearly every air quality presentation that I make (e.g., to health professionals, local organizations). There are several pollutants of concern in wood smoke, including fine particles: http: / /www. health .state.mn.us /divs /eh /air /pm.htm The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the lead state environmental regulatory agency, is evaluating data on wood smoke and examining other steps that may be taken to address this issue. MPCA has a good summary web page on this topic: hftp://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/woodsmoke/index.htmi I hope this information is helpful, and again, I'm very sorry about this difficult situation. If you or your local officials have questions about health risks from wood smoke, I am available to discuss this issue further at: 651/201 -4927. Regards, Chuck 6/25/2009 ly9SN��r�ir ok e o June 18, 2009 Mr. Mike Peck 5608 Benton Avenue Edina, MN 55436 -2206 Dear Mr. Peck: RECEIVED JUN 1` 81009 City of Edina I would like to apologize for the unsafe driving that forced you to take evasive action Qn Highway 100 on June 11. You are correct that there is no justification for placing people in harm's way in order to enforce traffic laws. I have checked our record system and found that we had four officers working a speed enforcement detail that morning. I have spoken to all four officers about the complaint and the need for safety. All claim that they do not remember this type of maneuver. If you recall a squad number I can deal individually with that officer to ensure he or she gets the message. I do appreciate you taking the time to advise me of this incident. Traffic safety is a priority for us and it is unacceptable for us to be contributing to the problem. We do have a strict disciplinary policy in regards to driving behavior and officer involved accidents. I am confident that review of this incident with the officers will stress the importance of safe driving. If you do have a squad number or questions for me please call me at 952- 826 -0467. Sincerely, r� Mike Siitari Chief of Police cc: Mayor Hovland Edina Police Department Administration (952) 826 -1610 4801 West 50th Street Fax (952) 826 -1607 Edina, Minnesota Police 24 hr. and TDD Line (952) 826 -1600 55424 -1394 Mike Peck 5608 Benton Ave Edina, MN 55436 -2206 952- 922 -8536 Michael Siitari Edina Police Chief Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 June 12, 2009 Subject: reckless and careless driving by Edina Police —10:20 June 11. Dear Chief, On June 11, my family and I, including children ages 4 and 7, were driving south on Highway 100. We were in the far right lane and traffic was heavy. Up ahead, I noticed an Edina Police Car parked on the far right side of the road. All of a sudden this police car darted in front of our car at a 30 -40 degree angle. We slammed on our brakes to avoid an accident and luckily were not rammed from behind. This police car then crossed directly in front of a large semi truck that was along side of us, nearly causing an accident with that truck. All the while there were no lights turned on by this police car. As the police car crossed over, at a 30 -40 degree angle into the far left lane, the lights came on and a speeding driver was pulled over. The careless and reckless nature of this incident has forced me to write this letter as my wife and I feel this reckless behavior in heavy traffic must be stopped before someone is killed. I can understand the importance of trying to keep drivers within the speed limit. However, there is no justification for this type of reckless driving by your police force. Quickly darting across 3 lanes of heavy traffic will have no positive outcome at all and in time there will be an accident. Please consider changing the way your officers conduct themselves on State Highways. Sincerely, Mike Peck Cc: Mayor James Hovland Dear Mr. Sullivan: RECEIVED JUN 2 5 2009 Thank you for your reply letter of 5 -5 -09. I apologize for my delay in responding. I was on vacation when it arrived and read it upon my return on the 13`h. Immediately upon my return from Italy, I experienced a health issue requiring major surgery on June I" Your response to my request for a solution to my driveway issue was for me to propose solutions. While I appreciate your offer to work with me in solving this problem, I am a lay person in your field of expertise. I am confident that given the resources that certainly must be available that this problem can be resolved. Solutions could range from amending the surface so that it is less slippery to reconfiguring it to boulevard -style as in the original plan. My inability to ascend the driveway after reasonable efforts during some snowfalls is the result of the city's reconstruction of the driveway and installation of a sidewalk. I was assured before and during the reconstruction process that the results would be satisfactory and if they were not it would be fixed. I ask that you honor the commitment of the City with a concrete solution to my problem and follow through with a remedy. Thank you for your continued consideration. Sincerely, Lynda Carlson 5105 Halifax C: City Council Wayne Houle Jeff Frahm Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 8:31 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Drexel Avenue petition - - - -- Original Message---- - From: shordever @aol.com [mailto:shardever @aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:50 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Drexel Avenue petition Dear Edina City Council, RECEIVED JUN 17 2009 I am sending one email to all, hoping to avoid redundancy. I am writing to you to support the petition submitted by Shannon Neale addressing the blind corner at the intersection of Drexel and Country Club Road. I am a long time resident of Drexel Avenue. When this intersection was redesigned in 1993, nobody consulted the residents on Drexel or asked our opinion. When we inquired, we were told by both the city council and SRF that if it didn't work out, they would change it back. That was 16 years ago. I am asking you to put Drexel and Country Club Road back the way it was as promised by the traffic safety engineers hired by the City of Edina (SRF) years ago and to address other concerns separately. This is a bad intersection. Thank you. Sharon and Don Fleischmann 4621 Drexel Avenue RECEIVED Susan Howl HIM t 7 I= From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 8:24 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: to City Council Members and Mayor of Edina - June 16th Meeting - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Kelly Jackson [mailto: jackson4626 @mac.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:04 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: to City Council Members and Mayor of Edina - June 16th Meeting To whom it may concern; This email is in support of the petition to "square -off' the intersection of Drexel and Country Club. Our household has signed the petition, and as residents living close to the intersection in question it has been our observation that drivers frequently take the corner at a speed that would be unsafe should they need to make a sudden stop for pedestrians, or any other reason. It is our hope that by realigning the corner so that it is similar to the one at Casco and Country Club, it will force drivers heading north on Drexel to make a more deliberate turn, instead of the accelerating turn the current situation encourages. We chose this neighborhood 6 years ago when we relocated to Edina from the Chicago area because we liked the family - friendly atmosphere. The children frequently play together in the front yards while parents supervise and connect with one another; this creates a genuine sense of community that, while not unique to the Country Club neighborhood, is one of the big reasons we chose to live here. That said, it is truly frightening to see the speed at which many drivers come around the corner in question - especially when there are small children playing on the sidewalks mere feet from the roadside. Although I know of no parent that allows their child to play in the street, there are occasions when balls, etc. need to be retrieved from the street or unfortunately, times when children dart unexpectedly into the street. The fact that crosswalks are scheduled to be installed at the end of that turn adds another worrisome element to the equation. I urge you to seriously consider the proposed change. Thank you all for your time, and for all you do to make Edina a great place to live. Kelly $ Jamie Jackson 4626 Drexel Ave. 1 Subject: Drexel Avenue Petition Dear Council Members, RECEIVED JUN 17 2009 I am writing to you in support of the petition to redesign the intersection of Drexel Avenue and Country Club Road. The current intersection, which was adapted in 1993 during the Browndale Bridge initiative, is a blind corner when you approach Drexel Avenue heading north east from Country Club Road. Since this redesign there have been three documented accident. One of which was myself while traveling south on Drexel, I was hit by a car that had slingshot across the intersection attempting to go north on Drexel coming from Wooddale and Country Club. I had over $7000.00 worth of damage to my car. The blame of the accident was on the other driver as they were traveling too fast and they were on my side of the street as that is how the intersection has been designed, the tendency is to go left. I have also witnessed many near misses. This Intersection is also very dangerous for pedestrians. Even with the installation of new cross walks pedestrians will still not be visible until the driver is actively in their turn entering Drexel Avenue. I respectfully disagree with Wayne Houles position of rejecting the Drexel residence petition for redesigning this intersection. He states that this will bring up traffic calming issues again in the neighborhood. The residence of Drexel are not asking for traffic calming. We are asking you to redesign the intersection for safety reasons. I do not believe that the petitioned design will have any effect on the number of cars coming down the street. It will simply increase the visibility of the driver turning onto Drexel. I am sure you will agree that it is in the best interest of the City to redesign this intersection so that there is only one way in and one way out of the intersection. Currently there are two lanes onto Drexel from Country Club and two lanes leaving Drexel to Country Club. Ihope you have had a chance to experience this intersection yourself. The construction workers have also commented on driver behavior at this intersection as it is a blind corner. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Marcia Herman 4602 Drexel Avenue RECEIVED JUN 171009 COAJA- 'T 'M i A. RECEIVED a �� JUN 19 2009 J � .sO City of Edina June 18, 2009 Mr. Tom Skramstad 28020 Woodside Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Citation #409438878 Dear Mr. Skramstad: I am sorry that your experience at the Art Fair was less than pleasant due to the parking citation you received. Your letter to the Mayor was referred to me since parking enforcement falls under my department. The violation number 169.34(1) A7 refers to the Minnesota State statute, which applies to all public roads in Minnesota. When I tested for a driver's license (years ago) this was one of the questions on the written exam. All licensed drivers should be aware of the rules of the road, including parking. I am not aware of any jurisdiction that allows less restrictive rules for parking near a stop sign. Our officers try to exercise leniency during the Art Fair because of the congestion and difficulty in parking. However, the officer felt that the location of your car contributed to a dangerous situation because it reduced visibility and access at the intersection. Our officers have to balance the need for traffic safety with the overflow parking situation. I would offer an alternative that I have used when I received a parking ticket I felt was unfair — schedule a time to present your case to a Hearing Officer at one of the Hennepin County Court Offices. The times are by appointment so the time commitment is minimal and they are willing to listen to a reasonable argument for leniency. I have had my fine reduced when I presented my case. The Hearing Officer has the ability to reduce fines and this is the best I can offer you at this point. Sincerely, Mike Siitari Chief of Police cc: Mayor Hovland Edina Police Department Administration (952) 826 -1610 4801 West 50th Street Fax (952) 826 -1607 Edina, Minnesota Police 24 hr. and TDD Line (952) 826 -1600 55424 -1394 June 7, 2009 Mayor Jim Hovland Edina City Hall 4.801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland, RECEIVED JUN 0 91009 Today I had the pleasure of attending the Edina Art Fair. It was enjoyable to not have the rain to contend with, which would have been the case had I attended yesterday. But there was rain on my "parade" after all; when I returned to my car I found a parking ticket. I had parked some 10 or 15 feet from the corner on a residential street (49`h and Arden). The citation (copy enclosed) stated that a parked car must be 30 feet from the stop sign. How am I supposed to know this? In my city (Excelsior) we can park up close to the stop signs. Other cities I have visited have small signs on the stop sign post that says "No Parking Within 30 Feet." There was no practical way for me to know this ordinance. went to your website looking for ordinance 169- 34- 1 -A -7. Guess what ?; I can't find any ordinance anywhere on your website with that ordinance number. I looked all over the site and finally found language that uses the distance "30 feet': 1405.01 Clear View Zone Defined. The triangular area formed by connecting the following three points: the point of intersection of the curb lines extended of intersecting streets, and a point on each curb line 30 feet from the aforementioned point of intersection I also found this language that uses the distance "5 feet"; 1400.10 Parking, Stopping and Standing; Loading. Subd. 1 Additional Parking Rules. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places: B. Within five feet of the intersection of any public or private driveway or alley with any street or highway. . How is a law abiding citizen from a neighboring community supposed to know this rule? Your website seems to contradict itself — is it 5 feet or 30 feet? Does a visitor have to read your regulations from top to bottom before coming to your city? I hope you enjoy the $24 that 1 will send in. But this is the last time I will go shopping in downtown Edina. I saw other tickets on cars that were parked illegally like mine. The Edina Art Fair draws thousands of people from all over the Twin Cities. And this is how Edina welcomes them? Wow. Sincerely Tom Skramstad 28020 Woodside Road Excelsior, MN 55331 JAMES VAN VALKENBURG 4204 Philbrook Lane RECEIVED Edina, Minnesota 55424 (952) 922 -2982 JUN..Z 3 1009 June 21, 2009 Eric Amundson Edina Police Department re: Identity Theft Thank you again for your excellent and thorough presentation at our Gyro meeting. It was well received and we all appreciate your efforts. Thank you, Jim Van Valkenburg cc: Gordon Hughes Jim Hovland L"� o A� I is of Lt4 Ul RECEIVED JUL 0:1 in 9 i it Y7 �q WzW6� I Ad z; RECEIVED City of Edina JUN. 2:. 2009 Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50" Street Edina, MN 55424 Attn: Jack Sullivan, Public Works Dear Jack, Re: 4711 Meadow Rd backyard June 18, 2009 I'd like to invite you (and any possible potential contractor) to visit my back yard.. It is particularly pleasant after a rain or a mowing and sweeping on a bright and breezy day such as we enjoyed over the Memorial Day weekend. I would like you to see firsthand the accommodation we have made to the difficult topography over the years. There is nothing that .would induce me to give it up voluntarily, and I can't see that the City of Edina has the right to take it without replacement in kind. Should I be deprived of the pursuit of happiness in the enjoyment in my own back yard by a public project that reduces our safety and privacy as well? Enclosed are pictures as seen from our deck and kitchen window at various seasons of the year. If this project has a late fall start, my concern is that we will be left to over - winter with a tall prison -like fence (backside) and an inaccessible un- plantable (post- construc- tion debris and clay /mud slide (like the situation behind Hooten Cleaners where even a commercial enterprise could not afford to landscape adequately.) while in the interim, our property value will have been significantly diminished along with the now pleasant view from my kitchen window and deck. I would like assurances from the City that they are planning to ameliorate or avoid as much of the unpleasant aspect and costs of this construction project instituted for the benefit of others. Should I be getting estimates from landscapers and independent engineers to tell me how that can be accomplished, or is that part of the City's plan and obligation or part of the easement budget and arrangement? Hope to hear from you soon.. Kathy Schmid (952- 922 -2711) cc: Mayor Hovland Councilperson Joni Bennett Encs.. City of Edina Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Staff, Attn: Jack Sullivan, Public Works Re: 4711 Meadow Rd retaining wall and fence replacement construction, necessitated by proposed sidewalk on West side of France Avenue 47" to 48th Streets The 65' cut lannon terrace averaging about 38" inside our property line and 44" high was done properly with correct footing dry stacked, tilted and backfilled just right with plantable soil. It hasn't shifted in the more than two decades since it was done at a cost of $2,000. It supports seven antique wagon wheels, cultivator, sleds, milk cans and other iron memorabilia of historic and family interest.. Will the City move them to a side fence area and then replace them or will we be compensated for locating someone to do the moving and replacement? I have three yard workers who work for a total of $60 per hour and are careful in their work. We are not able to do this kind of heavy lifting at this point. I would hope the terrace wall could be protected as well as the double tree growing out of the northeasterly corner as we are losing several others outside the fence. If not I would expect it would be re- stacked and appropriately filled a little closer in. I fear being left with a prison like fence wall with the least attractive side facing the house and an ugly unplantable mud slide such as the one left behind Hooten Cleaners at 49 Y2 Street where a new fence was built above an old wall. Not even a commercial business could afford re- landscaping that more accessible area. I hope the bid winning contractors will have been made aware of these considerations and the City of Edina will, as previously indicated, put us back in at least as good condition as our previously safe /secure exterior, the easily maintained, now less wooded interior between the wall and lower lawn, where day lilies, wild geraniums, violas and shrubs etc. have grown. Yours very truly, Enc. Kathy Schmid, P.S. The Mpls water stop box or turn off valve has been flagged. Will we be provided a locator and /or key for emergency use once the sidewalk is in? TOPOGRAPHY At 4711, the center of the block, we are closest to the street and have the steepest incline below France Ave. WATER SHUT OFF Our 69 year old Mpls water line /shutoff valve is in the ditch or ravine just outside our fence and barely locatable at this time. If it should damaged or interfered with, we have been told our house would be "flooded off the foundation ". 65' FENCE Existing adequate and expensive cedar fence to 6 feet tall at the street level and a required 4 foot skirting fence below it to prevent street trash etc. from rolling in. Industrial size fence posts (8" x 8" x 16' creosoted bridge timber installed by Tele- Electric drill rig) and a 65' cut lannin stone wall support the fence against most snow plow damage. We should not have to pay an exorbitant price or assessment to replace for the convenience (not safety) of Morningside walkers (realistically how many ?) and 50th Street merchants. There are stop lights to cross France Ave at 44th, Sunnyside, 49Y2 and 50th Streets and plowable side walks in front of homes on the East side. SNOW DAMAGE France Ave snow plowing creates mounds of frozen ice and dirt that would make a sidewalk impassable in the winter. Sidewalk plowing by Edina would leave nowhere for snow and ice disposal with the exception of the ditch behind our fence which already suffers from snow and ice thrown by high speed street plows. GUARD RAIL Sidewalk would be further impeded by an existing and expensive guard rail protecting 4711 and parts of 4709 and 4713 which was installed many years ago after a car plunged into a bedroom window at 4711. The existing situation has served to provide privacy, reasonably block noise, prevent vandal- ism, trespassing and theft between 47th and 48th though not entirely, as police reports show recent attempts at break -ins. A street level sidewalk would exacerbate all of these considerations. 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Hovland Mayor, City of Edina 4801 W. 50a' Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Mayor Hovland, On Memorial Day, I attended the Veteran's Memorial Service in Eden Prairie at its recently completed Veterans Memorial Park. It brought to mind that Edina does not have a similar memorial honoring its military veterans. Has the topic of establishing such a memorial ever been discussed by the City Council or the Department of Parks and Recreation? If so, what were the results of those discussions and in particular, the reasons why a memorial was not established? I would like to see a veteran's memorial built in Edina. Edina has an extensive park system which allows for the location of a permanent memorial; Arneson Park comes to mind as an appropriate and available site. Funding could be obtained from a variety of sources including private, business /corporate, veterans groups, as well as public or community foundation funds. It is truly an injustice to all military veterans, whether currently residing in our city or originally from this community, that Edina doesn't have a memorial which commemorates their service to their country in the time of war. I look forward to your response to this letter and your ideas on how we can go about honoring our veterans. Re ands, //1 01/--- Michael G. Goergen cc: Johri Keprios Director Department of Parks & Recreation Mike Peck 5608 Benton Ave Edina, MN 55436 -2206 952- 922 -8536 Michael Siitari Edina Police Chief Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 June 12, 2009 Subject: reckless and careless driving by Edina Police — 10:20 June 11. Dear Chief, On June 11, my family and I, including children ages 4 and 7, were driving south on Highway 100. We were in the far right lane and traffic was heavy. Up ahead, I noticed an Edina Police Car parked on the far right side of the road. All of a sudden this police car darted in front of our car at a 30 -40 degree angle. We slammed on our brakes to avoid an accident and luckily were not rammed from behind. This police car then crossed directly in front of a large semi truck that was along side of us, nearly causing an accident with that truck. All the while there were no lights turned on by this police car. As the police car crossed over, at a 30 -40 degree angle into the far left lane, the lights came on and a speeding driver was pulled over. The careless and reckless nature of this incident has forced me to write this letter as my wife and I feel this reckless behavior in heavy traffic must be stopped before someone is killed. I can understand the importance of trying to keep drivers within the speed limit. However, there is no justification for this type of reckless driving by your police force. Quickly darting across 3 lanes of heavy traffic will have no positive outcome at all and in time there will be an accident. Please consider changing the way your officers conduct themselves on State Highways. Sincerely, Mike Peck Cc: Mayor James Hovland Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:45 PM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Drexel Ave petition From: Richards, William C (MD) [mailto: William .Richards @ParkNicollet.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:38 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Drexel Ave petition To Edina City Council Members, I would like to voice my support for the petition regarding Drexel Ave. I believe returning the intersection of Drexel Ave. and Couintry club to its' original design would be in the best interest of safety. For those of us who witness on a daily basis the near misses of auto versus auto accidents and the often near misses of auto versus pedestrian accidents highly recommend a change in the current status. I do not believe that changing to a T- intersection would have any affect on the traffic patterns in the Country Club neighborhood. I do believe however that Drexel Ave would be a safer street as people would have to make a more intentional and safe left turn versus the current situation. Please consider our petition in the light of safety. Sincerely, William Richards, MD, MBA 4623 Drexel Ave. 952 - 926 -2216 PRIVACY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments. is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e-mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e-mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. 6/16/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:46 PM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Petition for Drexel Avenue - Counsel Mtg. Tues. 6/16 From: mpronley @comcast.net [mailto:mpronley @comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:44 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Petition for Drexel Avenue - Counsel Mtg. Tues. 6/16 To Whom it May Concern: We are Arden Avenue residents and we would like to express our reaction regarding the proposed change on Drexel Avenue. It is our fear that the proposal to remove the island and create a T intersection on Drexel will indeed divert traffic off of Drexel and onto Arden Avenue. Arden already has too much traffic as far as we are concerned. There are many small children on this street, two of which are ours. We are not at all comfortable having our children anywhere near the street as traffic is too heavy and the speed too fast. We are absolutely against any changes that will increase the amount of traffic on Arden Avenue. Thank You. Tim and Michele Pronley 6/16/2009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:47 PM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: to City council - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Alex & Ted Christianson [mailto:tofte@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:46 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: to City council Dear City Council Members - As you are well aware, there are a ton of traffic issues in the Country Club Neighborhood and there is no need to go deep into that- I am writing to ask that you STRONGLY consider putting in a real corner on the corner of Drexel and Country Club. AS a RESIDENT who LIVES on DREXEL, I believe that a real corner would ensure that people slow down when turning onto Drexel and actually Stop when turning onto Country club. It is a safety issue not a calming issue- frankly- there is nothing that would calm the traffic in this neighborhood- if all the street construction has not deterred traffic (which it has not) then nothing will. We would like to see a real corner and not a sling shot. Honestly, at this point, I believe it would behoove the City Council to listen and trust the people on the street which is affected. Safety is our biggest concern and some sort of good faith measure (a.e., putting a corner in) would go a long way. Thank you for your consideration - Alexandra Stegemann Christianson 1 Drexel Ave petition Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:47 PM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Drexel Ave petition From: Heather Dexheimer [mailto:hdexheimer @visi.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:45 PM To: Lynette Biunno Cc: Dex Subject: Drexel Ave petition ATTENTION: EDINA CITY COUNCIL RE: DREXEL AVENUE PETITION To Whom It May Concern; Page 1 of 1 I, Heather Dexheimer and my husband, Karl Dexheimer want it to be heard that we support the Drexel Avenue petition that is going to be addressed at the City Council meeting tonight (Tuesday, June 16, 2009) at 7:00pm. We support the petition due to the fact that if we "t" off the Country Club and Drexel Avenue intersection it will promote a safer street for the 4600 block of Drexel Avenue. The island that has been at that particular intersection has created an incredibly unsafe situation for drivers turning from Country Club onto Drexel Avenue. Drivers would "shot -gun" down Drexel Avenue at ridiculous speeds creating an unsafe environment. We are NOT looking for this to have any effect on traffic calming. What we ARE looking for is for this to decrease the speed of the cars that come down Drexel Avenue thus creating a safe environment for the residence of Drexel Avenue. The majority of the intersections within the Country Club neighborhood have a "t" at the turning point, it would only make logical sense to do this at the Country Club and Drexel Avenue intersection. In the past, the Drexel Avenue residents have not had a voice in what happens on the intersection of Country Club and Drexel Avenue which is ethically wrong. Please change this in tonights meeting so that Drexel Avenue can be a safer street to live on, walk on and visit! Thank you! Heather and Karl Dexheimer 4619 Drexel Avenue Edina, MN 55424 6/16/2009 RECEIVED Subject: Petition for Drexel Avenue - Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 JUN 16 2009 Dear City Council Members: It is my understanding that you will be considering a petition tomorrow evening from the residents of Drexel Avenue. It is my understanding that the proposal is to remove the island and create a T intersection similar to Casco and Bruce. Having spoken to many of my neighbors on Arden, the universal reaction is that there is concern that the proposed change on Drexel will divert traffic off of Drexel and onto Arden Avenue. As you may be aware, traffic entering the neighborhood at 50th and Wooddale is now directed to "Keep Right ". The addition of the traffic island and the Keep Right sign at this entrance to the neighborhood in 1995 directed traffic off of Wooddale, and onto the streets to the east. The fact that it was a goal of the traffic plan to shift traffic onto other streets was never shared with neighborhood residents until after the plan was implemented. Up until that time, all of the measures had been described as traffic calming measures. In any case, the reality today is that upon entering the neigborhood at Wooddale and 50th, drivers are told to keep right. The first left drivers can take to cut through the neighborhood is Drexel, and the last left they can take is Arden. Unfortunately, after the changes in 1995, both Drexel and Arden saw major increases in traffic. To this day, we believe the traffic on both of these streets is disproportionately high due to these changes. Arden's traffic volumes are extremely high, higher than those on Drexel, and we do not want to see any more increase in traffic. We believe we've borne the brunt of one failed plan, and do not believe we should have to take one more car on our street in the name of "safety" for another street. We have over 70 children on the 4600 block alone. Our children have great difficulty crossing the street because it is so busy, particularly during the morning commuting hours, as well as between 4 and 6 p.m. The parking of construction vehicles, visitors cars, etc, on such a narrow street makes it nearly impossible to see whether there is oncoming traffic. We believe Arden has the greatest volume of traffic, by a large percentage, of any of the eastbound streets, and we do not want to s ee that volume increase. I also wanted to address two points made by Ms. Neal on Drexel that accompanied the petition that was submitted to you. The first is with regard to the crosswalk that will be installed at Drexel and Country Club Road. Ms. Neal indicates that what prompted their petition was the fact that they learned that the crosswalk at this intersection would be placed after the island, so cars would be entering the intersection and then encounter a pedestrian. I have looked at the drawings from the web site, dated 10- 12 -07, and while there is a confusing drawing (Drawing No. 2) that seems to show both a crosswalk through the island as well as a crosswalk after the island, Drawing No. 4 shows very clearly that the crosswalk is going through the intersection. All of the crosswalks at the north end of the neighborhood have been installed through the islands, if an island exists. I would encourage the Council to get clarification from staff on this matter. In addition, I never indicated that I was in support of changing the intersection at Drexel, and then "changed my mind ". I just want to make that clear to the Council. I think I've been pretty consistent all along in my dealings with my neighbors, as well as with the Council, in stating that I will not support any changes that shift traffic. Ms. Neal asked that I work with her to remove the island at Wooddale, and I told her that, while I think the island was a very unfair change to the neighborhood, there are many people who bought on Wooddale after 1995 who did not know the island was added. They thought it had always been there. They relied on its existence in making their decision to live on Wooddale. To try to undo that now seems like the same sort of unneighborly act that was done to those of us on Arden and Drexel back in 1995. As always, thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Anne Scoggin Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. RECEIVED JUN 161009 From Ann and Charles Singer @4519 Arden Ave. We are in agreement with Ms. Scoggin's statements in her letter below. Please seriously consider her remarks. The traffic on Arden is very dangerous and we do not need to have it increase. Subject: Important! Council meeting tonight - changes affect ARDEN! Dear City Council Members: It is my understanding that you will be considering a petition tomorrow evening from the residents of Drexel Avenue. It is my understanding that the proposal is to remove the island and create a T intersection similar to Casco and Bruce. Having spoken to many of my neighbors on Arden, the universal reaction is that there is concern that the proposed change on Drexel will divert traffic off of Drexel and onto Arden Avenue. As you may be aware, traffic entering the neighborhood at 50th and Wooddale is now directed to "Keep Right ". The addition of the traffic island and the Keep Right sign at this entrance to the neighborhood in 1995 directed traffic off of Wooddale, and onto the streets to the east. The fact that it was a goal of the traffic plan to shift traffic onto other streets was never shared with neighborhood residents until after the plan was implemented. Up until that time, all of the measures had been described as traffic calming measures. In any case, the reality today is that upon entering the neigborhood at Wooddale and 50th, drivers are told to keep right. The first left drivers can take to cut through the neighborhood is Drexel, and the last left they can take is Arden. Unfortunately, after the changes in 1995, both Drexel and Arden saw major increases in traffic. To this day, we believe the traffic on both of these streets is disproportionately high due to these changes. Arden's traffic volumes are extremely high, higher than those on Drexel, and we do not want to see any more increase in traffic. We believe we've borne the brunt of one failed plan, and do not believe we should have to take one more car on our street in the name of "safety" for another street. We have over 70 children on the 4600 block alone. Our children have great difficulty crossing the street because it is so busy, particularly during the morning commuting hours, as well as between 4 and 6 p.m. The parking of construction vehicles, visitors cars, etc, on such a narrow street makes it nearly impossible to see whether there is oncoming traffic. We believe Arden has the greatest volume of traffic, by a large percentage, of any of the eastbound streets, and we do not w! ant to s ee that volume increase. I also wanted to address two points made by Ms. Neal on Drexel that accompanied the petition that was submitted to you. The first is with regard to the crosswalk that will be installed at Drexel and Country Club Road. Ms. Neal indicates that what prompted their petition was the fact that they learned that the crosswalk at this intersection would be placed after the island, so cars would be entering the intersection and then encounter a pedestrian. I have looked at the drawings from the web site, dated 10- 12 -07, and while there is a confusing drawing (Drawing No. 2) that seems to show both a crosswalk through the island as well as a crosswalk after the island, Drawing No. 4 shows very clearly that the crosswalk is going through the intersection. All of the crosswalks at the north end of the neighborhood have been installed through the islands, if an island exists. I would encourage the Council to get clarification from staff on this matter. In addition, I never indicated that I was in support of changing the intersection at Drexel, and then "changed my mind ". I just want to make that clear to the Council. I think I've been pretty consistent all along in my dealings with my neighbors, as well as with the Council, in stating that I will not support any changes that shift traffic. Ms. Neal asked that I work with her to remove the island at Wooddale, and I told her that, while I think the island was a very unfair change to the neighborhood, there are many people who bought on Wooddale after 1995 who did not know the island was added. They thought it had always been there. They relied on its existence in making their decision to live on Wooddale. To try to undo that now seems like the same sort of unneighborly act that was done to those of us on Arden and Drexel back in 1995. As always, thank you for your time and consideration of this matter Sincerely, Anne Scoggin RECEIVED JUN 16 2009 From: jen klise [mailto:jen.kiise @gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 7:25 PM To: Lynette Biunno Cc: clack Subject: Fwd: Petition for Drexel Avenue - Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 Hello, My husband and I could not agree with Anne Scoggin more. During the past couple of weeks when construction cut off Drexel and Wooddale, we saw what will happen if there is a permanent adjustment to a street in this neighborhood. We need solutions that help all of the neighborhood, not simply move a problem to another street. Given technology advances, there must be a way to post no through traffic and then for the police to monitor the cars that use our streets for this purpose. In my opinion the added pavement upgrades at the crosswalks has done and will do nothing to curb speed and traffic. Please do not address only one issue at a time. Thank you, Jen Klise 4614 Arden Ave Edina MN 55424 Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:44 PM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Drexel petition RECEIVED JUN 16 2009 From: Mike Fernandez [ mailto: mfernandez @integrityliving.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:42 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Drexel petition Dear City Council: I just learned from a neighbor that the city is reviewing a petition for change from a neighbor on the corner of Drexel and Country Club. I hope the Council will deny this proposal, nor any other proposals, to make changes to the plan decided last year. In particular, changing Drexel intersection at Bridge to a "T ", will likely re- direct traffic down to Arden. Arden has the most traffic per day and we don't want one more car directed to our street. Thank you for your consideration to this matter. Mike Fernandez 4630 Arden Ave. 6/16/2009 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED JUN 161009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:12 PM Cc: - Susan Howl Subject: FW: Drexel petition From: Mike Fernandez [ mailto :mfernandez @integrityliving.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:00 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: RE: Drexel petition I meant Country Club not Bridge or any changes that may direct traffic to Arden... Thanks From: Mike Fernandez [mailto :mfernandez @integrityliving.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:42 PM To: 'edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us' Subject: Drexel petition Dear City Council: I just learned from a neighbor that the city is reviewing a petition for change from a neighbor on the corner of Drexel and Country Club. I hope the Council will deny this proposal, nor any other proposals, to make changes to the plan decided last year. In particular, changing Drexel intersection at Bridge to a "T', will likely re- direct traffic down to Arden. Arden has the most traffic per day and we don't want one more car directed to our street. Thank you for your consideration to this matter. Mike Fernandez 4630 Arden Ave. 6/16/2009 RECEIVED JUN 151009 Subject: Safety on Drexel Avenue Dear Jim Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh and Ann Swenson, My name is Christina Delianedis and live at 4624 Drexel Avenue. I am a mother of 2 children. I am sending you this e-mail because of a petition my neighbors and I have signed in hopes that you will consider our concerns for safety on our street. I am a stay at home mom and spend a great deal of time outside walking our dogs, going to the bus stop and generally talking with neighbors while our children play outside. As many of you know, our kids tend to play in the front yards running back and forth. It is the best way for us as a community to connect and communicate in this busy time of life. It also allows us to be experts on the speed in which cars travel on Drexel. There have been numerous times one of us has had to literally jump in front of an on coming car because of the speed in which it is traveling. There are times cars will attempt to pass around our kids school bus while it has stopped to pick up the children. I have had 2 different babysitters get their cars totaled parked in front of our house. Both cars were hit from cars coming from Country Club onto Drexel. It is very confusing when you are taking a left on to Drexel from Country Club and forced to pass in front of oncoming traffic to get in the right lane. A OIt also causes cars to speed up when they are traveling on Country Club going west, then taking a right on to Drexel. If there are 2 cars coming off of Country Club on to Drexel one traveling West and the other turning East on to Drexel (going North) is cause for even more confusion. It forces cars to speed up and get in to their lane on Drexel. In addition to that is the dilemma of cars traveling North on Drexel on to Country Club. Again and again if the car wants to go left on Country Club often they take the left of the island in to an oncoming car taking a right off of Country Club and in the path of the oncoming car. Is it confusing for any of you at this point? I can assure you it is for people traveling on our road. I have been a witness to it over and over again. Trust me, it is impossible for a teenage driver to figure that one out and consistently they are traveling at a very fast speed. I can assure you if you asked our bus drivers they would back up many of our concerns. am sure the workers on our street today would agree there is little regard for pedestrians and rules of the road. We had our annual end of the year block party on the last day of school. I had the appropriate cones designated for the road block. We ended up calling city hall explaining that people disregarded the cones as well as the construction signs stating, Road Closed and Block Party (a few even drove over the cones). The city had to deliver the large road block stands that cross over the street so cars could not come down our street. My hope is you will consider this to be enough evidence that something needs to be done. I do not believe this problem will go away until there is some measure to slow traffic. Having a "T "ed off entrance seems to be a logical and easy solution to this. It is consistent with most of the neighborhood streets next to ours (Casco, Bruce, Arden etc..). I believe cars having to stop or slow down to take a left or right on to Drexel from Country Club would help slow the speed in which they are traveling on Drexel. I challenge all of you to come sit at that corner and observe for a morning or afternoon. Finally, I appeal to you as mothers and fathers. We, on this end of our block, are the ones that observe these fast cars. I fear that some day we will be back at this because someone was hit. We are pleading for this "T "ed off entrance because we feel it will make our street safer. We all know cars are traveling faster these day. We want our street to be safe. Thank You, Christina Delianedis Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:37 AM RECEIVED Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Country Club traffic JUN 16 2N From: jb.tuttle @att.net [mailto:jb.tuttle @ att.net] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 8:34 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Country Club traffic Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, I am frustrated that once again one street is trying to "lighten their traffic load" and add to streets that already bear a great traffic load. Arden is BUSY, and anything that will add more traffic is unacceptable. This was all thought out, fought over and comprised on last year. The over 70 children in the 4600 block of Arden deserve a street that they can safely cross. Adding more traffic will make this an even greater safety issue. Please do the right thing for the children of Country Club! Jayne and Todd Tuttle 4609 Arden Avenue 6/16/2009 RECEIVED JUN 161009 Subject: Council Meeting on Tuesday -- Drexel Avenue petition Dear City Council - -- I learned from a neighbor that the City Council is evaluating a petition for change on the corner of Drexel Avenue and Country Club. I hope that you will not be accepting this proposal, nor any other, to make changes to the plan decided on last year. The traffic plan as arrived at for Country Club was a difficult matter, as you all know. Few were left completely satisfied. But -- to your credit -- the compromises were made in as open a forum as possible, with representation from all streets involved for dialogue, if they chose to be. Re- opening prior decisions for one street would be an unhappy policy decision. If for one, why not for others? What would be the process this time for involving all in the neighborhood and keeping all informed? In particular, changing the Drexel intersection at Bridge to a "T ", will likely re- direct traffic down to Arden Avenue. We who live on Arden are already acutely aware that our street has borne a larger traffic increase than any other in Country Club since the 1995 change. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Regards, Ben Knoll 4601 Arden Ave RECEIVED JUN 161009 Subject: Fwd: Petition for Drexel Avenue - Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 Importance: High. I am writing to say that I strongly agree with the sentiments expressed by Anne Scoggin. I've lived in the neighborhood, and on Arden, for nearly 9 years now. And because I have three children, I spend a good amount of time on other streets in the neighborhood. My experience is therefore more than anecdotal, and I can tell you that Arden already receives more than its fair share of traffic through the area. While I can understand the impulse of those on Drexel to push some of their traffic to Arden, it's unfair, dangerous, and poor traffic engineering to allow that impulse to prevail. It may be too late to undo some of the burden that both streets bear as a result of the changes made in 1995. But it is not too late to further degrade circulation patterns in the neighborhood. A vote to reject the petition is therefore a vote to uphold basic safety, and a reasonable distribution of traffic through the area. Mark Schoening 4608 Arden Avenue Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:48 AM Cc: Susan Howl RECEIVED JUN 16 2009 Page 1 of 1 Subject: FW: Photos illustrating safety concerns at the intersection of Drexel and Country Club Attachments: Photo Illustrations Relevant to Drexel Avenue Petition.doc From: Neale, Shannon M. (MD) [ mailto: Shannon.Neale @ParkNicollet.com] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 11:19 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Photos illustrating safety concerns at the intersection of Drexel and Country Club To City Council Members, I am bringing copies of photos illustrating the safety concerns at the intersection of Drexel and Country Club Road to City Hall tomorrow for all of you to view prior to or at the city council meeting. Attached is a summary of what the photos will illustrate. Thank you for considering this petition. Our primary motivation is the safety of all the cars and pedestrians who use this intersection. I don't know anyone who has experienced this intersection who doesn't agree it is unsafe. Please help us to fix this problem before there is a serious injury or fatality here. Thank you, Shannon Neale PRIVACY NOTICE. This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e-mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e-mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. 6/16/2009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:47 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Petition for Drexel Avenue From: The Gaskill Family [mailto:gaskillmn @comcast.net] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 10:37 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Petition for Drexel Avenue RECEIVED JUN 16 2009 Page 1 of 1 Dear City Counsel Members, As 14 year homeowners on Arden Avenue we are deeply concerned that you are considering yet another proposal that diverts additional traffic to our street. Given that Arden and Bruce Avenues are available alternatives straight from 50th street, we already have our fair share of cut through traffic. Our understanding was that the current construction would provide traffic calming measures for the entire neighborhood without making it worse for others. It is obvious that changing the intersection at Drexel will bring additional traffic to our street that is already unduly over - utilized and unfortunately under protected under the current plan. Thank you for your consideration, Anne and Bob Gaskill 4624 Arden Ave. 6/16/2009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:49 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: forward to city council members Please. July 16 petition for drexel ave road change RECEIVED - - - -- Original Message - - - -- JUN 16 2009 From: Sharon Pugh [mailto:sharonpugh @comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:10 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: forward to city council members Please. July 16 petition for drexel ave road change Edina City Council Members: I am writing to support the petition you will be voting on this evening which requests that the corner of Drexel and Country Club road be changed from the current to a more traditional -r corner. I support the petition for the following reasons: 1. traffic is at a high level in our neighborhood in general 2. we have many children living in our neighborhood and I hope we will for into the future. (I definitely want a family friendly neighborhood if we need to eventually sell our home.) 3. the people traveling through the neighborhood just need to be reminded that this is a place where there are children and they should proceed with the proper caution. I think this small change can help. 4. for those traveling on foot it would be a safer street crossing experience. Thank you for your continued efforts to keep Edina a great place for families to choose to live. Sharon Pugh 4525 Drexel Ave. i RECEIVED JUN 16 2009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:43 AM Cc: Susan Howl Page 1 of 1 Subject: FW: Arden Avenue concerns with Drexel Petition for Council Meeting Tuesday, June, 16th, 2009 From: Kate Boyer [mailto:bkatel @msn.com] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 9:21 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Arden Avenue concerns with Drexel Petition for Council Meeting Tuesday, June, 16th, 2009 Dear City Council Members: We understand that tomorrow you will be considering a proposal from residents of Drexel Avenue to remove the island and create a T intersection. As residents of Arden Avenue we urge you to turn this proposal down. Obviously this change will move the traffic from Drexel and onto Arden Avenue. The residents of Arden Avenue also have children we want to keep safe from excessive traffic. Arden's traffic volume is already higher than the volume on Drexel. We have a fundamental problem with taking on even more traffic for the safety of another street. Our children deserve the same amount of safety as those on Drexel. Please do not suggest we test this to see what happens. We are living with the results of the 1995 "test"... increased traffic. Jack and Xate Boyer 4605 Arden Avenue 6/16/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:46 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Drexel Petition From: Lizzierae @aol.com [ma i Ito: Lizzierae @aol.com] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 9:51 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Drexel Petition Dear City Council Members, We would be completely opposed to ANY change in our Country Club roads that would increase traffic on Arden Avenue. This street is very narrow and has an incredibly high traffic volume at the present time. Adding more traffic to our street would be unfair, unneighborly, and dangerous to the children who live on our street. Please do not make any changes that would redirect more traffic our way. Thank you for your consideration. Betsy and Kevin Pfeifer 4615 Arden Avenue An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! 6/16/2009 RECEIVED JUN 161009 Subject: FW: Traffic on 50th St. I still think the traffic on Arden and in Country Club is from the mess the city of Edina created at 501h and France some years ago. Eastbound 50th St. bottle necks to one lane and there is no right turn lane or left turn lane from 50th onto France. The traffic lights at 501h and France are short and if a car is turning right or left, only one or two cars get through. This causes rush hour traffic on 50th to back up as far as Bruce. Rush hour and other traffic then detours through our neighborhood, especially onto Arden Av, the last through street. The city added a right turn lane on 50th at Lunds which helped a great deal, although they cut down an ancient elm to create the right turn lane. Big construction trucks also like to detour down our street. I would like to see 50th St. opened to four lanes again, to allow right and left turns. I bet our White Oaks neighbors would like to see traffic abatement as well. During certain times of day It is very difficult to turn left onto 50th and we are cut off from our neighbors in Arden Park. I would also like to see all street parking banned from France Av which would allow traffic to move through more easily down the main artery. This might upset the merchants but there are 3 parking ramps. Also the parked cars are a blight, create more traffic problems as people try to parallel park, and are not pedestrian friendly. Rather than pitting neighbor against neighbor, we should rethink the traffic snarl at 50th and France. And while I'm at it, is the light rail coming to Edina? Joyce Mellom Attorney at Low PO Box 24068 Minneapolis, MN 55424 Tel: (952) 920 -3002 Fax: (952) 915 -4413 www.MellomLawOffice.com imellom @lawyer.com Page 1 of 1 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:54 AM RECEIVED Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: More Traffic on Arden ? ? ? ? ? ?? JUN 16 2009 From: ktwj @aol.com [mailto:ktwj @aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:52 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: More Traffic on Arden ? ? ? ? ? ?? I would like to say that if you permit any changes to Drexel at the Country Club and Drexel corner to divert traffic off their street then you need to do the same for Arden..... Arden has become a HUGE cut through for cars. I have never seen so much traffic!!!!! I wish that you would close the end of Arden at (Arden and Sunnyside) so no cars coming up Arden can make a right turn on to Sunnyside ..... As of now cars FLY THROUGH the intersection at great speeds without stopping. I am totally against the Drexel petition unless you do the same for Arden.... PLEASE do not dump traffic on the smallest and narrowest street of our neighborhood.... Thank you! 4503 Arden Avenue I cannot attend the meeting tonight. Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. 6/16/2009 RECEIVED JUN 16 2009 Subject: FW: Petition for Drexel Avenue - Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 Dear City Council Members: As a resident on the 4500 block of Arden Avenue and mother of 2 children, I voice my support for the concern articulated by Anne Scoggin. Arden Avenue experiences a large amount of commuter traffic while also being a narrow street in the neighborhood. One -off decisions should not be made without comprehensively looking at adjacent impacts. Thank you for the consideration, Zanna McFerson Petition for Drexel Avenue - Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED Susan Howl JUN 16 2009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:34 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Petition for Drexel Avenue - Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 From: Tom_McFerson @cargill.com [mailto:Tom_McFerson @cargill.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:29 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Petition for Drexel Avenue - Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 City Council, We have lived on Arden since early '05 and have 2, 11 yr old children. We have no interest in having to handled any additional thru- traffic volume as a result of the proposed changes to the Drexel . In fact, it is well -known that of all the north /south running streets within the country club district, Arden handles the highest volume. The city council knows well what challenges this excessive amount of traffic presents to those that live on this street. A better use of the council's time would be to find ways to reduce the Arden traffic volume, not adding to it. Thank you for your consideration, Tom McFerson 4518 Arden Ave 6/16/2009 RECEIVED JUN 16 2009 Subject: Concern over the Petition for Drexel Avenue - Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 Dear City Council Members: I am writing on behalf our household, which resides at 4631 Arden Avenue. Late yesterday evening my wife and I became aware of the petition that will be considered today regarding a reconfiguration of the intersection of Drexel and Country Club. We have read and agree with the general tenants of Ann Scoggin's e-mail on the adverse impact to Arden that is likely to result from changing the Drexel / Country Club Intersection. Specifically, Christine (my wife) and I are both concerned that the changes to this intersection will further increase traffic on Arden. As Ann so aptly points out we have over 70 children living in the 4600 block. We expect that in addition to the 4600 block the full section of Arden within Country Club would see a rise in traffic from 50`h to Sunnyside. I want to highlight that yesterday evening I and another Arden neighbor sought to spread news of the petition by distributing copies of Ann's e-mail to Arden residences north of Bridge Street. It is my strong sense that most of my neighbors along Arden are still in the process of learning about and absorbing the potential implications of the petition. Please consider this potential impact of other neighborhood residents who are either not yet aware of or just newly aware of this petition and the impact of traffic on our busy street. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Randal and Christine Harrison (4631 Arden Ave.) Home E -mail: Harrisonfamily92 @voyageur.net Work Phone: 612 376 -7126 Work E -mail: rharrison @voyageur.net RECEIVED JUN 16 2009 Subject: Petition for Drexel Avenue - Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 Dear Council Members: We agree with what Anne has stated below and are concerned about any increased traffic onto Arden Avenue due to changes in traffic flow elsewhere in the Country Club neighborhood. We have two young children and currently have constant traffic speeding down our street especially during commuting hours (and relatively heavy traffic on weekends). It is clear we have people already currently using our neighborhood street as a pass- through. The way many of them drive it is likely they are not aware of the number of kids on our block. It would be devestating to see additional traffic as the likelihood of an unintended accident would increase from what it is today. It is a safety concern as Anne has stated, because our street is narrow. With cars parked on one side, it is easy for children to remain invisible to drivers until it is too late. Clearly, with our narrow street, Arden Avenue was not meant to be a thoroughfare through the neighborhood. Please maintain the current traffic flow conditions through the neighborhood to avoid increasing the traffic load on our street. Sincerely, Yvete Toivola and Jeremy Maniak 4612 Arden Avenue RECEIVED Page 1 of 1 JUN 16 2009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:02 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Please say NO to Drexel island change! From: Patty Burley [mailto:patty5537 @gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:39 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Please say NO to Drexel island change! I am a resident of Arden Avenue and in complete agreement with all points made in the letter /email you received from Ann Scoggin on June 15 regarding the petition to eliminate the island at Drexel and Sunnyside. For the safety of all of our neighborhood residents, we ask you to not waste anyone's tax dollars to honor this petition and make this change. Thank you, Patty Burley 6/16/2009 RECEIVED JUN 161009 Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 2:27 PM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Traffic Safety on Drexel Ave. From: massiedi @aol.com [mailto:massiedi @aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 2:19 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Traffic Safety on Drexel Ave. Page 1 of 1 I am writing in support of the petition to change the turn on to Drexel off of Country Club Road to a standard left turn in order to slow the traffic careening around the corner and down Drexel Ave. at high speeds while lots of children are out playing in their front yards. Thank -you, Diana Massie 4608 drexel ave. Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. 6/16/2009 RECEIVED JUN 161009 EDINA CITY COUNCIL 4801 W. 50TH Street Edina, MN 55424 I don't like the idea of having an assisted living building near 7500 York. But I know the majority in our building want the assisted living building built. I'll go along with the idea._ The proposed site is too close to our building. It is common knowledge that one person from 7500 York worked hard for over a year planning this new addition according to his specification and didn't tell anyone. His plan caught everyone by surprise. We were all hoodwinked into thinking that his plan was perfect. I don't think so. I understand Ebenezer doesn't care where the building is built. The northeast corner of our campus is perfect. It's flat and a big area. That would leave our garage "as is" and most of our lovely trees left standing. I am sure my idea would cost less. A nice building on that corner would make all four corners attractive and pleasant to look at. Under the current proposal the lower apartments facing the northwest will have no view at all. No one will. buy these units with a huge building in front of their windows. I feel strongly that a new plan for the building on the northeast corner would satisfy everyone. Sincerely, Donna Nooleen Apt. 721 7500 York Cooperative �5 \2a� CRONAN PEARSON 0 0 0 QUINLIVAN P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW RECEIVED JUN 12 2009 June 10, 2009 Mr. Michael Siitari Chief of Police City of Edina 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 RE: Cronan Burglary on March 10, 2009 Dear Chief Siitari: G 00 o G c� Patrick C. Cronan ext. 107 patrick.cronan @cpglaw.com My home was burglarized on March 10, 2009. Having never been a victim of any type of crime I was angry and upset. The officers who responded to our call were professional, courteous, and thorough even though they had a long day as we had a snow storm that day with several motor vehicle accidents. Detective Carlson was able to help track down the individual who broke in to our house, or fenced our stolen personal property, and he is entering a guilty plea in Anoka County District Court. Detective Carlson was able to recovermy old college ring and one of the my children's computer games. I really appreciate the efficient and excellent police work your officers displayed. Having lived in Edina for over 5`0 years I feel lucky we have such great police officers. Many thanks to all of your officers and staff. 1201 Marquette Avenue, Suite 110 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Telephone 612.332.1300 Facsimile 612.332.3229 INGRID KENT MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS Z/ M E -SA-A D S BARLOW PLAZA 1171 6TH STREET NW ROCHESTER, MN 55901 (507) 358 -2538 INGRID ®MESTADS.COM RECEIVED JUN 12 2109 MA'N4 "fH'RNK-S N:FIXrN 'Cjt:E�7 4I'DW65r''l/ WE Wpuw &6T— (LeSab-IRniW QN 'jN1S. 'I'#A'Nks SIN FOA q�f' i'TC'-7NTloN `T0 j"5'?16A5� ?A�h �fkYfrNK -S '(U MSP CflUfvtr—PACI ff,2 wow - 6'T, IN o wt3f 0 - OaIZZa m C� sS � ASS'S 12�'� SUU�nA�3 June 7, 2009 Mayor Jim Hovland Edina City Hall 4801 West 501h Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland, RECEIVED JUN 0 91009 Today I had the pleasure of attending the Edina Art Fair. It was enjoyable to not have the rain to contend with, which would have been the case had I attended yesterday. But there was rain on my "parade" after all; when I returned to my car I found a parking ticket. I had parked some 10 or 15 feet from the corner on a residential street (49th and Arden). The citation (copy enclosed) stated that a parked car must be 30 feet from the stop sign. How am I supposed to know this? In my city (Excelsior) we can park up close to the stop signs. Other cities I have visited have small signs on the stop sign post that says "No Parking Within 30 Feet." There was no practical way for me to know this ordinance. went to your website looking for ordinance 169- 34- 1 -A -7. Guess what ?; I can't find any ordinance anywhere on your website with that ordinance number. I looked all over the site and finally found language that uses the distance "30 feet': 1405.01 Clear View Zone Defined. The triangular area formed by connecting the following three points: the point of intersection of the curb lines extended of intersecting streets, and a point on each curb line 30 feet from the aforementioned point of intersection I also found this language that uses the distance "5 feet "; 1400.10 Parking, Stopping and Standing; loading. Subd. 1 Additional Parking Rules. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places: B. Within five feet of the intersection of any public or private driveway or alley with any street or highway. How is a law abiding citizen from a neighboring community supposed to know this rule? Your website seems to contradict itself — is it 5 feet or 30 feet? Does a visitor have to read your regulations from top to bottom before coming to your city? I hope you enjoy the $24 that I will send in. But this is the last time I will go shopping in downtown Edina. I saw other tickets on cars that were parked illegally like mine. The Edina Art Fair draws thousands of people from all over the Twin Cities. And this is how Edina welcomes them? Wow. Sincerely, Tom Sk�ramstad 28020 Woodside Road Excelsior, MN 55331 DOB (mnddd/yyyy) Eyes Cormnunity Code: 050 409438878 -- Drivers License Number State X924226804215 MN Name - Last; First Middle 175 SKRAMSTAD, THOMAS BRYAN I N Address - Street, Apt if State 28020 WOODSIDE RD Make City state zip FXCFLr%T R MN Cieft„ DOB (mnddd/yyyy) Eyes Height Weight Gender Race 07/31/1945 BLU 5'11 175 1 M I N Vehicle License No. State Plate Year Make Model Color XIRT MN 2009 JEEP 4-DR SIL Date of Offense Tans of Offense Accident 06/07/2009 02:07 PM ❑ Irqury ❑ Properly ❑ Fatal Parking Meter No. Neighborhood Code ❑ Housing/Building Court U Booked IN Owner ❑ Passenger ❑ Driver Offense Location ARDEN AVE N OF COUNTRY CLUB RD No 1 Offense Statute/Ord. Jurisd. Code TRAF- PARKING- WITHIN 30 FT 169- 34 -1 -A -7 OF STOP SIGN No 2 Offense I Statirte/Ord. I Jurist. Code No 3 Offense I StatutelOrd. I Jurisd. Code ❑ NO PROOF OF INSURANCE 169.791 (sub ) ❑ SPEED MS169.14 (sub ) : ❑ NO SEAT BELT mph in a zone Use MS 169.686 ❑ Endangering Lifs/Property ❑ Unsafe Condlions ❑ Commercial Vehicle Hazardous Material (DOT) ❑ Construction Zone dentifcation: ❑ DL ❑ Photo ID ❑ Other ;omments rffcer ID "s). CCNS/ICRS Citing Agency 117 EDINA PD If fine is not paid within 21 days a $5.00 late fee will be added. Limited Fine Schedule Parking Parking Violations (MN Stat 169.34 & Similar Parking Ordinances)..... _ $24.00 Parking Violations (Meter, Snow Emergency, Street Cleaning). 34.00 Handicap Parking- License Required. _ _.. - .204.00 Speeding Speeding..... _ ...... ... _ .. ._- _ .- 5145.00 Speeding 20 or More Miles over Limit -- - 212.00 Speeding in aWotdSchool zone .._ ................... . _.. _... -... ...... -. 212.00 Other Moving Violations ..Careless Driving without an Accident _ -..- $178.00 Fail to Obey a Stop Sign or Semaphore Improper or Prohibited Turn. _.. - .... 128.00 Failure to Yreld,Right of WaY......._ - -- - .. ....128.00 Improper Lane Use_ ..... . .... - - -.. _ .... -. _ .128.00 Drivers License Violations No Valid License ......... .... ... .- ,....... ........_.,.__ ... _ .._. - _ . ,$178.00 No License in Possession (May display at Violations Bureau) - .. - .. - 98.00 Driving after Suspension/Revocation /Cancellation, License Plate /Equipment Violations Expired License Platesfrabs.... ._. -.. - .. - $108.00 No Seatbolt - . - .. .. ... .... 103.00 Criminal Violations Possession of Small Amount of Marguana ...... .. ----- - -..._ __ .. -..... $128.00 NO INSURANCE VIOLATIONS: If you have received a citation for No Proof of Insurance and the vehicle you were driving was covered at the date and time of offense, submit a copy of your insurance card within 10 business days to the Violations Bureau either in person or by mail. OFFENSES THAT CAN BE RESOLVED BY PAYING A FINE You may elect to plead 'Guilty as Charged', to all listed charges and pay the fine(s). Payment of a fine(s) is deemed to be a'Plea of Guilty". Fine(s) may be paid in any one of the following ways: TO PAY BY PHONE: Using Mastercard or Visa call 612 - 348.2040. TO PAY ON LINE: By electronic check or credit card access the above web site. TO PAY BY MAIL: Make check payable to: District Court Administration. Mail To: District Corot Hennepin County, Government Center, Public Service Level 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487-0014 TO PAY IN PERSON: Payments are accepted at the four Courts, call for addresses. By PAYING THIS FIMS) YOU ARE ENTERING A PLEA OF GUILTY to this offense(s) and vokmtanly waive your rights tot the following: To a trial to the court, if offense is a petty misdemeanor, or to a trial to the court or Jury, if the offense is a misdemeanor. To be represented by counsel. To be presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt To confront and cross examine all prosecution witnesses. To ether remain silent or to testily in my own behalf. YOU MUST CONTACT THE VIOLATIONS BUREAU AT 612 - 348.2040 IF: 1. You wish to plead not guilty. or: 2. You wish to plead guilty and offer an explanation. WARNING: 1) Failure to respond to this citation within twenty one (21) days will result in increased penalties and fees assessed. Your drivers license may be suspended, the amount due may be referred to a collection agency who has collection authority and may access non-public government data for the purpose of expediting collection or a warrant may be issued for your arrest. 2) Failure to appear for a Petty Misdemeanor will be considered a Plea of Guilty and waiver of your right to a trial unless the failure to appear is due to Circumstances beyond the persons control. If you fail to appear or to comply with the orders of the court relating to a Motor Vehicle Citation, your drivers license will be suspended by the Commissioner of Public Safety. RECEIVED Tim Jordheim JUN 0 9 2009 5704 Tucker Lane Edina, MN 55436 T 952 922 -3105 tim. j ordhei m @comcast. net June 7, 2009 Ms. Ann Swenson Edina City Council Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Council Member Swenson: I am writing to register my opposition to the Nine Mile Creek Regional Tail as proposed and to request that, when the Edina City Council is called to decide, you vote against it. I've been an Edina homeowner for 25 years. My wife and I love this town, raised our daughter in it and have enjoyed its many amenities. Not least of those amenities is the physical environment of residential Edina: a rich combination of parks, public green space and thousands of private properties. Clearly, this is a community that highly values its environment and invests in and cares for it - whether public or private - and we've been strong supporters of that investment. The proposed Nine Mile Creek trail, unfortunately, would be an investment that would cause significant degradation of a unique and lovely part of Edina's physical environment and I cannot support that. For the past five years we've lived in the Londonderry Townhomes development adjacent to Nine Mile Creek in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Londonderry and Lincoln Drive. The creek's environs along here are dense urban hardwood forest including many majestic old cottonwood trees. In addition to providing year -round beauty both to us as residents as well as to the walkers, cyclists and drivers on Lincoln Drive, it provides essential habitat and a safe corridor for the daily use by wildlife such as deer, fox, raccoon, turkeys, mink and a variety of birds including herons, hawks, duck and egrets. Living here awakened us to what a tremendous resource Nine Mile Creek is, not just for us, but for so many different areas of Edina. While our particular situation is only one of many across Edina that make the proposed trail an environmental concern for the city, I think it's a good example. I've studied carefully the trail muting on the Segment 1 map and walked the creek banks. It's clear that installing a 16 -foot regional trail (including right -of -way) will destroy a significant portion of the urban forest (including those irreplaceable cottonwoods) and the wildlife habitat and corridor. For those of us in Londonderry who live creek side, it will also significantly reduce the visual and sonic privacy the creek's environs have provided for 30+ years. I believe it will be easiest for you to understand our, and other residents', concerns if you see the situation first -hand. Please contact me by phone or email and I would be more than happy to personally escort and show you the source of our concerns. I believe it will then be clear why the proposed trail would detract from, not improve, Edina's physical environment and why it should be stopped. John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:05 AM RECEIVED To: John Keprios Subject: FW: Chowen Park proposal JUN U 5 2009 From: Dave K. [mailto:airkings @usfamily.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:43 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Chowen Park proposal 5/27/09 Joni Bennett Edina City Council Member Daniel Peterson Edina Park Board Representative Re: Chowen Park vegetable garden proposal http: / /www. startri bune.com /polities /local /45805812. html ?elr= KArkst UUU Ms. Bennett and Mr. Peterson, We and our young children are near -daily users of Chowen Park, and we object to YEA Corps converting a section of the public park for what is ostensibly private use. As you are aware, Chowen Park is one of the smaller parks in Edina. The available green space is very limited, and what is there is fairly heavily used. The park as a whole is generally busy, accommodating many children from homes immediately adjacent to the park, and from blocks away, as is the case with our family. Even if it were a good idea to convert part of the park for a vegetable garden, there is no extra land in the park with which to do so. The Star Tribune story indicated some type of informal neighbor survey took place, but no one has approached us. Based on the feedback to the Star Tribune story, it's apparent our concerns are shared by others. The parties mentioned in the story live very close to the park, and allowing them to develop a vegetable garden in the park would be akin to allowing them an extension of their private lots onto public land for personal use. If they're interested in starting a vegetable garden for kids to use and maintain, there's nothing stopping them from making one on their own property. Chowen Park is enjoyed by many people from the surrounding area for the amenities it offers. It isn't appropriate to convert public greenspace to accommodate what is essentially private use. Your consideration is appreciated. Sincerely, Dave and Cindy Kingrey 6016 Chowen Ave. S. Edina, MN 55410 952- 926 -3619 - -- Get FRI: Hiblh Speed Internet from.USFamily.Net! - -- 5/28/2009 RECEIVED To: City Council Members, Mayor Hovland and Wayne Houle, JUN U 6 2009 I dropped a petition by City Hall today and want to follow up on it with you to give you some history as to why you are getting it now. Attached is the summary that is part of the petition. I discussed changes to the intersection of Drexel Avenue and Country Club Road with Ann Swenson, Mayor Hovland and Wayne Houle a couple of months ago. At that time I was discussing a petition to have the intersection realigned in a manner consistent with the original traffic safety plan's proposal. Wayne advised me to start with discussing this with some City Council members to see if you would even consider a petition if one was submitted. I spoke with Ann Swenson first and she advised me that if I could get all of the signatures of residents surrounding the intersection that she would be willing to consider it. I then spoke with Mayor Hovland who advised me that if I could get a particular neighbor on Arden to support it then he would consider it. That was my stumbling point. When I initially spoke to this neighbor she told me she would not support the changes recommended by the traffic safety plan. She did, however, state that she would support a "T "ing off of the intersection as that was apparently part of what was discussed in the compromise plan that eventually was passed by the city. Those changes were, however, dropped before what you have now as the compromise plan was proposed to the city. After my first conversation with this neighbor she changed her mind as to her support of "T "ing the intersection even though she admitted the intersection is a safety problem but was concerned that any change might shunt more traffic onto Arden. I decided at that point not to continue to pursue a petition. The black top was removed from Drexel almost 2 weeks ago and unfortunately this has not slowed how fast and carelessly people turn the corner to go north onto Drexel. There is even a large temporary "speed bump" in the middle of the road which is not a barrier. Once we, the Drexel neighbors, saw this and realized that the cross walk is going to be placed in front of the island so pedestrians will be in the cross walk and cars will not even see them until they start to come into the island corner we became even more concerned for the safety of the corner. This is what prompted the current petition asking for a "T "ing off of the intersection. We were easily able to get almost all of the residents on the 4600 block of Drexel Avenue and on Country Club Road who surround this intersection to sign. The only residents on the 4600 block who did not sign were not at home when the petition was circulated. If you would like us to get everyone we will. No one declined signing the petition and the only people who were hesitant to sign were those who felt like we should be asking for more than just "T "ing it off. I would love to ask for more, however I wanted to go into this knowing that what we are asking for would be well received and not too controversial. I want to be clear that we are not asking for just the island to be removed. The entrance to Drexel needs to be narrowed to at least what Casco is now in order to effectively force car traffic to take a deliberate left turn. Again, our motivation for this is the safety of both pedestrian and automobile traffic. Our purpose is not to keep traffic off the road but instead to try to make the intersection safer. Thank you for considering the petition. Shannon Neale 4623 Drexel Avenue 952 - 926 -2216 Petition for the Realignment of the Intersection of Drexel Avenue and Country Club Road The residents surrounding the corner of Drexel Avenue and Country Club Road petition for a change in the alignment of the intersection of Country Club Road and Drexel Avenue. We are asking for the intersection to be "T "ed off in a manner similar to the alignment of the intersection of Casco Avenue and Country Club Road. History: The original safety improvement proposal, from the traffic study of NE Edina reported in 2007, recommended a realignment of the intersection at Drexel Avenue and Country Club Road. The proposal would have resulted in a widening of the island at that intersection. The city council repealed its approval of the Traffic Safety Plan in April 2008 after residents on surrounding streets objected to any changes that they felt could potentially increase traffic flow on other streets. Current Situation: We understand that this petition is coming very late in the process of reconstruction of our roads; however we are moved to petition now given our concern for the safety of cars and pedestrians at the intersection. The road being torn up and partially closed has not changed traffic habits at the intersection. People still turn left going north on Drexel at a high speed seemingly unaffected by the obvious poor condition of the road. We are hopeful that "T "ing off the intersection will force traffic to make a more deliberate and thus safer left turn onto Drexel rather than the "sling shot" left turn they now make. Since this change does not involve a horizontal measure we don't feel this will shift traffic onto any neighboring streets. Thank you for your consideration. Date ,_�3 ,r- 4 Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing. a 16 -foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety —'If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. @udgt and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big - ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name = Q Address Date Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing. a 16 -foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big - ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley Vier! Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name G� Address RECEIVED CALVIN L. SMITH ��� O 5221 LOCHLOY DRIVE EDINA, MINNESOTA 55436 a o o 9 i r / r /il JAMES VAN VALKENBURG 4204 Philbrook Lane Edina, Minnesota 55424 (952) 922 -2982 May 27, 2009 Hon. James B. Hovland 4801 W. 50" Street Edina, MN 55424 Jim, Recently I did a nose dive in my bedroom and ended up with 911, the police, the medics. I ended up in the emergency section of Fairview where I got good service. The paramedics were Pat Fandon and Bill O'Brien. The police were ,Toy Gragodt and Brian Hubbard. The speed with which they reacted, their thoroughness, the professional way in which they worked and their treatment were excellent. You have good people working for the citizens of Edina. Be that you do not need them personally— but they are there ready to help. I wanted you and the rest of the council to know of their good work. Sincerely, James Van Valkenburg cc: Gordon Hughes Mike Sittari Marty Scheerer CALVIN L. SMITH 5221 LOCHLOV DRIVE EDINA, MINNESOTA 55436 , -7 �oO�j *29- o � r i r RECEIVE JUN 0 91009 IT ,� go-.eA �- _ JQ e Date Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing. a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety —'If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big - ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Since Name Addre rely, QUIN �laQ ss \) V�➢°'�5l G SLR, \a,�S���J �1.� nom, � ,� �� bju,4 19� I a,nL 61f�o. Al�-o THE PILGRIM CENTER FOR RECONCILIATION JUN JUN � � Lutes Bringing healing to a hurting world. 9 June 2009 James B. Hovland. Mayor of Edina Edina City Hall 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 .. Dear Jim Hovland: I have long meant to write you regarding your initiative around "The Mature Community" ---our- aging Edina... . I've conversed with Dick Leider about some of the ideas being generated. I'm glad you engaged Colonial Church and our interim. minister Jack Fortin in the conversation. While I am in- and out a lot,. I am nevertheless very much interested in Edina and its contribution to the. world—which is quite considerable, from what I know of it,.and its young people. Even us old folks are trying to serve and make a difference in far places. My wife and I would love to be part of the conversation sometime in the future. I admire what you're doing, and wish you well: God. speed. As.a friend, sincerely, The Rev: Dr. Arthur A. Rouner, Jr. 7001 Cahill Road, Suite 17, Edina, MN 55439 -2018 USA Tel: 952.946.6990, Fax: 952.946.6985 Faith Line: 952.946.7987 rouner@aol.com www.pilgrimcenter.org Date — D Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16-foot-wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Address '71,57A Date Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing. a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety'for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big - ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name Address RECEIVE CALVIN L. SMITH JUN 5221 LOCHLOV DRIVE JUN 0 9 1009 EDINA, MINNESOTA 55436 / Y � / / / I . I i " 1�- .o gae cam: Date Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing. a 16 -foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety —'If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Since Name Addre ak's'. .►I ,. V* 4- �1� �wn�,�uruh� `r���� �ajUe �we�.� �eum� �C �iae� C� �u� �aXs� '�e ors.' �n�r�anar� �J� �1 on��t'rana F� o� 1t� Qk u�va � xoll�i�Vze L��aru��� 'l` Susan Howl From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 8:16 AM Cc: Susan Howl Subject: FW: Edina 4th of July Parade RECEIVED JUN 0 2 2009 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Richard Olson [ mailto:RJOlson5408@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 8:01 PM To: Lynette Biunno; Kristin Aarsvold Cc: Mary Brindle; Housh Scot Subject: Edina 4th of July Parade City Council Members, As the Chair of the parade committee this year, I am writing to invite you to take part in the festivities. We would enjoy having you ride/ walk in the parade on the 4th. The parade starts at 10:00 am and we would ask that you plan on showing up around 9:15 am to get in line. There is also an opportunity for political units to walk the parade route before the parade starts at 10:00 am. If you want more information on that let me know. I look forward to hearing from you and having you join us. All my best, Richard Olson PS. I do not have Ms. Bennett's or Ms. Swenson's home e- mails, so that is why I am sending it to the city's site. 1 RECEIVED Subject: Chowen Park vegetable garden proposal JUN U 1 %009 6/1/09 Attn: All Edina City Council members Note: This email was previously sent on a limited basis. Re: Chowen Park vegetable garden proposal http_ : / /www.startribune.com/ politics / local /45805812. html ?elr= KArksUUUU Dear Edina City Council member, We and our young children are near -daily users of Chowen Park, and we object to YEA Corps converting a section of the public park for what is ostensibly private use. As you are aware, Chowen Park is one of the smaller parks in Edina. The available green space is very limited, and what is there is fairly heavily used. The park as a whole is generally busy, accommodating many children from homes immediately adjacent to the park, and from blocks away, as is the case with our family. Even if it were a good idea to convert part of the park for a vegetable garden, there is no extra land in the park with which to do so. The Star Tribune story indicated some type of informal neighbor survey took place, but no one has approached us. Based on the feedback to the Star Tribune story, it's apparent our concerns are shared by others. The parties mentioned in the story live very close to the park, and allowing them to develop a vegetable garden in the park would be akin to allowing them an extension of their private lots onto public land for personal use. If they're interested in starting a vegetable garden for kids to use and maintain, there's nothing stopping them from making one on their own property. Chowen Park is enjoyed by many people from the surrounding area for the amenities it offers. It isn't appropriate to convert public greenspace to accommodate what is essentially private use. Your consideration is appreciated. Sincerely, Dave and Cindy Kingrey 6016 Chowen Ave. S. Edina, MN 55410 952 - 926 -3619 RECEIVED JUN 0.11009 7100 Metro Blvd. EDINA, MN 55439 To the Edina Council Members : You are supposed to be representing your constituents when you make decisions — right ? Then why don't you listen to their views ?? I am mainly referring to the proposed bike paths. Of course, bike paths are desireable, especially in these economic times when some are taking to biking to get to work, instead of using their cars. BUT, to place them into resident's back yards, or along the creek where 50 to 100 year old trees would have to be destroyed should NOT be the answer. Also you have not told us the truth — that even though the "3 Rivers Organization" has offered money for this project, IT IS NOT FREE MONEY TO US. There would be expensive bridges needed which they would not pay for, so our taxes would be affected. Also, the trail proposed would not be one used by workers, but would cause reason for safety concerns because of the visitors who might explore this area. Evidently the regulations call for a 16 foot wide path, which would be an eye -sore in these areas. Yes, Edina people are mostly pleased with the care taken to keep our parks and trails in good condition, but as far as more bike paths, why not put them along side the streets that are already carrying traffic ?? Yes, in some areas, 9 Mile Creek could use some help in cleaning up the area, but NOT by cutting down the beautiful live trees that provide us with natural habitat. WE VOTE . NO TO A PAVED BIKE TRAIL IN OUR BACK YARD. Yours truly, Ruth Englund it Metropolitan Council May 27, 2009 James Hovland, Mayor City Of Edina 4801 50th St. W Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: Each year, the Metropolitan Council prepares population and household estimates as of April 1 of the previous year. After local governments have the opportunity to review and comment on the preliminary estimates, the Council certifies final estimates, including any estimates still under objection, by July 15 for State government use in allocating local government aid and local street aid. The Metropolitan Council estimates that the City Of Edina had 48,169 people and 21,285 households as of April 1, 2008. Household size averaged 2.24 persons per household. Starting with counts from Census 2000, the Council estimates current population and households through changes in'the housing stock, occupancy rates and persons per household. Input data sources now include the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, occupancy information from the U.S. Postal Service, and surveys conducted by Metropolitan Council Research. Incorporating ongoing methodological refinements,,the Council's estimates provide a realistic representation of growth since 2000. . With this letter, the Council is reporting the data inputs used to develop the preliminary estimates for your community. Any community objections to the Council's preliminary estimates should ideally reflect specific concerns about the Council's assumptions or data inputs. For more information on the Council's population estimates model, please visit the Council's website at www.. metrocouncii. org /metroarea/AboutEstimates.htm, or contact Todd Graham at 651- 602 -1322. Council staff welcomes discussion -of these preliminary estimates. Under Minnesota Statutes 473.24, the Metropolitan Council must receive your comments, questions or specific objections, in writing, by June 24, 2009. Please send any written comments or questions to Todd Graham, Metropolitan Council Research, 390 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55101; or by e -mail to todd.graham @metc.state.mn.us . Sincerely, U.t 4�. -�r Libby Starling Research Manager www.metrocouncil.org , 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101 -1805 •, (651) 602 -1000 • Fax (651) 602 -1550 • TTY (651) 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer 2008 Population Estimates: Edina city, Hennepin County, Minnesota Households 21,285 Population in !rouse/ :olds 47,678 Persons per household 2.2ao Population in group quarters as1 If Total population 48,169 The Council's model accounts for built housing stock changes since 2000. These include housing units permitted, gross additions and gross losses. Relying on research by the US Census Bureau, the Council's model assumes that not all housing units permitted will be built in the year permitted. Gross losses include demolitions, building conversions (units lost), relocated structures, units annexed out: Single-family detached losses 13s -136 Duplex / threeplex /fourplex losses 0 Townhouse losses 0 - - o Multifamily losses 0 Other gross changes to built housing stock: Total changes to built housing stock: Metropolitan Council I -- -138 578 1 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Permued Years Permitted Estimated units built New housing units permitted 2000 -2006 Year 2007 2000 -2007 Single-family detached F 231 + 62 j X 95% = 290 Duplex / threeplex /fourplex 0 + 01 x 90% = Townhouses /single family attached 23 + �; x so�% o = 23 Multifamily 401 X 100.0% 0 X 85% = 401 Estimated new housing units permitted and built: _ 716 Other gross changes to /rousing stock Years 2000- Total additions and 2006 Year 2007 losses 2000 -2007 Gross additions include building conversions (units added), relocated structures, units annexed in: Single-family detached additions 0 0 Duplex /threeplex /fourplex additions �� I o - 0 Townhouse additions o 0 Multifamily additions o j o _ o�' Gross losses include demolitions, building conversions (units lost), relocated structures, units annexed out: Single-family detached losses 13s -136 Duplex / threeplex /fourplex losses 0 Townhouse losses 0 - - o Multifamily losses 0 Other gross changes to built housing stock: Total changes to built housing stock: Metropolitan Council I -- -138 578 1 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2008 Population Estimates: Edina city, Hennepin County, Minnesota Estimates of housing stock are segmented into ownership housing and rental housing. Each housing type will have a specifically estimated occupancy rate. Each combination of housing type and tenure (ownership housing or rental) will have a specifically estimated average household size. Estimated built housing units Mobile homes Boats, etc., serving as housing 22,230 Owned. 16,956 Occupancy rates Owned Rented 97.2% 93.4% 93.2% 92.6% 95.1% Occupancy rates 95.0% 100.0% The Council's model multiplies housing units by occupancy rates, segmented by housing type, to determine occupied housing. The number of occupied housing units is equivalent to households: A household is a group of people (or a person living alone) occupying a housing unit. (* Institutional or group quarters housing is accounted separately through an annual survey by Metropolitan Council.) Households 21,285 Population in households is calculated mutliplying households by average household sizes (persons per household), segmented by housing type and tenure. The final step in poulation estimation is to add population in households + population in group quarters, counted by the Council's annual survey. Persons per Household Multipliers Owner - occupied Renter - occupied Single-family detached 2.755 o 2. i Duplex / threeplex /fourplex 1.715 2.069 Townhouses Multifamily Mobile homes r Population in households 1 47,678 1.778, i 2.362 1.392 1 07 Population in group quarters 491 o Boats, etc., serving as housing z.uuu; Metropolitan Council I Total population 48,169 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Homeownership rates Housing stock by type of housing estimated for April I (estimated) Single-family detached 12,633 97.8% Duplex / threeplex /fourplex 465 1 Townhouses 1,227 76.070/. Multifamily 7,9051 43.3% Estimated built housing units Mobile homes Boats, etc., serving as housing 22,230 Owned. 16,956 Occupancy rates Owned Rented 97.2% 93.4% 93.2% 92.6% 95.1% Occupancy rates 95.0% 100.0% The Council's model multiplies housing units by occupancy rates, segmented by housing type, to determine occupied housing. The number of occupied housing units is equivalent to households: A household is a group of people (or a person living alone) occupying a housing unit. (* Institutional or group quarters housing is accounted separately through an annual survey by Metropolitan Council.) Households 21,285 Population in households is calculated mutliplying households by average household sizes (persons per household), segmented by housing type and tenure. The final step in poulation estimation is to add population in households + population in group quarters, counted by the Council's annual survey. Persons per Household Multipliers Owner - occupied Renter - occupied Single-family detached 2.755 o 2. i Duplex / threeplex /fourplex 1.715 2.069 Townhouses Multifamily Mobile homes r Population in households 1 47,678 1.778, i 2.362 1.392 1 07 Population in group quarters 491 o Boats, etc., serving as housing z.uuu; Metropolitan Council I Total population 48,169 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Subject: Airplane noise Dear Mayor and City Council Members: RECEIVED MAY 101009 I have lived in Edina since 1976 and have experienced, as have we all, an increase in noise from traffic; both automobile and airplane. In the past couple of years, however, both the frequency and the volume of airplane noise have increased to a level that effects the livability of this entire community. I live in the St. John's neighborhood on 59th and Fairfax. The departing air traffic no longer ends at a reasonable nighttime hour. Planes roar over my neighborhood at all hours, and frequently awaken me in the middle of the night. I do not know if these night time flights are cargo planes or "red eyes ", but I do know the residents of this area and their children have red eyes from sleep disturbance. Then, at about 5:30 or 6:00 AM the regular flight path begins. One roaring plane after another for two hours, followed by bursts of flights throughout the rest of the day. Winter is just as noisy as summer, since windows alone cannot fortify a 1950 -1960 era home from jet airplane racket. I realize that our community faces many changes and challenges, and I know that in the past we have fought to keep Edina safe, desirable and attractive. I also realize that while you do not control the Metropolitan Airport Commission, you do represent Edina's interests. It is in our interest to limit the hours and numbers of flights over one residential area. Why can't these planes be routed in their westbound trajectory over the 494 corridor instead of over my roof? As I write this, I'm still listening to jets over my house at 11:20 am and I've been up since 5:45am when I was awakened by one. This relentless airplane noise is getting worse and should be confronted. We should at the very least be able to have nine jet- noise -free hours so we can get some sleep at night. Sincerely, Susan.M. Quirt RECEIVED MAY_ 2 6 2009 Subject: 4409 Country Club - Safety Concerns generated by the HRB approved request to change driveway Dear City Council, We are writing to you with public safety concerns that require immediate attention. The alley intersection on Country Club Road between Browndale Ave. and Moorland Ave. has been challenging from a safety perspective since a 2000 modification to the driveway of 4409 Country Club Road was installed. Such modification was completed by Mr. and Mrs. Loomis without permits and city approval. This alley is the only access to the driveways for residents of 4403, 4405, and 4407 Country Club Road. The newest residents of 4409 Country Club Road, Joe and Suzanne Sullivan, have more cars parked in their driveway and different parking habits than prior owners. When one or 2 cars parked along the driveway edge on the right and much closer to the street, the line of vision on the right for drivers existing the alley has greatly been reduced. Prior residents parked in a fashion (flush to the garage or in the garage) and made the issue more tenable. The Sullivan's driveway is upto 3 feet higher than the alley, so that cars on the driveway are at a higher level than the alley. The driveway does slope downward. May 1, 2009 a permit for the realignment of driveway and new curb cut was approved by HPB (Heritage Preservation Board). The modifications to the driveway will greatly reduce the sight line of those residents who exit the alley (4403, 4405 and 4407 Country Club Road), greatly reducing the safety of the intersection. We have brought this issue to the attention of the Wayne Houle, the City Engineer and Chad Millner, of SEH, the third party engineer overseeing the Country Club sewer and paving project. While they acknowledge the issues, they are unwilling to make additional changes to make the intersection as safe as it is now. They have acknowledged that the extension of the driveway to the street will allow cars to be parked up to the sidewalk. They acknowledged that the line of vision to the right will be greatly reduced, making the alley less safe, yet according to Wayne Houle, it will be safer than exiting the parking ramp at 49 1/2 Street and France Ave. 4409 Country Club Road was built in 1952. In 1990 a survey was made, placing the resident's driveway on to the alley. At this time one could drive into the alley, back out of the alley and and drive forward into the street. The driveway end was approximately 50 feet from the street. (see survey dated 1990 in 4409 Country Club Road file) In 2000 the then homeowners of 4409 Country Club Road, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis, submitted a Curb Cut/Driveway Entrance Permit Application, Permit No. 59 -00. The request was for a 20 foot curb cut and replace and a relocation of the driveway end on the street and not onto the alley. The request was denied per engineer Hoffman and Planner Reypa. After such 2000 permit denial, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis changed the shape of the driveway, extending the driveway to the intersection of the alley and the sidewalk, still accessing via the alley. Since the city could not find a subsequent permit for the existing driveway, we assume such work was done without a permit. May 1, 2009, a Curb Cut/Driveway Entrance Permit Application was approved for the owner Joe Sullivan, the new owner of 4409 Country Club Road, for a "Realignment of driveway and new curb cut" Permit No. CC09 -16. Engineering Notes: HPB OK per JR 5- 1-09. Paul Vogel is listed as the contractor. Such permit was approved May 1, 2009. Within the last week it was brought to our attention in speaking with Chad Millner about the traffic flow at Wooddale and Country Club due to construction, that in repaving the alley between Wooddale Park and Country Club Road, the following changes were to be made: 1)The driveway for 4409 Country Club Road was going to be realigned and enter and exit from the street, not the alley. 2)The alley would be moved over 2 feet closer to the park, and a retaining wall would be put up on 4409 Country Club Road and the alley. As stated earlier, the residents of 4403, 4405 and 4407 Country Club Road have garage access only via the alley intersection of Country Club Road and the alleye entrance; these three homes do not have driveways in the front of their house. None of the three residents (4403, 4405, and 4407) were notified of the requested or approved changes to the alley and to the 4409 Country Club Road driveway. If we had been notified of the request to change the driveway, we would have shared with a traffic engineer all of the safety concerns that should be taken into consideration when entering and exiting the alley, i.e. alley not perpendicular to sidewalk or Country Club Road, side walk on right not at a 90 degree angle, side walk on left not at a 90 degree angle, sidewalk on left blocked by resident's shrubbery, private driveway across the street that young children and adults use as a cross walk to cross Country Club Road to enter and exit Wooddale park, Wooddale park entrance on left not at a 90 degree angle, 2 other private driveways on left off of Country Club, as well as oncoming traffic coming from and going to Browndale Ave. and Browndale Bridge. All three residences generate 15 to 20 trips a day in or out of the alley. Exiting the park requires a driver to look in many directions at the same time for pedestrians and cars. We have lived at 4405 Country Club Road since 1995 and as a stay at home mom, I am quite familiar with the daily traffic flow of this intersection. More specifically our safety concerns and recommendations are listed below: a) Alley not perpendicular -The alley is NOT perpendicular to the sidewalk and/or Country Club Road. Sight lines or vision angles of both pedestriansibicyclists on the sidewalk and traffic in the street are greatly impaired. (The intersection of the alley and Country Club Road do not form a T.) The sight line to the left and right is less than 90 degrees, and the sidewalk to the left is impaired by plantings on the resident's property. (The driveway plans prior to 2000 show approx. 50 feet between the street entrance and the driveway, creating a clear path of vision on the right to compensate for the impaired sight line into the park and the sidewalk on the left.) b)Uphill path from Wooddale Park to alley /sidewalk- When exiting the alley, an entrance to Wooddale Park on the left is not perpendicular to the alley or the sidewalk, at less than a 90 degree angle. It slopes downward heading into the park, making it very hard to see children riding their bikes as uphill as they exit the park onto the alley /sidewalk. Wooddale Park caters to young children and families owing primarily to the configuration of the playground equipment. A larger space between the park entrance and the alley would improve safety. c) Cross Country Club Road used as a cross walk in front of alley entrance - Pedestrians and bicyclists entering and exiting Wooddale Park primarily cross Country Club Road at the intersection of the alley and Country Club Road, right in front of cars entering and exiting the alley. Directly across from the alley, on the other side of Country Club Road, is another resident's driveway which is used most regularly by young children with or without adults, to cross Country Club Road to exit and enter Wooddale Park. Children and adults do NOT use the cross walks at the corners of Browndale Ave or Moorland Ave. to cross Country Club Road en route to Wooddale Park. d) Sight line blocked by parked cars in driveway -The proposed 4409 Country Club Road driveway will permit parked cars in the Sullivan's driveway to park flush to the edge of the sidewalk, blocking the sight line on the right of cars exiting the alley, because the alley is NOT perpendicular to the sidewalk and Country Club Road. The view to the right is less than 90 degrees and greatly reduces the line of vision. We proposed that the alley intersect the sidewalk and Country Club Road at a 90 degree angle, consistent with the angle of the Sullivan's driveway onto the street. This would move the alley further away from the park entrance.These requests have been denied because in order to do so private property, the Sullivan's, would be used. e) HRB approved - According to the permit, the request to change the alignment of the driveway and cut into the curb was approved by the Heritage Preservation Board. Due to the traffic complications that the intersection of the alley entrance, Country Club Road, and Wooddale Park entrance, creates as is, we are requesting that the ultimate approval and design be by a traffic engineer. f) Alley (not sidewalk)entrance into Wooddale park - Pedestrians entering and exiting Wooddale Park are directed into the alley and not onto the sidewalk due to the angle of approach. Moving the alley further away from the park entrance will enhance safety. The initial plans for the new 4409 Country Club Road driveway also incorporated moving the alley 2 feet closer to the park entrance ostensibly for the safety of the residents of 4409 Country Club Road. We convinced Wayne Houle and Chad Millner that such a move would create a greater public safety threat, and they have eliminated that change to the plans. g) 13 foot distance between alley entrance and Sullivan's driveway onto curb - Per our recent conversations with the city, the alley entrance will be 16 feet wide and there will be a 13 foot space between the alley and the Sullivan's driveway. Please note, cars cannot park within 5 feet of an alley entrance. When cars back out of the Sullivan's driveway onto the street heading east, they will block the alley entrance since the gap is 13 feet, preventing cars from entering the alley and holding up traffic. According to city code, 850.08, Subd. 6, D, 2 "Minimum distance between driveways from street intersections: 50 feet between ends or returns of the driveway and the returns of the intersection as measured along the side of the curb." There are currently 3 residents using the alley, 45- 60 trips a day, with the potential for 2 more houses place a garage in back of their house and use the alley. One such house has been granted approval to do so, increasing daily trips to 80 -100. h) ASAP - We have just been informed that the apron of the alley and the Sullivan's driveway onto the curb is scheduled to commence this week and we request your immediate attention so as to not require a subsequent reworking of the project. According to Paul Vogel, the Sullivan's contractor, the driveway is slated to be put in sometime next week. Our intent is that with the changes being made to the driveway at 4409 Country Club Road and those contemplated for the alley apron, we make the intersection of the entrance of the alley, the entrance to Wooddale Park and Country Club Road as safe as can be for all residents, pedestrians, and cars. Michael and Anne Hall 4405 Country Club Road Edina, MN 55424 952.929.1227 email: hallhome1(cDme.com cc. Gordon Hughes Wayne Houle S- -15/ -0 Y RECEIVED tjc� MAY 18 W �' �"' �a� + t�,, �Wn aNlk w� i. P-41 3t_:�;a r"*.;:a o .�a 'irx N 4 Wv� �d� mN ssya�J- X394 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:05 AM To: John Keprios Subject: FW: Chowen Park proposal From: Dave K. [mailto:airkings @usfamily.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:43 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Chowen Park proposal 5/27/09 Joni Bennett Edina City Council Member Daniel Peterson Edina Park Board Representative Re: Chowen Park vegetable garden proposal h__ttp: / /www.starti ibune.com/politics /local /45805812.html ?eh= KArksUUUU Ms. Bennett and Mr. Peterson, We and our young children are near -daily users of Chowen Park, and we object to YEA Corps converting a section of the public park for what is ostensibly private use. As you are aware, Chowen Park is one of the smaller parks in Edina. The available green space is very limited, and what is there is fairly heavily used. The park as a whole is generally busy, accommodating many children from homes immediately adjacent to the park, and from blocks away, as is the case with our family. Even if it were a good idea to convert part of the park for a vegetable garden, there is no extra land in the park with which to do so. The Star Tribune story indicated some type of informal neighbor survey took place, but no one has approached us. Based on the feedback to the Star Tribune story, it's apparent our concerns are shared by-others. The parties mentioned in the story live very close to the park, and allowing them to develop a vegetable garden in the park would be akin to allowing them an extension of their private lots onto public land for personal use. If they're interested in starting a vegetable garden for kids to use and maintain, there's nothing stopping them from making one on their own property. Chowen Park is enjoyed by many people from the surrounding area for the amenities it offers. It isn't appropriate to convert public greenspace to accommodate what is essentially private use. Your consideration is appreciated. Sincerely, Dave and Cindy Kingrey 6016 Chowen Ave. S. Edina, MN 55410 952- 926 -3619 - -- Get FREE Fligli_.Speed Internet from USFamily.Net! - -- 5/28/2009 Mike Siitari From: Todd Porthan Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 1:52 PM RECEIVED To: Mike Siitari; Gordon Hughes Subject: Edina PD MAY 181009 Chief - I just wanted to make you aware of a call like many that go unnoticed and to say THANK YOU to the officers who responded to my home on Wednesday the 20th. My wife Cathy had called 911 after our 3 year old daughter Taylor went missing for about 20 minutes when I was golfing at the city golf outing. They were playing together in the back yard when my wife went in to change our 4 year old Olivia's clothes and came back to find her missing, after 20 minutes of searching in and out she started to panic and called 911. Tony answered and got her emotions under control and had her search areas not covered as he dispatched the call, Cathy said he was incredible and kept her from "freaking" out more than she already did. 4 officers arrived, the only one I was able to get a name of was Kevin Rofidal and Kodiak, and they started to get information immediately as the others started searching. After a short period of time Taylor appeared riding down the street on her bike. Taylor managed to make her way into the garage and took her bike for a ride down around the neighborhood. Cathy said seeing Kevin and Kodiak along with the other officers gave her the comfort she desperately needed at that time. Later that night I had 5 different neighbors comment on the extremely fast response and the professionalism of the police force, in fact they did not stop commenting for quit some time making statements like "That was the most incredible piece of reassurance for a parent I have ever seen ". I often view calls like this as very mundane, ones we do every day, then I was witness as to how sincere and professional actions affected my family in an remarkable way. I also at times take for granted the quality of the people I work with every day, never again. To quote one of my neighbors "This is why I have chosen to raise my family in Edina!" Thank you, it might have seemed like no big deal but to my wife and myself it meant the world. 7'o &PoAan Edina Fire 612- 790 -2526 RECEIVED May 19, 2009 MAY 2 81009 To the Police Chief, Michael Siitari, On May 15, 2009 a member of my family, Paul Roche, wandered away from his wife, Barbara, while shopping at the Galleria Mall. This would probably be considered a normal occurrence except for the fact that Paul has Alzheimer's disease. He was missing for 22 hours. We feel blessed that he was found and is now home safe with us. I am writing this letter not to retell this horrible crisis, but to commend the officers who helped us through it. From the time the incident was reported, to the time when he was found, all the officers who responded to this case were outstandingly supportive. Sgt. Tom Draper researched Alzheimer's behavior patterns and then utilized all the available resources in an efficient and decisive manner. Sgt. Bryan Tholen communicated every step of the way, was patient responding to our many questions, and was quick to respond to new leads, as they became available. Both men were confident leaders, and displayed just the right amount of optimism in this situation. All of the officers involved were continually asking questions to try to discover new angles. The sheriff and his bloodhound were tremendously diligent trying to track Paul as well. On behalf of Paul's family and friends I would like to thank everyone for their efforts. As we try to put all of this behind us, the one thing we won't forget is all of your kind actions and words. Please share this with all of the officers and the sheriff, as we were unable to obtain all their names. Each one of them provided excellent public service. With Deepest Gratitude, G %L Michele Armstrong and The Family of Paul Roche Date Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek, and particularly in Section 2, of the proposed route because: Habitat, environment — Section 2 cuts through undisturbed wetlands and woods that are home to many species of birds, frogs, turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting our schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. �hisp osal 'eo ardissthe env p � p onm t of one of the city's most pristine wMdlife ea s and it would ney,4elyaffect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, 5 5 A1�)b Date 5 iJ Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek, and particularly in Sections 1 and 2, of the proposed route because: Habitat, environment — Sections 1 and 2 cut through undisturbed wetlands and woods that are home to many species of birds, frogs, turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destrox. habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safely — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety- concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget ze`Ci- stands at more than 54.27 billion, much of that affecting our schools. As budget '.00m for Valley Vie Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. proposal jeopardizes the envirorunent of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. 1incerely, Name Address 1 � �,(.�'1"l��-OL C44C- � 54 3 �. Date Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek, and particularly in Sections 1 and 2, of the proposed route because: Habitat, environment — Sections 1 and 2 cut through undisturbed wetlands and woods that are home to many species of birds, frogs, turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. ' Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting our schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name Address bbll� Lpv-� Date /09 Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name Address Date Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment - From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding - The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety - If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities - This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name r f\ & 6- Address `��� C i'��' -1— �Q�►- �1`"`- Cc�,,Z h0_, fy\ (\ -,�S 4 31 Date V Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerel Name n \ Address ��� y Date Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety —'If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, n Name YY\ 1 \ (fit' `e Address C,lr`e`e.i� 1 1), riC� �o Date lU 2�0 Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name ��✓lc�v rnA, e,�, s Address N yo l i'�'✓�cAww L G16� A 0 z Date 5114 0 Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name Address 5 5 A35 RECEIVED mg I S lots TO: Members of the City Council(Only City Council Members) FROM: Gene Persha RE: Public Comment Time and Townhall Meeting I understand the Council wants to move resident comment time at city council meetings to the end. I think that is a very bad move for it shows that the citizens are truly last. You do recall, this format was changed about two years ago to give residents a chance to speak without having to sit through all other matters that come before the Council. Now, are we going to change this, even implying the citizens' time takes up valuable time? When you look at the record, it surely shows that public comment time is not long drawn out affair. If anything, it shows deference to the people. And then comes the discussion about the townhall meeting. Once again., the citizens have had nothing to say about this, and even my comments went basically unanswered and cast aside as to what the original intent of this meeting was. I, again, want to remind everyone that it was I who put forward the idea of a townhall meeting about two years ago. It was my intent that this would be held in the fall and early spring so summer vacations, activities, back to school events, and dead of winter weather, and afternoon meeting times don't discourage people from attending. I am further concerned about any resident fillling our questions cards. They ruin spontaneity, and I believe are a form of censorship(editorializing, choosing, and selecting who will speak on what when). It was also my intent that there be a give and take between council members, not just another simulated city council meeting with all the same rules attached to it. I want to point out this is "the People's Meeting ". It is NOT in the total control in content, format, place, and time by our city government. The people need to have some ownership. I would ask: "What is to fear with the people participating just a wee bit more in all of this ?" Gene Persha John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 1:55 PM RECEIVED To: John Keprios MAY 18 2009 Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Comment on Nine Mile Creek Trail, Alternative route number 2 and 3 Attachments: nine mile4.doc From: Wm Westerdahl [mailto:westyw @comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 12:57 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Comment on Nine Mile Creek Trail, Alternative route number 2 and 3 Attention: Mayor James Hovland 612 - 874 -8550 Council Member Joni Bennett 952- 927 -0661 Council Member Mary Brindle 952- 941 -7746 Council Member Scot Housh 763 - 302 -7174 Council Member Ann Swenson 952- 927 -7524 Copy of letter to Nine Mile Creek Watershed District 5/6/09 Kevin Bigalke, Administrator Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Edina Business Center 7710 Computer Ave. Suite 135 Edina, Minnesota Dear Mr. Bigalke I am writing to you in your capacity as Administrator of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. I wish to express my concerns about the placement of a bicycle trail from the intersection of Londonderry Rd and Lincoln Dr to the intersection of Gleason Rd and Vernon Ave. This segment is shown as alternative number 2. Alternative number 2 shows the proposed trail running alongside Nine Mile Creek or through its flood plain and wetlands for a distance of approximately .6 mile. I am disturbed that the Three Rivers Park District web site makes no mention of involvement of The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District in the planning process. "Three Rivers Park District and the City of Edina are in the process of identifying and assessing several alternative routes including routes adjacent to roads and along the Nine Mile Creek corridor." The City of Edina and the Three Rivers Park District are primarily concerned with "use" of the areas within their jurisdiction. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District web site states "The responsibility of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is to protect and manage the water resources within the District's legal boundaries." That responsibility extends to protection of the water resources from the advocates of more "use "of the resources. Part of the rational of creating watershed districts was to provide a counter balance to the advocates of greater use of the water and wetlands. A sixteen foot wide impervious bicycle path along Nine Mile Creek for .6 mile, used by hundreds of riders per day, each of the riders with the potential to create noise and trash, would certainly change the character of the creek and wetlands. Location of the bicycle path along alternate route number 2 would also conflict with a number of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed stated policies: 5/7/2009 2.1 Policy It is the policy of the Board of Managers to ensure the preservation of the natural function of floodplains as floodwater storage areas and to maintain no net loss of floodplain storage in order to accommodate 100 - year flood storage volumes. The District will seek to maximize upstream storage and infiltration of floodwaters. 3.1 Policy It is the policy of the Board of Managers to ensure the preservation of the natural resources, habitat, water treatment and water storage functions of wetlands. This rule is intended to: 3. 1.1 Achieve no net loss in the extent, quality and ecological diversity of existing wetlands in the watershed. 3.1.2 Require buffers around wetlands affected by land- altering activities regulated by the District. 3.1.3 Prevent direct and indirect impacts to wetlands and require replacement of wetlands affected by land- altering activities regulated by the District. 3.1.4 Maintain wetland integrity and prevent fragmentation of wetlands. 6.1 Policy It is the policy of the Board of Managers to discourage the use of beds and banks of waterbodies for the placement of bridges, utilities or other structures, and to protect the hydraulic capacity and floodplain of streams and drainage systems. The location of a bicycle path along the route of alternative number 2 would not conform to sections of these policies. Section 2.1 A bicycle path is not part of the natural function of a floodplain. A bicycle path is impervious and its volume and infiltration would have to be offset in other areas. Section 3.1 A bicycle path used by hundreds of riders daily would most certainly impact natural resources such as mammal habitat and bird activity. To the extent that birds and mammals would leave the area it would affect the biological diversity of the existing wetland. A bicycle path would constitute a direct and an indirect impact to the wetland. If the route for alternative number 2 were followed it would result in creating islands of wetlands between the path and bank. This would impact the integrity and result in fragmentation of the wetland. Section 6.1 A bicycle path along the route of alternative number 2 would certainly utilize the bed and bank and would constitute a structure. Locating a bicycle path along alternative route number 3 would serve the purpose of a bicycle path and would not adversely affect the policies and responsibilities of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Approval of a bicycle path located along the route of alternative number 2 would be contrary to the spirit of the responsibilities you have accepted and the policies you have adopted. Currently we have a shortage of wild, low use, areas within the metro area. Since an alternative exists it is not necessary to convert this area into an urban playground. I would urge you to communicate to the Edina City Council and the Three Rivers Park District that a bicycle path located along alternative number 2 is not acceptable to the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Your comments would be appreciated. William Westerdahl 5912 Walnut Dr Edina, Minnesota 55436 952- 936 -7952 5/7/2009 RECEIVED May 8, 2009 MAY 18 '1009 John Keprios & Park Board Members, Edina Park & Recreation c/o Edina City Offices 4801 West 50'' Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mr. Keprios & Park Board Members, I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting our schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane to 70th St., the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs, turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot- wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Phil Hirschey 5909 Killarney Lane Edina, MN 55436 Deb Mangen From: Communications Intern Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 9:21 AM To; Deb Mangen Subject: FW: Resolution 2009 -52, Agenda Order of Business RECEIVED MAY 181009 Kaylin Martin Communications Intern City of Edina 952 - 833 -9537 commintern @ci.edina.mn.us www.cityofedina.com From: Bohanjohn @aol.com [mailto:Bohanjohn @ aol.com] Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 12:34 PM To: Communications Intern Cc: jkroeker @acnpapers.com Subject: Resolution 2009 -52, Agenda Order of Business Debra Mangen, City Clerk Please distribute this e-mail to Council Members. Thank you, John Bohan Members of Edina City Council: cc: Jason Kroeker, Edina Sun - Current The forgoing resolution, on the Council's May 19 Agenda, with respect to the Order of Business for Council meetings, would move "Public Comment" from Roman II, as in the May 19 Agenda, to "Community Comment ", Roman V, as stated in the Proposed Resolution. No rationale for this change is cited in pre- meeting material. I respectfully request that Council not approve this Resolution. Within very recent times the Council moved Public Comment ahead to Roman II so as to permit those who wished to make Public Comment to do so without having to sit through hours of unrelated Public Hearings and Reports & Recommendations before being allowed to make several minutes of Comment. At the time the Council characterized this change as a positive move to facilitate public input on City matters. If the Council passes this resolution, the Public will reasonably conclude that the Council wishes to discourage Citizen input. Is this the message the Council wishes to send? John E Bohan 800 Coventry Place Edina, MN 55435 952 - 921 -0338 5/18/2009 Robert and Janice Lubar 6619 Londonderry Drive South Edina, MN 55436 952 - 922 -2797 rlubar @comcast.net May 5, 2009 Parks and Recreation Director John Keprios City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Parks and Recreation Director Keprios, We have lived in our current home for 5 years and in Edina for more than 15 years. It is a wonderful community and we are happy and proud to be Edina citizens. We also understand that the city needs to undertake projects intended to improve the quality of life for its residents. However, the proposed bike trail along 9 Mile Creek is one such project that will actually serve to diminish the quality of life for the people of Edina. We are strongly opposed to building the bike trail. In particular we want to voice our displeasure over the potential of Section # 2 which is adjacent to our property. We oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek for the following reasons: Habitat, environment — Section #2 of the path includes woods and wetlands which are home to many species of animals. Creating a bike trail will destroy much of the natural habit and food supply for the wildlife as well as regular views of native grasses, deer, fox, wild turkey, birds and much more will be destroyed. My concern is that this trail will drive the wild life away from the area. This is a big loss since Edina has so little undeveloped property remaining for these animals. Flooding —The creek regularly overflows into yards in the spring. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. This is further compounded by the proposed re- routing of the creek within Section #2. To date there has been no evidence that the city has sufficient hydrogeology and civil engineering studies to demonstrate the proposed actions will decrease the risk of flood damage to adjacent properties and will not adversely impact plant /animal life in the area. I would like the opportunity to review these plans. Safety — With the annual number of bike trail users estimated to be 500,000 persons, we believe that the safety and security of our neighborhood would be threatened. • As parents of a four year old child we are very concerned about potential dangers that would be created by granting this many people access to our back yard (with little or no visibility from the street). With the addition of this trail we would face vehicle traffic in front of our house and Page 1 Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail bike /pedestrian traffic in our backyard. This proposal would allow many strangers access to our property and create unnecessary risks to our child's safety and well being. We are concerned about policing of the area. We were informed that policing would be carried out by the 3 Rivers Park and not by the City of Edina. Who would we turn to if we needed help? The proposal would seem to create a needless chain of command to address potential problems in the neighborhood. The number of officers assigned to patrol bike trails is quite limited in other areas. It is unclear to us who would be charged with cleaning and maintaining the trails. We should not be expected to routinely pick up litter in our backyard. We are concerned about the risk of fire in the marsh that could quickly spread to other structures (homes) in the area. The grasses get very dry in the summer and careless use of smoking materials (or some other source such as vandalism) could quickly endanger homes in our neighborhood. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for a big- ticket (unnecessary) project. The state budget deficit is about $4.3 billion. We should be able to find a better use for these monies including improvement to our local education system and /or road and bridge improvements. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. The safety and security of our homes and families would be at risk. Sincerely, bert and Janice Lubar Page 2 e. t_r r The wild animals in Edina need a quiet, protected area that includes the shelter and camouflage of all the trees. Construction along the creek will disturb that, and more foot and.bike traffic will create noise that will scare the wildlife. As more trees in Edina have been cut down, fewer places in the city remain peaceful and undisturbed. Please let us preserve the small areas that are still in a natural state. Ann Anderson, 5/02/09 aanderson28@comcast.net 5708 Susan Avenue Edina, MN 55439 b Date'' pd9 Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Address 49,7,!�e 3 16? Date M (AY 4, °tom `S Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane, the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the appropriate time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name Address 16 )e0O (M EA S5 -vf 3 p John Keprios. From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:10 AM To: John Keprios Subject: FW: Londonderry Townhouse Assn. Request and Mailing List - re: Nine Mile Creek Attachments: MS Londonderry Creek list.doc From: Jane Weiss [mailto:jezweiss @yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 5:51 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Londonderry Townhouse Assn. Request and Mailing List - re: Nine Mile Creek To: John Keprios, Park & Recreation From: Jane Weiss I was at the Park Board Meeting on April 14 at which I stated that homeowners in our complex had not be notified of the first open house. At the meeting I requested a list of the 11 segments of the trail and also the list of homes that would be sent a mailing inviting homeowners to nominate a person to represent the segment I did not receive an assurance that I would receive this information, so I am requesting it, again, via this email. My address is 5704 Duncan Lane, Edina MN 55436. The president of our association requested that I forward a list of homeowners in Londonderry whose homes are on the creek so that they will be notified of meetings, etc.. I have sent it as an attachment. If there is a problem with getting this information to you this way, please contact me and I will mail it to you. 5/5/2009 April 21, 2009 Park & Rec director John Keprios Edina City Hall 4801 W. 501h St. Edina, Mn. 55424 Edina, Mn 55424 Dear Mr. Keprios: I am very opposed to the new 9 Mile Creek bike path. Everyone I talk to is not in favor of this either. Why should a small select few determine what the majority of the people of Edina would like for our city. A bike path 16' wide — 4' high — will not be cost effective, especially when it gets older and the cost for maintaining it continues to go up. Edina has one of the few natural habitats of wilderness in the city with a creek and a pond where nature thrives. There are lots of deer, wild turkeys, red fox, raccoons, rabbits and small furry animals who live here plus the birds, turtles, (two of which are endangered) crayfish, toads, frogs, fish,and many other water inhabitants. I had 13 large wild turkeys in my driveway and I live across the street from the creek. We have a prestine, quiet, and peaceful environment which should not be tampered with. I do not see how this could even be considered for something like a small tar road running through private property which the property runs down to the water. We live in a dangerous world right now and most of the children around this area do not play in their front yards, they play in the back yard. This bike path, from what it sounds like, will run through private properly, sometimes up to a persons deck. Also past three schools, near the foot- ball field bringing 2417 strangers into our childrens most vunerable area to watch them play. There was an incident within a week ago where a sex preditor tried to get two little girls in his car over by Concord School and they ran away. He then tried to get a little girl who was walking alone into his car. A Mother happened to be there and took down his license number and called the police and he was arrested. This was lucky, but with all the people who will be coming into our city — we may not be so lucky the next time. This bike path is going to take an enormous amount of money. I cannot imagine the amount of money it will take to build three bridges, one over Highway 62 around Gleason Road, over Tracey, over Hwy. 100 plus a tunnel under Hwy. 100. The map is hard to read, so my areas may be different, but this is the general planning for bridges. This is mind bogling. We are in a time of downsizing, unemployment, and a credit crunch where people are pinching their pennies and a project this tremondous in cost should not even be considered, even if you could get stimulous money. This money does not come free either. There is a large interest rate to be paid when you do get it. This is not in the best interest for the people of Edina. The amount of money spent for recreational enjoyment should not be spent for the amount of summer hours used and the loss to wildlife, erod- ing house values, privacy, traffic, and an increase in crime. This means more police will have to be hired to manage all this. I have not mentioned the flooding of the pond on 9Mile Creek and other areas along the creek where sometimes the water comes up almost to the houses. This will be another maintenance expense when the path becomes eroded from the water. No one will be able to cross safely during this time of the year. Edina is a unique city that is why our property values have stayed up during the downward trend of almost every other area. This bike path is not for Edina, it is for long bike riders. Thank You. "" "_X_b7 Mary Wenborg 5801 Creek Valley Rd. Edina, Mn. 55439 952 -944 -3493 RECEIVED Mayor James Hovland APR 3 0 2009 April 29, 2009 Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Re: Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail Dear Jim, I am writing about the above topic because, due to your recent knee surgery and complications, you were unable to hear us at the recent Council meeting. Having been there (with a surgically repaired knee, that is), I understand and empathize with your discomfort. I trust that, with the passage of time, the soreness has lessened and you are well on the road to complete recovery. I am not sure where you and your fellow Council members line up on the selection of a location for the Three Rivers" proposed regional bike trail but, before more time and expense goes into garnering support for constructing such a trail alongside 9 Mile Creek, I want to share with you my observations as a long time resident on Creek Drive, across the street to the east from 9 Mile Creek. For the many years that we have lived here, the creek and creek bottom have served as natural habitat for a wide variety of wild life, from tadpoles and frogs, to trout, turtles, raccoons, deer,. ducks, pheasants, geese, even turkeys. Sadly, the numbers of wildlife that once were surprisingly numerous have diminished over time as the City's inhabitants have encroached closer to the creek bottoms, but they still are present. Some stretches of the creek have already been more "urbanized" than others —viz. Bredesen Park, with its biking /hiking /skiing paths,; Edina High School, with its sodden athletic fields and even, albeit to a lesser degree and impact, Heights Park, with its blacktopped paths and basketball court —but expanses still exist that are relatively untouched and remain in what I assume to be their early, natural state. Certainly the stretch between Tracy Avenue to the west and 701h Street to the south mainly falls into this latter description. This stretch is, perhaps, the last vestige of essentially natural habitat in all of Edina and, in my opinion, it would be a travesty to further decimate or destroy this asset with the addition of still more blacktop, and the encroachment it would bring, assuming of course that its even feasible to construct a bike trail there. There are other considerations in addition to the preservation of this natural habitat that also merit discussion. If one were to hover over the section of creek bottom referenced above, it would become immediately apparent that it is the low point of a bowl bordered by the Crosstown Highway to the north, Highway 100 to the east, Gleason Road to the west and 70th Street to the south and serves as a natural drainage for the surface water runoff from this sector of Edina. At the aforementioned Council meeting, most of the time that you were in attendance, I believe, was consumed discussing sewer problems in the community. I was particularly interested in the discussion concerning the catch -ponds out by Delaney, south of Dewey Hill, that were no longer performing as designed and the irony of potentially creating a similar problem by impeding 9 Mile Creek's ability to handle water in the future as it has in all these past years. Neighbors living adjacent to the creek have described it as a great big sponge and, having walked the creek numerous times over the years, I can attest to the fact that it is often boggy. Indeed, it is not uncommon for the creek's water - handling capacity to be overwhelmed, resulting in some flooding of the bottoms. Blacktopping any of that pervious surface alongside the creek would only serve to exacerbate flooding, an equally undesirable negative to the neighbors and to any bike trail, should one be constructed along the creek. None of the preceding is offered as scientific; rather it is based on one person's observations over 35 plus years and common sense. I am not anti-bike trail, so for me it is not a question of if. I am, on the other hand, pro preservation of natural habitat and wetlands, as I suspect you are, so it is a question of where. I have to believe that, collectively, a perfectly acceptable situs for a bike trail using existing surface streets or some combination of streets and existing bike trails —e.g. Bredesen's path — without further pressuring 9 Mile Creek's natural habitat and wetlands, the wildlife it sustains and the "sewer" service it has so faithfully provided to west Edina. I look forward to hearing from you if you have any questions /comments with respect to the foregoing or if I may be a source of further information for your consideration. Thanks for your time and attention to this issue. Warmest regards, ame . Moe vfs 19 Creek Dr. Edina, MN 55439 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:50 AM To: John Keprios; Gordon Hughes Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: 9 Mile Creek bike trail proposal From: James Landberg [mailto:jimlandberg @yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:47 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 9 Mile Creek bike trail proposal Date _4/30/09 Edina,City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane to 70th St., the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs, turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting our schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, 5/l/2009 a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Name _Jim Landberg Address 5408 Creek View Lane Edina MN 55439 5/l/2009 MAUQICE T DIXON 6515 Gleason Court RECEIVED Edina, Minnesota 55436 (952) 933 -1115 MAY 15 2009 April 29, 2009 To Mayor James Hovland From Maurice Dixon Subject Nine Mile Creek Mayor Hovland, I am opposed to adding bike and walking trails along Nine Mile creek in the city of Edina. I would prefer to keep this area in its current natural state. Please pass this request along to the city council members and to our Park Board Director Mr. Keprios. Thank You, *MauriaceoDixon 6515 Gleason Ct. Edina MN 55436 (952) 933 -1665 May 11, 2009 RECEIVED Edina City Offices, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina MN 55424 MAY 12 1009 PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park.Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson We strongly oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment —The woods and wetlands between Crosstown and Edina High School are home to many species of birds, frogs, turtles and more. Blazing a 16 -foot- wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek and adjacent wetlands frequently overflow. In an era when wetlands are to be protected, we think this proposal would do the opposite and destroy this area. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting our schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Jack and Joanna Swanson, 6424 Nordic Circle, Edina MN May 8, 2009 Mayor James Hovland Edina City Offices 4801 West 50"' Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland, I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: RECEIVED MAY 151009 Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting our schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane to 70th St., the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs, turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners: This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and_ wildlife along its path. Sincer ely, ly, Pnc h 5909 Killarney Lane Edina, MN 55436 To all the followin-a: Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming Edina City Council Members: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson We would like to express our concern with the proposed Regional Trail/bike path along Nine Mile Creek in Edina. The following are the issues we would like to bring to your attention: Wetlands, Animal Habitat and Environment — Edina does not have an overabundance of natural areas — especially wetlands. In the area along the Creek behind Valley Lane the wetlands host Owls, Egrets, Fox, Loons, returning families of Wood Ducks, Deer, and countless species of birds that continue to thrive in this setting. It is difficult to imagine any of these habitats thriving by paving a thoroughfare for biking along the Creek. Pollution feeding the creek including road salt, fertilizer, and trash continue to be issues we struggle with while trying to keep the Creek healthy. Articles in recent Star Tribune point to concerns about road salt finding its way into 9 Mile Creek that are already found to be well above safe levels for wildlife. It is difficult to envision a solution providing the same protection of the Creek after a 16' wide path is added (10 feet for paved path & 3 feet on each side for "shoulder"). Since the Nine Mike Creek area is already rather narrow adding this path would mean that this amazing wildlife would no longer be able travel freely up and down the Creek because of the increased usage. We would like to see the environmental impact study for this project. 9 Mile Creek Watershed/Flooding — this area of the Creek often overflows the banks and floods into the yards of the neighboring homes. It is hard to see how a path could be built allow for proper drainage and still be environmentally friendly, or aesthetically pleasing. Safety — Many areas of Nine Mile Creek are secluded and relatively remote. If a path is built along the Creek that allows for biking, walking, during any hour of the day or night, we question the safety for homes and children at play — specifically those homes /schools that remain close (within 100 feet specifically) to the Creek boundaries. We wonder about police supervision as it can be far from any street they currently patrol. We also question the proximity to our schools - the proposed path will connect to the Three Rivers Park District's regional trail network, which currently has more than 90 miles of trail. Estimated number of trail users is approximately 500,000 per year -this brings a large number of people each day into close proximity to our schools creating a safety concern for many of us who have children attending those schools. Budget and Priorities — Today's current financial climate hardly seems the appropriate time to be spending precious financial resources. The State budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion - much of that affecting our schools. Both Valley View Middle School and The Edina High School have called special meetings to discuss with the public the effects that budget cutbacks will be having on the education of our children. The construction and ongoing maintenance of a bike trail does not fall into an "absolute necessity" category as we face difficult financial and budgetary choices. It is extremely difficult to hear as constituents of Edina that we have unknowingly funded money to The Three Rivers Park District for a project that If completed we will be responsible as taxpayers to continue and sustain the upkeep of. This is a project that clearly jeopardizes the environment of one of the most beautiful wildlife areas we host in Edina, and stands to change directly both the people and wildlife along its path. We look forward to hearing you comments and solutions to each of these issues. Sincerely, 5/6/09 Kevin Bigalke, Administrator RECEIVED Nine Mile Creek Watershed District MAY 0 i 1009 Edina Business Center 7710 Computer Ave., #135 Edina, Minnesota Dear Mr. Bigalke I am writing to you in your capacity as Administrator of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. I wish to express my concerns about the placement of a bicycle trail from the intersection of Londonderry Rd and Lincoln Dr to the intersection of Gleason Rd and Vernon Ave. This segment is shown as alternative number 2. Alternative number 2 shows the proposed trail running alongside Nine Mile Creek or through its flood plain and wetlands for a distance of approximately .6 mile. I am disturbed that the Three Rivers Park District web site makes no' mention of involvement of The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District in the planning process. "Three Rivers Park District and the City of Edina are in the process of identifying and assessing several alternative routes including routes adjacent to roads and along the Nine Mile Creek corridor." The City of Edina and the Three Rivers Park District are primarily concerned with "use" of the areas within their jurisdiction. The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District web site states "The responsibility of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is to protect and manage the water resources within the District's legal boundaries." That responsibility extends to protection of the water resources from the advocates of more "use "of the resources. Part of the rational of creating watershed districts was to provide a counter balance to the advocates of greater use of the water and wetlands. A sixteen foot wide impervious bicycle path along Nine Mile Creek for .6 mile, used by hundreds of riders per day, each of the riders with the potential to create noise and trash, would certainly change the character of the creek and wetlands. Location of the bicycle path along alternate route number 2 would also conflict with a number of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed stated policies: 2.1 Policy It is the policy of the Board of Managers to ensure the preservation of the natural function of floodplains as floodwater storage areas and to maintain no net loss of floodplain storage in order to accommodate 100 - year flood storage volumes. The District will seek to maximize upstream storage and infiltration of floodwaters. 3.1 Policy It is the policy of the Board of Managers to ensure the preservation of the natural resources, habitat, water treatment and water storage functions of wetlands. This rule is intended to: 3. 1.1 Achieve no net loss in the extent, quality and ecological diversity of existing wetlands in the watershed. 3.1.2 Require buffers around wetlands affected by land - altering activities regulated by the District. 3.1.3 Prevent direct and indirect impacts to wetlands and require replacement of wetlands affected by land - altering activities regulated by the District. 3.1.4 Maintain wetland integrity and prevent fragmentation of wetlands. 6.1 Policy It is the policy of the Board of Managers to discourage the use of beds and banks of waterbodies for the placement of bridges, utilities or other structures, and to protect the hydraulic capacity and floodplain of streams and drainage systems. The location of a bicycle path along the route of alternative number 2 would not conform to sections of these policies. Section 2.1 A bicycle path is not part of the natural function of a floodplain. A bicycle path is impervious and its volume and infiltration would have to be offset in other areas. Section 3.1 A bicycle path used by hundreds of riders daily would most certainly impact natural resources such as mammal habitat and bird activity. To the extent that birds and mammals would leave the area it would affect the biological diversity of the existing wetland. A bicycle path would constitute a direct and an indirect impact to the wetland. If the route for alternative number 2 were followed it would result in creating islands of wetlands between the path and bank. This would impact the integrity and result in fragmentation of the wetland. Section 6.1 A bicycle path along the route of alternative number 2 would certainly utilize the bed and bank and would constitute a structure. Locating a bicycle path along alternative route number 3 would serve the purpose of a bicycle path and would not adversely affect the policies and responsibilities of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Approval of a bicycle path located along the route of alternative number 2 would be contrary to the spirit of the responsibilities you have accepted and the policies you have adopted. Currently we have a shortage of wild, low use, areas within the metro area. Since an alternative exists it is not necessary to convert this area into an urban playground. I would urge you to communicate to the Edina City Council and the Three Rivers Park District that a bicycle path located along alternative number 2 is not acceptable to the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Your comments would be appreciated. William Westerdahl 5912 Walnut Dr Edina, Minnesota 55436 952- 936 -7952 westyw @comcast.net copy: LuAnn Tolliver, Corrine Lynch, Steve Kloiber, Bob Kojetin, Geoffrey Nash Edina City Council RECEIVED MAY 0 61009 Subject: Attention: Mayor James Hovland $ Edina City Council. re Walking Nine Mile Creek - 9MC Dear Mayor Hovland: I attended tonight's City Council meeting for the purpose of publicly thanking Joni Bennett and Mary Brindle on behalf of Save 9 Mile Creek Task Force but had to give up before the Council got to Public Commentary. I had 3 points to raise in my 3 minutes and want to be sure to communicate them to the Council on behalf of our Task Force - a group of Edina citizens determined to preserve an Edina legacy of urban preserve and to prevent paving a trail down the watershed. 1) We want to thank Council Members Joni Bennett and Mary Brindle for walking a section of the Creek with us last weekend. Many of us had walked parts in winter or fall, but to walk the entire segment in Spring was a special treat. We were really happy to hear Joni express her recognition of the sensitivity of this section of the Creek and the need to protect this area from thoughtless intrusion and human mismanagement. Unfortunately, Spring reveals how inadequate the enforcement and stewardship of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and Edina's Park dt Rec have been in respect of this jewel - areas of improper use of land, ruptured culverts, and litter. But the small areas reflecting inattention by public officials and lack of education of creekside residents only made it more apparent how precious and special 9 Mile Creek is. We came away from our walk even more. determined to protect this area from development into an urban park. The failure to protect 9 Mile Creek as it deserves in the past does not justify paving the watershed nowt Edina can have both bike trails and habitat ? but we don ?t have to and should not destroy habitat to create trails for bikes. 2) We want to repeat our invitation to the rest of the Council and any Edinan who wants to see what is at stake to come walk the creek - we suggest before the mosquitoes come outl Come visit us and see why 9 Mile Creek is so wonderful as an undisturbed ribbon of wilderness in the middle of all the concrete in the Cities. I hope that your knee is doing better and that before you have to vote on this turning point for Edina's future, you will be able to come walk part of the Creek with us. 3) We want to welcome any Edinan or other person who is interested to our website at www.9milecreek.org and to contact us at TaskForce @9milecreek.org. Our group continues to grow as people realize what Edina is being asked to sacrifice to satisfy Three Rivers Park District's demand for an off -road trail down the watershed. Thank you H. Jed Hepworth For SAVE 9 MILE CREEK TASK FORCE. y .yL6',(81y1�3L Dakota Trl C(iy U u/. -5 () t± S T I I k, (,)) 1-ki /?/ g S- )+ �� Illili III If I I I IIIIIIIIIIIIIjilil III it I III III„ III if If I III IIIII RECEIVED MAI 15 D09 M y ivcfe 4 l I O b i "� `I-a f 1, p l c, M f o trve- G h � k� r niti t11 I-V �G r%t I f G1 ✓ S u[ S �/ C f� c4 l, 1Jti ti C�.Q�j 1, Y'1� 7h0j 2 t SIC l 'Mr.. �incent_1.�Nlc art .r. ±' 6813 Dakota Trl i d lK1 C it.� Ca 4 fj v 1 -5-0 t�? d I h6) Al /Z/ .sj *IA- RECEIVED MAY 151009 ' I�.szctr C-v V'-, y Wife, Y1 5 l�r v a rlh' I1/.Z w-1 6f '5/o li1TI (t(�Vt r vJ 1/l^�Q In I L1 of h V v, vl,e��5��, rid j�i-oj e .t I � 00_0, 'n�i�IS DEFINING EXCELLENCE May 4, 2009 Chief Mike Siitari Edina Police Department 4801 W. 50" Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mike, RECEIVED, MAY 15 IN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 (952) 848 -3900 www.edina.kUmn.us I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your entire department for all your work with our school district community. We appreciate the great partnership we have with your department. Everyone is most professional and very helpful. The events over the past month are typical of this outstanding partnership. We have had officers in our classrooms teaching students about safety and officers working directly with our principals to problem solve school discipline incidents. We have had ongoing communications regarding incidents that have occurred in the community and have received counsel from your department on situations that have occurred within our schools. Your team is amazing! Thank you for your leadership. Thank you to everyone in the department for helping to keep our young people safe and focused on their learning. We commend you all for you great work. r cc: Jim Hovland, Mayor Gordon Hughes, City Manager WE CARE V WE DARE ♦ WE SHARE • Providing w N. C. Little Memorial Hospice, Inc. v o Z a y 0. RECEIVED w 3 7 MAY 151009 Compassion of April 25, 2009 Chief Michael Siitari Edina Police Department 4801 West 50`h Street Edina, Mn 55424 Re: "Ride -a- long" experience Dear Chief Siitari: On Friday night I was privileged to spend four hours riding along with Officer Mike Seeger and Diesel. What an eye- opening, incredible and worthwhile experience it was. I think you know what great respect I have always had for your police department, but that respect was raised even higher after spending those hours in the squad car with Mike. I felt his level of professionalism and knowledge was absolutely extraordinary. He explained to me much of what he was looking for and observing on the street, all the while entering data into the computer and managing what seemed to be a half dozen activities at the same time. I couldn't have been more impressed. At one point we were two lanes away from a vehicle whose driver Mike saw look apprehensively in the direction of the squad. Mike explained later several factors came into play, but his suspicion was this person had reason to be concerned. Mike immediately changed lanes as the vehicle turned into a business, and we followed. Mike entered information into the computer and it was "quickly" determined this driver was from the Duluth area and driving after revocation, had no proof of insurance and had license plate tabs from 2007, and probably a variety of other infractions. His car was towed and an offense ticket issued. Although Mike said the night was pretty quiet, I could sense the important value of the patrol car on the street as not only a deterrent to illegal behavior but an inspiration for people to know they were safer because of the police presence. During this time we responded to a medical emergency and Mike stopped several other vehicles and either offered advice or a ticket. Everything he did was so professional and just what you would hope for in a law enforcement officer. I think Edina is really blessed to have Mike Seeger representing its police department and working to keep our community safe. Thanks for making the opportunity available to participate in the ride -a -long, it was a rich experience and makes me even more aware of what a tremendous department you have developed! Best regards, Robert I Solheim 7019 Lynnrar Lane • Edina, MN554559952.928.9394 • far 952.925.3578 • ivwivdittleha+ptee.orq SAINT THOMAS ACADEMY For Our Sons April 26, 2009 Chief Michael Siitari Chief of Police City of Edina 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 RE: Officer Kevin Rofidal and the Canine Unit Dear Chief Siitari, RECEIVED MAY 15 2009 A belated thank you for allowing Officer Kevin Rofidal, of the Edina Police Department, Canine Unit, to appear before the St. Thomas Academy Fathers' Club on March 10, 2009. Officer Rofidal not only gave a highly informative presentation, but was delightful. He exhibits the highest of integrity, ethics, and professionalism and is a credit to your department. Your department has many demands on it but by permitting your officers such as Kevin Rofidal to make presentations before groups such as the St. Thomas Academy Fathers' Club, it serves the public interest. Best regards. hibereiy, OHN J. MCDONALD, JR. President of the St. Thomas Academy Fathers Club JJM/dlr/6899363.1 CITY OF SAINT PAUL Mayor Christopher B. Coleman May 14, 2009 Dear Minnesota Mayor, 390 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MY 55102 RECEIVED MAY 15'2009 Telephone: 651- 266 -8510 Facsimile: 651- 228 -8513 It is my pleasure to personally invite you and your colleagues to attend the 2009 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference .& Marketplace in Saint Paul this June. It has been fifteen long years since we last hosted this important League event and we are excited to host city officials from across the State as they converge on the capital city for three days of learning and networking! As you all know, the issues facing our cities today are more pressing than ever- -this conference is a great place to come together and share experiences, concerns and good ideas. The conference planning committee has done a great job of planning plenty of educational options to choose from to gather specialized skills, or learn about specific issues our cities may be dealing with. Many of you visit Saint Paul regularly and are very familiar with its wide array of dining, entertainment, and cultural offerings. We are booming with activities and alive with events. For those of you who haven't been.here in a while, come check us out. The conference is being held at the beautiful RiverCeritre, and will be featuring activities at the Science Museum of Minnesota, Landmark Center, and Union Depot. On your own you can check out Minnesota Children's Museum and Minnesota History Center, enjoy ethnic cuisine from every corner of the world, find music and theatre for every taste, and visit some of Minnesota's most historic and attractive neighborhoods. Please come to Saint Paul June 24-26 for the LMC Annual Conference. You can learn more about the conference and register at www.lmc.of Z. If you can plan a longer stay, bring your family along! There is never a shortage of activities, events or sights to see in your capital city. Sincerely, Christopher B. Coleman Mayor and, LMC 2nd Vice President F To: Gordon Hughes, Mayor James Hovland RECEIVED Council Member Joni Bennett MAY 0 6 729 Council Member Mary Brindel Council Member Scot Housh Council Member Ann Swenson City Engineer & Director of Public Works Wayne Houle From: Joe Florenzano RE: Your personal attention concerning my property located at 7403 -05 Oaklawn Avenue, Edina, MN. 55435 Dear Mr. Hughes, I am the owner of the property stated above. Two twin homes are located at this address on a cul -de -sac. On August 14, 2007 both basements on this property were flooded and damaged. The flooding was attributed to a serious rainstorm and the inability of the watermain, in front of the property, to handle the rain water. As a result, neither my insurance nor the tenant's insurance company would cover our losses (one home was vacant at the time, but still had damage in the basement to the water heater and furnace). Both insurance companies recommended, it was a City drainage problem, and we should pursue an action against the City of Edina. As a result of contacting the City of Edina's public works department we met with Jessie Struve, a city project engineer. He met with me and another neighbor at the property. Mr. Struve admitted there was a problem with the street's drainage and that the City would make the necessary changes to rectify the problem. Mr. Strove initially stated a new drainage system would be completed in 2008 and it would run through and across my property. However, after getting bids he stated the City would look at another alternative to fix the problem that would save the City some money. After contacting me late in 2008, he stated the City would go with the second alternative, to double the size of the water culvert and the project would be completed in the spring of 2009. We were satisfied, at that time, that the City was taking the necessary action to rectify the poor water drainage problem in front of our homes. After not hearing from Mr. Struve this spring I contacted him several weeks ago and left a message on his recorder. Mr. Struve contacted me this past week and stated the City was not going to complete the project this year. We are all very disappointed with this decision, because the drainage problem has not disappeared. We are concerned that the next big rain storm (which are occurring more frequently) could result in more damage to our homes. Now, if my neighbors and I didn't pay our property taxes we would understand the City's position to keep delaying this project. However, we do pay our fair share of property taxes and we have the expectation, that after two years of promises, the City will honor its word to fix this drainage problem. We know budgets are tight, but this occurred in 2007 and still nothing has been done to correct this problem. This email is a formal request to the City to make the necessary repairs that their representatives have acknowledged. We would like this project to be completed this summer, or as an alternative, present us a date that is acceptable to all concerned parties. No one pursued an action against the City in the past, based on their promise to fix the problem, but if this drainage problem persists, leaving our property at risk; we will be forced to pursue other courses of action available to us. Thank you, Sincerely, Joseph Florenzano RECEIVED Susan Gray 4401 Aldrich Ave. S. MAY 0 61N Minneapolis, MN SS419 grayagogo@gmail.com May 6, 2009 y,,= Dear Mayor Hovland, I applaud your efforts to create a "community conversation" about aging. Its unfortunate that to have your voice heard, a community member would have to have $37.00 for lunch at the Edina Country Club. Sincerely, Susan Gray RECEIVED To: Mayor Jim Hovland MAY 0 6 2009 Chairman Chris Rofidal From: Vicky Slomiany- 4604 Bruce Ave. Date: May 5, 2009 Re: 4602 Bruce Ave. At the City Council meeting tonight, I said I had 5 points to make and only got to make one. This is the fill text of my comments. Please share this with the City Council and the Heritage Preservation Board (HPB) members. Mayor - please also consider either getting a clock for speakers to see, or extending the 3 minutes. Three minutes is not enough when there is a complex issue on the table. First. The Plan of Treatment calls for new homes that should be compatible in size, scale and mass with existing historic buildings. At the joint meeting of your groups today, there was discussion over whether the word should be "should" or "will ". That is not the issue. The issue is that the Plan of Treatment does not define or provide any guidance on the words compatible, size, scale or mass. And the HPB itself does not have agreement on this. As evidence of this, I point to January discussion on the first proposed house. The HPB consultant recommended that the house was compatible without any evidence to support this. The proposed first house had 1,000 above ground square feet more than the average size historic house on the block and had 200 above ground square feet more than the largest historic home. The proposed first house had a FAR of .53, while only 2 other historic homes on the block had a FAR greater than .40, and the larger was .46. Under any standard of reasonableness, a proposal such as that should not be considered compatible. At the January meeting, the HPB did not delve into size, scale and mass or compatibility. They suggested a few minor design changes and issued a preliminary certificate. Action Item - The HPB needs to define the terms size, scale, mass and compatibility for fairness to the developers and the neighbors. There needs to be a set of rules to play by. Otherwise, there are going to be more lengthy meetings and subsequent appeals. Second. There should be an expansion of the notification when a house is coming before the HPB for review. It is not sufficient to only notify the next door neighbors, house behind and house across. If one of the 4 sees a problem, it falls to them to inform the entire block of what is going on. And on some blocks, notice may only be delivered to those who don't care leaving the other residents in the dark until construction is underway. Action Item - The entire block should be notified by the city that a house is up for review and each person can decide if they want to voice an opinion or not. Third. The HPB should discuss all of the neighbors' concerns. The HPB meeting minutes reflect much discussion-on my comments and graphs. The meeting minutes also show that the issue of the 70 foot wail was raised by the residents at both the March and April meetings. Only one HPB member even acknowledged that this was an issue, with her comment that she wouldn't want to live next to a 70 foot wall. If the HPB had a discussion on what they think about the comment on a 70 foot wall, and whether 70 feet is compatible in size and scale with the block, perhaps they could have avoided an appeal. By approving the certificate of appropriateness, the HPB backhandedly said 70 feet is fine by us. Action Item — The HPB should take into -account all of the public comments through direct discussion, rather than by omission. ]Fourth. There is a loop hole in the Plan of Treatment when new houses are subject to a compatibility standard, but remodels so long as they only touch the back of the house are not. Once 4602 is built according to the plans just approved, there is nothing prohibiting the future owners (since this is a spec house) to fill out the back of the second story and make it identical to the rejected first proposal. No HPB approvals would be required. This does not make sense. Remodels can make houses incompatible in size, scale and mass with the existing homes. Action Item — The HPB should incorporate remodels that alter the existing outer walls into their review process. Fifth. It has been an arduous process for the last 6 months looking at designs for 4602 Bruce. There are many flaws in the process and I have attempted to offer remedies for these by my suggested action steps above. Andy Porter has done everything that was directly asked of him by the HPB. The latest proposal is not perfect, but as I stated at the April meeting I can live with it. I am not changing my mind. Action Item — The City Council should uphold the HPB's ruling and deny the appeal. The City Council should direct the HPB to clarify its definitions, standards and processes to fix its problems. Thanks for your consideration. ,... ter. 10,A) RECEIVED MAY IS MA 0 V-}, U //, ? C. ,r vlJ A) RECEIVED MAY 15 PREPARE FOR THE CLEANUP! • Set your materials at the curb before 7 a.m. on your pickup day. When scavengers cut lines in refrigerators and air conditioners to steal the copper, Freon or Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are released into the air and accelerate the depletion of ozone. Therefore, please do not set out such appliances until the morning of your collection day. • Trucks will go through only once on your scheduled day. If you miss the curbside pick -up, call your trash hauler who will pick up your refuse for a fee. • Seniors or residents who are disabled: Unable to handle the materials? Contact your Neighborhood Watch block captains — or call the Human Services Help Line in advance for volunteer availability, 952-563 -4957 VPI'ry. 2009 CURBSIDE CLEANUP SCHEDULE Bloomington is divided into five collection areas. This year's cleanup will go from the west to the east. Saturday, April 18 West boundary to Normandale Saturday, April 25 Normandale to France Saturday, May 2 France to Penn Saturday, May 9 Penn to Portland Saturday, May 16 Portland to East boundary OUESTIONS? FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL RECYCLING AT 952 - 563 -8750. ACCEPTED AT THE CURB • General junk: Boxed or bundled — under ioo pounds per item. No scrap metal or household trash, such as food. • Appliances: Water heaters, microwaves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers, etc. Limit TWO appliances per house. • Unusable furniture: Disassemble hide -a -way sofa beds so they cannot open during handling. • Carpets /pads: Rolled and securely tied. Under five feet long and one foot in diameter — BURNSVILLE LANDFILL household chemicals. larger rolls are hard to T , • Concrete /bricks. • Electronic goods: TVs, handle. • Porcelain: Tubs, sinks, computers, stereos. I toilets etc. • Mattresses box springs. 5. OPTIONS FOR ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE CURB HENNEPIN COUNTY PROBLEM WASTE AND RECYCLING FACILITY 1400 West 96th Street, 612 -348 -3777 TU, TH, F io a.m. - 6 p.m. W io a.m. - 8 p.m. SA 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. NEWT Now accepting non - refillable propane/butane cylinders at no charge. • Hazardous waste: Paints, motor oil, solvents and other BURNSVILLE LANDFILL household chemicals. • Tires and batteries. 952-890 -3248 • Concrete /bricks. • Electronic goods: TVs, • Porcelain: Tubs, sinks, computers, stereos. toilets etc. • Recyclable materials: Shingles (No asbestos). Bottles, cans, paper. • Gas - powered, COMPOSTING SITE refrigeration appliances: Burnsville, 952- 736 -1915 Camper /other fridges, air Leaves, grass clippings, conditioners — call ahead, sod. 612 -348 -5832• Stumps, logs. • Small scrap metal. * +-- 8 '—i 1,- 4, • Larger scrap metal ONLY: 2 �' Office desks, clothesline poles, swing sets are examples of large scrap metal. Remove wood, rubber, cement - all nonmetal materials. NO cast lot# iron tubs or items over 15o pounds. Take items that fit into an automobile to the Hennepin County Problem Facility for recycling. See box above. • Construction materials, lumber, windows and doors: Pile limited to what fits in ONE level standard -size pickup truck. Lumber stacked and no longer than five feet. Bend nails. NO railroad ties. NO contractor materials. • BUNDLED brush: Branches smaller than four inches in diameter and five feet in length. Includes buckthorn. N P MR) O 0� LEAGUE of CONNECTING & INNOVATING MINNESOTA SINCE 1913 CITIES TO: City Clerks, Administrators and Managers FROM: Jim Miller, Executive Director DATE: May 1, 2009 SUBJECT: Board of Directors Vacancies The League's Board of Directors is critical to the work of our organization and the work of cities. The directors and officers who serve on the Board provide stewardship, strategic guidance, and vision-for the organization, ensuring that the League is continually meeting the needs of our more than 800 member cities — now and for many years to come. At the Annual Meeting in St. Paul on June 25, 2009, the membership will elect a president, first vice president, second vice president and four new members to the Board of Directors. (The election of a current Board member to an officer position would result in an additional opening for a director position). If you are aware of an elected or appointed individual from your city who is interested in serving on the League's Board of Directors, please have them complete an application and submit a brief resume no later than June 5, 2009. Director terms are for three years and service involves attendance at monthly Board meetings and one or two, two -day retreats. The League pays for most expenses, including mileage. The four board members elected on June 25th will fill the seats vacated by: • Lakeville Council Member Wendy Wulff • Mahtomedi Council Member = Richard Brainerd • Moorhead Council Member Lauri Winterfeldt • St. Anthony Village Mayor Jerry Faust Enclosed are a roster of current Board members, the Governance Handbook, 2009 Board Nominating Process and Selection Criteria and the application form. We strongly encourage interested individuals to thoroughly review the Governance Handbook before applying to ensure they are aware of the roles and responsibilities outlined.- I would be most happy to answer any questions and can be reached at 651- 281 -1205. Thank you for your help in this very important matter. 145 UNIVERSITY AVE. WEST PHONE: (651) 281 -1200 FAX: (651) 281 -1299 ST. PAUL, MN 55103 -2044 TOLL FREE: (800) 925 -1122 WEB: WWWLMC.ORc 2008 -2009 LMC Board of Directors Officers President Mary Hamann- Roland, Mayor -City of Apple Valley 1 st Vice President Ardell F. Brede, Mayor — City of Rochester! , 2 "d Vice President .Chris Coleman, Mayor — City of St. Paul Directors Doug Anderson, Mayor — City of Dayton Jeff Bertram, Council Member — City of Paynesville Richard Brainerd, Council Member - City of Mahtomedi Tim Breza, Council Member - City of Winona John Chattin, City Manager — City of Bemidji Jerry Faust, Mayor — City of St. Anthony Village Matt Fulton, City Manager — City of Coon Rapids Betsy Hodges, Council Member — City of Minneapolis Ron Johnson, City Administrator — City of Lake City Mark Karnowski, City Administrator — City of Princeton Lauri Winterfeldt, Council Member — City of Moorhead Ex- Officio Members Todd Prafke, City Administrator — City of St. Peter (LMC Past President) Dave Osberg, City Administrator — City of Hastings (Metro Cities Representative) Wayne Wolden, Mayor - Wadena (CGMC Representative) Joel Young, City Clerk — City of Chatfield (MAOSC Representative) Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans May 11, 2009 Edina City Council c/o Ms. Debra Mangen, Clerk Edina City Hall 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Council Members: SUBJECT: Quarterly Results for Radiochemical Monitoring, Edina, Hennepin County, PWSID 1270011 Enclosed are the results of the most recent radiochemical samples collected from your public water supply in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4720 and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Quarterly monitoring for radiochemicals is being conducted on your water supply to determine if your supply meets the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for gross alpha and combined radium 226 +228. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule revisions that went into effect on January 1, 2004, have changed the sample collection point from the distribution system to entry point(s) (wells and /or treatment plants that pump directly to the distribution system). Samples will be collected for four quarters and the test results will be averaged. If the annual average results from an entry point exceeds the MCL for either of these contaminants, you will be required to notify the public that the MCL has been exceeded and to take corrective action. The following is a summary of the results: Sampling Site: Treatment Plant #1 Contaminant: Combined Radium ( -226 & -228) MCL: 5.4 pCi /L Date Collected Results Units Sample# 02/10/2009 3.50 pCi /L 200902842 07/22/2008 4.30 pCi /L 200821669 _Contaminant: Gross Alpha in Water MCL: 15.4 pCi /L Date Collected Results 02/10/2009 7.80 07/22/2008 15.50 General Information: 651- 201 -5000 Units Sample# pCi /L 200902842 pCi /L 200821669 Annual Average 3.9 2.2 Annual Average 11.7 11.6 Toll-free: 888-345-0823 • TTY: 651 -201 -5797 • www.health.state.mn.us An equal opportunity employer Edina City Council Page 2 May 11, 2009 PWSID 1270011 All required radiochemical samples will be collected by your public water supply and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) laboratory for analysis. Sample'bottle(s) will be mailed to you with labform.and date that you are scheduled to collect your next sample(s). The results will be reported -to you as soon as they become available. We will notify you if any action by your system is required. Gross alpha and radium 226 +228 are naturally occurring contaminants that are found in groundwater throughout central. and southern Minnesota. Long -term elevated levels of exposure to thes&lcontaminants may result in an increased risk of cancer. This report should be placed in your records and a copy maintained on or near the water supply premises and available for public inspection for not less than ten (10) years. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Swanson at 651/201 -4656. Sincerely, Karla R. Peterson, P.E., Supervisor Community Public Water Supply Unit Environmental Health Division P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164 -0975 KRP:CLS Enclosure cc: Water Superintendent Isaac Bradlich, MDH St. Paul District Office Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - 'Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 11 -FEB -2009 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 07 -APR -2009 Request No: 343258 Request Page: 1 of 1 Samples: 200902842 - 200902842 Date Reported: 07 -APR -2009 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp - STEVE HAMER - Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res I - - - mple No: 200902842 Receiving Comments Field No LocID Sampling Point E01 TREATMENT PLANT 1 Collect nt ('ol1 Time 10 -FEB -2009 1100 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS r * * *r * * * * *r * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: RADIOCHEMISTRY Reviewed By JJB on 07- APR -09 Result Report Analysis Codes Result Limit Units Uncertainty Date 816 Gross Alpha, SDWA 7.8 3 pCi /L 2.62 04- APR -09 807 Radium 226/228 Radium -228 2.0 1 pCi /L .89 10- MAR -09 Radium -226 1.5 1 pCi /L .28 31- MAR -09 5517 Valley Lane Edina, MN 55439 DAVID & TAMI THOMPSON (952) 942 -3384 E -mail: thompson_davidj @yahoo.com April 19, 2009 Edina Park Board, Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424 John Keprios Todd Fronek Jennifer Kenney Benjamin Fox Pobuda Joseph Hulbert Bill Lough Dear Edina Park Board: Keeya Steel Randy Meyer Ray O'Connell Daniel Peterson Rob Presthus Jeff Sorem We are writing to encourage you, the Edina Park Board, to recommend AGAINST the construction of the Regional Bike Road in the 9 Mile Creek Floodplain between Tracy and 70th (Sections 9 & 11). We encourage you to support an on -road route through this portion of Edina to minimize the destructive impact on our neighborhoods and on the habitat that surrounds the creek in this area. Richfield has adopted this on -road option very successfully, according to Mr. Vlaming from Three Rivers Park District. First, we hope you understand'the full magnitude of the construction being proposed. The "trail" will be paved 10 feet wide plus a 3 -foot "shoulder" on each side and will include "highway striping" to separate traffic in each direction. At 16 feet overall width, this is more accurately called a road than a trail. Recklessly routing this corridor would needlessly destroy our neighborhoods and much of the creek habitat. Unlike abandoned rail corridors elsewhere in the metro, the creek floodplain (sections 9 & 11) has been the centerpiece of our neighborhood and a refuge for wildlife within the community. Giving this area to Three Rivers Park District for the purpose of building a Regional Bike Road would essentially destroy one of Edina's last undeveloped wetlands and forever damage the neighborhoods that have been built around it and treasure it so much. Please ask yourselves these questions .............. 1. If a creekside bike road is such a wonderful community and neighborhood resource, why are our neighborhood residents nearly unanimous AGAINST such a route? 2. If the Regional Bike Road is so safe and neighborhood friendly, why do the overwhelming majority of adjacent homeowners elsewhere in the metro erect privacy and security fences between their properties and the bike road? Imagine our beautiful, wild creek area paved with a road and lined with unsightly, rusting chain -link fences like as it is in other metro neighborhoods that border the Regional Bike Road. The answer is quite clear. Like a freeway, the bike road is a REGIONAL asset that puts REGIONAL wants above local and neighborhood interests. The Regional Bike Road works quite well on abandoned rail lines. This makes sense. But retrofitting through a pristine wetland and the private areas of an existing neighborhood doesn't make sense. It doesn't fit. Almost nowhere else in the metro has this been done. Even the Edina School Board objected to the proposed route near the schools. Briefly, our concerns include: 1) Safety and Security of the Neighborhood: For the past 45 years, the backyards in our neighborhood have provided a safe, secure area for children..... separate and private from busy pedestrian and car traffic in the front that travels in excess of 40 mph. The safety and security that we have come to expect and appreciate would be forever lost with the addition of a public regional bike road and the thousands of strangers it would funnel through the hidden and unpoliced areas of our neighborhood. 2) Habitat and Wetland Destruction: Unlike Minnehaha Creek through Edina, most of 9 Mile Creek remains undeveloped in the midst of the asphalt and manicured lawns of the city. Despite its narrow swath, most adjacent landowners have left the creek banks wild in order to enjoy the beauty of the habitat and the wildlife it supports including Wood Ducks, Deer, Egrets, Herons, Beaver, Muskrat, Hawks, Turtles, and Fox. A 16 -foot wide Regional Bike Road through the narrow floodplain would essentially eliminate much of the last undeveloped wetland and wildlife habitat in Edina. 3) Loss of Privacy and Loss of Property Values: We would suffer a SIGNIFICANT loss of privacy and property value with the construction of a Regional Bike Road adjoining our backyard. We vehemently disagree with those who say that we accepted this risk by buying property adjacent to city land. This land was established and reserved for the control of the floodplain. Changing the use and control of this land for a regional "road" is a breach of covenant by the city with homeowners along the creek. Since our neighborhood was platted, the city and county have been happy to value and tax these properties as waterfront properties. Further, our quality of life and our privacy would be dramatically compromised. Our family frequently bikes on metro trails and city streets without issues. But we would NEVER wish to use a trail that is so intrusive to homeowners & neighborhoods. Bike roads that are mere feet from backyard decks and swing sets are uncomfortable for both the homeowner and the road user. Like us, most of the homeowners along the creek would not have purchased these homes had they known that a Regional Bike Road would adjoin the private back yards. 4) The Public was NOT Given Input in Selecting Routes: Three Rivers Park District is indicating that the existing route alternatives are the ONLY possibilities to transverse Edina. They are wrong. There ARE other alternatives. Further, the Park District has narrowed the routes down to these few alternatives without any input from the Public. Our neighbors on both sides of Valley Lane would like our street to be a considered route. It has a separate sidewalk for pedestrians and very few cross streets to compromise rider safety. Why no consideration? Why no public input until the "final" alternatives have been set? We support Three Rivers Park District in its efforts to create a regional trail through Edina. But we believe that the 9 -Mile Creek habitat and the Neighborhoods that surround it would be best served by an On -Road Route between Tracy Avenue and 70°1 Street. Please DO NOT TAKE such a valuable natural asset away from the neighborhoods and community and give it to the County Park District to pave over when so many better alternatives exist. Bicycle routes on city streets are less expensive to create & maintain, less invasive, more accessible throughout all seasons and have the advantage of slowing auto traffic. Please preserve the creek. Please preserve our neighborhoods. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, : u i'9 fil oi'1 p.SN J ` David Thompson Tami Thompson 14 SAVE 9 MILE CREEK TASK FORCE PO Box 390706 Edina, MN 55439 EDINA PARK BOARD Edina City Hall 4801 West 50'' Street Edina, MN 55424 Ladies & Gentlemen: April 22, 2009 Greetings on Earth Day! Thank you for listening to us at last week's Park Board meeting. We were very pleased to hear that Bill Lough and other Board members have already taken the step of walking the Creek to see what is at stake. Thank you! Save 9 Mile Creek Task Force is not a group of NIMBYs or opponents of biking. We bike and walk all over Edina. We are long -time Edina residents united by our vision that 9 Mile Creek as an unspoiled ribbon of wilderness is a far better legacy to the next generation of Edinans than another 20+ acres of additional pavement. Please visit our website: www.9milecreek.org , where you can communicate with us as well as by mail. John Vlaming of Three Rivers Park District and we agree on one thing — the Edina Park Board will play an important role in determining the fate of 9 Mile Creek. We were very impressed with how seriously you took the issue of the community garden in Chowen Park. Now you confront a decision that we believe is much more important for the future of all of Edina. We hope you will give your decision on Nine Mile Creek it the consideration it deserves. As the process works forward, we encourage you to ask and think about: 1. WHAT DOES A 16 FOOT WIDE TRAIL DOWN THE 9 MILE CREEK WATERSHED MEAN TO THE ENVIRONMENT? ANSWER: It means destroying habitat — at least 1.939 acres of habitat per mile of trail will be changed to pavement and cleared shoulder. As those of you who walked proposed Segments 9 & II saw, it also means cutting down hundreds of mature trees to clear the route. Cutting habitat into pieces doesn't just change the area under pavement. It eliminates the depth of habitat that allows wildlife to flourish. Add the 500,000+ visits per year that the Three Rivers Park District predicts to justify this project, and the snapping turtles, wood - ducks, turkeys, herons and other animals that today live here and enrich the lives of all Edinans will be gone. Bikers won't notice what is no longer there — but all of us in Edina will be less for the absence of these animals and trees. We think the last thing Edina needs is more pavement. 2. WHY AREN'T ON -ROAD SEGMENTS BEING GIVEN SERIOUS CONSIDERATION AND WHO CHOSE THE CURRENT SEGMENTS PROPOSED? ANSWER: We think those are excellent questions and you should get the answers before you make a decision. We don't have the answers. As Mr Vlaming told you last week, a a segment close to Edina Schools and other segments previously were deemed "not feasible ", but the rationale for those decisions has not been shared with Edinans. If grades are "absolute barriers ", as Mr Vlaming told you last week, how can the Segment 7 that runs the trail up Tracey and Antrim to 70th Street (and the reverse course up 70th of course) still be under consideration? Or was Segment 7 set up as a "strawman" alternative to Segments 9 and 11 to make the down - the -creek choice the only choice? See: www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/trails/ninemilecreek.dm. If bike access to schools is one of the key drivers for creating a regional bike trail and routing it where Three Rivers Park District proposes, as Mr Vlaming told you last week in his list of public concerns, why was Segment 6 that actually connects to Edina Middle School and Edina High School abruptly deleted from the project as "not feasible "? There are several low -grade on -road alternatives that don't involve biking along heavily - travelled streets or taking Edina Park Board land for a regional trail. Mr. Vlaming noted that Richfield has chosen to keep its section of the Regional Trail on -road. However, on more than one occasion, Mr Vlaming has told concerned Edinans that his team is not prepared to consider alternatives other than those already in play. Why not? Who is making the decision on routing? Edina or Three Rivers Park District? 3. WHAT DOES THE PROPOSED TRAIL DOWN 9 MILE CREEK MEAN TO EDINA AND THE PARK BOARD? ANSWER: GIVING UP EDINA LAND: Mr. Vlaming said the Edina segment will be 17.5 miles long. Three Rivers Park District demands a permanent easement on this land. That means Edina gives up at least 33 acres of Edina land forever (17.5 miles x 1.939 acres /mile). Edina will have no recourse or control over this land if in the future the trail is not maintained or policed to Edina's satisfaction. Any future use by Edina of its land along the trail will have to have Park District OK if it impacts the easement. MORE EDINA EXPENSE FOR SECURITY AND LESS SECURITY: Mr. Vlaming's planning associate told us at the Open House that Three Rivers Park District has 2 officers on Segways who patrol 200+ miles of existing trail during daylight hours. The proposed trail allows unrestricted access to the Edina Schools land, Heights Park and other parklands in Edina. Sadly, security is a serious and growing problem, not an invention of opponents of off -road trails. See our website. Who is going to respond in a meaningful way to security problems along a trail down 9 Mile Creek? Edina Police, not the 2 guys on Segways. Who will pay for that, with more expense and less security — and more concerns about our kids playing behind Creek Valley School or at parks like Heights Park? Edinans will. We will be talking with you again as you weigh this important decision. Jed Hepworth for SAVE 9 MILE CREEK TASK FORCE cc. John Keprios. - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Jed_ Hepworthmcargill.com [mailto:Jed Hepworth @cargill.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:22 PM To: Lynette Biunno Cc: jwborg @aol.com; Greg.Ansems @Honeywell.com; Luaprat @aol.com; jjmogul @comcast.net Subject: Attn: John Keprios /Park & Rec Director & Mary Brindle, City Council - Letter from Save Nine Mile Creek Task Force to Edina Park Board - Dear Mr. Keprios - attached please find your copy of the letter we are sending to the Park Board. We would welcome the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss your views on how Edina can build a path for bikers without paving Nine Mile Creek. There are conflicting visions of what is best for Edina and this jewel of urban preserve in the city, but I believe there is strong agreement on what a great resource Edina's parks are for its citizens, thanks to you and your staff and the Park Board. Thank you. jed hepworth for Save Nine Mile Creek Task Force - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Aaron.C.Swann @seagate.com [ mailto :Aaron.C.Swann @seagate.com) Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 11:19 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Support for 9 Mile Creek Bike Trails Edina Mayor and City Council, Just wanted to drop a note indicating my support for the proposed 9 mile creek bike and walking trails. I see the proposed trail as a safe opportunity for my family to move around the city, get to school, etc and I believe that it will have a positive impact of property values for those of us who live near the creek. I live at 6710 Cahill Rd (the homes across the street back onto the creek) and I appreciate the concerns of those who live on the creek, but we are talking about public land which is for all of us to enjoy. Regards, Aaron Swann 6710 Cahill Rd Edina, MN 55439 Page 1 of 2 John Keprios From: NASHJOHNN @aol.com Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 12:27 PM To: John Keprios Subject: 9 Mile Creek Proposal Hello John- thank you for taking the time earlier this week to review the map of the proposed bike trail through Edina. With this email I am assuming you will forward this to all the council members, the Mayor and the City Manager. If not, please advise me of that. Since we saw signs in neighborhoods to 'Save 9 Mile Creek', we checked out information from a website. We found the proposed trail and with further research found that none of the council, including the Mayor, or staff, live in the effected areas! (NIMBY ?) Further, information that the above mentioned already have indicated they are in. favor of taking 'free money' from Three Rivers Parks, with minimal input from the citizens of Edina, a group of interested parties are attempting to 'inform' the council and staff of the public's coricerns. With this letter we are registering our objection because of the encroachment on private property, eradication of wetlands and park land and as a result, opening the residents around 9 Mile Creek to exposure of potentially thousands of citizens from outside Edina to use a trail that can not be made secure without exorbitant expense! The Bike Crowd are very motivated for this project- let them continue to ride the bike lanes and we see them every spring /summer /fall weekend on Vernon /Gleason road in groups of 20+ with no problems. In this year of budget shortfalls, the millions of dollars to complete this project is unreasonable and very shortsighted! Thank you for your support. Sharon and John Nash 6400 Gleason Court Edina, MN 55436 PS- Let's plan to clean up Bredeson Park of dead and fallen trees as well as eliminate the massive Buckthorn forest before we do anything else! 4/24/2009 Daniel Peterson Edina Park Board Dear Daniel Peterson, We are NOT against the bike trail, but we OPPOSE building it along 9 Mile Creek, despoiling woods and habitat and further encroaching upon and endangering many forms of what little wildlife remains in Edina. There are other available and workable routes for the bike enthusiasts. Jim and Mary Landberg 5408 Creek View Lane Edina MN 55439 -1310 Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 11:17 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: 9 -Mile Creek Trail Plans Attachments: ATT1777872.txt From: Kevin Bloemendaal [ mailto :kbloemendaal @cardtronics.com] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 11:04 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 9 -Mile Creek Trail Plans To Whom It May Concern: wanted to take a moment to let you know that we support the trail plans and are anxious to see it happen. As an avid runner and parent with young children, it would be wonderful to have a safe way to connect into the wonderful trail system that we have in the metro area. We live near the high school and it is difficult for us to safely bike or run to the nearby schools and parks without tackling big hills on high - traffic streets like Tracy and Gleason, especially right before or right after school. Having a safe alternative would allow us to use our bikes and feet more and the car less. We are hopeful that any issues will be resolved and the plans will go forward. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make this happen. Thank you for your time and support. Kevin and Trina Bloemendaal (and family) 6017 Erin Terrace Edina, MN 55439 952.903.0292 4/24/2009 Date 4/30/09 Edina City Offices 4801 W. 50th St. Edina MN 55424 e -mail: edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: RECEIVED APR 3 01009 Edina Park & Recreation Department, John Keprios and Park Board members Three Rivers Park District, Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District, Jonathan Vlaming City Council: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, Ann Swenson I oppose building a bike trail on 9 Mile Creek because: Habitat, environment — From Valley Lane to Creek View Lane to 70th St., the woods and wetlands are home to many species of birds, frogs, turtles and more. Blazing a 16- foot -wide trail would destroy habitats and add to pollution. Flooding — The creek often overflows into yards. A trail would damage or ruin wetlands and floodplains and likely exacerbate flooding woes for homeowners. Safety — If a path is built, we question the safety for adjacent homes and schools. Estimated number of trail users is 500,000 per year, which would bring many visitors close to our schools, and thus add safety concerns for parents. Budget and priorities — This isn't the time for such a big- ticket project. The state budget deficit stands at more than $4.27 billion, much of that affecting our schools. As budget cuts loom for Valley View Middle School and Edina High, a bike trail isn't a necessity. This proposal jeopardizes the environment of one of the city's most pristine wildlife areas and it would negatively affect the people and wildlife along its path. Sincerely, Jim Landberg, 5408 Creek View Lane, Edina MN 55439 RECEIVED Mayor James Hovland APR 3 01009 April 29, 2009 Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Re: Proposed 9 Mile Creek Bike Trail Dear Jim, I am writing about the above topic because, due to your recent knee surgery and complications, you were unable to hear us at the recent Council meeting. Having been there (with a surgically repaired knee, that is), I understand and empathize with your discomfort. I trust that, with the passage of time, the soreness has lessened and you are well on the road to complete recovery. I am not sure where you and your fellow Council members line up on the selection of a location for the Three Rivers" proposed regional bike trail but, before more time and expense goes into garnering support for constructing such a trail alongside 9 Mile Creek, I want to share with you my observations as a long time resident on Creek Drive, across the street to the east from 9 Mile Creek. For the many years that we have lived here, the creek and creek bottom have served as natural habitat for a wide variety of wild life, from tadpoles and frogs, to trout, turtles, raccoons, deer,, ducks, pheasants, geese, even turkeys. Sadly, the numbers of wildlife that once were surprisingly numerous have diminished over time as the City's inhabitants have encroached closer to the creek bottoms, but they still are present. Some stretches of the creek have already been more "urbanized" than others —viz. Bredesen Park, with its biking /hiking /skiing paths,; Edina High School, with its sodden athletic fields and even, albeit to a lesser degree and impact, Heights Park, with its blacktopped paths and basketball court —but expanses still exist that are relatively untouched and remain in what I assume to be their early, natural state. Certainly the stretch between Tracy Avenue to the west and 70th Street to the south mainly falls into this latter description. This stretch is, perhaps, the last vestige of essentially natural habitat in all of Edina and, in my opinion, it would be a travesty to further decimate or destroy this asset with the addition of still more blacktop, and the encroachment it would bring, assuming of course that its even feasible to construct a bike trail there. There are other considerations in addition to the preservation of this natural habitat that also merit discussion. If one were to hover over the section of creek bottom referenced above, it would_ become immediately apparent that it is the low point of a bowl bordered by the Crosstown Highway to the north, Highway 100 to the east, Gleason Road to the west and 70th Street to the south and serves as a natural drainage for the surface water runoff from this sector of Edina. At the aforementioned Council meeting, most of the time that you were in attendance, I believe, was consumed discussing sewer problems in the community. I was particularly interested in the discussion concerning the catch -ponds out by Delaney, south of Dewey Hill, that were no longer performing as designed and the irony of potentially creating a similar problem by impeding 9 Mile Creek's ability to handle water in the future as it has in all these past years. Neighbors living adjacent to the creek have described it as a great big sponge and, having walked the creek numerous times over the years, I can attest to the fact that it is often boggy. Indeed, it is not uncommon for the creek's water - handling capacity to be overwhelmed, resulting in some flooding of the bottoms. Blacktopping any of that pervious surface alongside the creek would only serve to exacerbate flooding, an equally undesirable negative to the neighbors and to any bike trail, should one be constructed along the creek. None of the preceding is offered as scientific; rather it is based on one person's observations over 35 plus years and common sense. I am not anti -bike trail, so for me it is not a question of if I am, on the other hand, pro preservation of natural habitat and wetlands, as I suspect you are, so it is a question of where. I have to believe that, collectively, a perfectly acceptable situs for a bike trail using existing surface streets or some combination of streets and existing bike trails —e.g. Bredesen's path — without further pressuring 9 Mile Creek's natural habitat and wetlands, the wildlife it sustains and the "sewer" service it has so faithfully provided to west Edina. I look forward to hearing from you if you have any questions /comments with respect to the foregoing or if I may be a source of further information for your consideration. Thanks for your time and attention to this issue. Warmest regards, . Moe 19 Creek Dr. Edina, MN 55439 RECEIVED MAY Q 11009 Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans April 30, 2009 Edina City Council c/o Ms. Debra Mangen, Clerk Edina City Hall 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Council Members: SUBJECT: Drinking Water Summary of Detect Monitoring, Edina, Hennepin County, PWSID 1270011 The following is a summary of results including the most recent sample(s) collected from your public water supply in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4720. Results of contaminant(s) detected at the following sample point(s) have triggered quarterly monitoring. Monitoring will continue on a quarterly basis until the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) determines that results are reliably and consistently below the maximum contaminant level (MCL). If MCL violation criteria are exceeded, your public water supply will be legally obligated to notify your customers and remedy the situation. Sampling Site: Treatment Plant #1 Contaminant: cis -1,2- Dichloroethene MCL: 70.0 pgll Date Collected Results Units Sample# Annual Average 03/25/2009 7.40 Ng /I 200906027 6.8 12/31/2008 10.00 Ng /I 200836679 6.6 09/24/2008 4.00 Ng /I 200829753 4.9 03/20/2008 5.70 Pg /I 200805707 5.7 Contaminant: trans- 1, 2-Dichloroethene MCL: 100.0 Ng /I Date Collected Results Units Sample# Annual Average 03/25/2009 0.40 Ng /I 200906027 0.5 12/31/2008 0.50 Ng /I 200836679 0.5 Contaminant: Vinyl chloride MCL: 2.4 pg /I Date Collected Results Units Sample# Annual Average 03/25/2009 1.40 Ng /I 200906027 1.2 12/31/2008 1.50 Ng /I 200836679 1.1 09/24/2008 0.70 jig /I 200829753 0.9 03/20/2008 1.10 Ng /I 200805707 0.6 General Information: 651- 201 -5000 • Toll-free: 888-345-0823 • TTY 651- 201 -5797 • www.health.state.mn.us An equal opportunity employer Edina City Council Page 2 April 30, 2009 PWSID 1270011 Sampling Site: Treatment Plant #4 Contaminant:, cis- 1, 2-Dichloroethene MCL: 70.0 Ng /I Date Collected Results Units Sample# Annual Average 03/25/2009 Not Detected Ng /I 200906028 2.5 12/31/2008 5.00 Ng /I 200836681 5.0 Contaminant: Vinyl chloride MCL: 2.4 Ng /I Date Collected Results Units Sample# . Annual Average 03/25/2009 Not Detected Pg /I ' 200906028 0.3 12/31/2008 0.60 Ng /I 200836681 0.6 All samples will be collected and analyzed by the MDH. Results will be reported to you as soon as they are available. We will notify you if any action by your system is required. This report should be placed in your records and a copy maintained on or near the water supply premises and available for public inspection for not less than ten (10) years. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Swanson at 651/201 -4656. Sincerely, fly- Karla R: Peterso , P.E., Supervisor Community Public Water Supply Unit Environmental Health Division P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164 -0975 KRP:CLS Enclosure cc: Water Superintendent Dorene Fier - Tucker, MN Pollution Control Agency Isaac Bradlich, MDH St. Paul District Office Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 25 -MAR -2009 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 01 -APR -2009 Request No: 345358 Request Page: 1 of 8 Samples: 200906027 - 200906028 Date Reported: 01 -APR -2009 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich - Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res I - - - mple No: 200906027 Receiving Comments Field No LocID 1930 E01 Col1Pct nt Coll Tim 25 -MAR -2009 0828 Sampling Point TREATMENT PL 1 SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 01- APR -09 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS Acetone < 20 20 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Allyl chloride < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Benzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Bromobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Bromochloromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Bromodichloromethane 1.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Bromoform < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Bromomethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 n- Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 sec - Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 tert - Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Carbon tetrachloride < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Chlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Chlorodibromomethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Chloroethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Chloroform 2.1 0.1 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Chloromethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 2- Chlorotoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 4- Chlorotoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,2- Dibromo -3- chloropropane (DBCP) < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental.Laboratory . Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 25- MAR -2009 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 01 -APR -2009 Request No: 345358 Request Page: 2 of 8 Samples: 200906027 - 200906028 Date Reported: 01 -APR -2009 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich - Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res mple No: 200906027 Fleceiving Comments Field No LocID Sampling Point 1930 E01 TREATMENT PL 1, CollPrt nt Coll Time 25 -MAR -2009 0828 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 01- APR -09 Note.:. Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes, Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS 1,2- Dibromoethane (EDB) < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Dibromomethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,2- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,3- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20. 1,4- Dichlorobenzene. < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Dichlorodifluoromethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,1- Dichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,2- Dichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,1- Dichloroethene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20. cis -1,2- Dichloroethene 7.4 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 trans -1,2- Dichloroethene 0.4 0.1 ug /L 274AR -09 15:20 Dichlorofluoromethane. < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,2- Dichloropropane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,3- Dichloropr6pane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 2,2- Dichloropropane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,1- Dichloropropene -' < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 cis -1,3- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 trans -1,3- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Ethylbenzene <. 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Ethyl .ether < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15 :20 Minnesota Department Of Health - ,Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy.- Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 25 -MAR -200.9 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 01 -APR -2009 Request No: 345358 Receiving Comments Request Page: 3 of 8 Samples: 2009Q6027 - 200906028 Date Reported: 01 -APR -2009 PWS No Site'ID Facility Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name. Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich - ` Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res I - - - m'ple No: .200906027 Receiving Comments Field No LocID Sampling Point 1930 E01 TREATMENT PL 1 Cn11PCt nt Co11 Time 25 -MAR -2009 0828 SAMPLE RESULTS . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 01- APR -09 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes. Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS Hexachlorobutadiene <. 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Isopropylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 p- Isopropyltoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 . Methylene chloride < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Methyl ethyl,ketone (MEK) < 10 10 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 ,Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) < 5.0 5.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Naphthalene < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 n- Propylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L .27- MAR -09 15:20 Styrene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 .1,1,1,2- Tetrachloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27-MAR-09 15:20 1,1,2,2'Tetrachloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Tetrachloroethene z- 0..2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) < 10 10 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Toluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,.2,3= Trichlorobenzene < .1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,2,4- Trichlorobenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 .1,1,1- Trichloroethane < 0.2 0..2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,1,2- Trichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L. 27- MAR -09 15:20 Trichloroethene (TCE) 0.3 0.1 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results y Program: HC.. Date Received: 25 -MAR -2009 Program Name :, COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 01 -APR -2009 Request No: 345358 Request Page: 4 of 8 Samples: 200906027 - 200906028 Date Reported: 01 -APR -2009 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich - Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res mple No: 200906027 Receiving Comments Field No LocID Sampling Point 1930 E01 TREATMENT PL 1 Collect Dt Cnll Time 25 -MAR -2009 0828 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 01- APR -09 Note: Positive Orqanic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS Trichlorofluoromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,2,3- Trichloropropane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR =09 15:20 1,1,2- Trichlorotrifluoroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L_ 27- MAR -09 15:20 1,2,4 - Trimethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 .1,3,5 - Trimethylbenzene < 0.5 0..5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 Vinyl chloride 1.4 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 o- Xylene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:20 p&m- Xylene < 0.3 0.3 ug /L 27- MAR -09 -15:20 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC are indicated Date Received: 25 -MAR -2009 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 01 -APR -2009 Request No: 345358 Request Page: 5 of 8 Samples: 200906027 - 200906028 Date Reported: 01- APR -2009 PWS No Site ID Facility Name Rept Level City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich 20 - Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res I - - - mple No: 200906028 Receiving Comments Field No LocID 1931 E04 Coll ert nt co11 Time 25 -MAR -2009 0849 Sampling Point TREATMENT PL 4 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *r * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 01- APR -09 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS Acetone < 20 20 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Allyl chloride < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Benzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Bromobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Bromochloromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Bromodichloromethane 1.9 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Bromoform 0.8 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Bromomethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 n- Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 sec - Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 tert- Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Carbon tetrachloride < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49, Chlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Chlorodibromomethane 1.8 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Chloroethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Chloroform 1.3 0.1 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Chloromethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 2- Chlorotoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 4- Chlorotoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,2- Dibromo -3- chloropropane (DBCP) < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 25 -MAR -2009 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 01 -APR -2009 Request No: 345358 Request Page: 6 of 8 Samples: 200906027 - 200906028 Date Reported: 01 -APR -2009 PWS No Site ID Facility Name Level City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich 0.5 - Type QTR Field Res. PO4 Res 15:49 Dibromomethane I - - - 0.5 ug /L mple No: 200906028 Receiving Comments Field No LocID 1931 E04 C'o11P (-t nt C'ol l Time 25 -MAR -2009 0849 Sampling Point TREATMENT PL 4 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 01- APR -09 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS 1,2- Dibromoethane (EDB) < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Dibromomethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,2- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,3- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,4- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Dichlorodifluoromethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,1- Dichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,2- Dichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,1- Dichloroethene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 cis -1,2- Dichloroethene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 trans -1,2- Dichloroethene < 0.1 0.1 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Dichlorofluoromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,2- Dichloropropane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,3- Dichloropropane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 2,2- Dichloropropane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,1- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 cis -1,3- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 trans -1,3- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Ethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Ethyl ether < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Note: Positive Organic Results Date Received: 25 -MAR -2009 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 01 -APR -2009 Request No: 345358 Result Request Page: 7 of 8 Samples: 200906027 - 200906028 Date Reported: 01 -APR -2009 PWS No Site ID Facility Name Units City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich 1.0 - Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Isopropylbenzene < I - - - mple No: 200906028 Receiving Comments Field No LocID 1931 E04 Collect nt Coll Time 25 -MAR -2009 0849 Sampling Point TREATMENT PL 4 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 01- APR -09 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 yOCs in Water by GC /MS Hexachlorobutadiene < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Isopropylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 p- Isopropyltoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Methylene chloride < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) < 10 10 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) < 5.0 5.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Naphthalene < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 n- Propylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Styrene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,1,1,2 - Tetrachloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,1,2,2 - Tetrachloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Tetrachloroethene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Tetrahydrofuran (THF) < 10 10 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Toluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,2,3 - Trichlorobenzene < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,2,4 - Trichlorobenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,1,1- Trichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,1,2 - Trichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Trichloroethene (TCE) < 0.1 0.1 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15 :49 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 25 -MAR -2009 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 01 -APR -2009 Request No: 345358 Request Page: 8 of 8 Samples: 200906027 - 200906028 Date Reported: 01 -APR -2009 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA Level EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich - Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res 0.5 0.5 I - - - 15:49 1,2,3- Trichloropropane mple No: 200906028 Fbceiving Comments Field No LocID Sampling Point 1931 E04 TREATMENT PL 4 C011ert nt Coll Time 25 -MAR -2009 0849 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 01- APR -09 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS Trichlorofluoromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,2,3- Trichloropropane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,1,2- Trichlorotrifluoroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,2,4 - Trimethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 1,3,5 - Trimethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Vinyl chloride < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 o- Xylene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 p &m- Xylene < 0.3 0.3 ug /L 27- MAR -09 15:49 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED Susan Heiberg MAY 011009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 9:18 AM Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Proclamation of May to Be the Falun Dafa Month Importance: High From: Joy zhao [mailto:alexjoy98 @msn.com] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:39 PM To: alexjoy98 @msn.com Subject: Proclamation of May to Be the Falun Dafa Month Importance: High Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council, This is Joy Zhao. I'm from the Chinese community. Can I take a couple of minutes from you and see if you are interested in issuing a proclamation to us? We've been receiving proclamations from the Mayor of St. Paul and Minneapolis for the past a few years. We'd be honored if you could join us celebrating the Falun Dafa Month by sending us a proclamation for this May. As you might have heard, Falun Dafa is an advanced exercise and meditation practice of mind, body, and spirit based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance. It was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in 1992. Falun Dafa brought health and peace of mind to over 100 million people on six continents. Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant, and more compassionate society. More men and women of Minnesota are learning the practice and purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies, and embracing peaceful, virtuous communities. Falun Dafa emphasizes a holistic approach to health that includes the cultivation of one's moral character by following the universe's benevolent characteristic of Truthfulness- Compassion- Forbearance, as well as practicing gentle qigong exercises. Meanwhile Falun Dafa practitioners' determination and courage to stand up for Truthfulness- Compassion- Forbearance, while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party, has shown the world the value of life and the preciousness of human ' dignity. It's less than two weeks to May 13, which is the World Falun Dafa Day. I apologize that I didn't contact you earlier. Do you think it's feasible at all for us to receive a proclamation from either the City Council or the Mayor in the next one week or two? We are planning to share all the proclamations with our attendees during our celebration activities. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or need more information from us. Thank you very much and we're looking forward to hearing from you. Joy Rediscover Hotmail@: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry Check it out. 5/1/2009 You are invited to attend: RECEIVED MAY 0 12009 League of Women Voters Annual Meeting Program: Trees in Edina: Managing Our Urban Forest For Ecological, Social and Economic Benefits Randy Neprash, stormwater regulatory specialist, Bonestroo, Inc. Michael Schroeder, landscape architect and member Edina Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009 St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 6716 Gleason Rd. Reservations are not required, but an annkeenan @yahoo.com $5 donation RSVP is appreciated. Please RSVP to Edina's urban forest is a community resource. With proper planning and management, urban trees provide significant ecological, social, and economic benefits. These benefits include improved air and water quality, a reduction in energy needs (trees provide shade and windbreaks, reduce surface temperatures, and reduce urban heat island effect), improved stormwater management, increased property values, calmer traffic, and a more aesthetically pleasing, healthy and livable environment. Randy Neprash is a civil engineer and stormwater regulatory specialist working for Bonestroo, a full - service engineering, natural resources, and planning consulting firm. Randy is currently the technical consultant for the Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition, an organization of more than 100 cites that are regulated under the stormwater MS4 Permit. His presentation will focus on how urban trees can be an effective stormwater management tool. Michael Schroeder is a member of Edina's Planning Commission. He is a licensed landscape architect and frequent lecturer at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Michael has a special interest in Edina's urban forest and seeks to raise awareness and understanding of the many benefits of city trees. His presentation will focus on these benefits as well as specific things Edina can do to preserve and manage trees on public and private land. For more information on city trees, see the following resources: City Trees, Sustainability Guidelines and Best Practices. Download at hftp://www.bonestroo.com/More/?ID=3&v=t. Green Streets: An Innovative Street Design Approach. Download at http: / /www. extension. ucdavis .edu / unit / green_ building_and_sustainability /pdf /resources /green _streets. pdf City of Minneapolis Urban Forest Policy. Download at http: / /www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us /cped /docs /urban forest_policy.pdf Websites: www.treetrust.org www.itreetools.org Fee /The Spirit' South View Middle School April 22, 2009 Mayor James Hovland Edina City Hall 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: RECEIVED 4725 South View Lane MAY 0 12009 Edina, Minnesota 55424 952 -848 -3700 FAX 952 - 848 -3701 www.edina.kUmn.us EXPERIENCE SERVICE LEARNING IN ACTION! Kids Against Hunger Food Packing Event May 8th 7.45 am -2:30 pm Edina Community Center Gym 5701 Normandale Road, Edina In this hands -on service learning event, South View Middle School students, staff, and parent volunteers work together to help fight hunger around the world and see the difference it makes in other peoples lives. We are working with Kids Against Hunger, a Minnesota nonprofit agency, whose mission is to eradicate hunger and prevent children from starving to death. Their wish is to teach future generations how to help others in need both here and around the world. We hope to pack over 150,000 meals on May 8mI Service learning is a teaching method that weaves service into the school curriculum as it engages young people in addressing community issues, problems, or needs as part of their academic studies or an intentional learning activity. It offers important character development opportunities for students and can help them improve academically. You are invited to stop in anytime during the event to see service learning in action! If you have questions about this event, please call me at (952) 215 -1488. Sincerely, j &�? i Faith Rothberg South View Parent and Event Organizer RECD.. _y APR Zu1009 Edina Fire Department Station #1 Marty Scheerer and Tom Jensen 6250 Tracy Ave. Edina, MN 55435 Dear Marty and Tom: The Wyants 6604 Southcrest Drive Edina, MN 55435 April 20, 2009 On behalf of the entire Wyant family I would like to thank you for your time, amazing support, and important information that we have received from the Edina Fire Department in the last couple weeks. I am entirely grateful for the information I have received at the Edina Family Center during Tom Jensen recent visit to our parenting class: That visit inspired me to make sure that my family is safe at home. This in -home fire safety visit is fantastic and I wish that everyone would be inspired to take advantage of it. Tom is a wonderful person, he is very knowledgeable and a fabulous resource. We will be making some adjustments to our home make it as safe as it can be for our family and that could help save us in the case of afire. I truly believe what Tom and your staff is doing for the Edina Community is incredible and can be eye opening. I hope that this can continue. The home diagnosis allows us to prevent a tragedy before it can occur. Keep up your hard work, passion and love for what you do. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for all that you have done. Sincerely grateful, 0_Q_"0-YJ Alison, Jake, Tommy, Danny and Addie Wyont i i Apr 24 09 05:08p Jane and John Lonnquist 952 - 926 -3725 p.1 RECEIVED APR 211049 Mike Freeman Hennepin County Attorney C -2000 Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55487 fax: 612 - 348 -2042 Dear Mr. Freeman, Jane Lonnquist 4510 Drexel Avenue Edina, MN 55424 April 24, 2009 I write to express my concern that charges have not yet been filed against Alex Wolters for his attempted abduction of children in our community. I understand that intent is different from action, but feel strongly that asking an eight -year old girl to enter your car unaccompanied — on more than one occasion — constitutes an attempted abduction. The fact that both girls thankfully declined is irrelevant — this man attempted to take them in his car without permission. He also chose to make the request of young girls, rather than other individuals who were in the vicinity at that time. I trust that you are taking the time necessary to build an air -tight case, but ask that you expedite the process in order to provide the community with security and the affected families with closure. With multiple witnesses to these attempts and multiple phone reports to the police, I trust that a solid case can be made quickly. Sin erely, W "C J e Lonnquist cc: Mayor Jim Hovland, 4801 W. 50'' Street, Edina, MN 55424, fax: 952- 826 -0390 Lieutenant Dave Nelson, 4801 W. 50'' Street, Edina, MN 55424, fax: 952 -826 -1607 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:34 PM To: Roger Glanzer; Wayne Houle; Cary Teague Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Water Conservation - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Bright Dornblaser [mailto:dornb00I@umn.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:06 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Water Conservation RECEIVED APR 2 3 2009 I understand the Environmental Commission, the Engineering and Planning Offices and the City Council are "inching" there way toward achieving water conservation in city plans goals, laws and regulations. This is urge faster progress. A meeting on water resources recently at the Humphrey Institute at the UMN identified faster progress in other suburban cities. Edina should be first in this vital public responsibility, not playing catch up. Sincerely Bright M. Dornblaser 4630 Drexel Av Edina, MN. 55424 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:25 PM To: Roger Glanzer Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Melody Lake Meeting From: Colleen Ruane [mailto:cruane23 @q.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:16 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Melody Lake Meeting Hello, RECEIVED APR 2 12009 Page 1 of 1 My name is Colleen Ruane and I am a resident of Edina who is concerned about the water quality of Melody Lake. Melody Lake is located right off of highway 100 and is a fairly big lake in Edina with water that is very unsanitary. I would like to set up a meeting with the City Council members about working out a way to improve the water quality of Melody lake. If you could let me know a time that would work for you that would be very helpful. Thank you for your time. Colleen Ruane 4/22/2009 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 11:17 AM To: John Keprios - Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: 9 -Mile Creek Trail Plans Attachments: ATT1777872.txt From: Kevin Bloemendaal [mailto:kbloemendaal @cardtronics.com] Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 11:04 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 9 -Mile Creek Trail Plans To Whom It May Concern: RECEIVED APR 7 4109 Page ] of l I wanted to take a moment to let you know that we support the trail plans and are anxious to see it happen. As an avid runner and parent with young children, it would be wonderful to have a safe way to connect into the wonderful trail system that we have in the metro area. We live near the high school _and it is difficult for us to safely bike or run to the nearby schools and parks without tackling big hills on high - traffic streets like Tracy and Gleason, especially right before or right after school. Having a safe alternative would allow us to use our bikes and feet more and the car less. We are hopeful that any issues will be resolved and the plans will go forward. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make this happen. Thank you for your time and support. Kevin and Trina Bloemendaal (and family) 6017 Erin Terrace Edina, MN 55439 952.903.0292 4/24/2009 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 11:20 AM To: Gordon Hughes; John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Support for 9 Mile Creek Bike Trails - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Aaron. C.Swann@seagate.com (mailto: Aaron. C. Swann@seagate.com] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 11:19 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Support for 9 Mile Creek Bike Trails Edina Mayor and City Council, RECEIVED APR 2 3 2009 Just wanted to drop a note indicating my support for the proposed 9 mile creek bike and walking trails. I see the proposed trail as a safe opportunity for my family to move around the city, get to school, etc and I believe that it will have a positive impact of property values for those of us who live near the creek. I live at 6710 Cahill Rd (the homes across the street back onto the creek) and I appreciate the concerns of those who live on the creek, but we are talking about public land which is for all of us to enjoy. Regards, Aaron Swann 6710 Cahill Rd Edina, MN 55439 1 M1U12ICE W. DIXON 6515 Gleason Court RECEIVED Edina, Minnesota 55436 (952) 933 -M5 MAY 011009 April 29, 2009 To Mayor James Hovland From Margaret Dixon Subject Nine Mile Creek Mayor Hovland, I am opposed to adding bike and walking trails along Nine Mile creek in the - city of Edina. I would prefer to keep this area in its current natural state. Please pass this request along to the city council members and to our Park Board Director Mr. Keprios. Thank You, 'nn !r(aret Dixon 6515 Gleason Ct. Edina MN 55436 (952) 933 -1665 AVE NINE M1 Mayor James Hovland Edina City Hall: 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland REEK TASK FORCE ion Committee April 13, 2009 RECEIVED APR 17 2009 af�}er YfI'• Q . was �re�ared I am writing to follow up on my email to you -,of March 25, 2009, to which 1• have not had the courtesy of a response. I am enclosing a copy of that email to make good on my promise to send you a hard copy upon my return to the USA. Developments' since March 25 lead us to add to our request for information set out in my email. At the recent City Council meeting, Mr. Vlaming of 3RPD reported that after studies done in 1999 and 2004, "some segments were shown to have absolute barriers" and were eliminated. We would like to have access to the studies to which Mr. Vlaming referred. Since many of .us have lived here in Edina since well before either study was conducted, and were never consulted in respect of a Regional Trail, we would like to know who did the studies and who made the decisions and why. Also, we note that Segment .,6 has suddenly disappeared from 3RPD's'website map as an alternative. 3RPD's website says that "Please note that Alternative Trail Route Segment 6 was removed from further consideration after the March 91 2009 Open House. Representatives of the Edina School District, City of Edina, Bike Edina, and Park District reevaluated Segment 6 and determined that this alternative route is not feasible based on topography and impact to school property." One of our many frustrations with this process has been that decisions have been and continue to be made without communication to Edinans in general and those of,us most affected in particular. Where can we find the correspondence and notes that reflect the decision to eliminate Segment 6 as an alternative routing? What were the factors that led to that decision and who made it? What happened. at the March 9, 2009 Open House that led to this quick decision? Clearly all of that information is public information and I hope we will not have to invoke MN's Public Data Statute to get prompt access. Finally, I was not at the City Council meeting but understand that Mr. Vlaming communicated to all present on behalf of 3RPD that it is the Edina City Council that will decide the route of any regional trail through Edina. Will you please confirm your agreement, so that we can at least have a clear understanding of who is making the decisions that affect us and who will be accountable for those decisions? While City Council persons and Nine Mile Creek Watershed Commissioners have all suggested previously that 3RPD will choose the route; Mr Vlaming has been entirely consistent that Edina's City Council will decide -if that is the case, why is Mr. Vlaming saying that there.will be no further consideration of alternative routes? When did the Edina City Council make that decision? WE ARE NOT OPPOSED TO HAVING BIKE TRAILS IN EDINA... JUST TO SACRIFICING THE ENVIRONMENT AND PAVING A SWATH OF NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED TO ACHIEVE THOSE TRAILS. We see numerous "win -win" opportunities, but the current process has apparently closed the door to consideration of any alternative that doesn't run pavement down Nine Mile Creek Watershed. Mayor Hovland, there is no question that there are strong differences of opinion over which is the better legacy for our generation of Edinans to leave to the next one — Nine Mile Creek as urban park or Nine Mile Creek preserved as wildlife habitat. We disagree with the BETF and 3RPD that the environment comes second to biking, but our primary complaint is with how this is being managed so far by the Edina City Council- apparently favoring one group of concerned citizens over another and appearing to rush towards a decision that reflects the voices of BETF and 3RPD and not those of us who see environmental preservation as our responsibility. Will you please respond promptly to our request for information to which all Edina citizens are entitled and bring us into the process as we deserve? Will you please honor our invitation to come walk at least Segments 9 & 11 of the proposed trail so that you can see what the proposal -to -pave means on the ground? We promise no press ambush or protesters with signs. This Saturday is Earth Day and we will be bagging garbage along Nine Mile Creek. Please feel free to respond to me at my email address or send me one copy by regular mail. Either way, I will be responsible to ensure prompt delivery to the rest of the Legal /Litigation Committee and to the leadership of Save Nine Mile Creek Task Force. Yours t 'uly Jed Hepworth 5509 Valley Lane Edina, MN 55439 Email: osorninoC cc. Joni Bennett, City Council Mary Brindle, City Council Ann Swenson, City Council Scot Housh, City Concil cc. J.W. Borg /G. Ansem /P. Johnson /J. Hildebrand /JD Moe. a ,; s Hepworth, Jed H. - Jed_Hepworth @cargill.com From: Hepworth, Jed H. - Jed_Hepworth@cargill.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 4:36 PM To: edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us Cc: jwborg@aol.com; Greg.Ansems@Honeywell.com; Hepworth, Jed H. - Jed _Hepworth@cargill.com Subject: ATTN: MAYOR HOVLAND - Nine Mile Creek - protecting the watershed and wildlife Dear Mayor Hovland: I am writing to you as a member of the Legal /Litigation Committee of the Save Nine Mile Creek Task Force (S9MCTF). We are a group of citizens galvanized by recent events to organize to protect Nine Mile Creek along its full length in Edina. We share the vision of the 2008 Edina Comprehensive Plan that "More protective measures for wetlands, waterways and uplands in natural resource planning" is desperately needed. We do not believe that Edinans want pavement at the price of destruction of habitat. As Richfield is already proving, the East -West corridor for bicycles is perfectly feasable on -road. I will resend in hard copy upon my return to the US. Conversations with you and John Vlaming of 3RPD at the recent Open House were illuminating. We would like to follow up with you on some of the issues raised in those conversations and some subsequent research. First, it is clear that all of the apparent invitation for public input on possible trail routes (see Alice Hulbert's recent letter to the Editor of the Sun Current) is in reality a carefully - planned artifice to sell the down- the -creek route as the public choice. When Jim Hildebrand and I mentioned 2 or 3 alternatives that would neither require paving the creek bank nor climbing the steep hills on either side, John Vlaming was very clear that 3RPD is not willing to look at routes other than those already on the table. It is one of the oldest strategies going, but still effective: set up against your choice an alternative that is so patently unpalatable that your choice is the only one possible. The BETF and 3RPD are looking to generate the illusion of validation of their choice, not genuine public input. We insist that public input must reflect the majority view in Edina that preserving and protecting wildlife habitat is as important as providing bicycle routes to the members of the BETF. Second, we read about professional staff of the Edina Parks meeting with BETF and discussing "how to overcome opposition" to the plan to pave a path down Nine Mile Creek. We agree with your characterization of the BETF as "just another private interest group ". So how do you justify having Edina Park & Rec staff serve as advisors to a private interest group pressing its private agenda? Who instructed the Park & Rec staff to assist BETF, not to identify alternatives or develop scenarios or generate ideas, but instead to "overcome opposition" to BETF's goal of shoving pavement down Nine Mile Creek? Can we have your commitment to have senior Edina staff counsel S9MCTF on how to achieve our goal of preserving Nine Mile Creek in Edina as a narrow ribbon of wilderness and in the midst of all the pavement? We don't object to having OUR employees work to frame issues, develop ideas, etc. But we think it is both inappropriate and illegal for them to be paid to support any private group's dream, and doubly so to be coaching private groups. BETF does NOT represent all Edinans. Third, the City Council is going to be asked by BETF to permanently dispose of Edina land to 3RPD, without compensation. John Vlaming told us at the Open House that 3RPD will only consider a trail project if given a PERMANENT easement. Since the land in question has only 2 possible use - 1 openspace,as it is today; .or some form of development as proposed by BETF, the grant, of`a permanent..easement to 3RPD is the disposal of. the land for legal as well as practical purposes.. With no possible future tax revenue to be derived from this land, what is the difference between a permanent easement and ownership, except that Edina can continue to claim the land in its "park inventory" after it has ceded any control over or effective interest in it? If the proposed trail runs 10 miles through Edina, you will be asked to approve giving 20 acres of Edina property to 3RPD. That is more than 10% of 157 acres of Nine Mile Creek Right of Way owned by Edina. We insist that all the procedures required under Edina's charter and the law for the disposal of City -owned land be followed. Fourth, the "Needs Assessment Survey" is cited in the Working Draft Edina Comprehensive Plan for the proposition that ALL Edinans' top priority is more walking and biking trails, and the BETF and 3RPD use that as their mantra for the proposal to pave a trail down Nine Mile Creek. However, we have not seen a copy of the Survey nor had an opportunity to review its methodology to confirm that 865 survey respondents meet the standard for accurately reflecting more than their own views. As we paid for the survey as Edina residents, I trust you will provide us a copy of the Survey and its review of the methodology and raw data. We dispute the implicit corollary that any majority of all Edinans would support a paved trail where, as in this case, the pavement means the destruction of what the Survey labels Edina residents' second highest need /desire for "natural areas and wildlife habitat ". Before the council votes to approve the grant of a permanent easement to 3RPD and the desctruction of 20 acres of habitat on a 10 mile route (plus all the mature trees that will have to come down to make that path possible), we believe the consequences of "let's pave a trail" should be made clear to Edina residents. Fifth, we want to reiterate our invitation to come walk Nine Mile Creek and see the wildlife that will be displaced by the BETF's vision of an urban trail, and see the mature trees that will have to be cut down for Nine Mile Creek to become the BETF's idea of paradise. We acknowledge that our conservationist vision and BETF's vision for Nine Mile Creek are not compatible. We think our vision of the preservation of Nine Mile Creek as a place for quiet and wildlife in the heart of the Twin Cities will be a much more important legacy for Edina than a 10 mile strip of pavement. We would like from you: 1. A copy of the Needs Assessment Survey and related background information. 2. Your commitment that Edina employees in their professional capacity will no longer serve as agents of BETF and that we can count on the same access to their time and information about Edina resources and plans and proposals as BETF. 3. Your commitment that no interest in Edina land will be conveyed to 3RPD or any party without fully complying with the processes contemplated in the City's Charter and Minnesota Law. 4. Your commitment to come walk a section of Nine Mile Creek with us before you vote on any proposed path. As John Vlaming told me at the last Open House that there will be "neighborhood assessment teams" formed to look at routing alternatives, and as the last announced schedule for determining a preferred route anticipated a decision by June, this is a matter of urgency. I trust we can count on your prompt response. Yours truly, H. Jed Hepworth 2 April 14, 2009 Dear Mr. Sullivan: RECEIVED APR 171009 Thank you for your reply to my email of February 27, 2009. I appreciate the research you conducted in response to my concerns with my driveway accessibility. You observed that there was little change in the grade of the drive as a result of the reconstruction of summer, 2008. I believe that the grade of the driveway is not the issue. I suspect that the grade of the approach (the sidewalk) is one of the issues. The situation is that I lose momentum when I reach the sidewalk. The driveway can be clear of snow, but the vehicle has to start from nearly a dead stop to climb the hill. The surface of the new concrete is also much smoother than the previous surface; it was original cement from the 40s and had more exposed aggregate. For nearly 33 years I was able to negotiate the driveway after reasonable efforts of snow removal, combined sometimes with backing into the neighbors' drive across the street to build up momentum to make it to the crest of the hill. I accomplished this with a 70s era Buick station wagon, 1979 Volvo, 1980s BMW, 1992 front -wheel drive Honda, and with my current BMW equipped with QuadraTrac. I expect that previous owners from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s were similarly able to access the property under winter driving conditions —a feat which I now cannot accomplish with any assurance of success. For you to state that other residents with similar reconstructions have had no accessibility issues should not discount or deny that I do have a serious problem. There are potentially unique factors that make the comparisons illogical. For example, the photos of the other properties reveal that vehicles approach the driveway directly from the street with no flat area (sidewalk) to impede momentum. These driveways do not have the same configuration as mine. The property at 5109 Halifax has a configuration almost identical to mine, but the residents drive 4 -wheel drive vehicles. I ask that you reconsider this dilemma. I have noticed sidewalks with steeper grades and different sidewalk placements within Edina and would appreciate that consideration to be extended to my property. The current situation devalues my property and presents a hardship. When the driveway was reconstructed and the sidewalk installed, the City assured me that if it was unsatisfactory it would be changed. Thank you for your continued willingness to assist me with this serious problem. ce y, yn Carlson 5105 Halifax C: Mayor and City Council Wayne Houle Jeff Frahm EDWARD J. SCHWARTZBAUER 6085 LINCOLN DR. NO. 315 RECEIVED EDINA, MN 55436 TELEPHONE. 952 - 935 -4205 APR 1 7 1009 PAX: 952 - 935 -4208 April 12, 2009 James T. Hovland, Mayor City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Re: Bicycle Path Dear Jim: It would be nice to have an easily- accessible bike path near my home at Edina West. Presently, I take my bicycle down to Lake Harriet and ride around the Lakes. I don't like to ride down Lincoln Drive/ Vernon. Ave. to Bredesen Park for a couple of reasons, both of which mitigate against the proposal to create a "new" bicycle path along Lincoln Drive and Vernon. First, I dori t feel comfortable with the traffic whizzing past me. At times, there is quite a bit of traffic in that locale. Second, coming back means a climb a full mile in length. I know that there will be some kind of climb someplace, but like most bicyclists, I can conquer a short steep climb better than a long gradual one. It seems to me it would be a waste of a good idea to route the new bike path along a busy street because nobody will use it. Better to adopt the proposal to locate the path along Nine Mile Creek, which will be much more pleasant. Youxs very truly, Edward J. Schwartzbauer RECEIVED APR 17 2009 Jim and Anne Hildebrand 6808 Brook'Drive Edina, MN 55.439 April 14, 2007 Mr. James Hovland Mayor, City of Edina Edina, Minnesota Subject: Proposed Nine Mile Creek Bike Path Dear Mayor Hovland, At the April 7, 2009 City of Edina Council meeting Jonathan Vlaming, Planning Manager from the Three Rivers Park District (TRPD), was on the agenda to give a Nine- Mile Creek Regional Trail Staff Report. In his words he was there for two reasons: 1. To give an update on the 9 mile creek planning effort, and 2. To recommend the next steps in this planning effort Regarding the planning effort, Mr. Vlaming began by giving a trail history and a discussion of the connection of the trail to the surrounding area and suburbs. He cited a concept identified in 1999 where creek and road based trails were identified, and he then cited city council resolutions of support for a trail in 2000 and 2003. Following this, he discussed construction outside of Edina and proposed construction inside of Edina. Citing another 2004 study, Mr. Vlaming stated that in work to date the team has removed "some segments (that) were shown to have absolute barriers." My question is what segments and what obstacles?- Thinking about and researching alternative routes, my attention was drawn to the most recent study of potential trails through the.City of Edina, the City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan completed on September 19, 2007. 'On reading this plan, I learned that this study was commissioned by the City of Edina and was done by independent consultants with the involvement of the City of Edina Council, the Bike Edina Task Force, the City of Edina Engineer, the City of Edina Planning Department, and the City of Edina Engineering Department.. This comprehensive study identified numerous potential routes through the City. In summary: The City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan was: • Done with the help of independent consultants hired and d; funded by the City of Edina Page 1 of 3 • Had participation from the Bike Edina Task Force ® Had participation from branches of Edina City Government The City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan's guiding principals were_ • Improving safety • Connecting to local and regional destinations • Safe routes for all, including the sizing of trail, and • Bicycling as a base for community health The City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan: • Provided recommended routes and detailed analysis of the basis for their selection. • Included detailed recommendations for planning and managing the TRPD regional trail • Provided operating and maintenance recommendations Following his planning remarks, Mr. Vlaming then recommended that the City Council appoint a task force composed of citizens along the routes that the Three Rivers Park District has now selected. That this task force would then make recommendations from only routes the TRPD has already preselected. And ultimately, for the City council to choose from these recommendations. In effect he is asking the City Council to assign . a task force to select from the routes the TRPD has already chosen, thus eliminating other possibilities identified in the City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan with no discussion or justification of the selection process to the City of Edina and its citizens In effect he is asking the City of Edina to ignore its own Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan and its trail alternatives and choose from predetermined TRPD choices. Taking into account the above noted City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan of September 17, 2007, then; it would seem fair to ask that: 1. any new bike and trail criteria in addition to those used in the City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan should be made public and approved by the Edina City Council with public hearings before any trail evaluation process proceeds. Page 2 of 3 2. that the City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan with its recommended trails and criteria be used as the base, with any additional trail options undergoing an Edina task force evaluation, and 3. that following the determination of possible additional routes from step 2 above, the City. Council of Edina could hold public hearings and make a decision on a preferred route. Now that TRPD is turning trail evaluation over to the City of Edina, I feel strongly that the basis for planning going forward should be based on the thorough, independent, and professional Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan Very truly yours, Jim Hildebrand 6808 Brook Drive Edina, MN '- Attachment: Attached is page 35 from the September 17, 2007 City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan showing all possible alternatives to be considered. The report may be found on the web at: http://www.ci.edina.mn.usItufficAL5—BikeTaskforce.htin Page 3 of 3 FOUNDATION The routes recommended in this Plan are based on the routes identified, selected and recommended by the Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) as part of the work they completed in Fall 2006. All of the routes selected and recommended by BETF are carried forward and identified for designation as recommended routes (with some additions, route hierarchy and implementation recommendations) by this Plan as included in Chapter 2.2 (Recommended Routes). A map of the original routes developed by BETF follows below: Not UP WAM '` t _ 1. ���` "• 1 Mo- I I _ Bull 1 ZVI Ali ANNE ON AMIN-, 'i �"' •�`..�, "� ON Ills ft- top, THE CITY OF EDINA COMPREHENSIVE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 135 9 April 2009 To: WMwo James Hovland, Mayor Joni Bennett, Council Member Mary Brindle, Council Member Scot Housh, Council Member Ann Swenson, Council Member From: Bob Mockenhaupt, 5731 Long Brake Circle Subject: Cotes Pond RECEIVED Aft 17 2009 On behalf of not only myself but also my neighbors who participated in the April 7 Council Meeting, thank you for the courtesies you extended to us and also the very generous time you allowed to fully hear our views and for discussion. Please also extend our thanks to Gordon Hughes, Wayne Houle, and John Keprios for their interest and involvement and to Debra Mangen and Jennifer Bennerotte for their professional help in our meeting preparation. As I look back on the meeting, there are some issues we neglected to include in what we presented, namely We were critical of the maintenance of Cotes Pond (and still are) but our views are NOT a reflection on anyone in the current Administration ... these practices were put in place when the pond was built, over 35 years ago. It would be easy to interpret what we said as a focus on the esthetics of the pond ... that is partially true ... after all, we live here in Edina because it's more attractive than elsewhere ... but we are most concerned with the deteriorating function, water quality, and environmental condition of Cotes Pond and that's the message we hope we conveyed. Again, thank you. We enjoyed talking to each of you. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 Regular Meeting, April 13, 2009 Room 349, Edina Community Center AGENDA Determination of Quorum and Call to Order Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of March 16, 2009 Approval of Minutes of Meeting of March 16, 2009 Approval of Minutes of Special. Meeting of March 25,2009 HEARINGS OF INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS, AND PRESENTATION OF PETITION FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING ITEMS 9EFORE THE BOARD FOR ACTION OR a OTHER ISSUE ( *SEE ATTACHED DETAIL): RECOGNITIONS ➢ State Champions —Edina High School Boys' Swimming & Diving-Team ➢ Minnesota Public Relations Association Star Awards — Communications Department: Doug Johnson, Director of Community Education Services and . Community Relations; and Jolene Goldade, Communications Manager . REPORTS " ➢ 2009 -10 Proposed Community Education Services Budget —Amy Haben, Community Education Services Board Chair; and Doug Johnson; Director of Community Education Services'& Community Relations ➢ 2009 -10 District Planning —Dr. Ric Dressen, Superintendent CONSENT 350 Personnel Recommendations 351 Community Education Services Personnel Recommendations 352 Termination /Nonrenewal Recommendations 353 Expenditures Payable on March 23, 2009, appended 354 Expenditures Payable on April 13, 2009, appended 355 'Alternative Facilities Bond Expenditures Payable on March 24, 2009 356 Commendation of Edina High School 2008 -2009 Boys' Swimming and Diving Team 357 Commendation of Edina Public Schools Communications Department 358 Gift from Creek Valley Elementary School PTA 359 Gifts from Target 359a DECA National Competition in Anaheim, California 639 640 -642 643 644 645 646 647 -648 649 650 651 652 652a ACTION 360 2008 -2009 General Fund (01) Budget Adjustments, appended 653 361 2008 -2009 Transportation Fund (03) Budget Adjustments 654 -657 362 2008 -2009 Internal Service Fund — Dental (20) Budget 658 -661 363 2009 -2010 Community Education Services Fund (04) Budget 662 -663 364 2009 -2010 Elementary and Special Education Class Size Guidelines 664 -665 and Secondary Class Size Staffing Factors 365 Settlement Agreement - Independent School District 273, Health 666 -670 Service Associate Organization and Wendy Olness 366 Alternative Learning Program at Edina High School 671 367 Student Teaching Agreement with Luther College 672 -673 368 Lease of Online Instructional Support Technology 674 369 Countryside Elementary School Flooring Asbestos Removal Bid 675 -676 370 Countryside Elementary School Flooring Bid 677 -678 DISCUSSION 371 2009 -2010 Budget Reductions 679 -683 372 2009 -2010 School Board Meeting Dates. 684 373 Primary Election 685 374 Revised Policy 413 — Personnel, Harassment and Violence, 686 appended 375 New 400 Series Policies — Personnel, Phase V, appended 687 INFORMATION 376 Enrollment as of March 27, 2009 688 377 Service Adventure Leadership Team (SALT) Wilderness Expedition to 689 the Superior Hiking Trail 378 Service Adventure Leadership Team (SALT) Earth Day Service 690 Learning Project 379 Recognition of Staff 691 -692 LEADERSHIP UPDATE Leadership News Board Committee Minutes Adjournment *Persons who wish to address the Board are requested to complete and submit an appropriate form to the Board Secretary prior to the designated hearing time. When recognized, each individual shall identify himself /herself and the group represented, if any. He /She shall then state the reason for addressing the Board and shall be limited in time at the discretion of the Board Chair. Individual employees of the School District or representatives of employee organizations shall have utilized administrative procedures before making a request to address the Board. RECEIVED April 16, 2009 APR 16 Z009 Edina City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland and Council Member Bennett: We are writing to thank you for standing up for whats right and agreeing to have the city reimburse us for some of the damages we suffered as a result of the water main break on Wooddale in February. We greatly appreciate your willingness to take a stand against others who feel that lawsuits are an agreeable way to find common ground, who feel that health and safety is not part of the job of a city, and who feel that treating one neighborhood differently from another doesnt create distress in a community. Thank you for making us proud to live in Edina. Should you choose to run for re- election, we will be proud supporters of both of you. Sincerely, Heather and Paul Nelson 6025 Wooddale Ave. Edina, MN 55424 612 501 1318 Heathers cell hegoodmanngmail.com Heathers email address 612 7014684 Pauls cell pnelson7(a,gmail.com Pauls email address Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:54 PM Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: St. Johns Park Neighborhood Improvement From: Ischaitber @aol.com [mailto:lschaitber @ aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:50 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: St. Johns Park Neighborhood Improvement Dear City Council, Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED APR 0 9 7009 - I am a resident on St. Johns Ave and I have received notice of the public hearing. I would like to express my concern at this time for the improvement project. Most of the residents on our block are on a fixed income and during this economic time I do not agree with the improvement project. Many of my neighbors are struggling on a fixed retirement income and the other families young families strapped with just trying to survive. My husband and I are also reducing our income and will not be making the income were have previously made in the past. The improvement at this time is financially challenging for all neighbors as well as for the two of us. I know the improvements are needed but would plead with the council to seriously consider delaying the improvement for at least two to three years based on the economic times were are all facing at this time. Thank you, Lynette and Mike Schaitberger 6020 St. Johns Ave. Edina, MN 55424 Get the scoop on the live music scene in your area and hit a show tonight. Check out TourTracker.com! 4/9/2009 RECEIVED APR 0 91009 Apri17, 2009 Edina City Council Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50Th Street Edina MN 55424 Dear Council Members; J John Retherford 7606 Delaney Blvd. Edina, MN 55439 Although I was at the meeting for another purpose, I was shocked to learn the serious damage that can occur to a home as a result of a water main break. Somehow I have missed the communication from the City that this could occur even though I have been a resident since 1958. 1 believe that the majority of residents are not aware of this circumstance. I would gladly pay $6 annually, quarterly or monthly to ensure that this would not happen to me. This is definitely less than what supplemental insurance would cost. I understand the concern of some Council members that some citizens would not understand that this would only cover water main and lift station failures. I can't comprehend the thought process that since this insurance won't cover everything it is best to cover nothing. I suggest that the charge be included on the utility bill . and allow those that don't want the coverage to sign a waiver to opt out. Enclosed is my check for $13 as my first payment. It is the most cost effective insurance that I have ever purchased. Regarding taking legal action against a large insurance company —that's expensive. Respectfully, John Retherford April 10, 2009 Mr. John Retherford 7606 Delaney Boulevard Edina, MN 55439 Dear Mr. Retherford: City of Edina I received your kind letter which you sent to the City Council. Your letter contained a check for $13.00 as your first payment toward City- provided coverage for sewer backups caused by, among other things, water main breaks. As you probably know, the City Council declined to pursue such coverage at the present time. Although your check was sent with honorable intentions, I must respectfully return it to you. I'm concerned that by accepting your check, the City is implying that you have paid a premium toward an insurance policy that does not exist. In the event something happened to your home, our acceptance of the check may cause us to be liable for your losses. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. I will make sure the Council receives your letter. Since ly, rd n L. Hughes City Manager GLH /sh Enclosure c: City Council City Hall 952 - 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952 - 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952 - 826 -0379 6Y09 i a&oa Waa-W e F-4x a, 94P-4"551.236- .952- .9JJ-96f0 April 10, 2009 Mr. John Keprios Park and Recreation Director City of Edina 4801 West 50`h Street Edina, MN 55424 Re: Three Rivers Trail on Lincoln Drive/Vemon Ave. (Section 3) Dear Mr. Keprios, I am enclosing 3 copies of my comments upon the proposal to locate a portion of the Three Rivers Park trail along a route beginning near the intersection of Duncan Lane and Lincoln Drive, continuing along Lincoln Drive /Vernon Ave. and ending near the intersection of Vernon Ave. and Gleason Road. I believe this has been denominated Section 3. These comments supersede the written comments I handed to Kelly Grissman at the March 9I' open house. Those earlier comments were accompanied by some photographs. Since the photographs don't lie, they can remain in the record for any purpose you wish. I hope you will pass my comments on to the appropriate individuals. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Robert A. (Bob) Schwartzbauer Comments of Robert A Schwartzbauer 6107 Waterford Court S. 952- 933 -9610 My name is Bob Schwartzbauer. My wife Karen and I live at 6107 Waterford Court, Edina. Our property abuts the proposed alternative trail - route that would follow Lincoln Drive /Vernon Ave. Our lot is adjacent to the proposed trail for 1/z of the block between Waterford Court and Habitat Court. Our twin home is in a development called The Habitat. We understand that the proposed trail would be shared use, two directional paved trail, as defined by the Minnesota DNR's "Trail, Planning, Design and Development Guidelines ", 2007 (DNR Guidelines). We do not oppose construction of all such trails. We oppose construction in the. alternative trail location that would run from the intersection of Duncan Lane and Lincoln Drive, along Lincoln Drive/Vernon Ave. to the intersection of Vernon Ave. and Gleason Road (Section 3). We believe that the proposed route that runs along Nine Mile Creek and Walnut Ridge Park Section 2) would do less harm, if there must be a trail through this portion of Edina. First, I want to comment on the notice that was given to affected homeowners. I'm sure it met the legal requirements, but it wasn't fair to all affected residents. I don't have direct knowledge of the list of owners that received notice, but it appears the notice has been sent only to owners whose property actually abuts the proposed trail. That omits 85% of the owners in The Habitat, all of the owners in Fountain Woods Condominiums, the owners in Edina West Condominiums and those in Manor Homes of Edina. All of those homeowners would be affected by locating the trail along Vernon Ave./Lincoln Drive because each of them would have to cross the trail in their automobiles whenever they left their homes and returned. It is our understanding that the trail will be 10 feet wide and made of asphalt with three (3) foot shoulders on either side. No obstructions should be in the trail or the shoulder DNR Guidelines 5.4. Where it follows a roadway, the trail should be a minimum of ten (10) feet inside the curb. Where space is limited, the trail should be at least 3 feet inside the curb, or in extreme cases, directly adjacent to the curb. However, "[bloth of these cases should be the exception and not the rule, with a 10 foot minimum desired standard being much preferred." DNR Guidelines, 5.11. For seventy -five percent (75 %) of the distance the trail would run along Lincoln Drive /Vernon Ave., either it would be physically impossible to construct a 4/10/2009 1 Comments of Robert A Schwartzbauer 6107 Waterford Court S. 952- 933 -9610 trail at the minimum distance. or it would be very expensive. In places it would be impossible because the terrain would not permit. It would be expensive because you would have to condemn over one -half (1/2) of the property along the route owned by thirteen (13) owners. Following the guidelines would place the trail ten (10) feet from my kitchen window and four (4) feet from the house at 6121 Habitat Court. Obviously, the minimum standard would not be "the exception" and this should end consideration of this route, in my opinion. Nevertheless, since we're dealing with "Guidelines" and not laws, for the rest of my comments, I'll assume that the total width would be 16 feet (the minimum width of the pavement and shoulders). That minimum sixteen (16) feet dictates that the trail would have to be placed on the East and North side of Lincoln Drive /Vernon Ave. (the opposite side from the Hi -169 & Hi- 62 exit; on the inside of the loop created by the proposed trail). That follows because there isn't sufficient space between the existing street pavement and the highway right -of -ways on the other side. That would also mean that it would replace the existing concrete sidewalk along the entire length of this section in question. We oppose location of the trail along the stretch of Lincoln Drive /Vemon Ave. for several reasons. These include: 1) The safety of those using the trail and occupants of adjacent homes would be jeopardized because every resident living inside the loop_ created by the trail would have to cross it to leave and enter their homes.. There are 7 streets and at least 11 driveways that intersect Vernon Ave./Lincoln Drive. The heavy traffic on Lincoln Drive/Vernon Ave., would create a perception of a dangerous situation would be created for users, as I'll discuss later; 2) Many trees and shrubs will have to be removed, causing loss to the entire neighborhoods that would border the trail; 3) The trail would be too close to homes. At least 8 houses would abut the trail. Four (4) in The Habitat would be 25 feet or less from this proposed trail. There are 4 double- houses on Vernon that would be within about 30 feet. On Habitat Court and Waterford Court, the property values all of those twin homes would be reduced, especially to those properties that abut the trail like mine; 4/10/2009 2 Comments of Robert A Schwartzbauer 6107 Waterford Court S. 952- 933 -9610 4) Locating the trail on this alternative route would involve many physical impediments that don't exist in the Walnut Ridge location. THIS WOULD UNDOUBTEDLY INCREASE COST SUBSTANTIALLY. For example, many trees along my lot and several other lots would have to be removed, berms, that were erected over 25 years ago to add privacy and sound barriers, would have to be tom down, at least two fire- hydrants, several lampposts, utility lines and telephone poles would have to be moved. Several permanent structures such as the wall at Wellesley Place would have to be torn down. In other places there is simply not enough level ground to build the trail. It would have to enter the roadway that is already too narrow for the traffic and does not permit parking; 5) The experience and aesthetics of the trail for users and residents would be much poorer with the route along Vernon Ave./Lincoln Drive; 6) There would be an adverse impact on the deer and waterfowl that use Habitat Pond and the pond behind 6110 Waterford Court to the same extent as if the trail followed 9 Mile Creek. SAFETY Safety, and "[a] sense of physical and personal safety is the most important trail value in that without it people are disinclined to use a trail irrespective of how many other values it might provide." DNR Guidelines 2.2. The section of Vernon Ave./Lincoln Drive is heavily trafficked. The Transportation Committee and the City Council are well aware of the traffic problem created primarily by the traffic into and out of United Healthcare that is located on Lincoln Drive near the intersection with Duncan Lane. That traffic required the City to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Vernon Ave. and Gleason to help with the traffic flow. While that helped the flow, it didn't reduce the number of cars that would cross the trail and drive next to it. Hundreds of cars enter and leave the parking lot of United Healthcare every weekday. Every car would have to cross the trail. In order to leave or enter our home by car, my wife and I must enter or exit Lincoln Drive. That would require us to cross the trail in traffic. It would also create the danger of a collision between trail users and homeowners, especially because Lincoln Drive curves near both Waterford and Habitat, so visibility is restricted. This same difficulty would exist for 4/10/2009 3 Comments of Robert A Schwartzbauer 6107 Waterford Court S. 952- 933 -9610 all of the 10 homeowners on Waterford Court because the only access /egress from the Waterford cul de sac is at Lincoln Drive. The same is true for the 18 owners on Habitat Court. The 8 owners in Wellesley Court and. 9 in Chapel Hills homes would face the same dangers since they have only one exit/entrance on to Vernon Ave., by crossing the proposed trail. On Sundays, the members of Chapel Hills Church will have to deal with same the situation. The greater risk of accidents is caused by the large number of residents of Fountain Woods Condominiums, Edina West Condos and Edina Manor Homes. There are 360 units in Fountain Woods, 160 in Edina West and 144 in Edina Manor homes, in addition to the hundreds of UHC workers. In order to leave and return home, all the residents of all of them must use a single exit on to Lincoln Drive/Vernon Ave. Every one will have to cross the trail each way. There are 4 twin -homes on the North side of Vernon Ave. just West of Gleason (6414 to 6428 Vernon Ave.). Each home has two driveways entering on to Vernon Ave. The occupants would have to cross the trail upon exiting and entering their homes. Most of them must back out across the proposed trail to leave their house. The cars that use Lincoln Drive /Vernon Ave., especially those from United Healthcare drive very fast. I'm sure the police can give you statistics on the number of tickets issued. Furthermore, Lincoln Drive /Vemon Ave. is a route for MTC buses as well as Edina School buses. So the risks of accidents are greater than merely to bicyclists, walkers and automobile drivers. The total length of the proposed trail along Vernon Ave./Lincoln Drive would be approximately 1.2 miles. In that distance, 7 streets enter Vernon Ave./Lincoln Drive from the North, crossing the proposed trail. In that space of about 6330 feet, there are 11 driveways that enter from the North, crossing the proposed trail. That means that there is an opportunity for a life threatening accident every 350 feet, on average. At the open house on March 9, the safety officer stated that when the trail builders had encountered street intersections in the past, they had addressed the safety issue by placing small stop signs for the bicyclists. Here, that would mean a bicycle stop sign about every 100 yards. It's simply unreasonable to think 4/10/2009 4 Comments of Robert A Schwartzbauer 6107 Waterford Court S. 952- 933 -9610 that a bicyclist will stop every 100 yards. It's equally unreasonable to ask them to do so, especially when there's an alternative with none of these risks. DESTRUCTION OF TREES AND SHRUBS Many mature trees and shrubs would be destroyed all along the trail route if it were placed along the thoroughfare. My house is screened from Lincoln Drive by pine trees planted over 25 years ago. The pines will be lost if the trail is located along this route either because they're cut down or because in order to create the trail, the berm adjacent to my home will have to be leveled, thereby destroying the pine's roots. That berm was created and trees planted to add privacy and a sound barrier. It was an inducement for me to buy my home three (3) years ago. The berm also would be leveled next to 6110 Waterford Court. Mature trees and newly installed landscaping would have to be cut down next to the property at 6121 Habitat Court and at 6114 Habitat. Underground sprinkler systems would be torn up. Natural trees that serve as a screen from Vernon Ave. would have to be removed at Wellesley Court and between Fountain Woods and Tamarac Ave. PROXIMITY TO HOUSES There are 14 twin homes in the development called The Habitat (28 homeowners). The homes in The Habitat surround two cul de sacs: Waterford Court and Habitat Court. The houses that would be adjacent to the trail are 6107 and 6110 Waterford and 6114 and 6121 Habitat. One, 6121 Habitat would be 14 feet from the trail. Two, 6107 and 6110 Waterford would be 21 feet from the trail. The fourth house, 6114 Habitat, would be within 23 feet. (All distances have been calculated using an "exceptionally" narrow 16 -foot trail width) There are four twin homes on the North side of Vernon Ave. near Gleason where the proposed trail would run through their front yards. Since I don't know the owners I didn't feel comfortable entering their yards to take measurements, but my estimate is that they would be less than 30 feet from the trail 4/10/2009 5 Comments of Robert A Schwartzbauer 6107 Waterford Court S. 952- 933 -9610 REMOVAL OF INSTALLED STRUCTURES AND NATURAL BARRIERS At present, there is very little on -street parking on Vernon Ave. along the proposed trail route. There is none West of Habitat Court and parking only for Chapel Hills Church East of Tamarac. If you were to use the parking in front of the church for the trail, it would run through the front yard of the Church. There is no parking anywhere on Lincoln Drive. That means that in order to construct a trail where there is no on -street parking, any trail would have to be on the homeowners' side of the existing curb, since there is no room in the street. Within 16 feet of the curb, there are telephone poles, street lamps, a natural gas pipeline, a concrete wall at Wellesley Place and at least two fire hydrants. According to the City Engineer, there is a utility easement with underground lines and cables, a sanitary sewer line and storm sewer lines, I believe. All of these impediments would have to be moved to construct a trail. Between the back yard of 6110 Waterford and the entrance to Edina West condos, at about 6 feet from the curb, the terrain drops sharply down to a pond. At that point, it would impossible or extremely costly to construct any trail at all inside the curb and there is no space in the existing roadway. LOSS OF EXPERIENTIAL AND AESTHETIC VALUE It is my understanding that while the trail is intended to benefit all Edina residents, Family and Recreational Bicyclists are among the groups that are the primary intended beneficiaries. Family bicyclists "[w]ill not routinely use busy roads" DNR Guidelines 4.40, and "[p] refer [to use] bike trails and quiet streets (to avoid heavy traffic). DNR Guidelines 4.5. Recreational bicyclists "[p] refers trails but will also use roads that are safe, convenient, and not too busy." DNR Guidelines 4.40. Among Recreational bicyclists, "[in] any seek escape from motorized traffic and value experiencing nature." DNR Guidelines 4.5. These quotations from the award winning DNR work, strongly suggest that if the trail were placed along Lincoln Drive /Vernon Ave., many of the Edina residents who were the intended beneficiaries will not use the trail. The route along 9 Mile Creek/Walnut Ridge Park does not create this risk. 4/10/2009 6 Comments of Robert A Schwartzbauer 6107 Waterford Court S. 952- 933 -9610 Another part of the reason to build the proposed trail is to create additional aesthetic value for the walkers, joggers and bicyclers who would use the trail. No one could seriously argue that the aesthetic experience on a trail that runs along a busy street, with passing cars and busses and homes within 20 feet of the trail and adjacent to a strip -mall, would be equal to the experience of a trail that follows the creek and through a park where there is already an existing walking path. If you have any doubt in that regard, please just walk or drive the propose route from the intersection of Vernon Ave. and Gleason, to Duncan Lane. There's a sidewalk all along the way now and a Caribou Coffee and D*Brians in the strip -mall at the end in case you get thirsty. At present, that sidewalk is used for walking by some United Healthcare employees. The primary users, however, are the residents of Edina Manor Homes, Edina West Condos and The Habitat, most of whom are retired and over 65. Although I have no statistics to prove it, I believe that if you replace that concrete sidewalk with a bike path where bicyclists travel at up to 25 m.p.h. (DNR Guidelines 4.7), those many elderly residents will not use the trail and would loose their place to walk. INJURY TO WILDLIFE I agree with those here who are concerned with the impact on wildlife. I'm an amateur wildlife photographer. I would hate to loose any of the wildlife in the area. But whatever impact on wildlife would result from location of the trail along 9 Mile Creek through Walnut Ridge Park, would be the same as the impact on the wildlife that frequent Habitat Pond and the Pond behind 6110 Waterford Court. I have seen at least 5 species of waterfowl, 3 of which nest there. This morning, the hen mallard was killed by traffic on Lincoln Drive, so now there are only two species. I have seen deer, squirrels, rabbits, hawks, birds and a local Osprey who feeds there. CONCLUSION Let me conclude with one final point: If the issue is, to use Mr. Keprios' words, which route would be: "the least- worst," I submit this is not even a close question. If you have any doubt at all, please simply travel the proposed route along Vernon Ave. and Lincoln Drive before you decide. 4/10/2009 7 Construction Update No. 1 P City of Edina Country Club Area Sewer, Water, and Street Reconstruction Project City Improvement No. A -213 and A -214 April 9, 2009 This update is only for residents living south of Bridge Street along Browndale and Moorland Avenues and Edina Boulevard; along Country Club Road west of Wooddale. Avenue; and along Edgebrook Place. Due to the sudden improvement in the weather, Palda and Sons, Inc. will resume their work in the 2009 project area during the week of April 13. Temporary Water Service Outages: On April 20, Palda will shut off water service for 1 entire day to homeowners south of Bridge Street along Browndale and Moorland Avenues, and Edina Boulevard; along Country Club Road west of Wooddale Avenue; and along Edgebrook Place. Please plan accordingly. Palda will remind affected homeowners of this shut off via a doorknob hanger closer to the date of the shut off. Palda needs to shut off the water to these homes to install a series of valves in the intersection of Country Club Road at Edina Boulevard and Moorland Avenue. Once installed, the valves will allow Palda to divide the westerly portion of the 2009 project area into 3 separate stages of reconstruction. Temporary Water Main: During the week of April 13, Palda will begin constructing a temporary trunk water main pipe in front of your home between the sidewalk and curb. Work will begin along Browndale Avenue then proceed to Moorland Avenue, Edina Boulevard, and finally Country Club Road. During the week of April 20 and in about the same order as listed in the previous paragraph, Palda will connect homes to the temporary trunk water main pipe using a temporary water service pipe that will lay across your front lawn. As part of this work, Palda may need to enter your home to operate your water shut off valve in your basement. Palda will coordinate this work with you using a doorknob hanger on a case -by -case basis. The temporary pipe will supply water to your home by back feeding water into your home at your outside hose bib. It is the same .water that is being used today. While your home is connected to the temporary pipe, your water softener probably will not work. City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com 952 - 927 -8861 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379 Page 2 Country Club Area Sewer, Water, and Street Reconstruction City Contract No. A -213 and A -214 April 9, 2009 Do not shut off the hose bib that connects the temporary water service pipe to your home. If you do, the water is shut -off to your home. If necessary, please remind your lawn service not to shut -off this hose bib either. While being provided water from the temporary water main, you may notice your tap water is warmer than usual. This is normal. It is caused by the fact that water will travel to your home above rather than below ground. Water main reconstruction may cause rust colored water to come out of your faucets. This too is normal. You can flush your home faucets to remove the reddish color. Flush your faucets by running all the faucets in your home at the same time for several minutes. You may need to clean off the aerator in each of your faucet heads after your flushing operation. When you begin cutting your grass this spring, please be careful with your lawn mower near the temporary water service pipe. It is possible to cut your temporary water service pipe open with a lawn mower blade. If applicable, please pass this warning along to your lawn service. Concrete Driveway Apron Removals: During the week of April 13, Palda will remove concrete driveway aprons along Browndale Avenue then proceed to Moorland Avenue, Edina Boulevard, and finally Country Club Road. Your concrete driveway apron will be temporarily replaced with gravel. Palda does this to bury the temporary trunk water main pipe where it intersects your driveway. This prevents the temporary pipe from being crushed by your car. Edgebrook Place Because the already reconstructed trunk water main pipe serving your homes connects to the trunk water main pipe in Browndale Avenue, Palda will temporarily connect the trunk water main pipe serving your home to the water main in Browndale Avenue north of Bridge Street. A temporary water service pipe is not necessary at your home. Safety Please remind your children to stay away from Palda's construction sites, construction machinery, and stockpiled materials. These sites, machines, and materials can be dangerous. Job site safety is our number one concern. Who to Contact in an Emergency: During a life or property- threatening emergency, call 911. If construction equipment or materials need to be moved as part of dealing with the emergency, 911 has a list of emergency contacts for Palda. Call or e-mail me at SEH with your questions and concerns, 952.912.2633 and cmillner @sehinc.com. Sinc ]k/, //. erel Chad Millner, PE SEH Project Engineer Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 8:11 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: 9 -Mile Creek Bike Trails From: Jeri Dentz [mailto:JERIDENTZ @COMCAST.NET] Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:19 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 9 -Mile Creek Bike Trails Dear Major Hovland and council members Bennett, Brindle, Housh and Swenson, YES, YES, YES!!! We live in Brookview Heights, just along Nine -Mile Creek, and we would absolutely love a bike trail along the creek. Our ONLY real complaint about living in Edina is our lack of accessable bike and walking trails. We have 3 small children and are always encouraging them to get outside, be active, and exersice. But, when we get out to do these things as a family, it usually involves driving to Minneapolis to enjoy the paths around the lakes and along Minnehaha creek. Please vote to accept Three Rivers Park District's Nine -Mile Creek proposed trail alignment that runs along Nine -Mile Creek. It would be a huge improvement to this otherwise exceptional city. The majority of people we speak with feel exactly the same way. Thank you for you time, Jeri and Steve Dentz 6716 Cahill Rd Edina 3/27/2009 RECEIVED APR 0 61009 April 2, 2009 City of Edina Ms. Lynda Carlson 5105 Halifax Avenue Edina, MN 55424 RE: 5105 Halifax Ave. driveway grades Dear Ms. Carlson, The City of Edina has reviewed your email sent to City Hall on February 27, 2009, expressing your concern with your difficulty accessing your driveway during the winter. We have delayed our response in order to take some additional survey shots on your driveway. We have compared the driveway grades prior to the installation of the sidewalk and subsequent new driveway you had installed to the present driveway configuration and have determined that there is negligible change in the grades (see profiles shown on page 5 of 5). In addition, there are many other driveways in recent reconstruction projects with slopes that are consistent with your house and we have not received similar concerns. We feel that given the constraints at either end of the driveway; ie. garage and sidewalk that a reconstruction of the driveway will not yield better results. The sidewalk cannot be graded any steeper. If you have any questions please contact our office at 952 - 826 -0371. Sincerely, ��ack Sullivan Assistant City Engineer Enclosures: Email dated February 27, 2009 Photo exhibits of driveways Driveway profile exhibit C: City Council Wayne Houle — City of Edina Jeff Frahm — City of Edina G: \Engineering \Contract Numbers\2008 \ENG 08 -10 Halifax Sidewalk\ ADMIN \CORR\20090330_5105Halifax.doc 1/5 City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com 952 - 927 -8861 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379 Page 1 of 2 Jack Sullivan Subject: FW: Driveway From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 1:02 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Driveway From: Lynda Carlson [mailto:lkcarlson3 @hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 12:54 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: RE: Driveway Lynette, I am sorry for the difficulty in opening the attachment. Thank you for advising me of this. I will just include the document into the text of this email. Lynda Carlson 2 -26 -09 Dear Edina Engineering Department and City Council: Last summer our driveway was reconstructed as part of the sidewalk installation on Halifax Avenue. While I appreciate the efforts of the City to continue winter accessibility which had been possible since 1976, those efforts have not been successful. Our driveway remains the steepest and most treacherous on the street and has been made even more difficult because of the sidewalk. I cannot get a run at the driveway as in the past 32 years because the sidewalk impedes my momentum. Before our driveway was altered, I could always get up and into my garage if the concrete surface was reasonably clear. This access was possible with all the cars which we have owned over the years. Now, I cannot. On December 23, 2008, I arrived home after a modest snowfall at about 7PM. I shoveled, scraped, and salted to no avail. I attempted to use my next door neighbor's driveway (5109 Halifax) in order to get my car off the street and could not get up theirs either because the sidewalk stopped my momentum. I finally went to Jerry's Hardware to purchase sand. Once again I scraped the driveway surface, applied the 40 pounds of sand, and finally after 2 hours of effort was barely able to make it up the driveway to the safety and shelter of the garage. I felt infuriated, exhausted, and victimized. Today upon arrival at about IPM, my husband cleared the driveway of snow, but I was not able to get up after repeated tries because my forward momentum was stopped at the sidewalk. My car is currently sitting on the street in a snowstorm in limited visibility and vulnerable to damage. My car is equipped with Quadri -Trac which is more efficient than front -wheel drive; the car was chosen with that capability in order to be able to access the driveway under winter conditions. The car has performed admirably on the driveway in the winter until this winter. I was assured last summer that if the new driveway was not satisfactory, it would be changed. The new driveway is not satisfactory and I ask that it be changed so that I do not have to endure another winter wondering if I will be able to access my property safely with 4/2/2009 a15 Page 2 of 2 reasonable effort. Thank you so much for your consideration in this issue. Sincerely, Lynda Carlson 5105 Halifax 952 - 926 -7378 Subject: RE: Driveway Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:27:08 -0600 From: Ibiunno @ci.edina.mn.us To: Ikcarlson3 @hotmail.com Dear Lynda, We are unable to open the attachment, can you re -send? Lynette Biunno City of Edina Receptionist From: Lynda Carlson [mailto:lkcarlson3 @hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 3:31 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Driveway Please foward the attached document to the City Council and Engineering Department. If there are issues with the document, please advise me. Thank you. Lynda Carlson 5105 Halifax 952 - 926 -7378 Windows LiveTm Hotmail8: ... more than just e-mail. Check it out. It's the same Hotmail @. If by "same" you mean up to 70% faster. Get your account now. 4/2/2009 315 581 7 &)b c 4, "-,, le- A v c R, L ie 'R 415 :• M • m 5105 Halifax Ave Driveway Profile w Q EXISTING 10 -11 -07 v J -Y = v 890 10.92% 8.50% 8.87% 4.07X 2.MX 1.807E 2.84% - -- - - 9.19 % 14.09% 14.65% - 9.76% _ 8.95% &�% 5.54% 885 17.08% 12 64% - 16.99% 12.25% 9.83% - - -- - - - 18.1 3.57% 14.51 - 15.75% - 14.86% - 14.34% 16.29% 14.70% 17.82% yp.07% &37% 880 -- j5.99% 13.857 8.10% 3.50% - - -- - - - - - - -- - _ -- - - - - - - EXISTING 3— — ffg - 75 TO: Members of the City Council RECEIVED FROM: Gene Persha RE: Townhall Meeting Format APR 0 7 2009 When I suggested the idea of a townhall'meeting for Edina more than two years ago, I envisioned a meeting for the people with the format suggested by the people. In other words, I wanted the people to have direct input on their meeting. I believe the first townhall meeting did not do that although it was a good first effort. I want to suggest some ideas to improve this meeting and make it more people centered. My ideas are as follows: 1) We need to have the meeting outside city hall and the council chambers. The council chambers are small, cramped, and a reminder that we are in the parameters of city council and all the restrictions in has on the audience. 2) We need a small committee of residents to suggest a location,e.g., Southdale Library meeting rooms, a church auditorium, or a school facility. They are bigger, out of city hall, and more informal by their very nature. 3) We need a seating arrangement that puts the participating audience as close to the council members as possible so perhaps a microphone may not be necessary. i would suggest a semicircle with rows being parts of concentric circle to achieve this. 4) We do not need to fill out question cards which again adds to formality and less spontaneity. If more than one question is one the same subject, so be it. It should be the prerogative of the council to categorize questions, edit them, or to take away from the initiative of the people. If the audience distance were close enough, individuals could speak from their sitting position instead of coming up to a podium. Does this work? Absolutely! If one ever attended a Jim Ramstad meeting, you would see that this works well and without written out questions. People have seemed to hear very well. Part of the virtue of this meeting is to generate some spontaneity from the audience. 5) We also need to encourage dialogue, one of the chief purposes of this meeting is to do things differently than at a city council meeting. The people should not be bound by the same structures And to have a formal time process is a little unfriendly. By no means, should any one person monopolize the time, but. we don't need city council rules for a meeting that is the "peoples' meeting." 6) We also can easily televise from locations other than city hall. We have done it at the Centrum, virtually every elementary school in Edina, The Southdale Library, Braemar, and CPC Church. That need for TV should not limit locations. 7) Since there is always a comparison of our neighboring cities, one can easily find cities who do things as I have suggested. As I have been told, we are experimenting a little bit. Well then, we can experiment that tips this more on what the people want. It does not necessarily have to be "the" way this is done in the future, but it ought to be seen as an attempt to try something differently. It also would be nice to see the peoples' desires carried more into fruition. 8) And lastly, what is the point of this meeting? To engage the people on their own turf! It does not come from a one way conversation. The people want interaction. That was original intent of this meeting. RECEIVED APR 0 7 2009 Subject: St Johns Park Neighborhood Improvement Project Good Morning, I'm writing to you this morning to express my tremendous concern over the new property assessment that will cost somewhere between $8,000- $15,000 per household. I think at the time when the study was conducted, this seemed to be a feasible project for most residents. However, after the financial crisis, housing market crash and the overall state of the economy, I think this project should be tabled until we come out of this recession or maybe depression. With an unemployment rate of 8.5% and major companies like Target and Best Buy laying off thousands of people, I don't think there is any way any household in the proximity of this project has that amount of money set aside for an aesthetic purpose. People have lost nearly 60% of their total net worth and we're still proposing a luxury assessment. In this current state, my focus absolutely has to be on keeping up with mortgages, HELOC's, property taxes, credit debt, federal and state taxes, etc. I think when the government is passing $700 billion bailouts'to the financial industry, 13 million jobs are on the line in the auto industry and home sales dropping another 18 %, which is the highest on record that we need to really think about our where our money is going. As you can probably tell, I voted no for this project. I respectfully ask the city council to rethink this project. I encourage you to think about the economic situation and consider an aesthetic project as a luxury project that should be tabled until we get through these times. Charlie Fee Cargill Inc 952 - 742 -6365 - Office 612 - 306 -5325 - Cell charles_fee @cargill.com RECEIVED APR 0 71009 March 30, 2009 Subject: Wooddale Water Main Break Dear Mayor & Council Members: As you all discuss and grapple with how to resolve this issue, I think that it is important for you to be made aware of some important historical facts. At the last council meeting, council member Swenson had stated that she was one of the victims of the flood of 1987, and further stated that the City of Edina did nothing for her and the other residents affected by the flood. That is simply not true. I think we can all agree that there is not much a city can do to prevent damage from a 1,000 -year flood, and that the city cannot be held liable for an act of God, but the fact remains that in 1987 the City of Edina did in fact take action and offer some very basic services to its residents to facilitate cleanup from the storm and ensure that the residents were better protected in the future. A bit of history for those of you who were not serving on the council in 1987: As explained to me, the City of Edina's sewer lines connect to sewer lines in Minneapolis, and from there they run to the Pig's Eye treatment facility. During the storm of -1987, the sewer lines in Minneapolis began to back up. This backup gradually caused sewer lines in Edina to overflow into approximately 1,000 basements in the lower areas of Edina. Again, as explained to me, the City of Edina took the following actions for its residents (even though it wasn't negligent): • The City of Edina collected basement debris that had been placed curbside by its residents and then hauled it away at no cost. • The City of Edina hired Howard Green & Associates to inspect every house in Edina in order to determine if any sump pumps were piped into the Edina sanitary sewer lines. Houses found to be doing so were required to reroute to the storm water system. A new ordinance was passed to ensure that any homeowner who had a sump pump draining into the sanitary sewer system could not be issued any future building permits until they had rerouted to the storm water system. • The City of Edina then hired a contractor to inspect all commercial and non- residential buildings for sump pump violations. • Finally, the City of Edina repaired the sewer lines that had ground water leaking into them, installed new storm drains and installed a sewer holding tank on 58 cn Street between France Avenue and Wooddale Avenue. All of this was done to help ensure that this type of event may be prevented or lessened in the future. The point that I'm trying to make is that even in a water /sewer event where the City of Edina clearly was not negligent, it would appear that it stepped forward and spent a considerable amount of money to assist residents with cleanup, and then put in place the necessary infrastructure to hopefully mitigate any similar future events. As with the Interlachen neighborhood, I believe that the City of Edina should help its own residents with the same type of financial assistance, and then put something in place (either via a new ordinance or official, written policy) that once and for all establishes what the City will do when a water main breaks with such force that it damages dozens of basements. Again, this type of water main break needs to be differentiated from the typical 20 -40 sewer backups that occur each year in Edina. I think that establishing a Utility Fund is a great idea. Money from this fund would not cover: typical sewer backups, natural weather - related events /Acts of God, nor would it cover personal effects /appliances lost as a result of a water main break. Quite simply, the fund could be used to gut, clean, haul away contaminated items and disinfect the basements of those persons affected by a city water main break. The main intent would be Public Health oriented, with the intended purpose for the City to protect its own ... to ensure that any resident affected by a water main break would have a healthy, sanitary living space to reoccupy. Thanks for your time. I look forward to seeing you at the next council meeting. Sincerely, Jim Schedin 6041 Wooddale Ave RECEIVED April 5, 2009 APR p 7 200 Edina City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland, Council Member Bennett, Council Member Brindle, Council Member Housh, and Council Member Swenson: We are writing to express our frustration over the handling of the water main break and subsequent flooding that occurred in our neighborhood on Thursday, February 19, 2009. We would like to express how impressed we were by the Mayor's immediate response and willingness to come to our neighborhood the night of the flooding, so he could witness first -hand the losses that were incurred. On Tuesday, March 3`d we attended and spoke at the city council meeting. At that time we expressed our frustration with Travelers Insurance for denying our claim when clearly someone is at fault when a water line breaks and eleven inches of sewage pours into our basement through our toilet. We also expressed what a hardship this is for us as we rent our basement, and have been forgoing that additional income, which has been particularly problematic as Paul was laid off and we were living off of a single income for four months. We attended the city council meeting on Tuesday, March 17th and were frustrated that the two city council members who had not been in attendance seemed unaware of our and our neighbor's earlier testimony. At that time Council Member Housh and Council Member Swenson made some interesting arguments, but arguments that given what had been discussed earlier, were irrelevant. We are again outlining some of our most critical reasons for why we feel the City should reimburse us for at least the same amount of damages as the City reimbursed the Interlachen neighborhood in 2002. We do have the maximum sewer back -up coverage with our insurer. Our insurance company immediately granted us the maximum payment for the event, which is $10,000. We did just as the City hoped we would after the Interlachen incident, and yet the settlement will not cover half of the damages we have incurred, which given the clean-up, the loss of laundry machines, refrigerator, oven, shower, cabinetry, and our contractor's estimate, even with the work we have already planned to do ourselves exceeds $30,000, not to mention the loss of income due to not having a tenant. This was not an act of God as rain events are. This was an event in which someone is at fault. This event could have been avoided if back flow suppressors were installed during the 2004 utility and paving project, which we were assessed for. The water main broke during normal business hours. However, it took the City two - and -a -half hours to respond after calls to non - emergency and emergency 911. The only reason the water was turned off then was because one of our neighbors told the public works crew where to find the shut off valve since the employees had misread the utility map. It is irrelevant that certain members do not feel that a precedent has been set; a precedent has been set. It would be entirely unjust to reimburse members of the Interlachen neighborhood for their losses, and then not reimburse us for ours. We would be happy to sign documentation indicating that we would not pursue further legal action against the City if the City was willing to pay for the losses we've incurred. While we are optimistic that this can be resolved without legal action, if the City is not willing to take action, we will be joining our neighbors in their legal pursuits. Thank you for your time. We look forward to an amicable resolution. Sincerely, Heather and Paul Nelson 6025 Wooddale Ave. Edina, MN 55424 612 501 1318 — Heather's cell hep,00dman gmail.com — Heather's email address 612 701 4684 — Paul's cell pnelson7 a,�mail.com — Paul's email address RECEIVED APR 0 6.2009 Subject: The Final Plan for West 70th Street As you decide the final design of the new West 701h street I ask you to choose a beautiful and calming design: An outcome that enhances the neighborhood and therefore the community. It is unusual to have a legacy opportunity! Rebuilding west 70th street road is a legacy opportunity to dramatically alter the neighborhood. Obviously the street needs some help. l ask you to imagine the outcome you can affect. At the last council meeting comments were made that you should not pursue a 25 MPH speed limit because although it is now legal no other community in Minnesota has done it. I ask you to lead and not follow. Take advantage of opportunities; do not be afraid of them: There are two speed limit signs off of 70th between 66th and 76th and 100 and France, that's it, just two signs. The effect of driving from a 25 MPH speed limit road to a side street in an adjacent neighborhood can only have a calming effect. And if drivers in the metro drive 5 mph over the speed limit then setting the limit at 25 reduces the effect speed to 3.0 from 35. It is important to stay within the existing roadbed footprint. Every foot taken is a foot . closer to a front yard. Every foot between the road and the sidewalk is another foot of calm. This is real. I also ask you also to reconsider quiet asphalt. This can. be a demonstration project for converting to quiet asphalt in all of Edina. Again be leaders in the State_and.not followers. The world is not going to fall in if you choose quiet. And the trend for neighborhoods of the future is quiet. And landscape, landscape, landscape. It's enhancing. Beautiful does not have to be expensive. I also like the idea of informally if not formally designating the 1 mile of road as Arneson Parkway. Edina is too nice of -a city to not have a parkway. Looking forward to your final plan. Colby H Wilkins 4515 West 70th Street Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 1:53 PM Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: 2009 Water Main Break From: Bobnvickischedin @aol.com [mailto:Bobnvickischedin @aol.com] Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 1:44 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 2009 Water Main Break RECEIVED APR 0 6 2009 Page 1 of 1 To: Mayor James Hovland, Council Members Ann Swenson, Scot Housh, Joni Bennett and Mary Brindle Dear Mayor and City Council Members: In 1959, as newlyweds, we purchased our home on Wooddale Avenue. Being proud new homeowners, we hosted a family Thanksgiving dinner that very first year and things didn't go exactly as planned. We had a sewer back up and it couldn't have happened at a worse time!! The word was spread around the family - don't flush unless you absolutely have to. We called the Roto Rooter guys, they did their job, and the situation was taken care of. We're not stupid - we added a rider onto our insurance policy that would take care of the expenses should this happen again and we also have our drains routed out every three years as a preventative measure. Guess what? We have never had another sewer back up in 50 years. So far, we have done everything right. The catastrophic water main break that happened on February 19, 2009, was not a "normal" sewer back up. It was the surge from the main breaking that was so powerful that it forced contaminated waste water into the sewer lines and then into our basements. The water that a lot of us (including Councilmember Swenson) got in our basements in the 1980's from a record rainfall was nothing in comparison. Clean ground water is not a pleasant thing to see entering your basement but when the water that GUSHES in is brown, it is devastating. You would have to experience it to know just how devastating it is. Even though we have done everything right, some of the council members are telling us that it is our fault that we don't have adequate coverage. People from the city that came to our homes on the evening of the 19th told us that the clean -up was something that we should not do ourselves as it was hazardous waste. Who would have guessed that it would cost THOUSANDS of dollars for abatement? What about the city having adequate coverage for this kind of occurrance? We feel that WE ARE THE CITY and it is not us against you but we do expect our elected officials to do the right thing by providing funds to compensate us for the clean -up and disinfecting of our our living space. Respectfully, John and Vicki Schedin 5937 Wooddale Avenue Hurry! April 15th is almost here. File.. your Federal taxes-FREE with TaxACT. 4/3/2009 Council Member Housh and Swenson- RECEIVED MAR 27 2009 Thank you so much for taking a leadership role in the recent debate on sewer insurance for back ups. I watched the debate and think it is completely inaccurate to portray the City's communication strategy as a "complete failure ". How could a person possibly miss the number of ads and notification we have received on this issue? Whether a resident took action, well that is their own fault. At some point, the Council has to push back and ask the residents to take accountability in the process of being a "homeowner." You both made good points, which I would like to reiterate. • I have been paying approximately $137.00 /year for a $50,000 cap on sewer back up, I did what was asked of me for several years now • 1 feel bad for the people on Wooddale, however many homes have had this issue in the last few years are we going to back them now • If the City embarks on a new policy that covers us for these type circumstances, yet does not cover the "major storm" than you will have even a bigger problem because people will be confused as to what they need o Will we still need to carry the policy on top of a fee on the utilities? • Where do we draw the line on public safety, if someone breaks into my house is that the Police's fault? Should I sue them? • Insurance to me is almost like legalized gambling, if you choose not to partake you do so at your own risk So going forward I would suggest: • Ramping up the communication and education program • Contact neighborhood associations • Contact local Edina insurance agents and have them do a mailer, it is nice piece of business they could capture • Have the City send out an email on City Extra • Etc, etc. I don't often make predictions, but I will say this. I am guessing that for the most part only the 16 impacted homes will show up for the public hearing. They will be the loudest and chances are something could get passed that will cost the residents as a whole more money. I urge you to stand behind your initial comments and oppose this idea of changing the policy !& reimbursing the residents of this event. Again, I feel bad for them; however many in the City have done the right thing by getting the appropiate coverage. I appreciate your time on this issue, thanks for serving. Chris Rofidal crofidal@comcast.net Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED Susan Heiberg MAR Z 51009 '- From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 1:41 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: For Council Members and Mayor Hovland Regarding Sewer Backup From: kathleen dahlheimer [mailto:KDahlheimer @comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 1:15 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: For Council Members and Mayor Hovland Regarding Sewer Backup Please forward this to each council person. Thank you. I watched your meeting regarding the Wooddale Ave. mess and live fairly close to the event. We had a similar event on our block and I think only one house was really in trouble but I had some water backed up and got my own plumber etc. based on the only info I could get from City Hall or the workers which was a brochure which says it is my problem. I am totally in agreement with Scot Housh and his statements at the meeting of March 17th. You will open a real can of worms with the self insurance and am not interested in paying more on my bill when I have been carrying this coverage for many years at close to $300 /year. You simply cannot pay the Wooddale homeowners because there are a number of them and not pay others . There will be many more breaks before this would get off the ground. While Mayor Hovland's ideas are nice but the practiality seems not really feasible. I think a bigger concern is the city workers at the onset of this mess who did not know where to go for shut offs etc. I drove by right at the beginning of the event and it seemed that everyone was just watching. Of course I was not there but time was really critical. I do not think that the feeling that because not many had any coverage the city should feel the promotion was a failure. There are many of us paying premiums every month for just such events. There are many other things that can create water damage in a basement... it is just sensible coverage to have and the homeowner has a responsiblity to get the best coverage for all circumstances. I got it after a water heater exploded in my mother's basement. It was a mess and insurance covered it for her. It is true that insurance salesmen leave something to be desired in their sales pitch. Why not just send a mailing in a sort of official looking envelope that most people will open (could be tax related etc.) warning for them to check their coverage? Thank you for your attention to these comments and for all the work you do for the city. Kathleen Dahlheimer 4801 West 60th Street Edina Mn. 55424 3/25/2009 RECEIVED 1r, )q.4 Dear Mayor & Council Members: MAR 19 2009 I am writing to you today to discuss my ideas concerning the water main break on Wooddale Ave. I attended the March 17`h council meeting and was one of many who waited patiently for three hours for our agenda item to be discussed. I think that there were a lot of interesting ideas and opinions discussed about how to handle this situation now and going into the future. I would like the opportunity to offer some input which I believe may be beneficial to all parties involved. First, it's important to make a clear distinction concerning the event itself. This was clearly not a typical sewer backup, rather it was a water main break of catastrophic proportions. This is evidenced by the room -sized hole in the ground, the manhole cover located several yards away, the police report of water shooting into the air at both ends of the street, and the (now) huge, undulating, bubbled domes of asphalt in front of my home. The entire asphalt street in front of my home was literally lifted upwards by the sheer force and volume of water. Typical sewer backups don't cause this type of destruction. That's an important distinction, because many homeowners on Wooddale have adequate sewer backup protection plans (the kind that would protect the 10 -20 houses per year that experience a typical sewer backup), yet none of those policy riders can adequately cover the scope and magnitude of an event such as this. So, the question is, how do we handle the current mess, and then what do we do in the future? Here are my thoughts and ideas: What should we do right now? • By the Mayor's own admission, the public relations efforts over the last seven years have been a horrible failure. Because this PR campaign was such a failure, offer the Wooddale residents the same type of financial assistance as those in the Interlachen neighborhood. Offering up to $15,000 per home for anything not covered by insurance is the right thing to do for the residents. Can you imagine what citizens would think if they heard that those in the wealthier Interlachen neighborhood received up to $15,000, yet the more modest homes on south Wooddale received none? This was not a typical sewer backup... again, this was a water main break of catastrophic proportions. The council should step up to the plate and do the right thing for its residents. What should we do from this point forward? • Although none of it was ever required, Edina should double or triple their efforts to educate their citizens about sewer backup protection. A simple "Got Coverage ?" reminder at the bottom of a water bill is not going to accomplish this. A gentle quarterly reminder in the About Town magazine apparently didn't work either. Get creative. Visual aids work great. You have a great Communication team. Put them to work on this and come up with something noticeable with visual impact to it. Use us as an example. Include photos of a devastated basement. • Establish a Utility Fund to cover cleanup and sanitation costs as the result of a water main break. Exclude regular sewer backups (the 10 -20 per year that are normal). These types of backups are not a result of a water main break, and most people with sewer backup riders will be covered for these types of events. Exclude natural events (weather related rain storms, etc). The City is not responsible for these either. Exclude reimbursement for personal items that were lost. The purpose of the fund would be to make sure that any home basement affected by a water main break be gutted, cleaned and sterilized so that it was habitable and safe for humans to occupy. Once your PR campaign has gone out and citizens have been educated, then they should be able to purchase a sewer backup plan that can cover the rest. • Pick an arbitrary cap amount ($15,000 ?) and require a waiver /release of negligence for the City before you were allowed to take the money from the City. • 1 believe these ideas address councilmember Housh's and Swenson's concerns. The 10 -20 people per year who have had sewer backups in the past (between 2002 - present) would not be able to seek assistance, and it would not cover anyone in the future who is a victim of a sewer backup, because this Utility fund would only cover those affected by a City water main break that causes a backup. I need to stress that these are my own personal ideas, and may or may not reflect how the other residents on Wooddale feel. My hope is that my ideas make sense, are reasonable and are agreeable to most persons involved. Thanks for your time, and I apologize for the length of this email. Sincerely, Jim Schedin 6041 Wooddale Ave 43 -year resident of Edina Home: (952) 926 -1126 Work: City of Eden Prairie - (952) 949 -6222 Email: schedvi @hotmail.com RECEIVED V J - APIA 011009 . 611v- 1 " I�z o l RECEIVED 5700 Tucker Lane Edina, Minnesota 55436 APR 0-2 2009 952- 930 -9040 March 31, 2009 The Honorable James Hovland Mayor, City of Edina Edina City Offices 4801 West 5& Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: Further.to my letter to you of March 11, 2009 relating to the proposed Nine Mile trail, today's Star Tribune had an article germane to that proposal, to wit: "President Obama signed legislation setting aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as protected wilderness, saying it will `protect, preserve and pass down our nation's most treasured landscapes to future generations."' The City has already acquired and set aside three pristine areas in Edina: Arneson Acres, the land which became Bredesen Park and "Krahl's Hill." It would be entirely appropriate if the City Council would likewise set aside that part of the Nine Mile Watershed in Edina. Let the current Council continue Edina's legacy of protecting and preserving our environment. Sincerely, Richard C. Jdlulson RCJ /tlt cc: Three Rivers Park District Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED Susan Heiberg MAR 2 7 2009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:23 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Preliminary Overall Development Plan for the YMCA 7355 York Ave. South Case file 2008.0012.08 From: SHARON LANDAVAZO [mailto:sland @q.com] Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:58 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Preliminary Overall Development Plan for the YMCA 7355 York Ave. South Case file 2008.0012.08 Edina City Council, I want to write a letter of concern on the development plan for the YMCA and traffic management for York Avenue. Traffic coming from the YMCA onto York Avenue South is not safe., or those going to the YMCA as they travel south on York in front of Edina Place. I live in Edina Place (Property Owner within 1000 feet) and when I attempt to go North on York Avenue (left on York) I have to cross York (going south) and go to a middle area on York to make the turn. Many times, patrons of the YMCA, will pull out to the middle and go to the right side of my car, as they attempt to go South on York. Meanwhile, another car coming North on York in the turn lane will make a U turn onto South York, or another car coming south on York, will attempt to make a turn into the YMCA parking lot. I did not see a plan for managing this traffic flow on the preliminary development plan. I think the YMCA should address the issue of of cars leaving the YMCA which go onto York Avenue South and access to the YMCA for those traveling South on York Thank you for your attention to this safety issue. Sharon Landavazo 7300 York Ave. South #104 Edina, MN 55435 3/27/2009 RECEIVED MAR 13 B09 To: Edina Mayor & City Council Members - James Hovland, Scot Housh, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Ann Swenson From: Paul Reppenhagen - Edina Resident Date: March 23, 2009 RE: Special Assessments As I'm sure you are aware, the March 19th issue of the Edina Sun Current newspaper included an article written by Jason Kroeker titled "Edina residents unhappy with special assessments ". 1 was appalled that you (the Edina City Council) would approve an assessment of $9800 per home in the Mirror Lakes neighborhood after no residents at the meeting voted in favor of the assessment. How could you, in good conscious vote in favor of this proposal given the current economic situation? Do you think that Edina residents have not been affected by the housing and stock market collapse? Do you think that no one in the neighborhood is concerned about their jobs, income, and /or ability to pay current bills? With Federal and State taxes likely to increase in the near future, how do you expect people will pay for these increases? Now, having said all that, I do understand basic economics. I am a businessman. I'm quite sure you are correct in that the current construction costs favor this project now more that ever. However, that still does not mean you should move forward against the will and wishes of the residents. Council Member Housh said, and I quote from the article, "One of the obligations we have as city governance is to make sure we maintain our infrastructure... ". don't disagree nor would most residents I'm sure, but I thought your foremost obligation is to support the people that voted you into office. Your actions in this matter, in my opinion, severely narrow your credibility as an effective City Council. Your actions may be fiscally prudent but who is listening to the people? Are you telling us (residents of Edina) that there are absolutely no other options to maintain the roads in this neighborhood? I've driven through that neighborhood on several occasions and I certainly don't think they are in such demise to warrant additional costs now especially when, again, no residents attending the meeting voted favorably for this project. In case you are wondering, I do not live in the Mirror Lakes Neighborhood but rather in East Edina. My concern however is that this blatant disregard for public sentiment will continue and spread to issues in other neighborhoods in the city. So, what am I asking you to do? I believe the City Council should ask the residents of the Mirror Lakes neighborhood again to vote on this project. You can not move forward with this type of project, with this level of assessment, when no residents attending the meeting voted favorable for this project. We need a government that we can trust is looking out for the residents. Clearly, you are not fully succeeding at this task in this situation and you need to develop a different solution. I look forward to your response. If you would like to reach me, please call 612 - 695 -6282. Thank you. Respectfully, Paul Reppenhagen Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:42 PM To: Cary Teague; John Keprios; Gordon Hughes Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: high importance for 50th Street RECEIVED Page 1 of 2 MAR 312009 From: Bean, Babette & John [ mailto: BabetteandJohnBean @edinarealty.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 11:18 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: FW: high importance for 50th Street Mayor Hovland and all members of the Edina City Council, planning commission and Park Board, Here below is a message I just sent to the 50th and France Association. I thought you might be interested and also could let me know if there is anyone else I should send this to since I truly do not know who is in charge of what in the Edina downtown area. I would appreciate your forwarding this on to all members of the City Council and anyone else that is involved in these decisions. If there are any people I should contact please give me their email address. Thanks. Sincerely, wa6ette Bean Chairman's Circle 952 - 924 -8722 www.babeftebean.edinarealty.com From: Bean, Babette & John Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:55 AM To: 'director @50thandfrance.com' Subject: high importance for 50th Street To the members that are involved with 50th and France in Edina, Last summer I talked to a woman from your association who came in to our office at 50th and France about some of my concerns regarding Edina and especially 50th and 3/31/2009 Page 2 of 2 France. I live and sell Edina (number two agent of all sales in Edina). Due to my business, I also sell home in other surrounding communities. Lately, I have been quite concerned about our downtown which I always feel has been such a strong feature of selling the community. In the last few years I have seen other neighboring communities really sprucing up their downtowns, creating downtowns, and they are doing a very good job from a visual perspective along with welcoming people. 1. Our.summer flowers are an embarrassment. For such a long winter we need pretty flowers and color. I see this in Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Wayzata and Maple Grove. Edina's flowers (or plantings in downtown) are gloomy and very messy looking. It truly is embarrassing and does not help the view of the community and I would also think it does not attract the shoppers which is so necessary to keeping a viable downtown merchant group. The best attractions are the four outdoor restaurants the city now has. 2. Our traffic ticket policeman is very much hurting the downtown retail merchants. People go have a leisurely lunch and instead of shopping, they rush back to their cars so they do not get a parking ticket. I personally know many people that would have stayed and shopped after dining out, now leave our downtown for that reason. I cannot believe the merchants would want to scare away good business that way. It also is giving us a reputation as not friendly to linger and shop. I can see we are losing some merchants, which.is so sad, such as the Melly's store that just left and Al Johnson's amongst others. 3. Finally, our Christmas, or holiday lights, for the last two years are the ugliest and most non visible of any downtown. We should have some of the prettiest and most colorful lights to attract business and a positive feeling about our city. hope you take this in the spirit that this letter is meant -it is to improve what should be one of the most special and welcoming downtowns and shopping environments in the Twin Cities. Sincerely, Babette Bean Chairman's Circle 952 - 924 -8722 www.babeftebean.edinarealty.com 3/31/2009 RECEIVED MAR 2 7 2009 Mr. Hedberg Thank you for your email regarding Normandale Road south of West 70th Street. I will send our Public Works staff out to take care of the pot holes as soon as possible. If you see other roadways that need immediate attention you can use our "report a problem" or request for service section on our website, which can be found at: http: / /www.cityofedina.com /form /request for service.asp. As you stated most roadways are beyond patching, however we will patch these areas to make them safe. This roadway is tentatively schedule for replacement in 2014; see the Anticipated Local Bituminous Roadway Reconstruction Map at: http:// www. cityofedina .com /PDFs /EngineeringPro2ects /Local Bit Street Recon Neighborhoods 2009- 2018. pdf. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions. At your service, Wayne D. Houle, PE Director of Public Works / City Engineer City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Direct 952 - 826 -0443 Fax 952 - 826 -0389 whoule()ci.edina.mn.us www.cityofedina.com c: City Council RECEIVED MAR 2 7 2009 Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, We recently read in the City News Summary that a decision has been made for advancing refinements to West 70th street. It has been a long time in the making but I believe the path that you took is a very balanced and wanted to Thank You all for your consideration and efforts regarding the same. We will look forward with anticipation to the changes. If I could now ask that the City Engineers look at what perhaps is the worst road bed in all of Edina (Normandale Boulevard south of 701h) it would be greatly appreciated. I cannot be certain but I have to believe the Road bed is 40+ years old and the holes are enormous at the entrance /egress to West 70th Street. This has been the case for many years with years of patching. Unfortunately as with most of the city roads, the patient is beyond bandaging and in this case needs some immediate attention. Thank you for your consideration and efforts to make our City the best it can be. Sincerely, Brian and Lori Hedberg 4913 Trillium Lane Edina, MN 55435 952 - 929 -2647 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:46 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg RECEIVED MAR 18 2009 Subject: FW: To City Council- a thank you for discussionof 70th last night From: Joanne Bolduc [mailto:jgbolduc @msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:43 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: To City Council- a thank you for discussionof 70th last night Dear Council members, While I still don't like some of the changes proposed for 70th, I want to thank the council for discussing and following through with why the staff wants to put the stop light into the "first phase ". I understand a bit better how and why this is happening the way it is. I also appreciate your reiterating that the goal is to keep the footprint of the street, understanding that their might be a- slight widening of intersections, for example. For me, the discussion was quite helpful and I thank for taking the time to explore this more fully. Joanne Bolduc 7001 West Shore Drive 3/18/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 8:11 AM RECEIVED To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg MAR 171009 Subject: FW: 9 -Mile Creek Bike Trails From: Jeri Dentz [ma ilto:J ERIDENTZ@COMCAST. N Ell Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:19 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 9 -Mile Creek Bike Trails Dear Major Hovland and council members Bennett, Brindle, Housh and Swenson, YES, YES, YES!!! We live in Brookview Heights, just along Nine -Mile Creek, and we would absolutely love a bike trail along the creek. Our ONLY real complaint about living in Edina is our lack of accessable bike and walking trails. We have 3 small children and are always encouraging them to get outside, be active, and exersice. But, when we get out to do these things as a family, it usually involves driving to Minneapolis to enjoy the paths around the lakes and along Minnehaha creek. Please vote to accept Three Rivers Park District's Nine -Mile Creek proposed trail alignment that runs along Nine -Mile Creek. It would be a huge improvement to this otherwise exceptional city. The majority of people we speak with feel exactly the same way. Thank you for you time, Jeri and Steve Dentz 6716 Cahill Rd Edina 3/27/2009 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:07 PM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg RECEIVED Subject: FW: Proposed Edina Biking/Walking Path MAR 2 5 2009 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Roger Sweet [ mailto :r.sweetCworldnet.att.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 4:29 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Proposed Edina Biking /Walking Path The proposed addition of a biking /walking path (BWP) along 9 -Mile Creek will serve to enhance the quality of life for residents in and around the city of Edina. The lack of a BWP tends to discourage individuals who might want to start biking as part of changing to a healthier life style, but are wary of doing so because it means having to travel on some very busy streets. This is particularly true for individuals in their 60's and older, who probably stopped riding a bike 10 seconds after they got their driver's license at age 16. It is important to note that Edina has a large senior population. Biking is a low impact activity especially suited for seniors suffering from the usual joint problems that go with the territory. As one of those seniors, I encourage the Edina City Council to continues its efforts for the planning and construction of the 9 -Mile Creek BWP. Roger Sweet Michael G. Wolff RECEIVED 5300 West 70"' Street APIA 0 2 2009 Edina, MN 55439 March 26, 2009 Mayor James Hovland Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50'h Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: As a citizen of Edina, I am concerned about the proposed bike trail along Nine Mile Creek. Frankly, at this point I don't think the trail is a good idea, but I also don't feel fully informed. Therefore, I would appreciate your response to a couple of basic questions. My first question involves the source of the funding for the construction of the trail and how the costs of maintenance will be covered. I heard the term "free money." How is the money "free" and why can't it be put towards other more fundamental needs, like insurance against sewer back -up? Will the citizens of Edina be on the hook down the road for maintenance, improvements, and policing? It appears that this project is important to the council and I wish to know what the driving force is behind . the.-trail and its configuration. I have read the Edina Bike Task Force report and evidently don't share the same conclusions. The report indicates that Edina residents are overwhelmingly pleased with Edina's park amenities. Further, while a vast majority of residence responded favorably to the bike path question, this was a forced choice answer paired with such alternatives as pulling Buckthorn. It is like asking if you would rather eat ice cream or dirt at the park. Given that we have more pressing needs, what major benefit do you see the community receiving from this bike trail? Also, according to information I have received, the original Edina Bike Task Force route recommendation was not along the creek. Does building it along the creek not increase the cost? Is there really that much greater benefit, particularly if you also consider the potential damage to habitat? Finally, I watched the latest. council meeting and noted that Ms..Aennett, wineft arguing not to let }people speak at the council meeting, suggested we would have other "hearings" at which we could express our opinions. Could you please tell me to what hearings she is referring? My understanding is that once the petition to the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has been accepted by the district, it is no longer in the hands of the city of Edina. Is this true? Given that I am a taxpayer and that the proposed trail affects the community in which I live, I feel I am .entitled to answers for these basic* questions. Therefore, I look forward to your timely response. Thank ou for our- consideration. Respectfully,..... Michael Wolff RECEIVED MAR 18 1009 Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, I wanted to write to express enthusiastic support from me and my family for the proposed 9 -Mile Creek trail. Both the trail along the creek itself and any connections it can make to nearby parks and commercial areas would be a huge boon for all of south Edina and for the City as a whole. Right now Edina is a blank spot on metropolitan recreational trail maps. While our neighbors in Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Bloomington and St. Louis Park have all developed trails (with Eden Prairie and Minneapolis systems among the best in the country), Edina has none. Edina's wealth of green spaces and natural areas are relatively underused and underappreciated by the vast majority of visitors and resdients who don't live right on one of these amenities. Edina shoudn't hide its wonderful assets, or lock them away exclusively for the relatively few who can afford to buy a home right on them. These are public areas and public parks; public use leads to public appreciation and ultimately preserves these places. Our home is on Lake Edina and I would welcome more activity and recreation on that lake. Many people even in our immediate neighborhood do not know that Lake Edina, or Nine Mile Creek even exist, or where they are located. This is a vivid contrast to Minnehaha Creek. What an asset the creek could be! Edina needs it and trails like it to keep attracting the quality people who live and work here. Edina was developed primarily for cars, with streets arranged as local, collector, and arterials. It can be unpleasant, difficult and dangerous for any non - motorist to venture out onto collectors and aretrials. There are just not a lot of places kids and families can bike together safely. There are not a lot of places people can walk or bike to do errands. This is not to criticize past Edina planners and developers, but now that we know how important those modes of recreation and transporation are to our quality of life, we should not miss a chance to bring them back. The trail will maximize people's ability to ride and walk safely with minimal conflicts with cars. I know it will increase quality of life, but I believe it will also increase property values in the neighborhoods it winds through. Realtors will undoubtedly be trumpeting the trail as a neighborhood asset, before it is even completed. Trails are efficient infrastructure. Unlike streets, they need very little upkeep and need not be rebuilt for a generation, if ever. I'll take my kids on a ride the year it opens and they may be able to take their kids riding on the same surface a generation later. It provides recreation at no cost and provides a great alternative to TV, video games and screen time. It's a wonderful investment to make in these difficult times. I would like to see a connection to Southdale through Arneson Acres and Cornelia School Park - both are big, beautiful greenspaces. The arguments against it can be addressed in its design. It can harmonize with nature. Even the busiest trail is (like our local streets) quiet the vast majority of the time. Minnesota has experienced engineers and scientists that can design (and have already built) trails that work along a forested creek, preserving the natural experience and water quality. Homeowners on the trail may lose a buyer who is interested in total privacy, but they'll gain a larger group of buyers interested in recreation right outside their back door. In my view their property value will increase, not decrease. And all their neighbors will gain an ability to enjoy the creek just as they do. The benefit of proximity to the creek, which is now confined to the narrow corridor along it, will spread for blocks in each direction. Those neighbors will become users and many of them defenders of the creek. There are so many opportunities to improve and protect the creek - there is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the creek on the far south of Edina, in the office park adjacent to Highway 100, in the areas around the high school, at Lake Edina and the 494 area - those defenders can help guide and influence protection and preservation throughout the creek corridor. A quick side note - I developed a neighborhood in Anoka County, which shared a creek with existing houses built in the 1960s and 1970s. We had to alter that creek, which I expected would be impossible. That creek had no public access, no trails, and no defenders except the people who lived right on it. It had become a dumping ground, an eyesore, and a hazard. it was such a detriment that almost every homeowner wanted it filled in! That can be the fate of creeks-and ponds that aren't used and appreciated, as they have too few stewards and defenders. A trail will focus attention on the creek. That will bring a few negatives, but those will be dramatically outweighed by the positives. I hope you will support the trail, and any connections it can make to Edina's commercial and recreational areas. NEAT, J. BLANCHETT 4737 Hibiscus Avenue Edina Page 1 of L. RECEIVED MAR 2 62009 Susan,Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, March 26; 2009 10:0.3 AM To: Gordon Hughes Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Information, survey, sidewalk request From: John Ferrell [mailto:jjcferrell @comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 10:02 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Information, survey, sidewalk request March 25, 2009 To Gordon Hughes, City Manager of Edina, CC: Mayor and Council, 1) 1 am requesting that the city post to the Edina City Web site the following information: The "revised" 70th Street resolution passed 3 -17 -2009, the approved Phase ONE grant from TLC for Wooddale /54th St. /Valley View Project. 2) The city's policy is to survey residents to be assessed for the of reconstruction projects prior to council resolution of said project. This courtesy. was not afforded to„ the property owners to be assessed for 70th.Street. When will the city address this lack of fair treatment of residents? 3) 1 am also requesting the installation of a minimal amount of sidewalk- at West Shore Drive north of 70th Street where median monuments cause a safety issue for pedestrians walking thru the narrow, IT traffic lane with no refuge from automobiles that fail to yield to pedestrians in the street. The, snow banks prevent pedestrians from stepping out of the roadway much of the year. This is a walk to school bus stop (West Shore and Dunbeery), route for students. There are no school bus stops on this area of.70th Street. Students must go 1 block north or 1block south of 70th Street for school bus service in this area. The bus stops are in the street because there are no sidewalks. Jan Ferrell 4704 West 70th Street 3/26/2009 Page ] of l RECEIVED Susan Heiberg MAR 161009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:09 AM To: Gordon Hughes Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Implementation of Comphrehensive Plan From: John Ferrell [mailto:jjcferrell @comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:05 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Implementation of Comphrehensive Plan March 25, 2009 To: Gordon Hughes, City Manager, CC: City Council The City Council passed two street reconstruction projects (South Garden Estates and Mirror Lakes) on March 17, 2009. Our Comp Plan for Sidewalks (fig.7.10) and Bicycle Facilities (fig.7.11) indicate both of the projects are lacking sidewalk and bike upgrades as part of the reconstruction. Was this an oversight? Isn't reconstruction the most cost effective time to install the improvements that are a part of our comp plan? If not now, when? Do residents have the ability to vote yes or no on sidewalks in this neighborhood but not that neighborhood? Are bike facilities voted by residents? What is the Plan? What are the criteria if not the Comp Plan? Jan Ferrell 4704 West 70th Street 3/26/2009 RECEIVED MAR, 2 3 Z009 Subject: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-28 - JMS built house at 6120 Brookview Av Greetings Mayor Hovland and Edina City Council Members: Thank you for the well -run public comment session on the subject topic at the February 17, 2009 Edina City Council meeting and for upholding the variance denial. After viewing of the session over the web, I would like to add my comments and recommendations for the Council as follows: 1. The house JMS built at 6120 Brookview Av should be moved to the average setback and preferably to the center of the double lot (or torn down), regardless of the outcome of the pending lawsuit. If the City is found fully or partly at fault, then the City should negotiate with the builder and pay for all or part of the cost of correcting the error. • The house should have never been built in the current location on the property. • Errors were clearly made and, in fairness to the neighbors, must be corrected. 2. I recommend that the City Council take action to help ensure this kind of problem does not happen again. Projects that change existing setbacks, elevations, square footage, and lot drainage are extremely important to long -time citizens and homeowners especially at this stage in Edina's history, when many older homes are being replaced or significantly remodeled. Citizens reasonably expect the City to have a process that at least ensures that current building codes are followed. Ideas: • If the building code is not clear, then clarify the code. • Require builders to submit detailed documentation of their calculations of setbacks, elevations, footprints (lot coverage), and lot drainage plans, which will help clarify compliance or non - compliance. • Enhance the review process by City planning staff to better ensure compliance. I further recommend that the City Council establish a City architectural review board of citizens, who would review and approve all significant building plans to help ensure neighborhood esthetics. This was suggested when the City Council took public comments on the massing issue in past year. Although not directly part of their charter, such a board would provide "another set of eyes" that would likely have caught the errors that occurred at the 6120 Brookview Av project in advance of construction. Thanks for your consideration of my comments and recommendations. Respectfully, Richard W. Weigel 5501 Oaklawn Av METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION t'S sq ti,o Minneapolis -Saint Paul International Airport Fr t -7, 6040 - 28th Avenue South - Minneapolis, MN 55450 -2799 m a Phone(612)726 -8100 Mt , t o % c � ♦ t GO 9^'grRPOaty March 17, 2009 Mr. Spencer Turner 6208 Hillside Road Edina, MN 55436 Dear Mr. Turner: RECEIVED MAR 2 6 2009 Thank you for your letter dated March 4, 2009 regarding helicopter activity in the vicinity of your home on March 3. The Metropolitan Airports Commission Noise Abatement staff researched the circumstances pertaining to the flight you reported using flight track data supplied by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After reviewing the flight data that was available for March 3, we were not able to identify any specific helicopter operations in the vicinity of your home during the timeframe you provided. However, on March 4 there were three air ambulance helicopters that operated between approximately 4:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. in the vicinity of your home. An air ambulance helicopter is typically used for providing emergency medical assistance and transportation of patients or supplies to hospitals or health care facilities in situations where a traditional ground -based ambulance may not be practical. Such assistance may occur at anytime, 24 -hours a day, 365 days a year. These helicopters may be flying over your neighborhood as they go to and from Flying Cloud Airport, where many of them are based, to hospitals located in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Flight track information as well as noise abatement information is available on our website at www.macnoise.com. If you have further questions, or would like to discuss this matter further please do not hesitate to contact me at 612.725.6327. Sincerely, Sc tt Skrams ad MAC - Noise Program Coordinator CC: James Hovland, Mayor, City of Edina Jennifer Lewis, MAC The Metropolitan Airports Commission is an affirmative action employer. www.mspairport.com Reliever Airports: AIRLAKE -ANOKA COUNTY /BLAINE - CRYSTAL - FLYING CLOUD - LAKE ELMO - SAINT PAUL DOWNTOWN THE RICE COMPANY REAL ESTATE SERVICES 4900 IDS CENTER 80 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 March 20, 2009 RECEIVED MAR.2 3 2009 TELEPHONE (612) 341 -2464 FACSIMILE (612) 332-2116 Dear Mayor Hovland, Council Members Bennett, Brindle, Housh, and Swenson Thank you.for.th.e.,opportunity to.advise the Council on the purchase of the ConAgra building , These decisions are difficult and the moment of absolute certainty never comes. However, I believe that given all the factors the Council considered, the purchase and renovation of 7450 Metro Boulevard is responsible and correct for Edina, and I support it without reservation. As always, it was a pleasure to work with our excellent city staff and especially Gordon Hughes. We are fortunate to have them. I'm confident that we will all be proud of the new Public Works complex and look forward to a ribbon- cutting celebration in about one year. Sincerely, C; Gordon Hugbes - U; oe March 19, 2009 City Of Edina West 44th Street and Brookside Avenue Area Residents Edina, MN RE: Railroad Bridge at West 40 Street Dear Residents: In the past few weeks a rather large crane has. been delivered .to the open area, adjacent to the railroad bridge over West 44th Street. Canadian Pacific Railway, the owners of the railroad is planning to replace this bridge this summer. The proposed bridge will look identical to the bridge over Eden Avenue in the Grandview Area, just south the Public Works Building. The Contractor for this project, Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc., moved the crane in prior to the spring road restrictions. The. Contractor plans to start the new pilings and abutments this spring. West 44th Street will remain open during the bridge replacement, however the roadway will only be shut down for a couple of days in mid to late August, when the bridge structure is replaced. After the completion of this project the City will then construct the portion of roadway below the bridge to match the roadway to the east of the bridge, this will occur during the summer of 2010. { Bridge 27646 - Canadian Pacific Railroad over Eden Avenue I �, y..A r� l4y r e �• r }� If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at 952 - 826 -0443 or at whoule(aD-ci.edina.mn.us. Sincerely, Wayne D. Houle, PE Director of Public Works / City Engineer C: Canadian Pacific Railway Edward. Kraemer & Sons, Inc. G:\Engineering \Infrastructure %RailRoad \44th Street Bridget20090320 resident update letter 44th St RR bridge replacement.doc City Hall 952- 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952 - 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952 - 826 -0379 METRO. CITIES. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities RECEIVED MAR 16.1009 University Club Saint Paul 420 Summit Ave St. Paul, AIN 55102 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Social Hour with light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar Metro Area legislators invited 6:30 7:00 p.m. Tom Hauser- -Chief Political Reporter, 5 Eyewitness News 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Metro Cities Business Meeting Guest speaker Toml4auwr Tom started at 5 Eyewitness News in Septem- ber 1992, after reporting and news anchoring jobs in Austin, Minnesota; Fort Myers, Florida; and Des Moines, Iowa. After covering the law enforcement beat in the Twin Cities for several years, Tom began covering Minnesota politics in 1997. He hosts the 5 Eyewitness News "At Issue" public affairs program on Sunday mornings. In 2002, Tom authored "Inside the Ropes with Jesse Ventura," a book about the remarkable four - year term of Governor Jesse Ventura. Please join us for this opportunity to connect with your peers from other metropolitan cit- ies, get the latest news and information from Metro Cities, and elect those who will guide our organization through the upcoming year. Both elected officials and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for attending the meeting, but we do ask that you RSVP. 145 University Ave W * St. Paul, MN 55103 -2044 *Phone (651) 215 -4000 * Fax (651) 281 -1299 * www.MetroCitiesMN.org The Nominating Committee recommends the following individuals for election to the Metro Cities Board of Directors: President Dave Osberg, City Administrator, City of Hastings Vice President Mike Maguire, Mayor, City of Eagan Nominated for election to the Board Ulton Duggan, Councilmember, City of Mendota Heights Scott Lund, Mayor, City of Fridley Ed Shukle, City Administrator, City of Jordan Brad Wiersum, Councilmember, City of Minnetonka Nominated for Re- Election to the Board Dave Kelso, Councilmember, City of Circle Pines Bob Bruton, Councilmember, City of North St. Paul RECEIVED MAR, 2 3 2009 Courage Center now accepting nominations for Jay and Rose Phillips Awards and Phillips Caregiver Award Minneapolis -based Courage Center, a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center, is accepting nominations for two awards: The 2009 Jay and Rose Phillips Awards are presented each year by Courage Center to people with disabilities who have achieved outstanding vocational and community success. Three people will be recognized for this employment award and receive a $2,000 cash award. The Phillips Caregiver Award is presented for the second year because we recognize that disability does not occur in a vacuum, and often has a profound and permanent impact on the people surrounding and interacting with the person with a disability. The Phillips Caregiver Award acknowledges and honors a behind- the - scenes caregiver whose dedication, professionalism and assistance are vital to the successful work and community involvement of a person with a disability. One person will be recognized and receive a $2,000 cash award. All Phillips Award winners will be recognized at the 2009 Medtronic Celebration of Courage, set for Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at the Depot in Minneapolis. The Phillips Awards are made possible by funding from the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation. Eligibility information for each award and a nomination form are included in this mailing. Forms are also available for download and printing on Courage Center's website — www.CourageCenter.org. The nomination deadline is Friday, May 29, 2009. Winners will be notified in early July. About Courage Center Courage Center is a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center that advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and independence. At Courage Center, we specialize in treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, autism, and disabilities experienced since birth. Founded in 1928, Minneapolis -based Courage Center offers advanced technologies and innovation provided in part through the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors. For more information visit www.CourageCenter.org. This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http : / /www.messagelabs.com /email Nomination information for COURAGE CENTER The 2009 Jay and Rose Phillips Awards recognizing vocational achievements o f people with disabilities Dear Friend, We invite you to submit nominations for the 1-009 )ay and Rose Phillips Awards. The Phillips Awards recognize people with disabilities who have achieved outstanding success in their work lives and community involvement. What better way to help educate our community on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities than to honor those who have achieved. financial and vocational independence through their work? The past winners are excellent examples of what can be accomplished by people with disabilities if they are given a chance. Thank you for your help in making this annual awards program a success. Sincerely, Jan Malcolm CEO, Courage Center Nomination information inside The Award The Jay and Rose Phillips Award is presented annually to people with disabilities who have achieved outstanding success in their vocations. Winners receive a $2,000 cash award and a .special plaque, made possible by a grant from the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minneapolis. Award winners are invited to a formal award presentation during the 2009 Celebration of Courage Gala, this year set for Saturday, Aug. 15 Furpose -The purpose of the Phillips Awards is to stimulate interest in and encourage the employment of people with disabilities by recognizing individuals with disabilities who have achieved vocational and financial independence. Eligibility Any individual is eligible whose physical disability is of Stich Severity that his or her. successful continuous employment during the last three years represents a significant accomplishment. The nominees must be vocationally and financially independent. Self - employed individuals and employers are eligible if they have been working steadily for a minimum of three years and meet the above criteria. Employees of Courage. Center are not,eligible. The award is open to people living in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and North and South Dakota. Additional factors such as attitude, leadership, character and community involvement will also be considered in selecting the award recipients. How to Nominate Please fill out this nomination form and attach a two -page description of why you think this individual should receive the award. Nominations are judged on: • Number of years of employment (a minimum of three years). • Financial independence (excluding Medical Assistance) • Significance of employment because of severe disability. • Community activities. • Advocacy /leadership activities. • Attitude. • Supplementary information such as..a resume, news clippings, photographs and letters of support. A committee made up of Courage Center staff and previous award recipients will serve as the Phillips Awards judges and make the award selections. Winners will be notified upon selection. We encourage award winners to be available to attend the Celebration of Courage Gala where their award will be officially presented. About Courage Center Courage Center is a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center that advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and independence. At Courage Center, we specialize iii treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, autism, and disabilities experienced since birth. Founded in 1928, Minneapolis -based Courage Center offers advanced technologies and innovation provided. in part through the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors. The 2009 Jay and .Rose Phillips Awards Nomination for people. with disabilities who are employees, employers or self - employed . Nominee's Nome Address City /State /Zip Phone # 1 Phone # 2' . Email Please list all cities of former residency and approximate number of years lived there: Nominee's disability and how it affects him /her (please be specific): How and when did the disability occur? Describe any adoptive equipment used (i.e. wheelchair, crutches, braces, etc.) Employment Name of firm Address City /State /Zip Phone # What position does the employee hold with this firm? What is the nature of his /her duties (be specific)? Has the nominee been continuously employed there for the post three years? ❑ Yes No If not, where previously employed? How long? If nominee is an employer or self - employed, please describe business: Does nominee receive assistance from any governmental agency? ❑ Yes 1 1 No If yes, which agency? Education SCHOOLS ATTENDED:. (Circle last year candidate has completed) Elementary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 College 1 2 3,4 5 6 7-8 High School 1 2 3 4 Lost -year attended school Degree /major Community Activities Please describe any community activities candidate has engaged in, organizations, boards, or committees worked on, and give other helpful information including number of years involved: Please include a written description /letter of recommendation detailing why you think this individual should receive the Phillips award. We also highly recommend sending supplementary information such as a resume of the nominee, news clippings, photographs and letters of support from work supervisors, community members and others who are in regular professional contact with the nominee. Referred by ........... Address City /State /Zip Employer _ How did you find out about the Phillips Awards? Phone # Return nomination form(s) and any supporting materials by May 29, 2009 to: 2009 Phillips Awards Attn: Sue Warner, Communications COURAGE CENTER 3915 Golden Valley Road Minneapolis, MN 55422 ph: 763.520.0263 - fox: 763.520.0562 - sue.worner @CourageCenter.org Nomination information for The 2009 Phillips Caregiver Award The Phillips Caregiver Award acknowledges and honors a caregiver's contribution that is vital to the independence and quality of life of a person with a disability. The Phillips Caregiver Award is administered by Courage Center, with funding made possible by the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation. The winner of this inaugural award will receive 52,000 and a plaque. It will be presented during the 2009 Celebration of Courage Gala on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2001.), in Minneapolis. The Award Disability does not occur in a vacuum, and often has a profound and permanent impact on the people surrounding and interacting with the person with a disability. The Phillips Caregiver Award acknowledges and honors those behind- the - scenes caregivers, including family members and personal care assistants (PCAs) and home care professionals, whose dedication, professionalism and assistance are vital to the successful work and community involvement of people with disabilities. z Eligibility Nominees for the Phillips Caregiver Award must be either a professional caregiver or a family member who provides key support to a person with a disability. Their support must directly influence the person with a disability's ability to live independently and participate fully in the community. Employees of Courage Center are not eligible. The award is open to people living. in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and North and South Dakota. Factors such its attitude, dependability, character and competence will be considered in selecting the award recipients. How, to Nominate Please fill out this nomination.form and include a description of why you think this caregiver should receive an award. Nominations are judged on: — Attitude — Dependability — Competence — Supplementary information such as letters of support A committee made up of Courage Center staff and volunteers will make the award selection and notify the winner. Nomination form on opposite side The 2009 Phillips Caregiver Award Nomination Nominee's Name Address City /State /Zip Phone #1 Phone #2 Email Nome of agency employing nominee (if applicable) Nome of person being cored for Address City /State /Zip Phone #1 Phone #2 Email How long has nominee worked for the person with o disability? . Please describe how nominee's involvement has helped the person in question be more independent and involved in work and community life. Describe nominee's special qualities and what distinguishes them as on excellent caregiver. Please include of least three references or letters of support (one of which must come from the person being cored for). Name of person making nomination Address City /Stote /Zip Phone #1 Phone # 2 Email Are you the: person with o disability being cored for? member? ........ ......... ....... __other? (describe) How did you find out about the Phillips Coregiver Award? Return nomination form(s) and three references or letters of support by May 29, 2009 to: 2009 Phillips Coregiver Aword Attn: Sue Warner, Communications COURAGE CENTER 3915 Golden Volley Road Minneapolis, MN 55422 ph: 763.520.0263 - fox: 763.520.0562 -- sue.worner @CourageCenter.org V.,� olll��j RECEIVED APR p12009 V 2CJ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PRESS RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Sennerotte, Communications & Marketing Director Phone 952 - 833 -9520 • Fax 952 - 826 -0390 • Web www.CityofEdina.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Energy & Environment Commission encourages participation in `Earth Hour' Edina, Minn., March 12, 2009 — Members of the Edina Energy & Environment Commission are encouraging residents and businesses to turn off their lights and participate in "Earth Hour" March 28. Earth Hour 2009 is a global climate change event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in which tens of millions of citizens, businesses and government leaders from all corners of the world will turn off their lights for one hour to make a statement about the urgent need for action on climate change. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, people will turn off non - essential lighting on many buildings and landmarks, including facilities owned by the local government. More than 950 cities in 80 countries have committed to turning out for Earth Hour. In the United States, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York and San Francisco will dim their skyline to cast a vote for action on the climate crisis. During Earth Hour 2009, lights are slated to go out on some of the world's most iconic buildings and landmarks including the Las Vegas Strip, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Sears Tower in Chicago, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame in Paris, Sydney Opera House, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Niagara Falls, Coliseum in Rome, Stockholm Castle and Burj Dubai. "Earth Hour is a symbolic but important step in showing the world we're serious about the climate," said Energy & Environment Commissioner Paul Thompson, who has taken the WWF pledge to turn off his home's lights. For more information on Earth Hour, visit www.EarthHourUS.org. For more information on the Energy & Environment Commission, visit www.CityofEdina.com. -30- City of Edina • 4801 West 50th Street • Edina, MN 55424 RECEIVED Page. l of 1 MAR 17 2009 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 11:17 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: mirror lakes neighborhood. roadway and utility improvements. From: Heather Rykhus [mailto:rykhusfam @earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 10:40 AM To: Lynette Biunno ,Subject: mirror lakes neighborhood roadway. and utility improvements Dear Council members We reside at 5504 Dundee Rd and have attended the 2 previous mtgs regarding this project as well as reviewing /returning info received by mail. A year ago we probably-would have supported this. project, but at this time, we feel the financial impact/burden of it prevents our support, We don't think our roads are that bad nor are there consequences in the immediate future with the current sewers. We wish this could be revisited in a few years when the economy has had time to rebound,although the bids you receive now are likely to be lower than in a time of "prosperity"; or we wish there was a. way to pay if off over a longer period without so much interest: Bottom line, in our household budget this year and next, when we are making cuts and tightening our belt, this is not a priority and something we want to spend $10,000 plus on. Thank you for your consideration of a "no" vote on this. Sincerely, Heather and Bob Rykhus Heather Rykhus rykhusfam @earthlink. net EarthLink Revolves Around You. March 14, 2009 Re: Request to expand the Edina Energy and Environment Commission Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing to you on behalf of the Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) in my capacity as chairperson. Since the establishment of the EEC, we have worked together with the City and the community to implement the charter of the commission as envisioned by the City Council. In the outreach efforts of the commission, we have been gratified by the level of awareness and interest of our citizens in various environmental and energy topics. The level of interest and enthusiasm of our community in EEC activities is evident in the large number of volunteers we attract to participate in the Commission's work as part of the working groups, as well as in the number of residents who apply for appointment to the commission. As a team, we have realized that the core team of commissioners needs to be larger to adequately address the City's charter of energy and environmental sustainability. While we have made progress in areas such as establishing the City's carbon footprint as part of ICLEI, energy conservation, residential recycling and solid waste programs, education and outreach efforts, establishing collaborative efforts with schools and neighboring cities, and so on, we have identified a few gaps. To address one, air and water quality, we have recently formed a water quality working group; however much more work is needed. We also believe that EEC effort needs to be directed to establishment of green building codes and other sustainability related codes. As we look to the future needs of the City and the community, we have unanimously come to the conclusion that our ability to cover the scope of our charter would greatly be enhanced if two new commissioners were added to the commission. I respectfully submit to the City Council the EEC's request to amend the City statute to add two new commissioners to the EEC, effectively bringing the number to eleven. We believe that this will allow us to effectively address some of the gaps we have identified and strengthen the efforts already under way in other areas. I will take this opportunity to thank you for your vision in establishing our commission and for your continued support of our activities. Respectfully submitted, Surya lyer Chairperson, Energy and Environment Commission Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:36 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: please forward to Mayor & Council re:70th alternatives From: Todd Brewer [mailto:toddb @hoigaards.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 7:27 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: please forward to Mayor & Council re:70th alternatives RECEIVED MAR 17 2009 Page 1 of I In light of staffs alternatives for your review this evening, I felt it important to restate my comments from the council meeting when the SAC proposal was presented. I am very disappointed that this is being presented as an "either or" choice. As I send at that meeting. As I have learned more about integrating biking into communities, I have been stuck by the fact that cities who are committed to "complete streets" and improving transportation methods for all will find creative ways to accomplish their goals and not create "winners" and "losers." I am baffled by the two choices you have before you this evening. In relation to parking — the representation of parking in the two alternatives are greatly misrepresented. In fact there are 38 available on street parking spots on West 70th between highway 100 and France today, if you take in account all the no parking signs. If parking is allowed in all possible areas one side with bike lanes, there would be significantly more parking than there is today. In relation to widening the road — there are several acceptable alternatives at the intersections to deal with turn lanes and bike lanes without requiring widening of the road. This should not be "either or" and I'm very disappointed by the attempts being made to frame it that way. I believe the Council's intent on this issue was clearly stated and I applaud your continued support to keep our city on a progressive and forward thinking track. It's obvious from our public meetings and feedback, that the citizen's of Edina overwhelming support these intiatives. I am confident that with proper implementation of these early projects, we'll see less misunderstanding and resistance. I believe that can be accomplished here. Todd Brewer 5901 St Johns Ave 3/17/2009 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:33 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Support Bike Lanes on West 70th - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Larry Olson [mailto:lolson0l@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:34 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Support Bike Lanes on West 70th Please forward: Mayor James Hovland Council Member Joni Bennett Council Member Mary Brindle Council Member Scot Housh Council Member Ann Swenson RECEIVED MAR 17 2009 We live on Cornelia Drive; two blocks north of West 70th Street and are writing to ask you to support a plan for West 70th Street that includes bike lanes. Bike and walking trails are two of the most important items the citizens of Edina have asked for when surveyed about city improvements they desire. West 70th is a natural route for bikers who either commute by bike or bike for recreation. It's it a straight line that connects the Southdole /Galleria area to western parts of the City. We understand there is opposition from a few residents along West 70th due to a reduction in parking along the street. Since we drive West 70th nearly every day we notice there are rarely cars parked along the street. So while there may be a slight negative impact on a few homeowners directly on West 70th, we feel the benefit to the greater community in having safer biking for outweighs this negative. Thank you for your support, Larry and Amy Olson 6808 Cornelia Or (952) 201 -4154 mobile (952) 920 -8343 home Iolson0l@yahoo.com James Hovland Mayor 4801 W 50th St Edina, MN 55424 -1330 Dear Neighbor: RECEIVED MAR 171009 The Dow Chemical Company Dow Water Solutions Edina, MN 55439 USA Dow recently announced leadership changes throughout the company, some of which have an impact here at Edina Operations. I have been named site leader for Dow's Texas City Operations. As such, Tom Bass will become Edina Operation's new site leader. I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how much I have valued my time in this community during the past year. Edina Operations is a strong, integrated facility with an excellent safety culture and talented, committed people. Tom is a knowledgeable and experienced leader, and although he holds global responsibilities, he will bring years of great community experience to our site in Edina. I know that Tom is committed to continuing Dow's strong focus on protecting the safety of our employees and our community, and partnering with our neighbors for long -term, mutual growth in our surrounding areas. Great things are happening at Edina Operations —and there is more to come. Thank you so much for welcoming me to this community. It has truly been a pleasure to work with you. Kindest regards, Harry Engelhardt, Jr. 1957 RECEIVED MAR 171009 City Council Members: Mayor Jim Hovland, Ann Swenson, Scot Housch, Joni Bennett & Mary Bridle Edina Park & Recreation Department - John Keprios Three rivers Park District - Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District - Jonathan Vlaming Re: Edina Bike Trail My husband and I have lived in Edina for 11 years. After seeing the proposed bike trail segments 9 and 11 along Nine Mile Creek last Monday night at City Hall, I want you voice my opposition. I know some residents of Edina were polled and indicated they wanted bike trails. If I answered the questionnaire, I probably said yes also. If any of us would have known where the proposed trails would be, I know I know I would have said no and perhaps others would have filled out their questionnaire differently. 1. Negative impact to wildlife, trees, environment. Do we have cover all the earth with asphalt? 2. Safety and Crime - I was told Monday night by Three Rivers Park Police that they would patrol the trail 24/7 and he did not know if additional police are hired to cover this addition. I find it hard to believe it would be patrolled 24/7. 3. Maintenance — Who will pick up the trash? When? How? There would be vehicles on the path if trash containers need to be emptied. 4. Cost to Taxpayers — Obviously the creek route segments 9 and 11 would be the more expensive route. 5. Given our nation's current economic situation, why would we be constructing the most expensive bike path along the creek when there is another option - segment 8. More conspicuous consumption. 6. The Three Rivers information says the trail will accommodate 500,000 bikers per year. I believe the population of Edina is around 50,000. 1 do not want 450,000 non -local bikers through my neighborhood. Who would? Please view your vote as an opportunity to do the right thing. Do not allow the bike trail to be constructed along Nine Mile Creek. Once it's gone — it's gone — we have no way of putting it back. It's hard to beg, but please do not allow this trail to be constructed along the creek. If we must have a bike trail, please do not vote for the route along Nine Mile Creek. Thank you for your careful consideration. Please view this as an opportunity to do the right thing. Mary Landberg 5408 Creek View Lane Edina MN 55439 -1310 952 - 828 -9619 RECEIVED MAR 171ppg City Council Members: Mayor Jim Hovland, Ann Swenson, Scot Housch, Joni Bennett & Mary Bridle Edina Park & Recreation Department - John Keprios Three rivers Park District - Kelly Grissman Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District - Jonathan Vlaming As a property owner along Nine Mile Creek, I am dismayed and disappointed by this proposal. With all due respect, I am at a loss to understand why a parks district, a watershed board and a city council would want to pave over one of this city's few remaining wildlife habitats. I thought that such government bodies stood for preservation and care of waters, floodplains, habitat and wildlife. So why would you change this for one special- interest group, based on one unrepresentative sampling of city residents? And to date you have done so without including those who stand to be impacted the most: The people who live on the proposed routes. Why have creekside residents never been notified about this? What will become of the green heron that we've watched each summer for nearly a decade? The reclusive wood ducks? The egrets, fox, woodchucks, mink, raccoons, woodpeckers, possums and other wildlife that call the creek and floodplains home? Most, if not all, will likely be evicted by the trail and /or its construction. Do you people not care about the hundreds, if not thousands, of trees that will be felled for this project? At the most recent open house officials minimized, glossed over or could not address our concerns, all the while ensuring us that everything would be alright. It's painfully obvious that Three Rivers staffers weren't there as listeners but as trail advocates. We inquired about safety and policing. "Oh, we'll patrol 24/7," the officer on hand said. But he couldn't say if Three Rivers meager police force would be expanded if and when this trail is built. We departed the open house with even more concerns about habitat, safety, litter, cost and priorities. Would a bike trail be an asset? Perhaps. But do we have 'to destroy nature to g'et a trail? And :lastly, to do this in these tough economic times is simply. wrong. Jim,L'andberg 5408 Creek View Lane, Edina,_ MN 55439 Page 1 of 2 RECEIVED Susan Heiberg MAR 13 1009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 2:05 PM To: Cary Teague Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: For City Council . Attachments: l.5- 24_ Perm itConditionalPDF.pdf; revised CUP application 8- 08.pdf; ATT5.855552.txt; ATT5855553. txt From: Jennifer[mailto:rjmeyovy @comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1 :27 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: For City Council Please forward to the City Council. Thank you. Dear Edina City Council.: Last August, city planning staff brought forward a revised Conditional Use Permit application. The revised application had two important changes. First, it required "A Building material sample board that shows the type of building materials that will,be used on the building, including selection of colors. Second, it clarified in bold print that any changes from the - approved plan (landscape, elevations, building materials or color) would require a new Conditional Use Permit and needed to be specifically listed by the builder or architect. I.watched the January 28 planning commission meeting and March 3 City Council meeting at which the Conditional Use Permit for the school district maintenance building was discussed. I was disappointed to see that the applicant had not been required to submit a building material sample board with colors. The application says: "Unless waived by the Planning Department, you must, complete all of the following items with this application. An incomplete application will not be accepted." It appears that an incomplete application was accepted, since no statement was made that the. requirement to submit a material board with colors was waived. Or, the old Conditional'Use Permit application, which doesn't require a material board, may have been used. The, old Conditional Use Permit application can be downloaded from the City's website It appears the site was never updated with the revised application. 3/13/2009 Page 2 of 2 I have faith that the school district will stay true to their statements, so that is not the issue. The issue is these important safeguards do no good if they are not adhered to. At the August 4, 2008 meeting, the City Council agreed to revisit the Conditional Use Permit application in four to six months. Over seven months have passed. Please consider this issue at your first opportunity. Thank you. Sincerely, Jennifer Janovy 4016 Inglewood Ave. Edina 3/13/2009 w9s��l� CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT e APPLICATION o �� En v �y laaa CASE NUMBER DATE FEE PAID City of Edina Planning Department * www.cityofedina.com 4801 West Fiftieth Street * Edina, MN 55424 * (952) 826 -0369 * fax (952) 826 -0389 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEE: $700.00 APPLICANT: NAME: (Signature required on back page) ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL: PROPERTY OWNER: NAME: (Signature required on back page) ADDRESS: PHONE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (written and electronic form): PROPERTY ADDRESS: PRESENT ZONING: P.I.D.# EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: (Use reverse side or additional pages if necessary) ARCHITECT: NAME: EMAIL: SURVEYOR: NAME: EMAIL: PHONE: PHONE: Detailed Re4uirments: Unless waived by the Planning Department, you must complete all of the following items with this application. An incomplete application will not be accepted. Application fee (not refundable). Make check payable to "City of Edina." Three (3) large scaleable copies, one (1) electronic copy, and thirty (30) 11X17 copies for Commission and Council members, of the following drawings or plans: Site plans with dimensions. The plan must include the location, dimensions and other pertinent information as to all proposed and existing buildings, structures and other improvements, streets, alleys, driveways, parking areas, loading areas and sidewalks. _ Floor plan showing location, arrangement and floor area of existing and proposed uses. _ Landscape plan and schedule in accordance with Subsection 850.10: _ Elevation drawings of all new buildings or additions and enlargements to existing buildings including a description of existing and proposed exterior building materials. _ Registered survey showing existing and proposed structures, lot lines, pertinent dimensions, lot acreages and wetland delineation per the' Wetland Conservation Act and City standards. Grading plan with existing and proposed two -foot contours. Drainage plan, including location and size of pipes and water storage areas. All drawings must be to scale with pertinent dimensions shown. Fold jumbo plans in sets no larger than 8 %" by 14" and with the print side facing out. A written statement describing the intended use of the property and why the City should approve your request. Include a brief description of your company and any similar projects your company has done. _ sign plan for new or replacement signs: two 8' /2" x 11" copies CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION INFORMATION The City of Edina Planning Department encourages healthy development within the city of Edina. Although this document is meant to serve as a guide for the application process for development through the Planning Department it is by no means comprehensive. The Planning Staff recommend that you schedule a meeting to answer any questions or to discuss issues that may accompany your project. It is much easier to tackle problems early on in the process. The office number for the Planning Staff is (952) 826 -0465. Application: Applications are submitted to the Planning Department. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Deadlines for Applications: A minimum of 31 days prior to the initial Planning Commission meeting. Sian: A Conditional Use Permit sign must be erected on the property at least nine (9) days prior to the initial Planning Commission meeting. Meetings and Public Hearings: Applications are first considered by the Planning Commission at their regular monthly meeting (Wednesday prior to the first Tuesday of each month.) The Commission holds a public hearing and adopts a recommendation which is forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The Council also conducts a public hearing typically two and one -half weeks after the Commission meeting, and either approves or disapproves the application. A 3/5`h favorable vote is required for approval. Notice of Public Hearing: Notice of the Planning Commission and City Council hearing is mailed to all property owners (of record at City Hall) that are located within 500 feet of the site. Notice is mailed ten (10) days prior to the hearing. You are encouraged to contact adjacent or close owners and advise them of your proposal prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Requirements for Approval: The Zoning Ordinance provides that a conditional use permit shall not be issued unless the use: • Will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals and general welfare; • Will not cause undue traffic hazards, congestion, or parking shortages; • Will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment, or decrease the value, of other property in the vicinity, and will not be a nuisance; • Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of other property in the vicinity • Will not create an excessive burden on parks, streets and other public facilities • Conforms to the applicable restrictions and special conditions of the district in which it is located as imposed by the ordinance • Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff Report: Staff prepares a report and recommendation and sends it along with the application materials to the Commission in advance of the meeting. All plans, emails and written information are public information, which may be used in the staff report and distributed to the public. Conditions and Restrictions: The Council may impose conditions and restrictions in connection with the Conditional Use Permit to protect the public interest. Legal Fee: It is the policy of the City to charge applicants for the actual cost billed by our attorneys for all legal work associated with the application. An itemized bill will be provided which is due and payable within thirty (30) days. Initiation of a Traffic Study:* Generally, the following typical development and zoning applications are intended to define the need for traffic studies to be considered by the Transportation Commission. A. Development approvals where an increase in trip generation is anticipated: 1. Development where units are needed 2. Development consisting of complete demolition /redevelopment 3. Development of a site (where increasing floor space by more than 10 %) B. Development or redevelopment is proposed in an area in which there has been a previous identification of a traffic problem, including but not limited to congestion or safety issues. In cases where certain applications are received that do not necessitate a traffic study, staff will provide a summary to the Transportation Commission of such. `please contact the Engineering Department at 952 - 826 -0371 for further information. APPLICANT'S STATEMENT This application should be processed in my name, and I am the party whom the City should contact about this application. By.signing this application, I certify. that all fees, charges, utility.: bills, taxes, special assessments and other debts or obligation's due to the City byme or for this property have been paid. I further certify that I am.in compliance with all ordinance requirements and conditions regarding other City approvals that have been granted to me for any matter. I have completed all of the,.applicable filing requirements and, to the best of my knowledge, the documents and information I have submitted are true =,and'.correct. Applicant's Signature Date OWNER'S STATEMENT I am the fee title owner of-the above described property, and I agree to this application. (If a corporation or partnership is the fee title holder, attach a resolution authorizing this application on behalf of the board of directors or partnership -) Owner's Signature Date Note. Both signatures are required (if the owner is different than the applicant) before we can process the application, otherwise it is considered incomplete. 5 Sign Example: this property proposed for CONDMONA]L USE 1� By: (insert name and telephone number of Applicant) for information contact EDINA PLANNING (952) 826 -0369 The sign(s) copy as illustrated above must be black Helvetica letters on a white background; the words rezoning, subdivision, final development plan and /or conditional use permit must be white Microgramma letters on red background. The sign(s) is to be 36" high X 60" wide. The sign(s) must be securely mounted on posts designed for that purpose. The sign face must be on Dura -ply plywood or its equivalent or other sturdy smooth material approved by the Planning Department City of Edina Posted Sign Requirements: 1. A Rezoning, Subdivision, Conditional Use Permit and Final Development Plan sign is required for all applications. Simultaneous W rezoning, subdivision, conditional use permit and /or final development plan requests may be identified on the same sign. 2. One sign is required for each adjacent street right -of -way including 00 freeways. The signs shall be mounted on private property situated to be easily readable from the street. Care should be taken to avoid blocking driver's view or traffic regulatory signs. 3. The signs must be erected at least nine (9) days prior to the initial review of the request by the Planning Commission. The signs must be properly maintained during the entire period of time the request is N being considered and must be removed within ten days of the N disposition of the request. I'LEFUIt17RECUMMLN DATIUN To: Mayor & City Council Agenda Item V.M. Consent From: Cary Teague Planning Director Information Only Date: August 4, 2008 Mgr. Recommends F To HRA ® To Council Subject: Revised application for Final Development Plan and Action F1 Motion Conditional Use Permit. F] Resolution Deadline for a city decision: No Deadline Ordinance ® Discussion Information/Background Attached are draft amendments to the City's applications for Final Development Plan and Conditional Use Pernut. The amendments are based on recommendations from the City Council in regard to amended plans after a City Council approval. The specific changes can be found in bold print on page 2 of the applications. They notify applicants that changes to plans require public hearings at both the Planning Commission and City Council. The process for changes to approved plans would take roughly 8 weeks. Staff asks that the Council discuss the language and provide any recorrunendations as you see necessary. Section 850.04. Subd. 2. 10 of the Zoning Ordinance currently states that "Minor changes in location and placement of buildings or other improvements clue to unforesedn circumstances may be authorized by the Planner." A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT o e APPLICATION o • '��onront+ti� • MOB CASE NUMBER DATE FEE PAID City of Edina Planning Department * www.cityofedina.com 4801 West Fiftieth Street * Edina, MN 55424 * (952) 826 -0369 * fax (952) 826 -0389 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- --- - - - - -• FEE: $700.00 APPLICANT: NAME: ADDRESS: EMAIL: PROPERTY OWNER: (Signature required on back page) PHONE: NAME: (Signature required on back page) ADDRESS: PHONE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (written and electronic form): PROPERTY ADDRESS: PRESENT ZONING: P.I.D.# EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: (Use reverse side or additional pages if necessary) ARCHITECT: NAME: PHONE: EMAIL: SURVEYOR: NAME: EMAIL: 101ork►f l Detailed Requirments: Unless waived by the Planning Department, you must complete all of the following items with this application. An incomplete application will not be accepted. Application fee (not refundable). Make check payable to "City of Edina." Three (3) large scaleable copies, one (1) electronic copy, and thirty (30) 11X17 copies for Commission and Council members, of the following drawings or plans: Site plans with dimensions. The plan must include the location, dimensions and other pertinent information as to all proposed and existing buildings, structures and other improvements, streets, alleys, driveways, parking areas, loading areas and sidewalks. Changes to site plans that are made after City Council approval, requires an amended Conditional Use Permit. Amended Conditional Use Permits require a public hearing to be held by both the Planning Commission and City Council. The changes from the approved plan must be specifically listed by the builder or architect. _ Floor plan showing location, arrangement and floor area of existing and proposed uses. _ Landscape plan and schedule in accordance with Subsection 850.10. Changes to landscape plans that are made after City Council approval, requires an amended Conditional Use Permit. Amended Conditional Use Permits require a public hearing to be held by both the Planning Commission and City Council. The changes from the approved plan must be specifically listed by the builder or architect. _ A Building material sample board that shows the type of building materials that will be used on the building, including the selection of colors. Changes to building materials or color that are made after City Council approval, requires an amended Conditional Use Permit. Amended Conditional Use Permits require a public hearing to be held by both the Planning Commission and City Council. The changes from the approved plan must be specifically listed by the builder or architect. Elevation drawings of all new buildings or additions and enlargements to existing buildings including a description of existing and proposed exterior building materials. Changes to the elevation drawings that are made after City Council approval, requires an amended Conditional Use Permit. Amended Conditional Use Permits require a public hearing to be held by both the Planning Commission and City Council. The changes from the approved plan must be specifically listed by the builder or architect. _ Registered survey showing existing and proposed structures, lot lines, pertinent dimensions, lot acreages and wetland delineation per the Wetland Conservation Act and City standards. _ Grading plan with existing and proposed two -foot contours. Drainage plan, including location and size of pipes and water storage areas. All drawings must be to scale with pertinent dimensions shown. Fold jumbo plans in sets no larger than 8 %" by 14" and with the print side facing out. A written statement describing the intended use of the property and why the City should approve your request. Include a brief description of your company and any similar projects your company has done. sign plan for new or replacement signs: two 81/2" x 11" copies CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION INFORMATION The City of Edina Planning Department encourages healthy development within the city of Edina. Although this document is meant to serve as a guide for the application process for development through the Planning Department it is by no means comprehensive. The Planning Staff recommend that you schedule a meeting to answer any questions or to discuss issues that may accompany your project. It is much easier to tackle problems early on in the process. The office number for the Planning Staff is (952) 826 -0465. Application: Applications are submitted to the Planning Department. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Deadlines for Applications: A minimum of 31 days prior to the initial Planning Commission meeting. Sign: A Conditional Use Permit sign must be erected on the property at least nine (9) days prior to the initial Planning Commission meeting. Meetings and Public Hearings: Applications are first considered by the Planning Commission at their regular monthly meeting (Wednesday prior to the first Tuesday of each month.) The Commission holds a public hearing and adopts a recommendation which is forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The Council also conducts a public hearing typically two and one -half weeks after the Commission meeting, and either approves or disapproves the application. A 3 /5'h favorable vote is required for approval. Notice of Public Hearing: Notice of the Planning Commission and City Council hearing is mailed to all property owners (of record at City Hall) that are located within 500 feet of the site. Notice is mailed ten (10) days prior to the hearing. You are encouraged to contact adjacent or close owners and advise them of your proposal prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Requirements for Approval: The Zoning Ordinance provides that a conditional use permit shall not be issued unless the use: • Will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals and general welfare; • Will not cause undue traffic hazards, congestion, or parking shortages; • Will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment, or decrease the value, of other property in the vicinity, and will not be a nuisance; • Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of other property in the vicinity • Will not create an excessive burden on parks, streets and other public facilities • Conforms to the applicable restrictions and special conditions of the district in which it is located as imposed by the ordinance • Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff Report: Staff prepares a report and recommendation and sends it along with the application materials to the Commission in advance of the meeting. All plans, emails and written information are public information, which may be used in the staff report and distributed to the public. Conditions and Restrictions: The Council may impose conditions and restrictions in connection with the Conditional Use Permit to protect the public interest. Legal Fee: It is the policy of the City to charge applicants for the actual cost billed by our attorneys for all legal work associated with the application. An itemized bill will be provided which is due and payable within thirty (30) days. Initiation of a Traffic Study:* Generally, the following typical development and zoning applications are intended to define the need for traffic studies to be considered by the Transportation Commission. A. Development approvals where an increase in trip generation is anticipated: 1. Development where units are needed 2. Development consisting of complete_ demolition /redevelopment 3. Development of a site (where increasing floor space by more than 10 %) B. Development or redevelopment is proposed in an area in which there has been a previous identification of a traffic problem, including but not limited to congestion or safety issues. In cases where certain applications are received that do not necessitate a traffic study, staff will provide a summary to the Transportation Commission of such. *please contact the Engineering Department at 952 - 826 -0371 for further information. APPLICANT'S STATEMENT This application should be processed in my name, and I am the party whom the City should contact about this application. By signing this application, I certify that all fees, charges, utility bills, taxes, special assessments and other debts or obligations due to the City by me or for this property have been paid. I further certify that I am in compliance with all ordinance requirements and conditions regarding other City approvals that have been granted to me for any matter. I have completed all of the applicable filing requirements and, to the best of my knowledge, the documents and information I have submitted are true and correct. Applicant's Signature OWNER'S STATEMENT I am the fee title owner of the above described property, and I agree to this application. (If a corporation or partnership is the fee title holder, attach a resolution authorizing this application on behalf of the board of directors or partnership.) Owner's Signature Date Date Note. Both signatures are required (if the owner is different than the applicant) before we can process the application, otherwise it is considered incomplete. w9A, FINAL DEVELOPMENT e PLAN APPLICATION ow Y� Cn • ,NRPON,O • I(i(i0 CASE NUMBER DATE FEE PAID City of Edina Planning Department * www.cityofedina.com 4801 West Fiftieth Street * Edina, MN 55424 * (952) 826 -0369 * fax (952) 826 -0389 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- - - ---. FEE: $750.00 APPLICANT: NAME: (Signature required on back page) ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL: PROPERTY OWNER: NAME: (Signature required on back page) ADDRESS: PHONE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (written and electronic form): PROPERTY ADDRESS: PRESENT ZONING: P.I.D.# EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: (Use reverse side or additional pages if necessary) ARCHITECT: NAME: PHONE: EMAIL: SURVEYOR: NAME: EMAIL: PHONE: Detailed Requirements: Unless waived by the Planning Department, you must complete all of the following items with this application. An incomplete application will not be accepted. Application fee (not refundable). Make check payable to "City of Edina." Three (3) large scaleable copies, one (1) electronic copy, and thirty (30) 11 X1 7 copies for Commission and Council members, of the following drawings or plans: Site plans with dimensions. The plan must include the location, dimensions and other pertinent information as to all proposed and existing buildings, structures and other improvements, streets, alleys, driveways, parking areas, loading areas and sidewalks. Changes to site plans that are made after City Council approval, requires an amended Conditional Use Permit. Amended Conditional Use Permits require a public hearing to be held by both the Planning Commission and City Council. The changes from the approved plan must be specifically listed by the builder or architect. _ Landscape plan and schedule in accordance with Subsection 850.10. Changes to landscape plans that are made after City Council approval, requires an amended Conditional Use Permit. Amended Conditional Use Permits require a public hearing to be held by both the Planning Commission and City Council. The changes from the approved plan must be specifically listed by the builder or architect. A Building material sample board that shows the type of building materials that will be used on the building, including the selection of colors. Any changes to building materials or color that are made after City Council approval, requires an amended Final Development Plan. Amended Final Development Plans require a public hearing to be held by both the Planning Commission and City Council. The changes from the approved plan must be specifically listed by the builder or architect. _ Elevation drawings of all new buildings or additions and enlargements to existing buildings including a description of existing and proposed exterior building materials. Any changes to the elevation drawings that are made after City Council approval requires an amended Final Development Plan. Amended Final Development Plans require a public hearing to be held by both the Planning Commission and City Council. The changes from the approved plan must be specifically listed by the builder or architect. Registered survey showing existing and proposed structures, lot lines, pertinent dimensions, lot acreages and wetland delineation per the Wetland Conservation Act and City standards. _ Grading plan with existing and proposed two -foot contours. Drainage plan, including location and size of pipes and water storage areas. Detailed street and utility locations and sizes. _ Floor plan showing location, arrangement and floor area of existing and proposed uses. AN drawings must be to scale with pertinent dimensions shown. Fold jumbo plans in sets no larger than 8 %" by 14" and with the print side facing out. Photograph(s) showing location of proposal and its relationship to the site and existing buildings. Samples or photographs of building materials. A written statement describing the intended use of the property and why the City should approve your request. Include a brief description of your company and any similar projects your company has done. Stake the location in the field of wetland boundaries, proposed buildings and lot lines. Computer- generated, photo - realistic, color illustration(s) of the building (8'/2" x 11 ") The Final Development Plan shall be in form and substance acceptable to the Planner. Approval by the Commission and Council upon finding that the proposed development: a. is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; b. will not be detrimental to properties surrounding the tract; c, will not result in an overly- intensive land use; d. will not result in undue traffic congestion or traffic hazards; e. conforms to the provisions of this Section and other applicable provisions of this Code (850.04); f. provides a proper relationship between the proposed improvements, existing structures, open space and natural features. FINAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND PLAN APPLICATION INFORMATION: The City of Edina Planning Department encourages healthy development within the city of Edina. Although this document is meant to serve as a guide for the application process for development through the Planning Department it is by no means comprehensive. The Planning Staff recommend that you schedule a meeting to answer any questions or to discuss issues that may accompany your project. It is much easier to tackle problems early on in the process. The office number for the Planning Staff is (952) 826 -0465. Application: Applications are submitted to the Planning Department. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Deadlines for Applications: A minimum of 31 days prior to the initial Planning Commission meeting. Notice of Public Hearing: Notice of the Planning Commission and City Council hearing is mailed to all property owners (of record at City Hall) that are located within 1000 feet of the site. Notice is mailed ten (10) days prior to the hearing. You are encouraged to contact adjacent or close owners and advise them of your proposal prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Sign: A Final Development Plan sign must be erected on the property at least nine (9) days prior to the initial Planning Commission meeting. Meetings and Public Hearings: Applications are first considered by the Planning Commission at their regular monthly meeting (Wednesday prior to the first Tuesday of each month.) The Commission holds a public hearing and adopts a recommendation which is forwarded to the City Council for consideration. Final Development Plan proposals are usually heard once by both the Commission and Council unless otherwise directed. Staff Report: Staff prepares a report and recommendation and sends it along with the application materials to the Commission in advance of the meeting. All plans, emails and written information are public information, which may be used in the staff report and distributed to the public. Conditions and Restrictions: The Council may impose conditions and restrictions in connection with the Rezoning to protect the public interest. Legal Fee: It is the policy of the City to charge applicants for the actual cost billed by our attorneys for all legal work associated with the application. An itemized bill will be provided which is due and payable within thirty (30) days. Initiation of a Traffic Studv:* Generally, the following typical development and zoning applications are intended to define the need for traffic studies to be considered by the Transportation Commission. A. Development approvals where an increase in trip generation is anticipated: 1. Development where units are needed 2. Development consisting of complete demolition /redevelopment 3. Development of a site (where increasing floor space by more than 10 %) B. Development or redevelopment is proposed in an area in which there has been a previous identification of a traffic problem, including but not limited to congestion or safety issues. In cases where certain applications are received that do not necessitate a traffic study, staff will provide a summary to the Transportation Commission of such. *please contact the Engineering Department at 952 - 826 -0371 for further information. APPLICANT'S STATEMENT This application should be'processed in my name, and I am the party whom the City should contact about this. application. By signing this application, I certify that all fees, charges, utility bills, taxers, special assessments and other debts or obligations due to the City by me or for this property have been paid. I further certify.that I am in compliance with allordinance requirements and conditions regarding other, City approvals that have been granted to me for any matter. I have completed all of the applicable filing requirements and, to the best of my k'nowledg'e; the documents and information I have submitted are true and- correct. Applicant's Signature Date OWNER'S STATEMENT am the fee title owner of the above described property, and I agree to this'application. (If a corporation or partnership is the fee title holder, attach a resolution authorizing this application on behalf of the board of directors or partnership.) Owner's Signature Date Note. Both signatures are required (if the owner is different than the applicant) before we can process the application, otherwise it is considered incomplete. Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 8:56 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Message for the Mayor and Council Members From: Johnson, David S. [mailto:JohnsonDS @moss - barnett.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 6:58 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Message for the Mayor and Council Members Please deliver this email to the mayor and each council member. RECEIVED MAR 13 2009 Page 1 of 2 I am writing about the council meeting scheduled for March 17. One agenda item is the roadway improvements proposed for the Mirror Lakes Neighborhood. I live at 5537 Mirror Lakes Drive. While Mirror Lakes Drive is like many streets in the city and could use some surface treatment, I do not think it is in the poor condition described by the city engineering staff. I think a complete reconstruction of the street is not necessary. Furthermore, I think the current economic climate makes it a poor time to completely reconstruct the street and to impose an assessment on property owners of the magnitude being proposed. For these reasons, I oppose the project currently recommended by city staff. I urge each of you to withhold approval for the proposed project. Thank you. David Johnson djohnson1036@comcast.net 952 - 925 -2222 The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments is proprietary and intended only for the confidential use of the designated recipient named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please notify us immediately at the e-mail address listed above. Thank you. Statement Required by U.S. Treasury Department The U.S. Treasury Department requires us to advise you that this written advice is not intended or 3/13/2009 C " RECEIVED NO 13 Edina City Council and City Staff Mayor James Hovland John Keprios Park & Recreation Director Wayne Houle City Engineer/Public Works Director Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Edina State Legislature Representatives State Senator Geoff Michel 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. State Office Building, Room 133 St. Paul, MN 55155 -1206 State Representative Keith Downey 323 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Three Rivers Park District Officials Jonathan Vlaming, Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District Kelly Grissman Don Johnson Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center 3000 Xenium Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Official Kevin Bigalke Edina Business Center 7710 Computer Ave Suite 135 Edina, MN BikeEdina Attn: Kirk Johnson C /O: Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Edina Neighborhood Group Attn: Pam Johnson 5505 Valley Lane Edina, MN 55439 Dear Sir/Madam: March 11 , 2009 I've been following with interest the TRPD Nine Mile Creek bike trail developments, and attended the March 9 evening open house at Edina City Hall I've had discussions with several of you in recent months , as well with many others with a wide range of perspectives and expertise on this topic I am not a direct creekside property owner, but I am in a neighborhood that could be affected by several different trail route choices and combinations. I have many neighbors and other friends that are avid bike trail riders. I also have children and grandchildren that ride bikes. This would also of course give me great interest in the security and safety issues associated with bike trails. I have tried in my comments to hopefully offer some balanced perspective on the varying issues and viewpoints. For the reasons outlined below, one thing that seems very clear at this point is that southwest Edina segment choices 6, 7 and 8 cannot be realistically eliminated from further study and consideration. For one thing, segments 7 and 8 have for some time been published as primary priority routes on the official master Edina bike plan, sponsored by the City of Edina and Bike Edina association. There were a series of reasons and goals behind the establishment of segments 7 and 8 on that local plan, as developed through a long and comprehensive city sponsored and citizen input process . It is unclear why the TRPD map seems to have now trumped the Bike Edina task force by adding brand new segments, or changing the master plan route combinations or priorities. Other areas needing further initial phase review relate to the numerous unique and complex segments 9 and 11 wetlands and wildlife profiles, and potential high impact engineering and construction outcomes . These do not intuitively seem "green friendly" nor in harmony with the environmental impact objectives of the Edina bike task force or the Edina energy task force. The BikeEdina master plan did not contemplate the combination segment 9 and 11 route. By contrast, along the BikeEdina plan priority combination 7 and 8 route , for example, bikers not only already regularly use these segments today , but intuitively it would seem they could be enjoying TRPD trail route improvements much sooner and on a far "lower impact" basis. Another area needing further initial phase review is the realistic likelihood of obtaining on a timely basis all of the necessary railroad and power company easements, and various government agencies permissions, which would be required for certain portions of segments 9 and 11. If ever even achievable at all, these required advance steps will likely be many years beyond the date when the alternative segments 7 and 8, or 6 and 8, could already be up and running as part of the completed trail system for bikers. The "short route" combination of segment 6 into BikeEdina's highly prioritized segment 8 is potentially most consistent with the TRPD and City of Edina goals to connect the Edina High School complex with Centennial Lakes , with far less disturbance of wetlands. It would also seem more realistic that TRPD should be able to achieve much earlier easement agreement with the Edina School Board public entity , in support of its own large and youthful biking community, as compared to years of negotiating with privately owned railroads and power companies which likely would not have bike trails high on their priority list. Such additional early review of these issues might well show that the most practical route alternative is BikeEdina's published preferred priority segments 7 and 8, or else 6 and 8, either of which TRPD might conclude after further study is the recommended route to best ensure timely trail completion. Timely trail completion with adequate funding is very important to the biking community. Biker and neighborhood security is also very important, and may be more manageable and consistent on segments 7 and 8. Potential constraints on other segments , which the biking community has not prioritized on the Edina master bike plan to begin with, could lead to larger environmental impacts, higher costs encountered, and longer term delays, which could be so dramatic as to potentially jeopardize funding and completion of the entire Edina portion of the trail connecting with Hopkins and Richfield. For all the above reasons , I would strongly urge all the officials addressed in this letter to ensure that none of the currently listed segments 6, 7 or 8 be dropped from consideration at this time. Rather, further study of the issues should be undertaken , noting that either segment 6 or segment 7 links in with the long published BikeEdina master plan primary priority segment 8 Sincerely John Miller / 6813 Limerick Lane, / As with other resident comment letters, please protect privacy Edina, Mn 55439 / in the customary manner. 5700 Tucker Lane RECEIVED Edina, Minnesota 5543E MAR 13 2009 952- 930 -9040 March 11, 2009 The Honorable James Hovland Mayor, City of Edina Edina City Offices 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: As you know, the City of Edina has a long history of protecting and preserving the environment. That was the reason, when constructing the curb and gutter improvements in the Country Club District, care was taken to avoid cutting down trees. It also was the reason the City acquired pristine areas in the City, such as the land which became Bredesen Park and "Krahl's Hill" in western Edina. The City's approval of the proposed Nine Mile trail would be a step backward from its historical environmental focus. While the proponent of the trail, the Three Rivers Park District, has been most amenable in reflecting homeowner concerns in reducing the environmental footprint of the trail, the fact remains that the construction of the trail would still involve cutting down a substantial number of trees and the excavation of large areas of the watershed, resulting in the loss of some of the serenity of the watershed and well as the degradation of habitat for a wide variety of birds and small animals. In view of the environmental concerns of constructing the trail, it is imperative in my view that, prior to any action by the City Council on the proposed trail, the Three Rivers Park District retain the services of an independent technically - qualified environmental firm to assess the environmental impact of constructing the proposed trail. It also has been suggested in the newspaper and other sources that the proposed trail will accommodate pedestrians as well as bikers. That is somewhat misleading because experience teaches us that bikers and pedestrians using the same trail is incompatible and indeed dangerous, Lastly, I have long been a biker in Edina and elsewhere and have never felt deprived by the lack of a bike trail in Edina because there are many, many fine and easily accessible bike trails in the Three Rivers Park District as well as in other areas of the Twin Cities and areas outstate. Sincerely, Richard C. John n RCJ /tlt cc: Three Rivers Park District RECEIVED MAR I ) Edina City Council and City Staff Mayor James Hovland John Keprios Park & Recreation Director Wayne Houle City Engineer/Public Works Director Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Edina State Legislature Representatives State Senator Geoff Michel 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. State Office Building, Room 133 St. Paul, MN 55155 -1206 State Representative Keith Downey 323 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Three Rivers Park District Officials Jonathan Vlaming, Senior Manager of Planning with Three Rivers Park District Kelly Grissman Don Johnson Three Rivers Park District Administrative Center 3000 Xenium Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Official Kevin Bigalke Edina Business Center 7710 Computer Ave Suite 135 Edina, MN BikeEdina Attn: Kirk Johnson C /O: Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Edina Neighborhood Group Attn: Pam Johnson 5505 Valley Lane Edina, MN 55439 Dear Sir/Madam: March 11 , 2009 I've been following with interest the TRPD Nine Mile Creek bike trail developments, and attended the March 9 evening open house at Edina City Hall I've had discussions with several of you in recent months , as well with many others with a wide range of perspectives and expertise on this topic I am not a direct creekside property owner, but I am in a neighborhood that could be affected by several different trail route choices and combinations. I have many neighbors and other friends that are avid bike trail riders. I also have children and grandchildren that ride bikes. This would also of course give me great interest in the security and safety issues associated with bike trails. I have tried in my comments to hopefully offer some balanced perspective on the varying issues and viewpoints. For the reasons outlined below, one thing that seems very clear at this point is that southwest Edina segment choices 6, 7 and 8 cannot be realistically eliminated from further study and consideration. For one thing, segments 7 and 8 have for some time been published as primary priority routes on the official master Edina bike plan, sponsored by the City of Edina and Bike Edina association. There were a series of reasons and goals behind the establishment of segments 7 and 8 on that local plan, as developed through a long and comprehensive city sponsored and citizen input process . It is unclear why the TRPD map seems to have now trumped the Bike Edina task force by adding brand new segments, or changing the master plan route combinations or priorities. Other areas needing further initial phase review relate to the numerous unique and complex segments 9 and 11 wetlands and wildlife profiles, and potential high impact engineering and construction outcomes. These do not intuitively seem "green friendly" nor in harmony with the environmental impact objectives of the Edina bike task force or the Edina energy task force. The BikeEdina master plan did not contemplate the combination segment 9 and 11 route. By contrast, along the BikeEdina plan priority combination 7 and 8 route , for example, bikers not only already regularly use these segments today , but intuitively it would seem they could be enjoying TRPD trail route improvements much sooner and on a far "lower impact" basis. Another area needing further initial phase review is the realistic likelihood of obtaining on a timely basis all of the necessary railroad and power company easements, and various government agencies permissions , which would be required for certain portions of segments 9 and 11. If ever even achievable at all, these required advance steps will likely be many years beyond the date when the alternative segments 7 and 8, or 6 and 8, could already be up and running as part of the completed trail system for bikers. The "short route" combination of segment 6 into BikeEdina's highly prioritized segment 8 is potentially most consistent with the TRPD and City of Edina goals to connect the Edina High School complex with Centennial Lakes, with far less disturbance of wetlands. It would also seem more realistic that TRPD should be able to achieve much earlier easement agreement with the Edina School Board public entity , in support of its own large and youthful biking community, as compared to years of negotiating with privately owned railroads and power companies which likely would not have bike trails high on their priority list. Such additional early review of these issues might well show that the most practical route alternative is BikeEdina's published preferred priority segments 7 and 8, or else 6 and 8, either of which TRPD might conclude after further study is the recommended route to best ensure timely trail completion. Timely trail completion with adequate funding is very important to the biking community. Biker and neighborhood security is also very important, and may be more manageable and consistent on segments 7 and 8. Potential constraints on other segments , which the biking community has not prioritized on the Edina master bike plan to begin with, could lead to larger environmental impacts, higher costs encountered, and longer term delays, which could be so dramatic as to potentially jeopardize funding and completion of the entire Edina portion of the trail connecting with Hopkins and Richfield. For all the above reasons , I would strongly urge all the officials addressed in this letter to ensure that none of the currently listed segments 6, 7 or 8 be dropped from consideration at this time. Rather, further study of the issues should be undertaken, noting that either segment 6 or segment 7 links in with the long published BikeEdina master plan primary priority segment 8 Sincerely John Miller 6813 Limerick Lane, / As with other resident comment letters, please protect privacy Edina, Mn 55439 / in the customary manner. 5700 Tucker Lane RECEIVED Edina, Minnesota 5543§ MAR 13 2009 952- 930 -9040 March 11, 2009 The Honorable James Hovland Mayor, City of Edina Edina City Offices 4801 West 50" Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: As you know, the City of Edina has a long history of protecting and preserving the environment. That was the reason, when constructing the curb and gutter improvements in the Country Club District, care was taken to avoid cutting down trees. It also was the reason the City acquired pristine areas in the City, such as the land which became Bredesen Park and "Krahl's Hill" in western Edina. The City's approval of the proposed Nine Mile trail would be a step backward from its historical environmental focus. While the proponent of the trail, the Three Rivers Park District, has been most amenable in reflecting homeowner concerns in reducing the environmental footprint of the trail, the fact remains that the construction of the trail would still involve cutting down a substantial number of trees and the excavation of large areas of the watershed, resulting in the loss of some of the serenity of the watershed and well as the degradation of habitat for a wide variety of birds and small animals. In view of the environmental concerns of constructing the trail, it is imperative in my view that, prior to any action by the City Council on the proposed trail, the Three Rivers Park District retain the services of an independent technically- qualified environmental firm to assess the environmental impact of constructing the proposed trail. It also has been suggested in the newspaper and other sources that the proposed trail will accommodate pedestrians as well as bikers. That is somewhat misleading because experience teaches us that bikers and pedestrians using the same trail is incompatible and indeed dangerous.. Lastly, I have long been a biker in Edina and elsewhere and have never felt deprived by the lack of a bike trail in Edina because there are many, many fine and easily accessible bike trails in the Three Rivers Park District as well as in other areas of the Twin Cities and areas outstate. Sincerely, Richard C. Wn RCJ /tlt cc: Three Rivers Park District 6105 Parnell Avenue Edina, MN 55424 Robert Sommerville, Supervisor Division Four — Southdale 7009 York Ave South, Suite 214 Edina, MN 55435 March 11, 2009 To Mr. Sommerville and Sheriff Stanek, RECEIVED MAR 13 2009 Sheriff Richard W. Stanek 350 South 5b Street, Room 6 Minneapolis, MN 55415 We are writing this letter because we are concerned Mary Chung March's race has determined the way the Edina Court system has treated her. In a place dedicated to justice, Mary feels as though she has been subjected to injustice. We are concerned that she was treated poorly because of the color of her skin in the Southdale Edina Court Room 229 on Thursday, February 26, 2009. Mary is a US -born Korean- American who is married to John B. March, has two children, ages 1 and 3, and has two master degrees. She works at the Bridge for (Runaway) Youth and currently lives in Edina. A couple months ago, she was coasting down a hill near their house and her speed drifted above the limit right past an officer. The officer gave her a ticket and suggested she go to the hearing officer to talk about the ticket. Mary followed his advice and on January 23, 2009 at 10:30 am, Mary appeared on time with her two children to the first appointment. The officer commented on how well behaved her children were and then recommended Mary go to the court date to ask for a continuance for dismissal because Mary had a clean record. Mary agreed and thanked the hearing officer. On February 26, 2009, Mary appeared in courtroom 229 at the appointed time with her two children and waited her turn. Approximately twenty minutes later, one of the two lawyers informed the group that there would be no judge in that courtroom and therefore no hearings would be taking place. One could schedule another date to stand before a judge. A few minutes later, the deputy on duty, Deputy Holmes, walked briskly over Mary and appearing frustrated said, "You are going to have to leave the courtroom. You cannot have those kids in here. They are too loud. You need to step outside." Surprised by his request, Mary agreed but expressed concern that she would be skipped over since she would not be able to hear her name called from outside the courtroom. He assured her that he or somebody would get her when it was her turn. Believing him, Mary waited outside the courtroom patiently holding her children in the hallway for approximately one hour. During that hour, she saw Deputy Holmes go in and out of the courtroom numerous times but he never said a word to her. Finally, Deputy Holmes came out the courtroom for. Mary.'. However instead of calling her into the courtroom for her case, he had come -out to publicly chastise, her for having children that were making too much noise. "Quiet your kids! 1 can hear them inside the courtroom. If you don't, you'll be .fined or you'll have -to leave and come back for another hearing!" And then he went back into the courtroom. 2 Mary was taken aback and in shocked. She started to tremble as tears streamed down her face. Our kids initially ran from the scene because of his yelling but when they saw their mom, their faces were filled with confusion and concern. People walked by and wondered what had just happened. A number of bystanders witnessed the event. Mary stood humiliated in the hallway with deep sadness and embarrassment, not knowing what to do. Finally, a sympathetic bystander came over and confirmed that Mary had indeed been skipped over - Deputy Holmes had neglected to get her when it was her turn. We are in shock that this deputy, who represents freedom and justice for this county and nation, would display behavior so opposed to these principles. Why did this man treat Mary this way? Were her children really acting in a way that was worthy of being fined? Why did he single out Mary when there was another'woman there with a child who incurred none of his wrath? Was it because the other mother was Caucasian? Was Mary subject to this harassment because she is Asian- American? We will never know with certainty the reason for his hostile treatment towards Mary and her children. However, in light of the way he treated the other Caucasian women with a child, we are deeply suspicious that Mary was treated this way because of her race. No matter what the cause, his behavior is still unacceptable. You have an obligation to provide safety and just treatment to all people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation and age. We are requesting more education and awareness not punishment for Officer Holmes. We believe this education should come from the Institute on Race and Poverty or another similar organization that is focused on awareness and advocacy! We are seeking education so that others will not have to experience the humiliation and verbal aggression that Mary experienced. We are sure you agree this needs to be addressed without delay. Sincerely, tU744 Mary C. March ohn March Husband CC: Governor Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar Mayor Jim Hovland and Edina City Council Members: Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh, and Ann Swenson Rev. John Crosby, Christ, Presbyterian Church Institute on Race and Poverty, University of Minnesota Council on Crime and Justice Lisa March Mauer Sister -in -law ' Read the "Recommendations" in MN Statewide Racial Profiling 60 page report compiled in 2003 by the Council on Crime and Justice and the Institute on Race and Poverty. http: / /www.irpumn.org/uls/ resources / projects / aggregate %20report%2092303.pdf Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED Susan Heiberg - MAR 13 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 3:18 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: SOUTH GARDEN ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -358. From: HBABB952 @aol.com [mai Ito: HBABB952 @aol.com] Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 3:11 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: SOUTH GARDEN ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -358. DEAR MAYOR HOVLAND AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: IN 1985, MY 70 TH STREET PARKING ,ALONG WITH FIVE NEIGHBORS WAS LOST DUE TO THE CONFIGURATIONS OF LEFT TURN LANES AT THE INTERSECTION OF 70 TH AND WESTSHORE DRIVE. THE PARKING ON WEST SHORE DRIVE IS VITAL TO US. IT PROVIDES SAFE PARKING FOR OUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES WHO CANNOT SAFELYACCESS OUR RESIDENCES FROM 70TH STREET. IT ALSO PROVIDES A REFUGE FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICE TRUCKS THAT SERVICE OUR HOMES INCLUDING OUR CITY'S PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES. THE LACK OF ON STREET PARKING ON 70 TH STREET AT THE WESTSHORE INTERSECTION AND THE UNSAFE EGRESS TO RESIDENCES LEAVES ONLY WEST SHORE DRIVE TO ACCOMODATE ALL OF THE ABOVE. ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT NO. BA -358 INCLUDES THE CONSTUCTION OF A MEDIAN WHICH WILL IMPAIR IF NOT ELIMINATE PARKING ON WESTSHORE DRIVE SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION. THESE MEDIANS SUPPOSEDLY ALERTS THE MOTORIST HE IS ENTERING A NEIGHBORHOOD. THE NEIGHBORHOOD STARTS AT THE WEST END AND EAST END OF 70TH STREET---- - - - - -- -NOT AT WESTHORE DRIVE, WOODDALE AND CORNELIA DRIVE. MONIES PROPOSED AND ALREADY SPENT ON THESE MEDIANS COULD BE APPLIED TO IMPRESSIVE LANDSCAPING DESIGNS AT THESE EAST AND WEST ENTRANCES TO THE CORNELIA NEIGHBORHOOD. I ASK YOU TO STRIP THESE MEDIANS OUT OF PROJECT BA -358 AND APPLY THE MONIES TO THE TRUE ENTRANCES TO OUR NEIGHBOR- HOOD AT HWY. #100 AND WEST 70 TH STREET AND AT VALLEY VIEW ROAD AND WEST 70 TH STREET. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. HAROLD BABB 4701 WEST 70 TH STREET EDINA, MN. 55435 952 926 -9521 MARCH 16, 2008 Worried about job security? Check ._ out _the.,.5,..safesiobs in a . .......... 3/13/2009 RECEIVED UR 131009 Metropolitan Airport Commission March 4, 2009 Noise Complaint Department 6040 28th Ave. Minneapolis MN 55450 Dear Sir or Madam, This letter is to register a noise complaint regarding a low flying helicopter over my house on numerous occasions, especially in the middle of the night or very early morning. My house is located one block north of highway #62 and east of Tracy Ave. I have repeatedly been wakened at night by a low flying helicopter. The latest incident occurred on March 3, 2009 at 5:15 AM. A helicopter also makes low altitude flights over my house during daylight hours. On March 3 there were five different fly overs in addition to the 5:15 AM fly over. I would appreciate it if you would look into this matter and advise me of a solution to the problem. Thank you. Spencer Turner 6208 Hillside Rd Edina MN 55436 952 - 929 -6216 copy: James Hovland, Mayor City of Edina Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:29 Ann RECEIVED To: John Keprios MAR 1 0 2009 Cc Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: W 70th Bike Trail From: Vaughn Asselstine [inailto:vaughn052 @msn.com] Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 3 :45'PM, To: Lynette Biunno Subject•,W 70th Bike Trail Dear City Council Members, Not long ago I sent an email to show support for your decision to have a bike.path on W 70th St. Since then what I have read in the local paper leads me to believe that it will not, in fact, be a bike path - it will be "bike lanes created by painting white lines on W 70th. If that is true, it is a waste of paint. On -road "bike lanes" are dangerous especially in areas where there is high traffic moving at high speeds. I do not believe that the changes planned for W 70th are going to result in a substantial reduction of traffic or speed and so the "bike lanes" will not: be an option for people of all ages.. Cars and bikes must be separated. I sometimes commute to downtown Minneapolis from our house and the most dangerous parts are in Edina (before you can get on to the St Louis Park paths) and then the "bike lanes" painted on the side of the streets in downtown Minneapolis - I end up riding on the sidewalk because the "bike lane" is so death - defying. The true bike path stretches of the ride are relaxing and gorgeous - our next house will be adjacent to a bike path, if we are lucky. We got a notice about Three Rivers Park District's revisions to their plans to drop the W 70th portion - very disappointing. We are. absolutely thrilled with the rest of their plan.' Please take a stronger stance to support bike. ands pedestrian traffic in Edina - you will have our full support. thank you, Vaughn Asselstine 4413 Ellsworth Dr Edina 3/10/2009 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED MAR 10 2009 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 8:20 AM Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: 6120 Brookview Ave From: Jens Jorgensen [mailto:jens_d =Jorgensen @hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:32 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 6120 Brookview Ave Attention Mayor James Hovland, Council Member Joni Bennett, Council Member Mary Brindle, Council Member Scot Housh, Council Member Ann Swenson, I am writing to voice my concern over the council's decision to deny JMS Custom Homes' APPEAL OF VARIANCE on 6120 Brookview Avenue. I watch the. Feb 17th council meeting online and was surprised by the council's decision. This letter is not intended to pass judgment on weather or not the home built on 6120 Brookview Ave falls within the City of Edina's building code for proper setback variance. I am not an expert when it comes to building code. Although from what I understand at one point experts from the City of Edina and experts hired by JMS Custom Homes were in agreement that the plans or the new home at 6120 Brookview Ave met Edina's setback variance. Then at some point well after construction had begun, the experts from the City of Edina changed their mind on -this issue. I'was disappointed that none of you took ownership of this fact during the public council meeting. This past October our family purchased a home from JMS Homes here in Edina. Like so many of our friends, we had all but crossed Edina off of our list due to the fact that we were not able to find a home in Edina that met our needs or came close to our price range. JMS Homes helps Edina_, attract younger families such as ours by building quality new homes that are priced at a point they can afford. In doing so, JMS Homes is helping make Edina a better place to call home. I would ask all of you to take this into consideration in your future decisions. Thank you for hearing our concerns, Jens and Jill Jorgensen 7121 West Shore Drive 3/6/2009 D Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED Susan Heiberg MAR 101009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 8:17 AM Cc: Susan Heiberg; Jack Sullivan Subject: FW: Please Support Medians in South Garden Estates Project. From: Skunberg, Tony [ mailto :Tony.Skunberg @Pearson.com] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 4:57 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Please Support Medians in South Garden Estates Project. Council Members, I live on Belvidere Lane and my street is scheduled to be reconstructed this summer as part of the BA -358 South Garden Estates Improvement Project. I have participated in the review hearings at City hall and I am excited to see this project move forward. Many of my neighbors on Belvidere are planning to replace driveways and do other improvements as part of this project! One of the people who live in the neighborhood who we don't know personally stopped by looking for signatures to petition the adding of Medians at West Shore & 70th and Wooddale & 70th. I called Jack Sullivan today to discuss as I fully support the city implementing the medians as part of this project. He encouraged me to contact you. As a parent of small children, I feel strongly that we should do as much as possible to slow down traffic speeds for cars leaving and entering 70th. The medians force cars to slow while turning, they separate traffic(providing a safe spot in the middle of the lane to jump to in the event of a inattentive driver), and they will increase pedestrian safety. I think this argument is even more salient given the proximity to Cornelia Elementary and Arneson Acres. The other concern is that we will see an increase in cut - through traffic in our neighborhood in the coming years, and I support the engineering department view that these medians will serve as a deterrent. I will try to walk the neighborhood and get a petition of support for the medians for next Tuesday's public hearing. In the event I'm too busy with work and family, I wanted you to know there are many neighbors who support this proposal and want it as part of this project. Thanks. Feel free to call if you have questions or email me! Tony and Kristin Skunberg tony.skunberg @pearson.com 4509 Belvidere Lane (952) 920 -9622 3/10/2009 RECEIVED MAR 101009 The following is the text of an email I sent to Senator Michel that I also wanted to share with the council and city staff. Dear Senator Michel: I am sure you have recently received much correspondence related to the restoration project and trail currently being considered for Nine Mile Creek, so I'll try to be brief. I have participated on the Bike Edina Task Force since it was commissioned by the Edina City Council to put together a biking component for the Comprehensive Plan in 2007. During that process we held several public meetings as well as events to promote open communication and gather feedback. In addition to our research and outreach, the Edina Park Department conducted a survey of all residents to determine priorities for the community. By far the largest response was for more trails and biking facilities in and through the city. Off road facilities that linked to community amenities like parks, schools and community buildings, other communities, and regional trail facilities was a top priority in every interaction our group had with the community. The biggest frustration of our residents related to biking was the difficulty getting around the barriers created by the major highways that literally cut the city into quadrants. The biggest challenge facing the Task Force was to devise a system that overcame the highway obstacles in a "built out" community and address the needs of varied types of cyclists and pedestrians. I would encourage you to review the Comprehensive Bike Plan for Edina. I would also emphasize that this plan was approved by the City Council and was subjected to an official and open public process. The plan has since received region and even national recognition for its content, conclusions and process. I know you have received from other sources the primary advantages of a possible trail along Nine Mile Creek, so I won't restate them. I believe through the Comprehensive Plan Process, the City of Edina has identified and is preparing to deal with some pivotal issues that will affect our city into the future. I have lived in Edina for ten years, my wife was born and raised here, our children have all gone to Edina Public Schools, a significant number of the customers of our business are. Edina residents — we have vested interest in the continued prosperity of city — in fact your whole district. In my adult life I have lived on both coasts, in the Rockies and traveled extensively throughout the country. It is without question, the places that invest in public amenities that maintain prosperity over time. So I am excited by the prospect of a project like Nine Mile, strongly support a serious study of its feasibility and genuinely hope the restoration of the creek with an incorporated trail can be accomplished. I consider myself a fiscal conservative and would not support this project if I didn't believe it could be accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner. I will also not support the trail if there are determined to be any real issues of safety or negative impact on the environment. On the issue of safety, the serious misrepresentation of the facts is an attempt to create fear and is totally unfounded. The Cedar Lake Trail abuts several school yards in St Louis Park and Minneapolis without incident. I do want to express my disappointment in the blatant misrepresentation of facts portrayed by the small group currently opposing even further study of the feasibility of the trail. I would have greater respect for this group if they were honest and said, "We have treated this public property like our own and don't really want to share it." The fact of the matter is, without the encroachments and pollution to the creek by adjacent landowners, there may have not been a need to fix the creek, and this project would likely not have even reached the study phase. With progress under way for the creek restoration and trail planning in other communities, it's also embarrassing to see Edina portrayed in the media as catering to select few. I am sensitive to the issue of property rights. I would not support the trail if it required forced easements on private land. I would ask that you speak in support of the public process currently underway in consideration of this project. I would advise you to be cautious about becoming aligned with a group that misrepresents the truth and promotes fear to subvert an open public process. I would also ask that you encourage these individuals to calm their rhetoric and participate positively in the process. Finally, I would like to commend the professionalism, diligence, openness, and balanced perspective of the staff from Three Rivers Park District, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, and the City of Edina. Any claim that this process was not open, inclusive and considerate of all perspectives is an insult to these dedicated public servants and should be an embarrassment to those making the claims for their own self centered purpose. Thanks for your consideration. Todd Brewer 5901 St Johns Ave Edina, MN 55424 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:35 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: New Biking/Walking Paths in Edina From: Richard Griffith [mailto:rfgriffith @visi.com] Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 1:18 AM To: Edina Mail @CI. Edina. MN.US. Cc: Kirk Johnson; Donald Eyberg; Dianne Plunkett Latham; Alice Hulbert Subject: New Biking /Walking Paths in Edina RECEIVED MAR 101009 Page 1 of 1 The BETF - proposed addition of a path along the 9 -Mile Creek will go along way to make up for the lack of non - motorized transit in the City of Edina. The proposed path is one part of the excellent 2008 City of Edina Comprehensive Plan. I live on Comanche Court, near Braemar Park and cannot walk or bike to the ball park or the ice center without walking on the pavement in competition with cars and trucks. Parents in our neighborhood will not let their kids walk or bike to these facilities, because of the danger of being hit by a car. Biking along Gleason and Valley View roads, with the turns, driveways, and storm sewer grates that will trap a bike wheel and knock the rider over the handlebars is not safe. Biking is safer in Hopkins, St, Louis Park, Bloomington or even Eden Prairie. Walkers face the same hazards in Edina. For too long, the focus of our Park Board has not been on safe transit for walkers and cyclists within our city borders. My friends and I believe walking and cycling are important for our long term health. We walk from our house to Bredesen Park and back at least twice per week and cycle at least 25 miles on two or more days per week. We are older citizens, some 60- some 70 -years of age. Over the years we have learned that it is not good to start a ride in Edina, because there are no paths to separate us from the cars and trucks. We usually have to drive to the Hopkins Depot, or to Jerry's in Eden Prairie or to Minnehaha Park to start our rides. We would love to have paths along the 9 -Mile Creek that would link up to our adjoining suburban paths and are proud of the progressive thinking shown in the 2008 City of Edina Comprehensive Plan. The work will result in stabilization of 9 -Mile Creek banks. We believe Buckthorn will be replaced with local species. The Three Rivers Park District will then build the path along the creek, taking care to protect the private property boundaries along the creek. The Edina trail will be a continuation of the Hopkins creek stabilization and trail program completed so successfully last year. To long time residents, such as myself, making walking /biking paths in Edina will complete the cities transit development that was not completed during the 1960's and 1970's, an era long past, when most of our streets were planned and built. In that time, we were too much in love with our cars and did not have the environmental conscience of todays younger residents. We encourage our Edina City Council to continue with the planning and construction of the 9 -Mile Creek path and the other biking /walking developments in our city and thank them for the progress already in hand. 3/10/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:23 AM To: John Keprios RECEIVED Cc: Susan Heiberg MAR 10 2009 Subject: FW: Nine mile creek trail From: Barb Swanson [mailto:dustyswanson @gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 2:46 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Nine mile creek trail Mayor Hovland and City Council, and Members of the Edina Park Board. Please vote to create the Nine mile creek bike trail through Edina. It will be a wonderful addition to our community. It will make connections and provide a safe trail for people of all ages to use. One of our community's goals is to provide more walkable and bikeable spaces. This our opportunity. Please support the trail. Sincerely, Barb and Rick Swanson 308 Grove Place Edina, MN 55343 952- 938 -5000 3/10/2009 Page 1 of I RECEIVED Susan Heiberg MAR 0 6 2009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 12:57 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Support for JMS regarding 6120 Brookview Ave From Tom Gartner [mailto:torri ,@,iscin,vest.net] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 11:52 AM To Lynette Biunno Subject: Support for JMS regarding 6120 BrookviewAve Mayor Hovland and Edina City Council, I support JMS builders and the home they recently built at 6120 Br.00kview Avenue. The structure is an improvement in my opinion for the neighborhood and should with time help bring property values up. The signs in the neighbors front lawns may or may not be legal, but regardless are in greater poor taste than the new home. They are not being respectful of the role small business plays in our vibrant community, nor from What I can tell the rulings on the matter from the authorities. Change is constant, change for the better is subjective to each individual, and we all need to remember that. If this property was built within the rules or interpretations thereof from the powers that be it should left alone. Thank You, Tom Gartner, CFP@ bitp-//wNyw.tinkedin.com/in/2artner Independent Service Company, Inc. Minnesota Center, Suite 270 7760 France Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55435 Office: (9,52) 835-1560, Mobile (619) 944-6622, Fax (952) 835-1745 To ffi@ISCinvesi.net MN Insurance License #40093058 "History suggests that what falls hard and fast, typically recovers violently." -James Paulsen Wells Capital 3/6/2009 March 3, 2009 RECEIVED MAR U 51009 7432 West Shore Drive Edina, MN 55435 Re: West 70`" Street Traffic Plan Dear Mayor James Hovland and members of the City Council:< /div> We are writing out of concern about the City Council's initial response..(as reported in the February 26`h Sun Current) to the report of the West 701h Street Study'Advisory . Committee. As you are aware, a very thorough and professional study of the problems and alternative Solutions to the West 701h Street situation was conducted by the SRF Consulting Group and the Edina Transportation Commission with much citizen participation and input through the West 701h Street Study Advisory Committee. Adding bike lanes and additional parking may serve to lower speeds, a worthy goal, but we also have the. problem of excessive volume of traffic. We live south of 70`h Street and the wait to either cr oss or turn west is often beyond reasonable. Almost every alternative plan developed by the experts included a new traffic signal at the intersection of West Shore Drive and West 70` Street. We endorse this recommendation. Also, if the space required for additional parking or bike lanes on both sides of the street were to eliminate the current left turn lanes, we definitely agree with the conclusion that this would increase the risk of accidents. We urge that you carefully consider all the recommendations of the Traffic Study Report revised January 15, 2009 by the Edina Transportation Commission. We ate sure that you will strive to provide longterm solutions to improve the quality of life in our Edina neighborhood. Thank you for your consid eration. Sincerely, JoAnn & Lionel Blatchley Email message sent from CompuServe - visit us today at http: / /www.cs.com RECEIVED Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, MAR 0 51009 I am very angry about your decision to approve the Edina School Districts building permit for the pole barn to be built at Kuhlman Field. I must say that you've proven my theory of the voices which are heard in this community are those which come from the affluent neighborhoods only!! As I mentioned in my last e- mails, Interlachen wanted to build a similar building on the golf course for the same use, the neighbors in that area claimed it would de -value .their homes so the issue was tabled indefinitely!!! Really ?? We have the same claim but you approve it with out a thought!! No`tamples of building materials? That's o.k. we'll add a couple conifers and -lighting!! Oh boy!! Thank yoO I can't believe your generosity!!! Well, the good thing is maybe when the'assessor.stops by next.,time we'll see a big reduction in.our.property taxes because of you our property values-of our homes .will now be much lower. Good God I hope we never have to move because with the new view from':our . house we'll never be able to sell it!!! You are correct, Mr. Mayor, we do have the view of the Stadium and the two SMALL buildings they use for concessions and ticket sales but my argument is this: They are -in line with the stadium and fenced inside the stadium. This building that you approved is almost 2000 sq. ,ft and 24 ft tall and will be adjacent to the stadium!! My house is only 2200 sq. ft and has about a 14 ft roof line so this monstrous tin shed will be taller than by house, approximately 10 ff Yes, the stadium, school and water tower were here when we bought this house, however, it was a baseball field!! Now, lucky us we'll have a pole barn view, I'm gitty with excitement!!! You have already given us the whole hideous water tower project for which when we were told about it and toured the area we were told by Mr. Houle that you won't even know that it's there!! Yet another lie from one of your city officials!! Amazing! Take a drive by and let me know if you'd want that nightmare in your neighborhood!! I won't mention the city trucks that drive all over the grass. I think last year they got one of your trucks stuck in the mud .... that left a lovely muddy mess for my kids to walk through as they returned from school. This is their route home from school because of the dangerous situation on School Road they are not allowed to walk on that road. I can hardly believe that a city such as Edina would approve such a building in our community. My brother -in -law who lives in Dayton, MN on 10 acres requested a building permit for pole barn on their private property, the building would not have. been visible from any roadway. He was denied, why? Because the City of Dayton doesn't want that type of building built in their city because it is not aesthetically pleasing to the eye. So he was required to build a building which has a shingled -roof and siding which matches what is on his home. I would have bet that Edina would have been more progressive then that of a small community like Dayton but apparently .1 was wrong. "The only time you want to be progressive is when it benefits you! The School district can put additions on our schools with patina copper siding but they can't find a better solution then a pole barn for their maintenance building especially when they want to build it in a residential area. . As far as down playing the safety of the children who have to use that area,shame on you!!! This is a school campus and the number one priority should be the safety of the school children! I guess I am not surprised we have been trying to get a resolution for the un =safe conditions.for the children who have to walk to school on School Road to get dissed over and over again. As far as the police department policing that area, good _luck with. that!!. My brother is a - police officer, have a little bit of knowledge on what they find as a priority! They have better things to do for .our community than to be checking behind a building to see if the youth have figured out that they now have a nice secluded area to do things they shouldn't be ... I've picked up plenty on empties in my neighborhood the way it is to know that they will find this area appealing. Another exarnple on how well this area, is patrolled: The gate to the water tower was unlocked, I called the city to inform them of this potentially dangerous situation, weeks go -by no one locks the gate, homecoming comes and I happened to be walking by that area at the same time as a couple police officers they notice the gate is unlocked so I told them I notified the city weeks before and no one had yet corrected the situation. The police left and 1 would bet if I walked over there today the gate would still be un- secured!! In..the 15 years that we have lived „in this house you'd be truly amazed how many people have., climbed up the tower and those are just the ones we've actually witnessed!! So if you think that the-police will make sure everything stays all safe and happy here you are delusional!;!! You are elected officials and I am the one of the people who getAo make sure you do your job for the betterment of our community, you were not elected to fulfill your own personal agendas. You work for us not the other way around!!! Remember that!! We hired you and we can fire you!! On a final note, I would put money on the fact that if you or any of the council members lived here that this pole barn project would have been denied without. discussion. Prove -me wrong!! . Sincerely, Pamela Larson 4805 West 59th Street Edina, MR 55424 612- 805 -7417 952 - 925 -2523 pjlarson1 .comcast.net P.S. Because I don't believe you actually receive and read this e-mail I am requesting confirmations from all of you and if I do not receive any confirmation I promise you that I will hand deliver this letter to each of you and wait while you find time to read it! RE.: West 70`h Street Traffic Study From: Tom Gastler, 4417 Gilford Drive RECEIVED MAR 0 51009 After attending the public hearing,during the Council Meeting of 02/17/09 I came away with several thoughts: 1) I believe that the study committee came up with and presented you with an excellent plan -given all.the conflicting, interests involved. I would commend them for the time and effort that they have contributed. 2):1 have lived in the area since 1962 so have witnessed the street usage change over time. My primary usage is to drive between West Shore and Hwy 100 so a stoplight at West Shore would be nice but I would hope that you would wait to see if it is necessary after eliminating the free right from Hwy 1,OO. All too often we are expending funds for things that are nice by not necessary. 3) Over this period of time I have rarely seen any on street parking beyond what appears to be generated by events at CPC. 4) I have also bicycled and rollerbladed, prior to the sidewalk. installation, on 70th street over this same timeframe without believing that there was a need for a dedicated bike lane. If I wanted to avoid the traffic I simply rode or skated one block to the north an d used Dunberry Ln; hardly an inconvenience. For those folks wanting to ride from the Highlands neighborhood to the Southdale area there are many existing residential streets to use that we are already.paying to maintain. I would assume that these will also have much lower traffic levels and be a much more enjoyable ride. 5) I heard the street being referred to as a collector street but I would submit that it is really an arterial street in its current usage. Prior to the upgrading of Hwy 100 closing off the 66th Street intersection; 66th Street was the artery while 70th was a local collector; pretty much going from Hwy 100 on the west &ending at the gravel pits on the east end. 6) If the primary goal is to return the street to more of a collector usage and you don't intend to create a speed control issue for the police like the one that exists on Xerxes between the Crosstown & 66th Street, not only actual traffic lane width but the psychological road width should be minimized. Simply painting lines for a reduced traffic lane and separation for parking and bike lanes does nothing psychologically to make drivers perceive the road as narrower and thus that, they "should be driving slower. If on the other hand you desire to create-.more revenue for the cityfrom additional speeding tickets by all means add width for bike'lanes and parking to each side to make the street appear.to be of highway width. The additional width will assure that,the average driver, who is probably not from the collector neighborhood, will not be going slower than the existing 30 mph speed limit let alone the proposed 25 mph allowable if there is a bike lane added. The additional width will allow the police to stack up those caught speeding, like they are able to do on Xerxes, without slowing the remaining traffic. 7) Adding traffic islands to a one lane roadway, you call them roundabouts to the east of France, would be the most likely method of successfully: discouraging and slowing traffic if that is the actual goal. I assume that you already have evidence to that effect from the work done on 70th east of France. RECEIVED MAR 0 4 1009 Susan Heiberg From: Jennifer Bennerotte Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 11:33 AM Subject: February 2009 web report Activity on the City of Edina website reflected the following activity during the month of February 2009: Total visits: 69,915 Number of visitors: 40,401 Total number of hits: 2,425,596 Average time of each visit: 12 minutes, 12 seconds Total page views: 211,522 Average page views per day: 7,554 Busiest day of the month: Feb. 2 with 123,071 The page most visited was the Edinborough Park home page, with 3,110 visits. Other top pages included the following (with number of visits): Job Listings - -2,797 Centennial Lakes Park ice skating information - -2,621 Centennial Lakes Park home page -- 2,563 Administration & Jobs - -2,290 Edinborough Park general information -- 1,878 Edinborough Park Adventure Park -- 1,818 Park & Recreation Department -- 1,802 Telephone Numbers & Contacts -- 1,513 Edina Store -- 1,404 The most frequently accessed PDF among visitors was the Edina Bike Plan, which was downloaded 1,781 times. Other frequently downloaded PDFs included the following (with number of downloads): Braemar Arena open skating calendar -- 1,161 Employment application - -670 City Council agenda -- 559 Paramedic/Firefighter job infonmation -- 535 Spring Park & Recreation Insider -- 434 2009 Budget -- 397 Community Street Map -- 390 Massing Study -- 335 Edinborough Park Press -- 331 Though the website has grown substantially in the past year, interest still needs to be generated among the public. To gain that interest and generate more hits, please attempt to include the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), www.CitvofEdina.com, on all correspondence. We have been streaming video on our website for more than a year. The most requested videos in February were the Feb. 17 City Council meeting (286 views), Braemar commercial rough cut (267), Feb. 3 City Council meeting (105), pet regulations PSA (95), February episode of "Agenda: Edina" (84), February episode of "In Edina" (47), Braemar commercial final cut (44), Jan. 20 City Council meeting (38), Jan. 6 City Council meeting (37) and City Council Town Hall meeting (28). March 6; 2008 TO: Edina City Council and the Department of Engineering FROM: Russ & Kathy Nelson and Al &Joanne Bolduc RE: South Garden Estates Neighborhood Improvement No. BA -358 Since we are against the proposed.medians on West Shore Drive and Wooddale Avenue in the South Garden Estates Neighborhood Improvement No. BA -358 project, we decided to canvas our neighbors to see how they felt. The following report summarizes our findings. We canvassed all 96 households in the project, were able to reach 67 and gathered 63 signatures opposed to the medians. We have also submitted a map that visually represents the feelings of the neighbors. The pink signifies those against the medians, the green dots those for the medians and the blue stripes represent those undecided. We were unable to reach the remaining households. Of the 67 contacted, 56 or 84% did not want the median Of the 67 contacted, 7 or 10% did want the median Of the 67 contacted, 4 or 6% were undecided As you can see, an overwhelming number of residents within the project are opposed to this part of the street reconstruction project. Among the reasons cited were cost, access, difficulty of vehicle maneuverings, unconvinced of need /ability to solve. any traffic problem and so forth. We trust you will give serious weight to this information as you vote on this project. 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Signature Address 700 l �� l7sf/� 0 706 / C4'� 7aao 14/a �7ffi -7 J I b 4st Cf Ar-,Jovev- ed yso y A"CICIZ7e- IeD . 70 U(/00 441 � 10$ 16 0 0 ��vc iI VPS :��w amk- ��' , South Garden Estates Neighborhood Improvement No: BA -358 As part of this construction project, we do not want a median at the intersection of West Shore Drive and W. 701h Street (south side) and we do not want a median at the intersection of Wooddale Ave. and W. 70th Street (south side). Signature r Address '71 r 7 Wes-r- 5 I, '�-r• a boa f �o ,14, ze" o' •�� o IV Lep S . 7 240 ���I/ ✓� /�„_ 7&;U e-5� 5k ari il, `IS'OD-Z)CJ Al 7-?R 4 7) k- 7oa 9( w S G. �� 4 (13 vy - S'Vl- -e 9 A 'D-v)\ ,e- 45a L c/ e r d / 45x ;l South Garden Estates Neighborhood Improvement No: BA -358 As part of this construction project, we do not want a median at the intersection of West Shore Drive and W. 70`h Street (south side) and we do not want a median at the intersection of Wooddale Ave. and W. 701h Street (south side). Signature LIN Address '�� wol-&at A-'J� 5� — `15'12 A/ Do� _2. n *Z 701-2— VJ - 5H,* F-F-- `C�P,- 4-d- 4- ," �f 037 b v �► �, �,. 2, qz t7��M 1% l/ei +04 Duo�iwv�- bra South Garden Estates Neighborhood Improvement No: BA -358 As part of this construction project, we do not want a median at the intersection of West Shore Drive and W. 701h Street (south side) and we do not want a median at the intersection of Wooddale Ave. and W. 70th Street (south side). Signature Address / YS � L9=VV /C �Sz�P ge6v;d&v� La t le. Loo. tom_ %//7 �s� ZZA,� South Garden Estates Neighborhood Improvement No: BA -358 As part of this consteuction project, we do not Want a median at the intersection of West Shore Drive and W. 701h Street (south side) and We do not want a median at the mtersection of Wooddale Ave. °and W. 70th Street (south side). Address `i S o $ C (a a-e �,,x d 'e VYI March 4, 2009 Charlie and Susan Danielson 6508 Creek Drive Edina, MN 55439 952.941.5172 We are writing today to voice our opposition to the proposed routing of a bike path behind homes residing on Creek Drive and Valley Lane in Edina. Many of our neighbors have written similar letters and made many valid points. We would like to emphasize several of those points further based on our specific experience. We are ten year residents at the address listed above and have seen intense flooding multiple times each year. We feel a large addition of traffic in close proximity to Nine Mile creek will lead to a drowning. To demonstrate this point, we invite all city officials to our home to see a gentle creek transform after a moderate to heavy rain into a stormy rushing current consuming the entire area and part of our yard at times. This current carries with it tree limbs and other debris that can easily entice curious children. Putting a path through this area leads our children right into a deceivingly deadly current not realizing the debris hiding under the surface of the water or how fast the current is rushing. A bike bath along this creek increases the risk of serious injury or drowning beyond that of neighborhood children. Further, many of the residents have extensively finished basements that are uninsurable for flood damage per the National Flood Insurance guidelines. In the event a rain puts 6 feet of water in a basement, available insurance will only pay for a furnace, water heater and maybe a water softener. The rest is the owner's loss unless the water goes to the main floor and then it will cover everything. We've noted the water comes up into our yard further each year due to increased hard pack (larger driveways, expanding homes) and increasingly violent storms. Additional building in this area will clearly contribute to rising water. When we have heavy snow melt or after a moderate to heavy rain, please come see for yourself the intensity and volume of water including tree limbs that run through this area and decide if one of the other proposed paths wouldn't be a safer and less expensive choice. ly, Charlie and Susan Danielson Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Brian McCarthy [brian.v.mccarthy15 @gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:05 AM To: John Keprios Subject: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Dear Mr. Keprios, I would like to add my support to the extension and completion of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. I grew up In Edina (Edina West Class of '76) at a time when trails for bikes were not as necessary as they are today do to traffic congestion. I use the Greenway form my home in Minnetonka to Minneapolis all the time, last year I commuted to work for over six months. My parents still live in Indian Hills and a safe trail that would keep me off Shady Oak road and the business park between 169 and 212 would be welcome. The advantages to this project far out way the xenophobic concerns of a few residents. I find it amazing that people who buy property adjacent to park land (IE public land) because it adds value to their homes turn around and try to prevent others from accessing the same amenity, with claims of falling home values and crime. If you would like to add me to a mailing list of supporters for this project please do so. I will be following this process along with other bike enthusiasts who want to see this happen. Sincerely, Brian McCarthy 3/10/2009 March 9, 2009 Edina City Council Mayor James Hovland Council Member Joni Bennett Council Member Mary Brindle Council Member Scott Housh Council Member Ann Swenson Edina City Hall 4801 West 50`h Street Edina, MN 55424 Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners Larry Blackstad, Marilynn Corcoran, Mark Haggerty, Sara Wyatt, Dale Woodbeck, Rosemary Franzese, Joan Peters 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 Dear Council Members and Commissioners: We are very concerned about the proposed bike trail through our backyard. We have lived in Edina for close to 40 years. We purchased our home due to the location and nature of the privacy we found in Edina. We are located on section 11 of the proposed map and we have several concerns that we hope will be looked at in depth. Safety. Our four children and neighbor kids currently play in our backyard with very little concern for onlookers. With a `boardwalk' bike trail that is proposed to be built to our north, in the wetland area, and east, gives us an uneasy feeling of the freedom that we purchased our property for. After talking with people who live near the bike trail that goes through Minnetonka, they have people going into the woods and changing clothes very often. They have been very upset about what type of people the bike trail has brought to their area. Flooding. The area to our north and east do flood quite frequently. In fact, it is part of the 100 -year flood plain. How can someone come in and develop the flood plain. This raised `boardwalk' will not only be a disruption to the wildlife in the wetlands, but the maintenance would be a astronomical. Property Value. This is a very large concern. Edina, unlike other communities, has been able to maintain property values during this bad economy. When you do comparisons of property values that have similar bike trails through their property, those property values are down. The reason Edina's property values have stayed positive is because we are not like those other communities with bike trails through there backyards. Our property values have stayed positive because people have privacy along with beautiful yards and a terrific location. If we add a bike path like the other declining communities, we will have lower property values. The proposed bike trail will be detrimental to the properties located directly on the creek. Destruction of wildlife. The proposed bike trail will take away from the habitat of wildlife that has been here for decades. The undeveloped Nine Mile Creek area is what has created the beauty of this nook of Edina. The deer, fox, coyotes, herons, beavers, and more, enjoy their places to roam and has created a unique experience within the city limits. We strongly oppose this bike trail and hope that all considerations are taken with regards to the close proximity to homes. The City of Edina Overview Map looks to have other options that would be great for a bike trail that does not include running through residents' backyards. We hope you take our comments into consideration during the upcoming discussions. Sincerely, A-4f ?Z/-- Pete & Julie McCarthy 6801 Brook Drive Edina, MN 55439 Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 12:42 PM To: John Keprios Subject: FW: A Comment on the Proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail From: Elaine Medlar [mailto:wmedlar06 @msn.com] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 1:45 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: A Comment on the Proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail * ** We prefer Section 2 * * * * * * ** My husband and I attended last night's meeting at City Hall. I would like to add our comment to the comments that were being collected. In particular, we feel that Section 2 would prove to be more desirable than Section 3. Our backyard is next to Gleason Road in Section 4, so we are very familiar with the layout of the area. Section 3 is along a highly travelled road and would be a much steeper grade to ride /walk. Section 3 also follows a highway ramp from Hwy 62 to 169 for almost half of the distance -- -not a very pleasant setting. Section 2 is preferable because it would follow the gradual incline of Nine Mile Creek, so it would be much easier to ride or walk. Section 2 would provide much easier access to the trail system for the families that live on the north side of Vernon. This would reduce the number of walkers and bikers that have to cross Vernon at the light at Olinger to use Bredesen Park. They could simply access the trail within the Parkwood Knolls subdivision and never interact with traffic, if the trail could be placed under the road at Vernon and Gleason. Section 2 would complete a very natural trail along Nine Mile Creek from Hopkins to Bredesen Park, safely crossing Hwy 62, running passed our schools all the way to Lake Edina. We want to encourage the City and Three Rivers Park District to choose Section 2. It would complete a great community trail! We can hardly wait! Sincerely, Wade and Elaine Medlar 3/9/2009 Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:35 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: New Biking/Walking Paths in Edina From: Richard Griffith [mailto:rfgriffith @visi.com] Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 1:18 AM To: EdinaMail @CI.Edina.MN.US. Cc: Kirk Johnson; Donald Eyberg; Dianne Plunkett Latham; Alice Hulbert Subject: New Biking /Walking Paths in Edina The BETF - proposed addition of a path along the 9 -Mile Creek will go along way to make up for the lack of non - motorized transit in the City of Edina. The proposed path is one part of the excellent 2008 City of Edina Comprehensive Plan. I live on Comanche Court, near Braemar Park and cannot walk or bike to the ball park or the ice center without walking on the pavement in competition with cars and trucks. Parents in our neighborhood will not let their kids walk or bike to these facilities, because of the danger of being hit by a car. Biking along Gleason and Valley View roads, with the turns, driveways, and storm sewer grates that will trap a bike wheel and knock the rider over the handlebars is not safe. Biking is safer in Hopkins, St, Louis Park, Bloomington or even Eden Prairie. Walkers face the same hazards in Edina. For too long, the focus of our Park Board has not been on safe transit for walkers and cyclists within our city borders. My friends and I believe walking and cycling are important for our long term health. We walk from our house to Bredesen Park and back at least twice per week and cycle at least 25 miles on two or more days per week. We are older citizens, some 60- some 70 -years of age. Over the years we have learned that it is not good to start a ride in Edina, because there are no paths to separate us from the cars and trucks. We usually have to drive to the Hopkins Depot, or to Jerry's in Eden Prairie or to Minnehaha Park to start our rides. We would love to have paths along the 9 -Mile Creek that would link up to our adjoining suburban paths and are proud of the progressive thinking shown in the 2008 City of Edina Comprehensive Plan. The work will result in stabilization of 9 -Mile Creek banks. We believe Buckthorn will be replaced with local species. The Three Rivers Park District will then build the path along the creek, taking care to protect the private property boundaries along the creek. The Edina trail will be a continuation of the Hopkins creek stabilization and trail program completed so successfully last year. To long time residents, such as myself, making walking /biking paths in Edina will complete the cities transit development that was not completed during the 1960's and 1970's, an era long past, when most of our streets were planned and built. In that time, we were too much in love with our cars and did not have the environmental conscience of todays younger residents. We encourage our Edina City Council to continue with the planning and construction of the 9 -Mile Creek path and the other biking /walking developments in our city and thank them for the progress already in hand. 3/9/2009 Page I of 2 John Keprios From: Todd Brewer [toddb @hoigaards.com] Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 12:47 PM To: Geoff. M ichel@Senate. M N Cc: 'Kirk Johnson'; alihul @aol.com; John Keprios; KGrissman @threeriversparkdistrict.org; JVlaming @threeriversparkdistrict.org Subject: Feedback from a voter Dear Senator Michel: I am sure you have recently received much correspondence related to the restoration project and trail currently being considered for Nine Mile Creek, so I'll try to be brief. I have participated on the Bike Edina Task Force since it was commissioned by the Edina City Council to put together a biking component for the Comprehensive Plan in 2007. During that process we held several public meetings as well as events to promote open communication and gather feedback. In addition to our research and outreach, the Edina Park Department conducted a survey of all residents to determine priorities for the community. By far the largest response was for more trails and biking facilities in and through the city. Off road facilities that linked to community amenities like parks, schools and community buildings, other communities, and regional trail facilities was a top priority in every interaction our group had with the community. The biggest frustration of our residents related to biking was the difficulty getting around the barriers created by the major highways that literally cut the city into quadrants. The biggest challenge facing the Task Force was to devise a system that overcame the highway obstacles in a "built out" community and address the needs of varied types of cyclists and pedestrians. I would encourage you to review the Comprehensive Bike Plan for Edina. I would also emphasize that this plan was approved by the City Council and was subjected to an official and open public process. The plan has since received region and even national recognition for its content, conclusions and process. I know you have received from other sources the primary advantages of a possible trail along Nine Mile Creek, so I won't restate them. I believe through the Comprehensive Plan Process, the City of Edina has identified and is preparing to deal with some pivotal issues that will affect our city into the future. I have lived in Edina for ten years, my wife was born and raised here, our children have all gone to Edina Public Schools, a significant number of the customers of our business are Edina residents — we have vested interest in the continued prosperity of city — in fact your whole district. In my adult life I have lived on both coasts, in the Rockies and traveled extensively throughout the country. It is without question, the places that invest in public amenities that maintain prosperity over time. So I am excited by the prospect of a project like Nine Mile, strongly support a serious study of its feasibility and genuinely hope the restoration of the creek with an incorporated trail can be accomplished. I consider myself a fiscal conservative and would not support this project if I didn't believe it could be accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner. I will also not support the trail if there are determined to be any real issues of safety or negative impact on the environment. On the issue of safety, the serious misrepresentation of the facts is an attempt to create fear and is totally unfounded. The Cedar Lake Trail abuts several school yards in St Louis Park and Minneapolis without incident. I do want to express my disappointment in the blatant misrepresentation of facts portrayed by the small group currently opposing even further study of the feasibility of the trail. I would have greater respect for this group if they were honest and said, "We have treated this public property like our own and don't really want to share it." The fact of the matter is, without the encroachments and pollution to the creek by adjacent landowners, there may have not been a need to fix the creek, and this project would likely not have even reached the study phase. With progress under way for the creek restoration and trail planning in other communities, it's also embarrassing to see Edina portrayed in the media as catering to select few. I am sensitive to the issue of property rights. I would not support the trail if it required forced easements on private land. I would ask that you speak in support of the public process currently underway in consideration of this project. I would advise you to be cautious about becoming aligned with a group that misrepresents the truth and promotes fear to subvert an open public process. I would also ask that you encourage these individuals to calm their 3/9/2009 Page 2 of 2 rhetoric and participate positively in the process. Finally, I Would like to commend the professionalism, diligence, openness, and balanced perspective of the staff from Three Rivers Park District, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, and the City of Edina. Any claim that this process was not open, inclusive and considerate of all perspectives is an insult to these dedicated public servants and should be an embarrassment to those making the claims for their own self centered purpose. Thanks for your consideration. Todd Brewer 5901 St Johns Ave Edina, MN 55424 3/9/2009 Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: kirkjohnsonster @gmail.com on behalf of Kirk Johnson [Kirk.Johnson @LoganLogic.com] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 12:28 AM To: Alice Hulbert; Todd Brewer; Kirk Johnson; Dwaine Lindberg; Sarah Jakobsen; Sally Dunn; John Keprios; Carl Follstad; durryaxel @gmail.com; Alex Johnson Cc: Jonathan Vlaming; Kelly Grissman Subject: BETF Table Items /Roles at Tonights Open House Dear BETF volunteers & friends for assisting with tonight's Three Rivers Park District Open House at Edina City Hall from 6 to 8. Here are the items I understand we'll be covering. This is a courtesy reminder. Thanks in advance for your contributions! I understand we'll be in the lobby area. John K.: I believe you or a staff person will set out a table for us. If you can also have a poster board easel that would be ideal for Todd's bike map poster board. Thank you! Tip for #1 below: Read the Frequently Asked Questions before attending tonight -- But if you don't have time, I'm sure some will be on hand, also. I. Available for answering questions, providing comments, etc.: Carl, Alex Dirr (as time allows), Sarah J., Dwaine, Todd, Alex J. (during family visit time), Alice, Kirk, Sally 7 -8 only (feel free to wear a bike helmet if you like) 2. Plus any other items you think would be ideal (all) 3. Poster boards (Alice to work with engineering) 4. Todd to bring bike map plan (bring the big poster) 5. Resolutions enlarged (Alice) 6. Name tags (Kirk) 7. Flyer for upcoming ride with Community Ed (Kirk) 8. Edina Bike Parade info (Kirk) 9. 50 Three Rivers maps (Alice) 10. Selecting a bike (Todd) 11. Laptop playing an Edina biking slildeshow we used for a seminar last year (Kirk) 12. Wallet cards from Hoigaards (Kirk) Kirk Logan Johnson Kirk.johnson @LoganLogic.com (612) 916 -9966 (Cell) 3/9/2009 Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:29 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: W 70th Bike Trail From: Vaughn Asselstine [mailto:vaughn052 @msn.com] Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 3:45 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: W 70th Bike Trail Dear City Council Members, Not long ago I sent an email to show support for your decision to have a bike path on W 70th St. Since then what I have read in the local paper leads me to believe that it will not, in fact, be a bike path - it will be "bike lanes ", created by painting white lines on W 70th. If that is true, it is a waste of paint. On -road "bike lanes" are dangerous especially in areas where there is high traffic moving at high speeds. I do not believe that the changes planned for W 70th are going to result in a substantial reduction of traffic or speed and so the "bike lanes" will not be an option for people of all ages. Cars and bikes must be separated. I sometimes commute to downtown Minneapolis from our house and the most dangerous parts are in Edina (before you can get on to the St Louis Park paths) and then the "bike lanes" painted on the side of the streets in downtown Minneapolis - I end up riding on the sidewalk because the "bike lane" is so death - defying. The true bike path stretches of the ride are relaxing and gorgeous - our next house will be adjacent to a bike path, if we are lucky. We got a notice about Three Rivers Park District's revisions to their plans to drop the W 70th portion - very disappointing. We are absolutely thrilled with the rest of their plan. Please take a stronger stance to support bike and pedestrian traffic in Edina - you will have our full support. thank you, Vaughn Asselstine 4413 Ellsworth Dr Edina 3/9/2009 Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:23 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Nine mile creek trail From: Barb Swanson [mailto:dustyswanson @gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 2:46 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Nine mile creek trail Mayor Hovland and City Council, and Members of the Edina Park Board. Please vote to create the Nine mile creek bike trail through Edina. It will be a wonderful addition to our community. It will make connections and provide a safe trail for people of all ages to use. One of our community's goals is to provide more walkable and bikeable spaces. This our opportunity. Please support the trail. Sincerely, Barb and Rick Swanson 308 Grove Place Edina, MN 55343 952- 938 -5000 3/9/2009 John Keprios From: Kelly Grissman [ KGrissman @threeriversparkdistrict.org] on behalf of ninemilecreektrail [ ninemilecreektrail @threeriversparkdistrict.org] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:06 AM To: John Keprios Subject: FW: Support for Three Rivers Multipupose Trail FYI Kelly Grissman Planner Three Rivers Park District 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 763- 694 -7635 (direct) 763 -557 -5248 (fax) kgrissman @threeriversparkdistrict.org - - - -- Original. Message---- - From: Larry Olson [mailto:lolson0l @yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 7:02 AM To: ninemilecreektrail Subject: Support for Three Rivers Multipupose Trail Three Rivers Park District, We are writing to show support for the proposed Three Rivers Multipupose trail through Edina. It's a very exciting project for the City of Edina and for all residents of the metropolitan area. The prospect of having my children, and my neighbors' children, be able to one day bike to Edina High School and Middle School safely and away from traffic is very exciting. We know there are residents opposed to this project, but they are very small in number when compared to the number of residents who will greatly benefit from this proposed trail. Thank you, Larry and Amy Olson 6808 Cornelia Dr Edina, MN 55435 (952) 920 -8343 lolson0l@yahoo.com Page 1 of 2 John Keprios From: Kelly Grissman [ KGrissman @threeriversparkdistrict.org] on behalf of ninemilecreektrail [ninemilecreektrail @threeriversparkdistrict.org] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:06 AM To: John Keprios Subject: FW: Letter Opposing the Proposed Nine Mile Creek Bike Path Attachments: Nine Mile Creek Bike Path Comment Letter Ansems March 5 2009.pdf FYI Kelly Grissman Planner Three Rivers Park District 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 763 - 694 -7635 (direct) 763 - 557 -5248 (fax) kgrissman @threeriversparkdistrict.org From: Ansems, Greg [ mailto :Greg.Ansems @Honeywell.com] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 2:30 PM To: ninemilecreektrail Cc: Ansems, Greg Subject: Letter Opposing the Proposed Nine Mile Creek Bike Path Three Rivers Park District, Attached is a copy of a letter we also sent via mail today to Jonathan Vlaming and Kelly Grissman. As Edina residents we are strongly opposed to the proposed bike path along Nine Mile Creek. Thank you for considering the attached letter as well as all the other comments. We hope that a fair and informed decision is made regarding the proposed bike path. We feel that the choice is obvious but understand that the decision process must unfold in fair and open manner. Regards, Greg and Monica Ansems 6516 Creek Drive Edina MN 55439 a_nsemsfami.ly_ @gmail.com Greg Ansems Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property Honeywell International Inc. - Automation and Control Solutions (ECC and HBS) 1985 Douglas Drive North Golden Valley MN 55422 3/9/2009 Page 2 of 2 ' Greg..Ansems @H_oneyweII.com Office: 763 954 5387 Fax: 763 954 4601 The intitrmation in this rnzssage is attorney client pric•il"ed. atumrey work product indror confidential and is intended only for the use of the individual(s) named above. "Phis message >hould not he forwarded without permission from the author. If this messaue is rec•eiced in error or othenvise by someone other than the addresser, pleasr contact the author at the aurae number and return the message or destroy it thank you. 3/9/2009 Greg and Monica Ansems 6516 CREEK DRIVE EDINA, MN 55439 ansemsfamilydgmail.com TEL 952 8291660 March 5, 2009 Edina City Council Members: Mayor James Hovland, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scott Housh, Ann Swenson Edina City Hall 4801 W 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Three Rivers Park District: Jonathan Warning and Kelly Grissman 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 RE: Proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail- Edina Segments Dear Sirs and Madams: We have been living in Edina on Creek Drive since 2005 and purchased our home primarily be- cause of the beauty & privacy of Nine Mile Creek behind our property. We wanted to live in Ed- ina to raise our four young children in this great community and were lucky enough to find a house that backed up to the creek. We were unable to attend the first open house but have read through all of the public comments posted on the helpful Three Rivers Regional web site. After reading through the comments, we remain strongly opposed to the path going along the creek for the same compelling reasons that have been articulated by other pro- street path letters /comments. The reasons against the path far outweigh the reasons for, and the public comments really highlight this large imbalance. In the public comments there were 3 main general reasons in favor of the creek path as set forth below, but upon closer review, these reasons just don't hold water. (1)Following the creek would provide the most pleasant and scenic route We recognize the theoretical appeal of biking along water among pleasant scenery. Many of us have biked along Minnehaha creek or around the various lakes in the cites. However, not all creeks are created equal and 9 -mile creek simply doesn't lend itself to a paved bike path. First, unlike any other bike path in the city. a 9 -mile bike path would be literally in the back- yards of hundreds of homes. The path would in many cases run within a few feet of swing sets, decks, sandboxes, and lawn mowers. Beyond the massive privacy violation of the lot owners, I suspect many bikers and walkers would find it at least a little uncomfortable to be so close to those families and their houses. Also, many residents would likely erect a variety of privacy fences (many high security) which would detract from the scenic experience Also, since the creek floods frequently (2 -4 times a month by our estimation) the path would need to built artificially high either on stilts or some other man -made structure. Such an unnatural looking path would be an eye sore for bikers and residents alike. Another man -made eye sore would be the numerous retaining walls that would need to erected into the steep grades along the creek, particularly just west of the Valley View - Valley Lane intersection. Also, given the frequent flooding, the path and retaining walls would rapidly deteriorate requiring frequent and costly maintenance. It seems as though potholes on our city streets can take years to fix so we suspect potholes or eroded pavement on the path would not be a higher priority, thereby detracting further from the pleasantness, not to mention adding to safety concerns. Currently, the City does not actively repair the creek area, for example, the bank around the bridge spanning the creek from Creek Drive to Heights park has been eroding for years with no main- tenance. Also, with all the standing water, lets not forgot about mosquitoes. The wetlands around the creek provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitos. Ask any resident and they will tell you how badly the mosquitoes swarm near the creek in the summer. Granted we are Minnesotans and most are accustomed to mosquitos, but I suspect the massive swarms of mosquitos at dusk would dissuade even the heartiest of bikers or walkers. (2)The entire community should be allowed to enjoy the wildlife and native plants along the creek, not just the few residents who live on it This comment is equally misplaced. The creek is public property and many, not just the adja- cent residents, enjoy the creek. As our barking golden retriever will attest, there is plenty of foot traffic along the creek. There are numerous dog walkers and a constant platoon of chil- dren enjoying nature in its raw form. Children walk in and along the creek, catch crayfish, fish, look for turtles, collect sticks, and do all the other things that kids do when exploring nature. I am not sure how many pubic access points there are along the entire creek, but there are several where we live and any person desiring to explore the creek can readily do so already. Moreover, a 10 foot wide path would permanently destroy this treasured nature preserve thereby living little for bikers to enjoy. The 9 -mile creek region is a magnificent part of Edina that should be cherished and protected, not chopped down, bulldozed, and paved. There is no debate that a manmade path will negatively impact the environment, the only debate is how much. An Environmental Impact Study has apparently not been completed but would help to try to quantify the impact. However, an in -depth study is not necessary to understand the great impact a path would have. This is common sense. All anyone has to do to under- stand the impact on one portion of the creek is to drive by the intersection of Valley View and Valley Lane and peer down the north -east side of the creek where the path is proposed. In this 1000 ft stretch of the creek, there are hundreds of trees, many very mature, that would need to chopped down. Also, since the grade is steep there, massive bulldozing and reshap- ing of the creek and ground would likely be required to make room and level the grade for the paved path. Similarly, if you enter Heights Park from Creek Drive and stop on the little bridge, you will notice hundreds of additional trees in both directions that would need to be chopped down. I wish somebody would count the total number of ash, box elders, maples, oaks, elms, and other trees that would need to leveled. This number will be staggering and completely unacceptable. Beyond the thousands of lost trees, native flowers, plants and shrubs will be removed. Furthermore, the multitude of wildlife would also be negatively affected. We have seen deer, raccoons, fox, coyotes, snapping turtles, ducks, herons, wild turkeys and many other animals along the creek. Its hard to imagine these animals being able to continue to thrive along a paved bike path with 1000s of visitors. The creek is a major highway for deer moving between Bredesen park, Braemer park, Hyland park, and all the way down to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. With a path on the creek, the deer would likely dis- appear from Edina altogether. Again, by installing a bike path the natural habitat that was in- tended to be enjoyed would be substantially destroyed. The water quality would significantly degrade since a paved path would bring inevitable salt, garbage, and other pollution to the creek. This is of particular concern to us since we fish in the creek. There is a wide variety of fish including some pretty good size green sunfish and mudfish that are fun for kids and adults to catch. It seems that the amount of fish have in- creased over the years, due to the improvement efforts by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed Dis- trict. I haven't seen any studies, but the amount of crayfish, minnows, and other fish have increased even in the four years we have lived on the creek. A paved path would destroy all of this hard work of water quality improvement. The increased pollution of the creek would be carried downstream through Bloomington and ultimately into the Minnesota River, so the im- pact on these downstream communities must also be taken into consideration. Even the pro -creek path comments were usually qualified by a concern for the environment. For example a common comment was "I would prefer following creek if not harmful to envi- ronment." This is not surprising as Edina residents are very concerned about the environ- ment and few would still be in favor a path if they knew the impact to the environment. Finally, the argument of "expand public access to this nature preserve" is reminiscent of the debate when the Boundary Waters Canoe Area was formed. Those against the BWCA argued that the area should be opened up with roads so that more people could enjoy it. Fortu- nately, the developer lost and the BWCA remains one of this states most treasured resources. For these same reasons, the 9 -mile creek area should be preserved and protected. QPath along the creek would be safer for cyclists. This is not necessarily true. There were many comments that a street path would be safer for cyclists. Beyond cyclists, I dont think anyone can deny that a path would increase the safety risk to residents and homes along the creek as well as Creek Valley elementary and Edina High School students. It is difficult to assess the magnitude of this increased safety risk, but why increase the risk at all? A bike path along the streets doesn't pose any increased safety risk, particularly to adjacent home owners. Granted, Edina and 9 -mile creek is not downtown Minneapolis but the frequency and severity of the crime along the downtown bike paths are frightening. One crime would be one too many. It would be impossible to adequately police the path at all times and some of the dark secluded stretches would be ripe for potential crime. Also, as previously mentioned, the bike path would undergo extreme stress due to the frequent flooding and unless it is immediately repaired, there likely will be gaping potholes and bank erosion that would be dangerous traps for even the most seasoned riders. Furthermore, flooding along the creek can be fast and furious. After heavy rains, the creek water flows at a dangerous pace and it is foreseeable that unwary or thrill - seeking kids would get swept away by the rising and dangerously fast waters. Also, each flooding would deposit silt to the paved path that would require immediate cleaning to eliminate this safety risk. Therefore, the reasons in support of a creek path are very weak and are overwhelming out- weighed by the reasons against a creek bike path. Clearly, the best alternative is to put the bike path along the city streets. A street path satisfies all of the objectives of the proposed plan. We strongly urge the Edina City Council and Three Rivers Park District Commissioner to avoid placing the path along 9 -mile creek. Sincerely, Gregory and Monica Ansems cc: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District State Senator Geoffrey Michel, R- Edina. sen.geoff.michel!0,5enate mn State Representative, Keith Downey, R- Edina. rgp keith downey2house mn John Keprios From: Kelly Grissman [ KGrissman @threeriversparkdistrict.org] on behalf of ninemilecreektrail [ ninemilecreektrail @threeriversparkdistrict.org] Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:06 AM To: John Keprios Subject: FW: 3Rivers Trail FYI Kelly Grissman Planner Three Rivers Park District 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 763- 694 -7635 (direct) 763 -557 -5248 (fax) kgrissman @threeriversparkdistrict.org - - - -- Original Message---- - From: JOYCE E BRONSON [mailto:joycebronson@juno.com] Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 3:27 PM To: ninemilecreektrail Subject: Re: 3Rivers Trail EDINA After reviewing your map, I can not imagine using Parklawn Ave. 1. School Bus route 2. Metro buses day and night 3. Street parking 4. VERY IMPORTANT - Buses driving North off of 76th street have immediate blind spots, especially rounding the turn. Even cars have these problems. Cars park around that bend and buses and cars have to veer into the wrong lane. S. There are driveways on the east and west sides of Parklawn, immediately off of 76th street. 6. Buses and cars have a difficult turn North on Parklawn at 76th street as there is a jog at that point on Parklawn. 7. At this time when our economy is in crises, why should we be spending so much money from our taxes on a bike /walking trail? As a taxpayer in Edina, I resent this action. This is not a good idea. If you continue with this plan, I would suggest that you stay on 76th Street East and get to the Promenade from the South -end. And /Or continue East, going under York Street into Richfield. Put the bridge on 76th Street. Sincerely, Joyce Bronson 4100 Parklawn Ave #202 Edina, MN 55435 Digital Photography - Click Now. http: / /thirdpartyoffers. juno. com/ TGL2141/ fc /BLSrjpTDvmS5TS7C8PWjepABpXdt 7cO1kHOEIBtckeOP34TvwTS7v7Pn3Kg/ 1 Jim and Anne Hildebrand February 12, 2009 6808 Brook Drive Edina, MN 55439 Subject: Proposed Nine Mile Creek Bike Path Dear Mr. Vleming , My wife Anne and I have lived in Edina for twenty five years at 6808 Brook Drive. It is our home. It has wetlands where wildlife such as herons, fox, owls, deer and mink live. It is secluded and quiet. To me it would be a nightmare to see this destroyed by an asphalt bike path running along the creek or on along boardwalk over the creek (a solution described at the meeting as a way to avoid destroying the wetlands.) We see the following issues: The Environment: The Three Rivers Park District states that it has the mission of environmental stewardship But a bike path through numerous back yards that goes thru wetlands and increases the traffic in these areas will have the effect of destroying the environment and natural habitat. Has the US Core of Engineers been consulted on the proposed path along the creek? Tthere is a wetlands protection act. I believe that increased traffic will drive away the wildlife that currently lives there. Also, I currently clean out the creek each spring of stuff that floats down from somewhere. Who will be responsible for cleaning up after a multitude of hikers and bikers who may not all have the motto of "no trace left behind ?" I believe the second issue noted on their survey was concern for the environment. Traffic and Safety: Mostly Edina citizens use our street, but the stated purpose of the bike path is `from Hopkins through Edina and Richfield perhaps with trails splitting off there to link with trails in Minneapolis and Bloomington." (Star Tribune). This is the purpose of streets and more specifically highway 100. I personally would not feel safe night or day with the possibility of anyone wandering through my back yard and looking in my windows. What we would be going from is a secluded but relatively inaccessible area to a secluded and highly accessible area by anyone in the twin cities area. Changing the rules: Edina is a developed suburb. While Minneapolis has Lake Harriet with a walk around path this decision was made when development occurred. When Edina was developed and our lots were platted, I am told the developer specifically extended the lots to the center of the creek to prevent a horse or bike path going through the back yards. This was a covenant between the city and the homeowners, and I do not believe it should be broken. The Process: I would very much like to understand the process for the selection of and approval of an Edina bike path. At the information session on February 11 h which was held at the Edina City hall, I received conflicting information. John Keprios, the Edina Park and Recreation Director, indicated that the Edina City Council had the final say on whether a bike path would be approved and if so, what the route would be. That the city council would hold a meeting/ information session for Edina residents before deciding anything. Ias this correct? Uncompensated and unable to sell:. My lot runs to the middle of the creek, and in the paper and from the Three Rivers representative the idea was stated that an easement could be gotten from the courts for "pinch points. ", or in other words, my back yard. This would severely impact the value of my property. It was also stated at the information session that I needn't worry, that the bike path wouldn't be put in for two or three years. My question is when would I be reimbursed for my loss if the route through my back yard is approved? Who and how would the size of the devaluation be decided. Since part of my yard often floods, do you intend to take our entire property? Once the route is approved, and the devaluation of my property has occurred, I would not be able to sell the house for what it is currently worth. We do not think it fair to be asked to wait years for reimbursement. In summary, we strongly oppose routing a bike path along nine mile creek and through ours and our neighbors back yards. It jeopardizes the environment and our safety. With an easement, our home and the environment as we know it will be destroyed. We respectfully ask you to reconsider the direction this is taking. Sincerely, Z d Anne Hildebrand 952- 941 -0586 Feb. 23, 2009 Mayor Hovland and Council Members, RECEIVED FEB 2 7 1009 The new Comprehensive Plan is built on the cornerstones that established our city, its land and zoning use, along with the matching of road design to land use. These cornerstones form our residential neighborhoods and protect them from the intrusion of commercial use. The two lane street lined with homes was built with on- street parking on both sides in front of homes. That is what our street looked like during the 1960's parade of homes that brought people here to live. Many of the homes face towards 70th Street and form the heart of the Cornelia Neighborhood. The 1980's brought change to the road with the construction of the interchange at Hwy 100 and the closure of 66 access to the highway. What followed in the 1980's study was a call for a safer road with less traffic; solve the impossible with out closing the road. SRF succeeded in a safer road that has kept the traffic volumes level for over 20 years. The three left turn lane intersections reduced the dangerous rear end collision and retained some on- street parking on both sides that continues to calm traffic and provide transit bikers an 8' wide on -road area to ride if they wish to compete with our 13,000 cars per day. In this decade the road saw the completion of the missing link of state aid sidewalks on both north and south sides for safe passage for pedestrian and recreational bikers from Hwy 100 to France Ave. We also had the Arneson Park left turn lane added which in turn removed more on- street parking. The perfect storm occured when the New Comprehensive plan, the new BETF, the Energy committee and the Parks all converged on our 50 year old residential road that is in need of a new road bed and utility replacement. Now everyone is interested in the use of land in front of our homes that provides access to so many amenities. We have 13,000 cars but do we want to add more multi users to the mix? Only 112 (0.5 %) of the 22,547 Edina residents who were asked on the census how they arrived at work stated that they "BIKED" to work. Three Rivers estimates that 500,000 walkers and bikers will use the Nine Mile Creek Regional trail through Edina and Richfield. There is no estimate of how many would utilize the trail that could be built just 40 feet from the front of my home. The SAC and SRF did not have data on Feb. 17th, 2009 to explain why they did not propose 10' traffic lanes because lanes are not built that narrow for safety reasons. MNDOT requires 12' opposing traffic lanes; 11' lanes would require a variance. MNDOT may or may not be receptive to grant and pay for 11' lanes. The 10' opposing traffic lane is not built or approved in MN for safety reasons. The 10' lane is reserved for construction lanes or when both lanes are proceeding in the same direction. Will MNDOT be receptive to 10' opposing traffic lanes to accommodate the three lanes at intersection with left turn lanes plus 2 (5') on -road bike lanes? It would fit in the 40' roadbed but is it safe? The 11' lane geometrics would require the "bubbling" (widening) of our street to 43'or 44' in front of approximately 24 homes to fit all the users on the road. The loss of green spaces and well established trees would remove our canopy that buffers our homes. We would look similar to the sunny area of France Ave. north of HWY 62. A BETF representative spoke at the council meeting believing that 70`h Street residents had requested "NO PARKING" signs in front of their home. She is mistaken. The 16 "NO PARKING" signs on the road delineate that it is a left turn area where parking is restricted due to geometrics. The SAC heard from our city police that other areas of the city have greater concern with traffic then 701h Street. There is not a simple solution to this complex problem but the need for a "safer" solution is paramount. The posting of a 25 M.P.H. speed sign will not change the driving patterns of the drivers. Please do not install on -road bike lanes as a traffic calming method to supposedly lower speed on the corridor. Would the reduction from the current 38 M.P.H. average speed, down to 33 M.P.H. encourage anyone to safely bike on 70 "' Street? The BETF plans for primary and secondary routes would overlay our existing roadway. The Complete Street Model explained in the BETF Report protects on- street parking. The BETF places the bike user "on- road" at the exclusion of on- street parking. The BETF "s primary and secondary bike route wish list needs to meet the reality of how much is enough, and modify the excessive designations. Bikers' preference to avoid the roads with hills but require duplicate access to "on -road lanes" in addition to "off -road trails" on the same road is not a justifiable allocation of the limited land or funding that is available. It is without question that the continued loss of on- street parking causes safety issues for homeowners to access and enjoy their homes. Larger front yard turnarounds and off - street parking increases on driveways and parking pads do not reflect positively on home values. The question is not do we want bike lanes and bike trails? The answer is 57% do want something available. The question is how many miles do we need, what type and where. Should the routes remove parking and go through our front yards as if the park moved into our homes? If they need more park land please purchase the location like we did. Then they can build the trails and pay for it as we do as property owners to be assessed for this project along with MNDOT. The SAC proposed a geometric design that is buildable now without hoping for variances that may or may not be approved. The safe 12' lanes, existing left turn lanes and 8' wide on- street parking, are all ready to go and in compliance with MNDOT. The plan also hopes to prevent cut through traffic onto other side streets. Their recommendation reflected the community's commitment to consider all of Edina while preserving beauty, function and livability in our residential Cornelia Neighborhood. The Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County have made commitments for plans that will serve our city and our connectivity to our neighboring communities. We need this broader perspective that considers the rights of both bikers and homeowners in planning a well designed, safe, comprehensive bike plan for the city. Thank you for your considerations, Jan Ferrell 4704 west 70'" Street RECEIVE[) February 23, 2009 FEB Z 6 209 Mayor games Hovland Edina City Hall 4801 W.501-h Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: We have lived at 6800 Brook Drive for 40 years. It has wetlands where wildlife such as herons, fox, owls, deer and mink live. It is secluded and quiet. To us it would be a nightmare to see this destroyed by an asphalt bike path running along the creek or on a long boardwalk over the creek (a solution described at the meeting as a way to avoid destroying the wetlands.) We see the following issues: The Environment: The Three Rivers Park District states that it has the mission of environmental stewardship, but a bike path through numerous back yards that goes through wetlands and increases the traffic in those areas will have the effect of destroying the environment and natural habitat. We believe that increased traffic will drive away the wildlife that currently lives there. While the highest area of interest expressed by the people of Edina in a Three Rivers Survey was for a bike path, we believe the second most important issue noted on their survey was concern for the environment. Traffic and Safety: Mostly Edina citizens use our street, but the stated purpose of the bike path is "from Hopkins through Edina and Richfield perhaps with trails splitting off there to link with trails in Minneapolis and Bloomington." (http: / /www.startri btine.com/ local /west%387S74b7.11tniPel r- KArks UUUU). We personally would not feel safe night or day with the possibility of anyone wandering through our back yard. What we would be going from is a secluded but relatively inaccessible area to a secluded and highly accessible area by anyone in the twin cities area. Changing the rules: Edina is a developed suburb. While Minneapolis has Lake Harriet with a walk around path this decision was made when development occurred. When Edina was developed and our lots were platted, I am told our developer specifically extended our lots to the center of the creek to prevent a horse or bike path going through the back yards. This was a covenant between the city and the homeowners, and I do not believe the city should now consider reneging on the agreement. (Note: while only some of us own to the center of the creek, all the lots on the creek generally extend to where the wetlands begin, with no additional development or paths envisioned) The Process: We do not understand the process for the selection of and approval of an Edina bike path. At the information session on February 11th which was held at the Edina City hall ,we received conflicting information. John Keprios, the Edina Park and Recreation Director, indicated that the Edina City Council had the final say on whether a bike path would be approved and if so, what the route would be. Also, that the city council would hold a meeting / information session for Edina residents before deciding anything. Representatives of Three Rivers Park District who ran the information session on February 11th implied that it was their decision and that they would select the route of the path and that the Edina City Council would pretty much rubber stamp the decision. Our impression was that Three Rivers had already, made up their minds and that the route would run through our back yards on Nine Mile Creek. We would like this to be an issue for the Edina City Council to decide based on a hearing with Edina residents. Cost and Maintenance: We feel that the money could be used for other projects that are already in place, i.e., Edina parks, walking paths, Braemar park or other neighborhood parks. The cost to initially do the proposed project would be very high, but the maintenance, clean up and patrolling costs would be expensive and ongoing for many years. If the money were not available in the future, the path would deteriorate and be a liability for the community. In summary, we strongly oppose routing a bike path along Nine Mile Creek and through our and our neighbor's back yards. It jeopardizes the environment and our safety. We are not willing to grant an easement through our property for the proposed bike path. Sincerely'/ - 4- I Kurt and M King Page 1 of 2 John Keprios From: kirkjohnsonster @gmail.com on behalf of Kirk Johnson [Kirk.Johnson @LoganLogic.com] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 3:38 AM To: Sen.Geoff Michel Cc: John Keprios Subject: Re: 9 mile creek Hello, Senator Michel: I trust your meeting this week with Three Rivers helped to educate you on the points I viewed on the resident - generated website. I understand it will be posted on the hqp_// www. threeriversparkdistrict .org/trails /ninemilecreek cfm site very soon. Are you hearing from an equal or greater amount of residents who are supportive of the route? I hope you find the FAQ helpful and thank you for welcoming my thoughts. It is is important that leaders such as you have the benefit of helpful, accurate information. My thoughts are that as a long -time Edina resident, and someone that favors Safe Routes to Schools and am supportive of the City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle_ Transportation _pIan, this project has many wonderful benefits for the community. I trust Three Rivers Park District's natural environment stewardship to continue its work for protecting our natural assets and improving the quality of life in Edina. You would be well - informed to be aware of the 2006 needs assessment survey that indicates biking/walking facilities are the number one feature where Edina residents want more attention and improvements. Mr. John Keprios of the City of Edina is an excellent resource if you have questions about previous resident inputs and surveys -- if you haven't had the pleasure of speaking with John, I highly recommend that as part of your fact - finding. I'm copying John for your convenience and I hope that the two of you could talk soon if you haven't already. Thank you for your message. I look forward to hearing back from you and please consider me a resource for any questions about how this multipurpose trail accommodates many CIty desires and plans, including the one mentioned above. On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 1:09 PM, Sen.GeoffMichel <Sen.Geoff.Michel. @seiiate.rnn> wrote: Kirk: Thanks for your email and involvement. I am meeting this week at the capitol with Three Rivers and 9 mile staff to get more details and background. While it is not clear if there is any state role here, I have heard from many Edina neighbors and residents who oppose the route and are upset about the process. The website you referenced has been updated to indicate my involvement. I would welcome your thoughts as this discussion moves forward. G co FF Kirk Logan Johnson 3/6/2009 Page 2 of 2 Kirkjohnson@LoganLogic.com (612) 916 -9966 (Cell) 3/6/2009 Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 8:52 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Attn: Mayor James Hovland - re: new bike path construction From: Kevin Donlin [mailto:kmd @mindspring.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 8:44 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Attn: Mayor James Hovland - re: new bike path construction Dear Mayor Hovland, I would like to register my concern about construction of a bike path in Edina that will affect Nine Mile Creek near 70th Street and Hwy 100. I am strongly opposed to any bike path traveling along the residential properties along Nine Mile Creek for the budgetary and environmental reasons, which I will share when my neighbors and I attend the Open House on March 9. But I am most opposed to this new bike trail for reasons of safety. There have been numerous muggings along the similar Greenway path in Minneapolis, and a bike trail in our backyards would open access to people from far and wide, 24/7. There are no fences here to separate our young children from strangers entering the proposed bike trail. Please reply at your earliest convenience to let me know your position on this. It is my understanding that State Senator Geoff Michel and City Council Member Scot Housh share the views of most in our area, and oppose bike -trail construction along our backyards facing Nine Mile Creek. Sincerely, Kevin Donlin 5185 Abercrombie Dr. 952 - 996 -9053 3/4/2009 Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Lynette Biunno . Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 10:00 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Attn: Mayor James Hovland - CLARIFICATION re: new bike path construction From: Kevin Donlin [mailto:kmd @mindspring.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 9:07 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Attn: Mayor James Hovland - CLARIFICATION re: new bike path construction Dear Mayor Hovland, In my last email, I mistakenly mentioned that City Council Member Scot Housh shared the views of most in our area, and opposed bike -trail construction along our backyards facing Nine Mile Creek. This was a misunderstanding on my part -- Scot Housh has not made a decision on this matter and it was my error to ascribe an opinion to him. Sincerely, Kevin Donlin 5185 Abercrombie Dr. 952 - 996 -9053 3/3/2009 Page 1 of 2 John Keprios From: kirkjohnsonster @gmail.com on behalf of Kirk Johnson [Kirk.Johnson @LoganLogic.com] Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 8:01 AM To: Kelly Grissman Cc: John Keprios Subject: Fwd: 9 Mile Creek Trail / Alice's Note about G. Michel Kelly (and John): Just informational ... Sharing with you my invitation to talk with Senator G. Michel. I am in the loop with Alice Hulbert and a few others with this too. ---- - - - - -- Forwarded message ---- - - - - -- From: Kirk Johnson <Kirk.Johnson �uloganlo ic.com> Date: Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 7:55 AM Subject: Request for Information Exchange Regarding Nine Mile Creek Project To: "Sen.Geoff Michel" <Sen_Geoff.Michelra. senate_mn_> Hello, Senator Michel. I am writing as a concerned Edina resident because I see that according to http-//www...9nillecreek.com/Officials.htm, you are opposed to the multi - purpose trail that Three Rivers Park District is designing with the City and many stakeholders. As a community leader with environmental and active living concerns, father, and long -time Edina resident, I'm very interested in learning what concerns might exist so that I can explore workable solutions with you. I am helping with an information table for the March 9th Open House at the Edina City Hall and it would be meaningful to be able to understand your perspectives as we talk with residents about the best options. I serve on an active living - related Board of Directors and am on two committees related to transportation and bicycling for the Twin Cities, Hennepin County, and local Edina areas. I see from your website that you also have school -age children (mine are similar ages). I believe that a well - designed multi - purpose trail combined with environmental care for creek restoration will benefit not only children but adults in Edina. The proximity to the high school and other key areas will be a vast treasure for Edina. Would you be willing to talk or meet, perhaps as early as Monday, March 2nd? My phone is below and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Kirk Logan Johnson Kirk.johnson @LoganLogic.com (612) 916 -9966 (Cell) 3/4/2009 Page 2 0 2 On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 4:40 PM, <alihul @aol,corn> wrote: FYI- we should try to have a meeting with him next week. Alice - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Sen.GeoffMichel <Sen. Geoff. Michel Casenate.mn> To: alihul a�aol.corn Sent: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:29 am Subject: Re: 9 Mile Creek Trail Thanks Alice. I will check the website later today - that is too strong a statement. I do not oppose all bike paths. And thanks for the background. G A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See _.y_ours_in_ just 2 easy steps! Kirk Logan Johnson Kirk .lolhnson(a,�Logan.Logic.com (612) 916 -9966 (Cell) Kirk Logan Johnson Kirkjohnson@LoganLogic.com (612) 916 -9966 (Cell) 3/4/2009 Page 1 of 1 John Keprios From: Safley, James R. [JRSafley @rkmc.com] Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 2:29 PM To: John Keprios Subject: Proposed Nine Mile Creek Trail »» Please read the confidentiality statement below «« Mr. Keprios: 1 appreciate the time you recently spent with me discussing the proposed Nine Mile Creek regional trail system in Edina. My wife and I have lived in our home in the Parkwood Knolls area of Edina since 1985. While I cannot comment on all of the proposed trail segments, I would strongly endorse construction of the segment immediately adjacent to the Creek from the Londonderry Townhomes to Walnut Ridge Park. From the time we moved to Edina, residents of the Londonderry Townhomes could walk through a path on the wetlands behind our property to Walnut Ridge Park. In addition, numerous employees of United Healthcare could follow that path during a lunch hour walk to the Park. However, a few years ago, the Edina Planning Commission approved construction of two very large homes in the wetlands behind our home. As a result, the most direct path to the Park was closed and we began to experience a lot of traffic through our yard (both pedestrians and bicycles) from Townhome residents and employees who wanted a more direct route to the Park. This has created a difficult situation for us. While we like to see people walk and enjoy the outdoors, we do not want strangers walking and biking through our property throughout the day. Signs we have posted on our property have either been ignored or destroyed. The proposed trail would resolve this problem. The map you provided to me shows two alternative routes from the Londonderry Townhome (and United Healthcare) area to the Park. By far the most convenient and direct route would be alternative 2 directly adjacent to Nine Mile Creek. Very few people from the Londonderry area would use alternative 3 to walk to the Park, as that alternative route is several times longer. Besides, there is already a sidewalk to accommodate those who have the time and inclination to take this more lengthy route. I would ask that you and others involved in the trail planning process give this careful consideration. If I can provide further information, feel free to call me at my office number, 612 - 349 -8274. James R. Safley Information contained in this e-mail transmission may be privileged, confidential and covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2510 -2521. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, distribute, or reproduce this transmission. If you have received this e-mail transmission in error, please notify us immediately of the error by return email and please delete the message from your system. Pursuant to requirements related to practice before the U. S. Internal Revenue Service, any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, for purposes of (i) avoiding penalties imposed under the U. S. Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another person any tax - related matter. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. htlp:;:, w\N;w.rkmc.com 3/3/2009 1" 3 -01 -09 Three Rivers Park District Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 Regarding: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail through Edina To whom it may concern, I'm a resident of Edina next to the proposed trail locations. I have received your letter dated 2 -25 -09 with the attached map showing the proposed trail routes. I am NOT in favor of the following proposed trails (5), (5D) & (5E). Here are the following reasons why: 1. Natural Landscape - Current area contains a wetland which is frequently used by a large variety of animals. The increased pedestrian traffic thru this area would disrupt the natural wildlife & habitat of these animals. I recommend running the proposed trail to the north parallel to Hwy 62 or to the south along Tracy Avenue. Existing sidewalk already exists along the east side of Tracy Avenue, which could be utilized for a trail leading to the Edina High School. 2. Safety - Tracy Avenue is a very busy street. It's difficult to cross the street at the proposed trail crossing location (9) leading to (5D) or (5E). Safety concern for both children and adults. Underground tunnel or pedestrian bridge would be very expensive. 3. Cost — It does not appear to be feasible to construct a trail thru a low -lying wetland region. A trail in this area would require the installation of a number of bridges & thru an area where large mature trees would have to be removed. Map shows an alternate trail (7) adjacent to Tracy Avenue, which in my opinion would be more feasible & better money spent. Thank you for taking the time to review my concerns. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions. Sincerely, The Brandel Family 5700 Creek Valley Road, Edina, MN. 55439 cc. Edina City Hall City Council 4801 W. 50'x' St. Edina, MN 55424 NN mWa; A, :l✓tr {r?',I`k4... R.'/e�l 'i9��Y 1 ..[;"^bPl�' >lap}+�f. �YY. ���i'yaJ''� 10 Y T-1 !-pis t -A �,!* QN ,u t zo, WWRInU KlUg F-at -,Faj,— W OA —ATE fir. 7_1 44 _ - I - . _ . _ _ - I -, 1 —4-1 t I-1c."': -- --11; W 4- I_q �ijtw r- jj, Par OAR imah" a 4:7R: rSe -q�-R AX r ?.® i T. CF YY-'1 Bridge CIZIdde rrM • i�.� 'zryj Elementary --y 1A, - ,Ro Pa JL; VA-4 sland'P. W40 Edina 1A j I'Middle and 111l9h�� School —N vqz-.,�,f I 31 Jim 5 A Wgki all UAW n3Z W.- Ni , A 1, OT ZPA E i. xm77� r'�EL 75%; �:—,--,VPromenade PEW. kmww - I q-j 7� S= V "Ir e, 4. 7 ill T tY 4 X— fit, R,° ji 'Edina r ge pr '.Lakt, d JUChartlllt G lf,�qu!,04V Xj: vz)e V t NMI 17. tit' 0 L 3L Q Ai OIlk A ye, City of Edina Overview Map Le l f :1), Proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail • MnU"NineMaCmekRegluiTraflAngnmntt', Lakes '114reeffivers Pownal lo.. Mu. Creek RegUmal Trail AJUgmard Public Parcels D 1,750 3.500 5.250 PARK Feet 4680 15'h Street NE Willmar, MN 56201 February 17, 2009 Michael Siitari, Edina Chief of Police 4801 W 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 RECEIVED MAR 0 31009 Dear Sir: After a great deal of thought and prayer it is with a heavy heart that I write to you. On Wednesday January 28 my husband, his brother and I traveled to Edina for a birthday party. We do not spend a lot of time in The Cities thus were not familiar to with the area. 'Following MapQuest directions, we exited 494 on Highway 100/Normandale Road exit going north. We came to an intersection where we stopped for the red light. As we crossed the intersection going north toward Normandale Road, saw a police car about a half block away at the side of `the street. The officer was standing at a car which he apparently had pulled over. As we proceeded north, the officer (Number 24 I think) stepped into the middle. of the road and flagged us down. We immediately pulled over. Having no idea what was going on, we waited until he completed his business with the other car /driver. Then he came to us where he informed us that we were - speeding. He said we were going 45 in-a 35 mile zone. We told him we were unfamiliar with the area. He returned to his car for a very long time and finally returned with a ticket. Officer 24 was polite, and explained that the neighbors had complained about people speeding on their street which !is why he was stopping everyone. We were totally dumbfounded because none of us thought we were driving faster than the speed limit. Consequently we did not ask any questions. Now I have many. I am curious, what kind of equipment did the officer have in his car that made it possible for him to know that we were speeding even though: he was not near his vehicle? Should he have provided some verification or evidence that we indeed were speeding? Do you think it is possible for a -car to reach '4S miles per hour from a dead stop in less than a. half block without really ,tromping on the accelerator? I'm usually a cautious, vocal passenger ' and I had not felt a need to tell the driver to slow down. Typically would/should an officer grant. some consideration of this when writing a ticket? The possibility of our driving on this street is negligible. What was the lesson/message conveyed by giving us a ticket? We paid the fine, but this should not be misconstrued to mean that we felt we were. guilty. We paid it because we didn't want' the hassle of returning to the Metro Area. I know your responsibilities are great however, I would be ever so grateful if you would take a few minutes respond to my questions. Barbara ,Tomquist nc. Gordon Hughes, City Manager ames B. Hovland, Mayor Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, RECEIVED MAR 0 3 2009 Thank you for your support of the West 701h Street Study. It is obvious that there has been an enormous amount of time and effort devoted to this subject and I want to thank you and everyone that has been involved. I do not live on 701h but have am a stakeholder. I am writing to express my thoughts regarding the study. I am opposed to a roundabout at the intersection of West 701h and Normandale Blvd. 1 think the cost and benefit are not well aligned and it is almost impossible to enter /exit Normandale Blvd at this time. I understand that it is proposed in a later phase of the project but wanted to express my thoughts at this time. I would like to see a stop light, properly timed, at the end of the off ramp extending from the North Bound lane of Hwy 100 at West 70th Street. Traffic is metered on each of the other three corners or Hwy 100 and West 701h and there is little reason not to balance the intersection. I would also like to see an inexpensive center island at the confluence of Normandale Blvd and the entrance to Christ Presbyterian Church (on West 70th). The idea is to re -route traffic up Normandale Road to the parking entrance for the church. The center lane on 701h would prevent a left turn into the church from traffic headed east on 70th street and further reduce a very busy and difficult to navigate entrance and egress to /from Normandale Blvd and 701h Street . Traffic should be allowed to exit from the church onto 701h heading West. This would ensure that traffic flows in a circular path (and it would not be routed through neighborhoods). This is long overdue and should be put in place respective of the outcome of the study — it is not a Sunday matter but an issue day in and day out. I recommend a compromise on the bike path. There are sidewalks on either side of the road at present. I would recommend that you designate one sidewalk as a bike path (with bi- directional traffic) and one for walking as they have done around the Minneapolis Lakes. There is not a parent I know that wants their kid to walk or ride on 701h street. My view is that a road grade bike path will be almost exclusively for adult use as the traffic is simply to challenging and lighting is not very adequate. On this subject, I noted that the 25 mph designation can be achieved with a designated bike path. It was not clear if it needed to be on the road bed? If not, I am optimistic that we can reduce speed and still accomplish the City's plan to reduce emissions, etc. Using the sidewalks would also allow homeowners on 701h to continue street parking (where space is available). In actuality, the space on the street is very narrow and in many cases, center turn lanes, limit on street parking (the lanes on either side of the turning lanes become the road bed for continuing traffic). I rarely see cars parked on the street. Most visitors park on the side streets or in the driveway of the person they are visiting. Without considerable surgery, I am not convinced that the existing road bed dimensions would support a continuous bike path either. A roundabout is not needed at Valley View — at all. This has never been and is not expected to be a traffic pattern problem. Generally traffic enters 70th from France or at Highway 100. I would recommend some type of meter at West Shore in phase I. Traffic moving both west bound and east bound are virtually unfettered from Cornelia drive to Hwy 100 (where most speeding occurs). Perhaps this is a speed indicator but I would suggest as a minimum a static 4 way stop sign. It is low cost and when combined with the cross walk designation would clearly create a speed break. Again, thank you for your consideration of the residents along West 701h street. Sincerely, Brian and Lori Hedberg 4913 Trillium Lane Edina, MN 55435 RECEIVED MAR u 31009 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:59 AM To: Gordon Hughes Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: City Council Members, Mayor & Gordon Hughes Page I of I From: LSLEDDER @aol.com [mailto:LSLEDDER @aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:39 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: City Council Members, Mayor & Gordon Hughes Honorably Mayor, Council members & Mr. Hughes, I have to express my disappointment with a scheduled event on Monday, March 9th at the City Hall. For a year Edina Unplugged has been on the calendar for this night. It is a huge frustration to have worked for many years to get just one night set aside for families and then have an event "scheduled" for this night. I would suggest any feedback from the night also be suspect as most families will not attend and therefore not give proper review. I would suggest a reschedule of the event to another more suitable night. Sincerely, Bert Ledder, School Board Clerk Edina Public Schools L S Ledder@AOL.COM Home: (952) 941 9083 School: (952) 848 3912 x 7316 ------------------ Confidentiality Notice If the information in this electronic communication relates to an individual pupil, it is a confidential pupil record under Minnesota Law and may not be reviewed, distributed, or copied by any person other than the individual (s) to whom it is addressed. This electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. 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Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession. 3/3/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:22 AM RECEIVED To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg MAR 0 31009 Subject: FW: 70th Street Comments for open hearing period From: ckaemmerer @gmail.com [mailto:ckaemmerer @gmail.com] On Behalf Of Carol Kaemmerer Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 9:33 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: 70th Street Comments for open hearing period Dear Mayor Hovland and members of the Edina City Council, Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the proposed plans for the reduction of traffic and speeds on 70th Street between Highway 100 and France Avenue. As residents of Trillium Lane, we often find it difficult to exit from the Normandale Lane/Frontage Road onto 70th Street because of the traffic exiting Highway 100 northbound using the continuous right turn lane. We therefore favor the elimination of the continuous exit lane from the exit ramp. We do not, however, favor a roundabout there, because it would be a significant capital expense -- and because we do not see that it would enhance the ability to exit the neighborhood, nor slow traffic on 70th Street beyond the interchange. The re- instatement of a school zone near Cornelia School and the installation of a light at West Shore seem to be appropriate improvements, which we support. However, while lovely foadways are nice amenities, we are not in favor of the use of taxes or a special assessment to support enhanced pavement surfaces, landscaping, and other changes that are not directly related to safety. Sincerely, Bill and Carol Kaemmerer 4900 Trillium Lane Edina, MN 55435 Carol Kaemmerer 952.927.9541 3/3/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:20 AM RECEIVED To: Wayne Houle MAR 0 31009 Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: W. 70 th Traffic Study From: r. Laider [mailto:iaced99 @yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 8:01 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: W. 70 th Traffic Study March 2, 2009 To: Mayor Hovland City Council Members Edina Transportation Commission City Engineer I would like you to consider the following when making your decision on the W. 70 th Street Traffic Study. I live on Trillium Lane, three blocks south of W. 70th. I drive W. 70th numerous times each day. I agree that there needs to be traffic calming. There is too much traffic and too many cars traveling faster than the posted speed limit. I agree with removing the "free access" from north bound Hwy 100. This would make it much safer for cars trying to access W. 70th from Normandale Road (the south frontage road we use). I prefer to see additional traffic signals on W. 70th, along with the bike lanes. Both of these would slow down cars. I am opposed to any "roundabouts ". I avoid driving on W. 70th between France and York because of the roundabouts. People do not understand "YIELD ". I have seen numerous "near misses ". Drivers do not know how to use the roundabouts properly. Roundabouts are very expensive compared to other traffic controls. Thank you. Ralph Laiderman 4903 Trillium Lane Edina, MN 55435 3/3/2009 1 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:19 AM RECEIVED To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg; Sharon Allison Subject: FW: W.70th traffic study From: Su Su [mailto:susanralphtrill @yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 7:32 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: W.70th traffic study Please send copies to: Mayor Hovland Edina Transportation Commission City Council Engineering Dept.( Jack, Sharon) Regarding the W. 70th street Traffic Study: I live on Trillium Lane. It is 3 blocks south of W. 70th st. MAR 0 3 2009 Does the City of Edina have unlimited money? I am opposed to assessments or increased property taxes to pay for changes to W. 70th st. I am opposed to any roundabouts near the Hwy. 100 and W.. 70th 'st. area. The major route to and from Trillium Lane is the south frontage road ( Normandale Rd.) A roundabout at or near the intersection of W. 70th st. and Normandale Rd. (south frontage road) would impede our ability to access W. 70th st. The city should use the least expensive traffic calming measures, like traffic signals and lower speed limits. I am opposed to additional landscaping, lighting,and decorative concrete on W. 70th st. Both sides of W. 70th st. already have lawns, trees and flowers from residential and commercial plantings. Residents certainly can self - fund whatever additional improvements they want. If the City has so much extra money, please use it for the school system, police and fire departments and raises for the hard - working City employees. (Thanks to all of you for your dedication and work.) Sincerely, Susan Laiderman 4903 Trillium Lane Edina, MN 55435 susanralphtrill @yahoo.com 3/3/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 8:57 AM Cc: Susan Heiberg RECEIVED MAR U 12009 Subject: FW: PUBLIC COMMENT FOR FEBURARY 17, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING From: HBABB952 @aol.com [mailto:HBABB952 @aol.com] Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 2:06 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: PUBLIC COMMENT FOR FEBURARY 17, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING � 51-11,1 T� Z►� I MUST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE LAST DAYS OF PUBLIC COMMENT TO THANK EACH OF YOU BOTH COLLECTIVELY AND INDIVIDUALLY FOR YOUR KIND AND PROMPT ACNOWLEGEMENTS TO ALL OF MY MANY E -MAILS AND TELEPHONE CALLS. I WILL BE UNABLE TO PERSONALLY DO SO AT FUTURE MEETINGS SO I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT ALL YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATIONS ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED. THE ECONOMIC CRISIS HAS ADDED ANOTHER DIMENSION TO YOUR CONSIDERATION PROCESS AND THIS MEANS MORE HOME WORK. I DO APPRECIATE THE TIME YOU SPEND ,OFF CAMERA, TENDING TO THE RESIDENT'S NEEDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COURTESIES AND SERVICE. RESPECTFULLY, HAROLD BABB 952 - 926 -9521 You're invited to Hollywood's biggest party: Get Oscars updates, red carpet pics and more at Moviefone. 3/2/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 8:47 AM To: Steve Kirchman; Cary Teague; Gordon Hughes RECEIVED Cc: Susan Heiberg MAR U 11009 Subject: FW: JMS Property/Solution From: Sue Aura [mailto:sueaura @ hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 3:03 PM To: Lynette Biunno; sueaura @hotmail.com; Sue Aura Subject: JMS Property/Solution My belief is that the only honorable solution to this illegal building is that it be torn down or modified to adhere to the existing rules for set - backs. It is imperative that the city council deny ]MS permits for inhabitance or additional building until the existing property is altered to compliance. Anyone with half a brain could anticipate that this would happen after the run around with the company last spring and summer. The fact that the zoning board and city inspectors turned a blind eye to this property just reeks of corruption. Same as the Calvan Christian School "accident ". We get the message loud and clear: rules don't apply to certain developers. The property is ruined. Ruined. I'm appalled that everything the neighbors and citizens fought against came to fruition. They lost the trees, the nesting area, the view, etc., etc.... and for what? An ugly, illegal monstrosity. To top it off, the City Council has the audacity to consider permission to open the property for Parade of Homes! What a sickening joke. How you all can sleep at night is beyond me. Sue Aura 5900 Oaklawn Avenue Windows Live T" Contacts: Organize your contact list. Check it out. 3/2/2009 �4a SCROO 'n �S DEFINING EXCELLENCE February 24, 2009 Chief Marty Scheerer Edina Fire Department 6250 Tracy Avenue Edina, MN 55436 RECEIVED FEB 2 7 2009 Dear Chief Scheerer and Department Members, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 (952) 848 -3900 www.edina.kl2.mn.us On behalf of the entire school district, I would like to thank you for your prompt and thorough response to the fire at South View Middle School on February 17. Your help with the entire incident was most appreciated. You are an amazing team! You are to be commended for your professionalism and partnership in providing safety for our community. Our school district benefited from all of the safety training you have provided our students and staff and the first class manner in which you managed the incident from start to finish. Again, thank you! ncerely, ressen, Superintendent WE CARE V WE DARE V WE SHARE � s 3 -01 -09 Three Rivers Park District Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 Regarding: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail through Edina To whom it may concern, I'm a resident of Edina next to the proposed trail locations. I have received your letter dated 2 -25 -09 with the attached map showing the proposed trail routes. I am NOT in favor of the following proposed trails (5), (5D) & (5E). Here are the following reasons why: 1. Natural Landscape - Current area contains a wetland which is frequently used by a large variety of animals. The increased pedestrian traffic thru this area would disrupt the natural wildlife & habitat of these animals. I recommend running the proposed trail to the north parallel to Hwy 62 or to the south along Tracy Avenue. Existing sidewalk already exists along the east side of Tracy Avenue, which could be utilized for a trail leading to the Edina High School. 2. Safety - Tracy Avenue is a very busy street. It's difficult to cross the street at the proposed trail crossing location (9) leading to (51)) or (5E). Safety concern for both children and adults. Underground tunnel or pedestrian bridge would be very expensive. 3. Cost — It does not appear to be feasible to construct a trail thru a low -lying wetland region. A trail in this area would require the installation of a number of bridges & thru an area where large mature trees would have to be removed. Map shows an alternate trail (7) adjacent to Tracy Avenue, which in my opinion would be more feasible & better money spent. Thank you for taking the time to review my concerns. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions. Sincerely, The Brandel Family 5700 Creek Valley Road, Edina, MN. 55439 cc. 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Jr 3 t — le 1 f '! i r tr s City of Edina Overview Map e t Proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail �( T7� reeR ive rs me,� e Nine Mile Crew. Re,..nal Tm,l �,9r.mert Lek.. /: cor .I Hire roe Cr i, Regmnal rail Antgnment ouelk P-1. J 1, 750 3.500 5.750 PARK DISTRICT .MIM Cr.ek � -- :> Feel i STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT OF MINNESOTA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT MARK S. THOMPSON DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATION 12TH FLOOR COURTS TOWER HENNEPIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487 -0421 (612) 348 -7757 FAX (612) 348 -2131 February 23, 2009 James Hovland, Mayor City of Edina 4801 W 50th St Edina, MN 55424 -1330 Dear Mayor Hovland: RECEIVED FEB 2 7 1009 P, NUNC P \HNEip/ As you know, the Minnesota legislative session is turning into an unprecedented discussion on budget reductions in all three branches of government. I am writing to inform you of the serious budgetary challenge we currently face at Hennepin County District Court (HCDC) and how it may affect your municipality. In preparation for potential further budget cuts, the Minnesota Judicial Branch prepared a list of low - priority activities that are either not constitutionally - mandated or do not significantly affect an individual's access to the courts. Ceasing two of these activities would have a significant impact on the municipalities of Hennepin County: • Disposition of non - moving (mostly parking) violations. This change would largely affect the city of Minneapolis but also suburbs where there are a substantial number of parking violations; and • Disposition of all moving violations (including fine collection). This change is of greater concern and could result in a lower amount of revenue to the municipalities than what they previously received from HCDC. In FY 2008, HCDC's budget was $46.9 million, while it collected and disbursed $52.3 million. As noted in the enclosure, HCDC returned almost $16.5 million of this revenue to the municipalities of Hennepin County. (The rest went to the state General Fund and various governmental agencies / subdivisions.) It is very likely that a proposal for further budget cuts to the courts would render us unable to handle the types of cases that generate most of this revenue, which your city depends on in part for essential public safety services. Doing some simple math, Hennepin County District Court collects about the same amount of revenue countywide as it takes for municipalities to fund about 230 police officers. Mayor James Hovland February 23, 2009 Page Two While it is certainly possible to transfer some of these enforcement and collection responsibilities from HCDC to the municipalities in which the violations occurred, doing so would require you to establish new administrative mechanisms. We are regularly meeting with members of the Hennepin County legislative delegation to explain the highly adverse consequences of further cuts to the court's budget. Please call or e-mail me if you have specific questions. Otherwise, any communication of your concerns would best be ' ec d to your state legislators or the Governor's office. Sincerely, Mark S. Thompson Judicial District Administrator Hennepin County District Court / Fourth Judicial District (612) 348 -7757 mark.thompsonkcourts. state.mn.us Enclosure C: Gordon Hughes, City Manager Police Chief Michael Siitari Revenue collected by Hennepin County District Court for the municipalities of Hennepin County (FY 2008) Bloomington 963,829.36 Brooklyn Center 280,419.45 Brooklyn Park 543,661.46 Champlin 347,805.39 Corcoran 37,033.50 Crystal 146,959.17 Dayton 39,685.99 Deephaven 44,042.39 Eden Prairie 424,650.13 Edina 909,228.06 Excelsior 56,791.16 Golden Valley 207,273.91 Greenfield 14,869.58 Greenwood 6,742.40 Hanover 41213.20 Hassan Township 27,638.72 Hopkins 178,059.55 Independence 36,652.65 Long Lake 15,000.89 Loretto 5,847.94 Maple Grove 411,323.37 Maple Plain 15,939.30 Medina 153,529.82 Minneapolis 8,376,717.32 Minnetonka 527,556.22 Minnetonka Beach 3,780.88 Minnetrista 56,902.64 Mound 44,903.47 New Hope 269,695.94 Orono 106,663.01 Osseo 87,619.56 Plymouth 896,452.13 Richfield 329,546.86 Robbinsdale 179,880.68 Rockford 2,593.31 Rogers 97,729.45 Shorewood 56,162.00 Spring Park 18,786.87 St. Anthony 125,025.52 St. Bonifacius 13,139.28 St. Louis Park 281,512.19 Tonka Bay 8,347.68 Wayzata 87,987.60 Woodland 3,252.90 TOTAL 16,445,452.90 RECEIVED 2/20/09 FEB 171009 To: Mayor James Hovland Council Members Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, Scot Housh and Ann Swenson. City Manager Gordon Hughes City Attorney Roger Knutson Edinamail @ci.edina.mn.us From: Dick Whitbeck Re: 6120 Brookview Ave We are deeply concerned about our situation with the JMS property at 6120 Brookview Ave. So far, the Brookview neighbors have won the battles but are we losing the war? Three issues: Certificate of Occupancy Edina Chamber "sponsored" Open House March 6, 2009 Future litigation in court My understanding is that JMS must have a Certificate of Occupancy in order to participate in the Parade Of Homes. It is our belief that JMS should be denied this even if it is a temporary C.O. based on the actions of JMS to date unless there is some legal foundation compelling our city to grant this to JMS. At the Edina Chamber of Commerce luncheon this past Wednesday, A fellow chamber member brought up the 6120 Brookview issue totally unaware that I was being affected by this ongoing travesty. After I explained my relationship to this issue, she brought to my attention the fact that JMS was hosting a Chamber event called "At Your Business Break" on March 6th. Coincidentally, Cary Teague and Mary Brindle were seated at the same table. I am quite certain the Chamber had no idea what was / is going on here but it seems ridiculous for the Chamber to be part of an event where the host is suing the city. This is simply another example of the arrogance displayed by JMS. I did speak with Mary Brindle about this and decided to let it take its course. When JMS filed suit against the city, none of us were informed that this was going to be heard in court on either of the two occasions. I strongly believe that the residents could have provided testimony that may have ended the problem right then. There were clearly many many facts that the neighbors uncovered that were not presented in court. Our concern is that we will unintentionally be denied our right to participate in any formal or informal court proceedings in the future. Finally, can someone please explain to us what is the process going forward? As I am writing this, JMS is doing some major digging with heavy equipment. Your reply would be deeply appreciated. Thank you very much. Respectfully yours, Dick Whitbeck Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:57 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Memo to Edina Council /ETC/ SRF From: Looieruth @aol.com [mailto:Looieruth @aol.com] Sent: Friday,, February 20, 2009 9:43 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Memo to Edina Council /ETC/ SRF RECEIVED FEB 2 7 2009 Page 1 of 1 There is a column on the Opinion Page of the Star Tribune by Dave Van Hattum in the morning edition that really explains the general goals that have been promoted by the Greater 70th Street Organization for many months. / suggest it be required reading for the Council and members of the ETC as we go forward on the decisions under review.. Ruth C. Johnson You can't always choose whom you love, but you can choose how to find them. Start with AOL Personals. 2/27/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 8:15 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Bike lanes on 70th - YES!! Thank you. From: Vaughn Asselstine [mailto:vaughn052 @msn.com] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 10:04 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Bike lanes on 70th - YES!! Thank you. RECEIVED FEB 2 7 2009 Thank you for your support of bike lanes on W 70th Street. Bravo! Well done! I live on Ellsworth Dr, which is South of W 70th, and have been involved in the study of W 70th over the last two years. It is a tough problem and I appreciate the work lots of people have put into this. But the solution is such a watered -down compromise that it is practically guaranteed to be ineffective. The problem is that the people on W 70th want to live on a regular residential street. And they do not. So the two things they want are mutually exclusive: 1. Car - friendly streets (on- street parking, uninhibited right /left hand turns into their driveways, no roundabouts) 2. Less traffic But we all know (Easy Driving) = (Lots of Traffic) + (No Bikes) Meanwhile, many of who live in the neighborhood but not on 70th, want less car traffic and more pedestrian and bike traffic. We live within a mile of everything we need - shopping, restaraunts, coffee shops, bookstores, the YMCA; Southdale library, Fairview Southdale Hospital, medical /dental offices, banks, Cenntenial Lakes, Target, Cub, Byerly's, Walgreen's, Kinko's, movie theaters, you name it. It's a big small town down here. This area could be a pedestrian /biker paradise (ok, except for -30 wind chills for a couple weeks). So thank you for voting in favor of the bike lanes on 70th. That was a vote to put the interests of the larger community first. I have sympathy for the people who bought houses on 70th St and are now unhappy with the traffic. But I really believe that they are better off with bikers rolling by on the path.in front of their house than the traffic that is guaranteed to keep zooming by. Sincerely, Vaughn Asselstine 2/27/2009 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:32 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Regarding the 70th Street Project - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Gary Soule Emailto:gsoulel@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:29 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Regarding the 70th Street Project To the Mayor and City Council Members; RECEIVED FEB 2 7 2009 We were not able to attend the February 16, meeting. We have only heard from other sources the result of your actions on the recommendations of the planning committee regarding the 70th street project. We certainly hope that a stop light at West Shore is done as a part of the initial changes. It is very frustrating and dangerous to attempt turns to the west while facing north at the intersection of 70th and West Shore brive. Sincerely, Gary $ Susan Soule 7324 West Shore Drive 1 RECEIVED 2 -26 -09 FEB 2 7 2009 Dear Edina Engineering Department and City Council: Last summer our driveway was reconstructed as part of the sidewalk installation on Halifax Avenue. While I appreciate the efforts of the City to continue winter accessibility which had been possible since 1976, those efforts have not been successful. Our driveway remains the steepest and most treacherous on the street and has been made even more difficult because of the sidewalk. I cannot get a run at the driveway as in the past 32 years because the sidewalk impedes my momentum. Before our driveway was altered, I could always get up and into my garage if the concrete surface was reasonably clear. This access was possible with all the cars which we have owned over the years. Now, I cannot. On December 23, 2008, I arrived home after a modest snowfall at about 7PM. I shoveled, scraped, and salted to no avail. I attempted to use my next door neighbor's driveway (5109 Halifax) in order to get my car off the street and could not get up theirs either because the sidewalk stopped my momentum. I finally went to Jerry's Hardware to purchase sand. Once again I scraped the driveway surface, applied the 40 pounds of sand, and finally after 2 hours of effort was barely able to make it up the driveway to the safety and shelter of the garage. I felt infuriated, exhausted, and victimized. Today upon arrival at about IPM, my husband cleared the driveway of snow, but I was not able to get up after repeated tries because my forward momentum was stopped at the sidewalk. My car is currently sitting on the street in a snowstorm in limited visibility and vulnerable to damage. My car is equipped with Quadri -Trac which is more efficient than front -wheel drive; the car was chosen with that capability in order to be able to access the driveway under winter conditions. The car has performed admirably on the driveway in the winter until this winter. I was assured last summer that if the new driveway was not satisfactory, it would be changed. The new driveway is not satisfactory and, I ask that it be changed so that I do not have to endure another winter wondering if I will be able to access my property safely with reasonable effort. Thank you so much for your consideration in this issue. Sincerely, Lynda Carlson 5105 Halifax 952 - 926 -7378 Subject: RE: Driveway Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:27:08 -0600 February 25, 2009 Edina City Council City of Edina 4801 West 50" Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear City Council Members: RECEIVED FEB. 2-..7 1009 4212 Alden Drive Edina, MN 55416 I am writing about the zoning compliance issues and what I feel to be some negative outcomes for the Morningside neighborhood and the City of Edina related to the construction of the Calvin Christian School expansion last fall. First, I have no objection to' the location of the school or the Calvin Christian School itself. It was part'of the Morningside neighborhood when I bought my house and I welcome it as an ongoing part of our neighborhood. I do, however, object strenuously to the structure that was built last fall. First of all, the blue metal material seems out of synch with the residential nature of our neighborhood. It is my understanding that the blue metal was not presented in the plans that were originally supplied to the City of Edina. Secondly, the scale of the structure in terms of height now dominates the park landscape and, as I understand. it, is in violation of the zoning for the site. The combination of scale issues in conjunction with the commercial appearance of the upper portion of the building has permanently and negatively altered the visual landscape of the park. Lastly, the tall lit light pole at night further creates a commercial feel in our park.. A's a dog walker and regular park user this is a diminishment of my quality of life in our neighborhood and 'I am disturbed.by this and the seeming ambivalence of the City Council related to same. Parks area critical amenity in our community and I think the Edina City Council did; not represent well many of its.. constituents who utilize the park or the legacy of park preservation and enhancement. Instead we have experienced park degradation. I am a supporter of efforts to,regulate mcmansions in Edina in appropriate reasonable ways. I find it upsetting and ironic, however, that the City of Edina is comfortable with the notion of regulating tax payers of single family homes'. but the City does not take reasonable care to regulate thoughtfully the construction of a major structure that effects directly the look and feel within one of its major parks, Weber Field. At the very least, the City of Edina should require the Calvin Chtristian School, which I understand does not pay any taxes to the City of Edina, to pay for the expense of planting some additional trees as part of a thoughtful landscape plan. Over time the trees would soften the look of the school from the southern.exposure. Absent undertaking this type of reasonable action, I respectfully request that the City of Edina appropriate the necessary funds fora thoughtful landscape design and installation to accomplish this objective. With all due respect, in my estimation the City of Edina and the current City Council has a public service obligation to help reduce the scope of the problem that it allowed to be created. I respectfully request a response from someone at the City to this letter. Yours py, k Gittleman cc: Jim Hovland, Mayor RECEIVED FEB 2 7 2009 February 23, 2009 Mayor James Hovland City of Edina 4801 West 50`h Street Edina, MN 55424 CommonBond 0;;!�� C O M M U N I T I E S RE: Yorkdale Townhomes Notice of County Funding Application for Housing Dear Mayor Hovland, 328 Kellogg Boulevard W St. Paul, MN 55102 -1900 651 - 291 -1750 Phone 651 - 291 -1003 Fax www.commonbond.org CommonBond Communities is a mission -drive non -profit organization that provides affordable housing as a stepping -stone to success. We have owned and operated Yorkdale Townhomes at 7429 York Avenue for over 30 years. Currently, we are exploring options for renovating and redeveloping the family apartments at the development. As we have begun the process of applying for project funding for this development, we would like to inform you that we have made requests for public financing through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for housing tax credits and loans as well as to Hennepin County for HOME funds. If you have any questions about this proposal or any of CommonBond's other successful affordable housing options in Edina, please feel free to contact me at 651- 291 -1750 or Ellen.Higginskcommonbond.org. Sincerely, Ellen Higgins Vice President An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Organization RECEIVED FEB 2 7 2009 February 23, 2009 Mayor James Hovland City of Edina 4801 West 50'' Street Edina, MN 55424 CommonBond 11;;� C O M M U N I T I E S RE: Southdale YMCA Redevelopment Notice of County Funding Application for Housing Dear Mayor Hovland, 328 Kellogg Boulevard W. St. Paul, MN 55102 -1900 651 -291 -1750 Phone 651 - 291 -1003 Fax www.commonbond.org As you are aware, the City Council recently approved the preliminary site planning and zoning for the Southdale YMCA redevelopment at 7355 York Avenue with the inclusion of 130, units of housing to be developed by CommonBond Communities. We were very encouraged by the response of the Planning Commission, the Council and local citizens to our proposal and are excited to move forward with development plans for this site. CommonBond Communities is a mission -drive non - profit organization that provides affordable housing as a stepping -stone to success. Our proposed housing at the YMCA site will provide quality apartments for families and individuals with disabilities and families with low, moderate and above- average incomes. As we have begun the process of applying for project funding for this development, we would like to inform you that we have made requests for public financing through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for housing tax credits and loans as well as to Hennepin County for HOME funds. If you have any questions about this proposal or any of CommonBond's other successful affordable housing options in Edina, please feel free to contact me at 651- 291 -1750 or Ellen.Hig ins ,commonbond.org. Sincerely, Ellen Higgins Vice President An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Organization RECEIVED FEB 2 6 2009 2 -23 -09 7204 Monardo Lane Edina, MN 55435 Edina City Council Members Edina City Hall 4801 W 50`h Street Edina, MN 55424 Member's, The elimination of the free right at Highway 100 & 70' Street is a good idea and a real safety plus, but the idea to hold up on the stop light at West Shore would be a bad decision. The installation of a stop light or 4 way stop signs is the only thing to slow down traffic coming from the west side of 100. If there is no stop sign, they have unrestricted run from 100 to Cornelia. People on West Shore need a safe chance to enter or cross 70' Street. The idea of a roundabout at Valley View is a complete waste of money because there is no problem there. Regarding bike lanes and on street parking, I feel that we could have bike lanes on both sides and street parking on one side (probably the South side because there are more houses on that side that would benefit). Sincerely, Leonard M. Larson February 15, 2009 Mr. Erik Amundson Edina Police Department 4801 W. 50" Street Edina, MN 55424 Erik— RECEIVED F816. = I think you did a wonderful job presenting your speech re Identity Theft to the Edina Rotary on February 5, 2009. I heard many fine comments and recommendations after the speech and even into the following week. Thank you mu-.16. c' im VanValkenburg cc: Mayor Jim Hovland Chief Mike Sittari Gordon Hughes P.S. Would you like to give this presentation at noon on 9/16/09 to a smaller group? w9�N�11� o e t RECEIVED (n �° FEB, 2 6 ,2009 nall City of Edina February 23, 2009 Mr. Robert A. Keller 6772 Valley View Road Edina, MN 55439 RE: Sidewalk along Valley View Road Letter of February 18, 2009. Dear Mr. Keller: Thank you for your letter regarding the condition of the sidewalk along Valley View Road. One of our Street Team Leaders - John Scheerer will be contacting you shortly regarding this section of sidewalk. Sidewalks along 'designated Municipal State Aid routes, which Valley View Road is designated, are maintained by the City. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at 952- 826 -0443 or at whoule(a-ci.edina.mn.us. Sincerely, Wayne D. Houle, PE Director of Public Works / City Engineer C: John Scheerer — City of Edina Gordon Hughes — City of Edina Edina City Council City Hall 952- 927 -8861 4801. WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952 - 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com February 18,-2009 Edina, City Hall 4801 ' West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Attention: Wayne Houle, City Engineer and Director of Public Works In the summer of 2008 the street drain in front of our lot located at 6772 Valley View Road was repaired. The repair was necessary due to water erosion around the storm sewer drain. The street water from Valley View Road drains to the Rosemary Lane holding pond from this location. The city crew did a good job with the repair of the broken tile and cement foundation. For the past four to five years the sidewalk has begun to sink in front of the area where the street drain was repaired. Today the slope to the street side of the sidewalk is three to four inches lower than its original grade. Water and ice form on the lower area of the sidewalk and this represents a very dangerous walking situation. The school children use the sidewalk to travel to the middle school and the high- school. In addition, adults use the sidewalk to travel to the commuter bus stop at Antrim Road and for much of the winter months this travel occurs during hours of darkness. Other adults use this sidewalk for their morning and evening exercise trips. I have seen people fall on the ice which forms in the low area of the'sidewalk because the ice cannot be detected when there is.snow cover. The sidewalk foundation has been eroding over the years because of the street drain damage and it will only become worse if it is not corrected. Please review and correct this problem before someone is seriously injured. T ou for your consideration. r Robert A. Kell 6772 Valley View Road Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941 -7351 CC Edina City Council RECEIVED FEB 1 U 1009 February 18, 2009 Edina City Hall 4801 West 50" Street Edina, MN 55424 Attention: Wayne Houle, City Engineer and Director of Public Works Y. In the summer of 2008 the street drain in front of our lot located at 6772 Valley View Road was repaired The repair was necessary due to water erosion around the storm sewer drain. The street water from Valley View Road drains to the Rosemary Lane holding pond from'this location: The city crew did a good job with the repair of the broken tile and cement foundation. For the past four to five years the sidewalk has begun to sink in front of the area where the street drain was repaired. Today the slope to the street side of the sidewalk is three to four inches lower than its original grade. Water and ice form on the lower area of the sidewalk and this represents a very dangerous walking situation. The school, children use the sidewalk to travel to the middle school and the high school. In addition, adults use the sidewalk to travel to the commuter bus stop at Antrim Road and for much of the winter months this travel occurs during hours of darkness. Other adults use this sidewalk for their morning and evening exercise trips. I have seen people fall on the ice which forms in the low area of the sidewalk because the ice cannot be detected when there is snow cover. The sidewalk foundation has been eroding over the years because of the street drain damage and it will only become worse if it is not corrected Please review and correct this problem before someone is seriously injured- Thank you for your consideration. Robert A. Keller 6772 Valley View Road Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941 - 7351 CC Edina. City Council To Whom It May Concern, RECEIVED FEB 19 2009 Over the last couple of years, I have been noticing that a lot of the City Council's time and energy has been taken up by unhappy residents who live on W 70th St. I was born and raised in Edina, and, in 2007 moved back to my hometown. I am a 3rd generation Edina resident and homeowner. I am also self employed in real estate. I read in today's paper that the city of Edina is taking written comments from residents regarding how to proceed with 70th St issues, and I wanted to put my two cents in. I am now 34 years old and I always remember 70th St being a 'busy' street. It has always been a means of getting from Hwy 100 to the busy commercial area where Southdale, etc., is located. This is hardly a recent development. Southdale as been in the area since the 1950s and 70th St was and continues to be how shoppers got to the mall. Everyone should be responsible for their own choices and decisions. If you purchase a home on a busy street or main thoroughfare, as the homeowners on W 70th Street have done, they most certainly got a discount on the price because of it. It is common knowledge that a home that is situated on a busy street is not worth as much as one on a quiet street. If someone is bothered by traffic noise, or doesn't like the fact that they might have to wait for a break in traffic to pull out of their driveway, then they should have forseen this and should not have purchased a home on a busy street like 70th St. I, personally, did not want those issues, so I purchased on a quiet street in Edina, but, of course, I paid for that amenity when I purchased the home. Why residents of 70th Street think the taxpayers of Edina should have to pay for their personal decision to buy real estate on a busy street, and /or mitigate the obvious consequences of such a decision, is beyond me. Every city is going to have busy streets and major thoroughfares. It is a necessity. As a resident of Edina, I want people to be able to access our commercial areas from our highways without too much ado and frustration. I don't want to deter people from shopping and visiting our city's shops and stores. Each individual homeowner can decide for themselves whether to live on such a thoroughfare (at a discounted price) and deal with it's inconveniences or pay more to live on a less traveled road. It is everyone's choice, but a choice does exist. If we spend our tax money on this, then where does it end? Are we also responsible to 'fix' traffic issues on France Ave? Vernon Ave? To help boost property values of those who chose to buy on these busy streets as well? While I understand the desire to slow speedy drivers, I can't understand how spending money on roundabouts and other unneccessary things are going to help anyone. The fact is that 70th St will still be used by people who want to get to the commercial area of Edina via Hwy 100. There are not any other direct routes from Hwy 100 that are a straight shot to Southdale and nearby malls. These 'solutions' are just going to clog traffic and cause accidents. This is the midwest USA, not Paris. I've almost been hit numerous times by drivers near the Galleria and Target that have no idea how roundabouts work. If the homeowners on 70th Street do not like living on a busy street, then I have a solution for each one of them: move. Cost to taxpayers: $0. There will be buyers who don't mind the. traffic and /or want to live in Edina but can't afford the homes on the quiet streets. As.for the .bike path issues: living on or near a bike path is considered a plus, not a negative, and should not hurt property values for those living on 70th St. If anything, it might make the homes more desirable. Thanks for your time, Mary O'Neill Bona See how Windows: connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. See Now Susan -Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 12:49 PM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg RECEIVED Subject: FW: Bike lanes on 70th FEB 19 2009 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Lorenzo Tunesi [ mailto :Iorenzo.tunesi@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 12:47 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Bike lanes on 70th Dear City Council members, I fully support your decision to include bike lanes on West 70th Street. The neighborhood is not only comprised of people living on 70th but of many other people who would like to safely be able to use bike lanes in their area. Thank you for that courageous decision. Lorenzo Tunesi 4413 Ellsworth Drive Edina, MN 55435 i RECEIVED FEB 17 1009 To Whom It May Concern: My address is 6121 Oaklawn Avenue and I share the back property line with 6120 Brookview. I know well, it is always easier to ask forgiveness then permission, when you know the answer will be "no ". Isn't that what ]MS has done? I have been reading in the paper for the past several years about the controversies with building in Edina. I know it has been challenge for the Planning Commission and City Council to keep everyone happy. But it seems to me here are clear cases of rule violations... why have rules and laws if you are not going to uphold them? I understand the the city is changing... but if you decided to not act according to the law on this, I would think you are openning Pandora's box with building codes and city planning. Thank you, Kristine Smyth Windows Live TM: Keep your life in sync. Check it out. Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 8:38 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Bike lanes on 70th St. RECEIVED FEB 19 2009 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: dwaine lindberg [ mailto:dlindber976@comcast.net) Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 4:59 PM To: Lynette Biunno Cc: Kirk Johnson Subject: Bike lanes on 70th St. I want to commend the Council members for their support of bike lanes along 70th Street I was very pleased to hear all of support for bike lanes from folks who live in the area. In answer to Council woman Swanson regarding the authority to lower the speed limit it the street provides bile lanes. The cite is: MS 160.263 Subd. 4 Speed on street with bicycle lane. Dwaine Lindberg RECEIVE+ FEB 19 7009 Hello, I just became aware of this proposal and want to voice my opposition to this idea. As a resident along the proposed path, 5209 Abercrombie Dr., this would ruin one the main reasons we moved to Edina and purchased the home we did, the natural, undeveloped area that sits right behind our home. I do not want to increase the traffic that this area already has... kids from the neighborhood and people from the neighborhood walking dogs or just enjoying the little bit of "nature" that this part of Edina has, and has kept this way for over 40 years. I don't know who's idea it was to develop this as planned, but it wasn't someone who lives here, that is very obvious. We will be at the Monday meeting at city hall and will be very happy to debate this with whomever wishes to. Please DO NOT allow this to happen and let's find another way to spend our cities money to enhance already developed areas to fulfill whatever goal this ideas was supposed to do. Thank you, Cory, Susie, Vivian and Sullivan Shubert 5209 Abercrombie Dr. Edina, MN. 55439 952 - 915 -1952 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 8:52 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg RECEIVED FEB 2 7 2009 Subject: FW: Attn: Mayor James Hovland - re: new bike path construction From: Kevin Donlin [mailto:kmd @mindspring.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 8:44 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Attn: Mayor James Hovland - re: new bike path construction Dear Mayor Hovland, I would like to register my concern about construction of a bike path in Edina that will affect Nine Mile Creek near 70th Street and Hwy 100. I am strongly opposed to any bike path traveling along the residential properties along Nine Mile Creek for the budgetary and environmental reasons, which I will share when my neighbors and I attend the Open House on March 9. But I am most opposed to this new bike trail for reasons of safety There have been numerous muggings along the similar Greenway path in Minneapolis, and a bike trail in our backyards would open access to people from far and wide, 24/7. There are no fences here to separate our young children from strangers entering the proposed bike'trail. Please reply at your earliest convenience to let me know your position on this. It is my understanding that State Senator Geoff Michel and City Council Member Scot Housh share the views of most in our area, and oppose bike -trail construction along our backyards facing Nine Mile Creek. Sincerely, Kevin Donlin 5185 Abercrombie Dr. 952 - 996 -9053 2/27/2009 Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 10:00 AM To: John Keprios Cc: Susan Heiberg RECEIVED FEB 2 7 2009 Subject: FW: Attn: Mayor James Hovland - CLARIFICATION re: new bike path construction From: Kevin Donlin [mailto:kmd @mindspring.com] Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 9:07 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Attn: Mayor James Hovland - CLARIFICATION re: new bike path construction Dear Mayor Hovland, In my last email, I mistakenly mentioned that City Council Member Scot Housh shared the views of most in our area, and opposed bike -trail construction along our backyards facing Nine Mile Creek. This was a misunderstanding on my part -- Scot Housh has not made a decision on this matter and it was my error to ascribe an opinion to him. Sincerely, Kevin Donlin 5185 Abercrombie Dr. 952 - 996 -9053 2/27/2009 Feb. 23, 2009 Mayor Hovland and Council Members, RECEIVED FEB 2 7 2009 The new Comprehensive Plan is built on the cornerstones that established our city, its land and zoning use, along with the matching of road design to land use. These cornerstones form our residential neighborhoods and protect them from the intrusion of commercial use. The two lane street lined with homes was built with on- street parking on both sides in front of homes. That is what our street looked like during the 1960's parade of homes that brought people here to live. Many of the homes face towards 70th Street and form the heart of the Cornelia Neighborhood. The 1980's brought change to the road with the construction of the interchange at Hwy 100 and the closure of 66 access to the highway. What followed in the 1980's study was a call for a safer road with less traffic; solve the impossible with out closing the road. SRF succeeded in a safer road that has kept the traffic volumes level for over 20 years. The three left turn lane intersections reduced the dangerous rear end collision and retained some on- street parking on both sides that continues to calm traffic and provide transit bikers an 8' wide on -road area to ride if they wish to compete with our 13,000 cars per day. In this decade the road saw the completion of the missing link of state aid sidewalks on both north and south sides for safe passage for pedestrian and recreational bikers from Hwy 100 to France Ave. We also had the Arneson Park left turn lane added which in turn removed more on- street parking. The perfect storm occured when the New Comprehensive plan, the new BETF, the Energy committee and the Parks all converged on our 50 year old residential road that is in need of a new road bed and utility replacement. Now everyone is interested in the use of land in front of our homes that provides access to so many amenities. We have 13,000 cars but do we want to add more multi users to the mix? Only 112 (0.5 %) of the 22,547 Edina residents who were asked on the census how they arrived at work stated that they "BIKED" to work. Three Rivers estimates that 500,000 walkers and bikers will use the Nine Mile Creek Regional trail through Edina and Richfield. There is no estimate of how many would utilize the trail that could be built just 40 feet from the front of my home. The SAC and SRF did not have data on Feb. 17th, 2009 to explain why they did not propose 10' traffic lanes because lanes are not built that narrow for safety reasons. MNDOT requires 12' opposing traffic lanes; 11' lanes would require a variance. MNDOT may or may not be receptive to grant and pay for 11' lanes. The 10' opposing traffic lane is not built or approved in MN for safety reasons. The 10' lane is reserved for construction lanes or when both lanes are proceeding in the same direction. Will MNDOT be receptive to 10' opposing traffic lanes to accommodate the three lanes at intersection with left turn lanes plus 2 (6) on -road bike lanes? It would fit in the 40' roadbed but is it safe? The 11' lane geometrics would require the "bubbling" (widening) of our street to 43'or 44' in front of approximately 24 homes to fit all the users on the road. The loss of green spaces and well established trees would remove our canopy that buffers our homes. We would look similar to the sunny area of France Ave. north of HWY 62. A BETF representative spoke at the council meeting believing that 70th Street residents had requested "NO PARKING" signs in front of their home. She is mistaken. The 16 "NO PARKING" signs on the road delineate that it is a left turn area where parking is restricted due to geometrics. The SAC heard from our city police that other areas of the city have greater concern with traffic then 70th Street. There is not a simple solution to this complex problem but the need for a "safer" solution is paramount. The posting of a 25 M.P.H. speed sign will not change the driving patterns of the drivers. Please do not install on -road bike lanes as a traffic calming method to supposedly lower speed on the corridor. Would the reduction from the current 38 M.P.H. average speed, down to 33 M.P.H. encourage anyone to safely bike on 701h Street? The BETF plans for primary and secondary routes would overlay our existing roadway. The Complete Street Model explained in the BETF Report protects on- street parking. The BETF places the bike user "on- road" at the exclusion of on- street parking. The BETF "s primary and secondary bike route wish list needs to meet the reality of how much is enough, and modify the excessive designations. Bikers' preference to avoid the roads with hills but require duplicate access to "on -road lanes" in addition to "off -road trails" on the same road is not a justifiable allocation of the limited land or funding that is available. It is without question that the continued loss of on- street parking causes safety issues for homeowners to access and enjoy their homes. Larger front yard turnarounds and off - street parking increases on driveways and parking pads do not reflect positively on home values. The question is not do we want bike lanes and bike trails? The answer is 57% do want something available. The question is how many miles do we need, what type and where. Should the routes remove parking and go through our front yards as if the park moved into our homes? If they need more park land please purchase the location like we did. Then they can build the trails and pay for it as we do as property owners to be assessed for this project along with MNDOT. The SAC proposed a geometric design that is buildable now without hoping for variances that may or may not be approved. The safe 12' lanes, existing left turn lanes and 8' wide on- street parking, are all ready to go and in compliance with MNDOT. The plan also hopes to prevent cut through traffic onto other side streets. Their recommendation reflected the community's commitment to consider all of Edina while preserving beauty, function and livability in our residential Cornelia Neighborhood. The Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County have made commitments for plans that will serve our city and our connectivity to our neighboring communities. We need this broader perspective that considers the rights of both bikers and homeowners in planning a well designed, safe, comprehensive bike plan for the city. Thank you for your considerations, Jan Ferrell 4704 west 70th Street RECEIVED February 23, 2009 FEB 2 6 2OD9 Mayor games Hovland Edina City Hall 4801 W.50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: We have lived at 6800 Brook Drive for 40 years. It has wetlands where wildlife such as herons, fox, owls, deer and mink live. It is secluded and quiet. To us it would be a nightmare to see this destroyed by an asphalt bike path running along the creek or on a long boardwalk over the creek (a solution described at the meeting as a way to avoid destroying the wetlands.) We see the following issues: The ElIvironment: The Three Rivers Park District states that it has the mission of environmental stewardship, but a bike path through numerous back yards that goes through wetlands and increases the traffic in those areas will have the effect of destroying the environment and natural habitat. We believe that increased traffic will drive away the wildlife that currently lives there. While the highest area of interest expressed by the people of Edina in a Three Rivers Survey was for a bike path, we believe the second most important issue noted on their survey was concern for the environment. Traffic and Safety: Mostly Edina citizens use our street, but the stated purpose of the bike path is "from Hopkins through Edina and Richfield perhaps with trails splitting off there to link with trails in Minneapolis and Bloomington." (http: / /www.startribune.com /local /west /38757467.html ?elr =KArks UUUU). We personally would not feel safe night or day with the possibility of anyone wandering through our back yard. What we would be going from is a secluded but relatively inaccessible area to a secluded and highly accessible area by anyone in the twin cities area. Changing the rules: Edina is a developed suburb. While Minneapolis has Lake Harriet with a walk around path this decision was made when development occurred. When Edina was developed and our lots were platted, I am told our developer specifically extended our lots to the center of the creek to prevent a horse or bike path going through the back yards. This was a covenant between the city and the homeowners, and I do not believe the city should now consider reneging on the agreement. (Note: while only some of us own to the center of the creek, all the lots on the creek generally extend to where the wetlands begin, with no additional development or paths envisioned) The Process: We do not understand the process for the selection of and approval of an Edina bike path. At the information session on February 11th which was held at the Edina City hall we received conflicting information. John Keprios, the Edina Park and Recreation Director, indicated that the Edina City Council had the final say on whether a bike path would be approved and if so, what the route would be. Also, that the city council would hold a meeting / information session for Edina residents before deciding anything. Representatives of Three Rivers Park District who ran the information session on February 11th implied that it was their decision and that they would select the route of the path and that the Edina City Council would pretty much rubber stamp the decision. Our impression was that Three Rivers had already made up their minds and that the route would run through our back yards on Nine Mile Creek. We would like this to be an issue for the Edina City Council to decide based on a hearing with Edina residents. Cost and Maintenance: We feel that the money could be used for other projects that are already in place, i.e., Edina parks, walking paths, Braemar park or other neighborhood parks. The cost to initially do the proposed project would be very high, but the maintenance, clean up and patrolling costs would be expensive and ongoing for many years. If the money were not available in the future, the path would deteriorate and be a liability for the community. in summary, we strongly oppose routing a bike path along Nine Mile Creek and through our and our neighbor's back yards. It jeopardizes the environment and our safety. We are not willing to grant an easement through our property for the proposed bike path. Sin erel - Kurt a d M ing ThreeRivers RECEIVE PARK DISTRICT FEB, 2 6 2009 February 17, 2009 Three Rivers Dear Mr. Hepworth: Park District Board of Mr. H. Jed Hepworth Commissioners 5509 Valley Lane Edina, MN 55439 .Sara Wyatt Dear Mr. Hepworth: District 1 Thank you for attending the first Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Open House. The Open House serves as the first step in the public process for identifying a preferred route for the regional trail through the City of Edina. Marilynn Corcoran, Vice chair Regarding decision rights, several different alignments are in the process of being District 2 examined with regard to technical and social feasibility by an assessment team comprised of staff from the City of Edina, Three Rivers Park District, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Bike Edina, a citizens group, and the Edina Public Schools. Residents of Edina and of suburban Hennepin County are being asked to provide Mark Haggerty . their input in this process and that input will be considered as part of the social District 3 feasibility assessment of the various trail alignments. The assessment team will provide the Edina City Council with their professional assessment of the alignments, along with a recommendation of one alignment for consideration for approval. The Edina School Board will be the first authority to consider approval of the Dale Woodbeck recommended alignment if that alignment includes School District land. The Edina District Park Board would then consider approval of the recommended alignment for consideration by the Edina City Council. The Edina City Council would then consider adoption of the recommended alignment of the regional trail through the City. After the City Council has identified and approved a recommended alignment, the Three Rosemary Franzese Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners would consider adopting the District 5 recommended regional trail alignment forwarded by the Edina City Council. At this time, it is not known when those decisions will occur. The Park District and City of Edina are working to develop a project information page on their web sites for Larry Appoito chair the interested public to track progress on this Appointed p P 9 project and to be made aware of upcoming meetings. The February 11th open house was very well publicized, as was evident by the strong Joan Peters, turnout. The next open house is scheduled for Monday, March 9. Notice of that Appointed meeting will be posted in the local papers and on the City and Park District websites. In addition, all residents living adjacent to any trail segment under study will receive a direct mailing notice of the open house. Those attendees of the February 11 open house, who provided their name and mailing address, will also receive a direct Cris Gears invitation to attend the March 9 open house. Post card notices of the open house will Superintendent be sent to residents living within the general vicinity of the trail segments under study. Notices of open houses are typically sent out two weeks prior to the open house date. Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 -1299 Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org Cost of regional trail construction, operations, and maintenance is typically the responsibility of Three Rivers Park District. Costs will be part of the technical assessment of each of the potential trail alignments. At this time, costs have not been calculated due to the uncertainty in final trail alignment with characteristics specific to each alignment. The benefits and constraints, including expected costs of each trail segment, will be discussed with the Park District's Board of Commissioners prior to identification of a recommended alignment by the assessment team. As previously stated, attendees of the February 11th open house were asked to sign in, providing their names and method for which they could be contacted. The Park District requested this information so that attendees could be sent an invitation to the second open house. Having received your written request for that information, I am now able to provide you with copies of the names and addresses found on the sign -in sheets (enclosed in PDF format). Please contact me if you have further questions or concerns. Respectfully, vv D Jonathan Vlaming Senior Manager of Planning 763.694.7632 ivlaming(a threeriversparkdistrict.org Enclosure C: Mayor James B. Hovland, City of Edina John Keprios, Park & Recreation Director, City of Edina Joni Bennett, Edina City Council Mary Brindle, Edina City Council Ann Swenson, Edina City Council Scot Housh, Edina City Council Dale Woodbeck, Commissioner, Three Rivers Park District Cris Gears, Superintendent, Three Rivers Park District Michael G. Wolff 5300 West 700' Street Edina, MN 55439 February 23, 2009 District Board of Managers Nine Mile Creek Water Shed District (Kevin Bigalke, LuAnn Tolliver, Connie Lynch, Steve Kloiber, Bob Kojetin, Geoffrey Nash) 7710 Computer Avenue, Suite 135 Edina, MN 55435 Three Rivers Park Board of Commissioners (Larry Blacksted, Marilyn Corcoran, Mark Haggerty, Sara Wyatt, Dale Woodbeck, Rosemary Franzese, Joan Peters) 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 5541 -1299 Edina City Council (Mayor, James Hovland, Council Members Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle, .Scott Housh, Ann Swenson) Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50`h Street Edina, MN 55424 Re: Proposed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Dear Sirs/Madams: RECEIVED FEB 161009 It is with alarm and disgust that I write this letter regarding the proposed bike trail along Nine Mile Creek in Edina. While I can appreciate that people, including the residents of Edina, would like to be able to ride their bikes along the creek, not only is the proposal unjustified, it is an injustice to many property owners. Much of the area surrounding the creek provides a unique habitat for wildlife that certainly. would be destroyed by many of the proposed routes along the creek (apparently, this has not even been considered as no environmental impact studies have been offered by any of the entities involved with this project to date). Edina is an old suburb and these somewhat undisturbed tracks of land are precious to anyone who appreciates nature and the environment. To lose these places would be a travesty. Page 2 February 23, 2009 In addition to the habitat, the proposed bike path would irreparably harm the people's right to the quiet enjoyment of their property — a right Americans hold sacred. As resident on 70th street, the use of the front yard as a place for kids to play or as place for people to gather is not feasible. Despite the speed limit, the road is used as a highway much of the day. It is dangerous and noisy. Our backyards are our only hope for privacy and peaceful enjoyment. Running a bike trail behind houses on this street and those across the creek would ruin any privacy we now are afforded. What is now an open, friendly community will become nothing but lot- after -lot of privacy fences (and who will pay for that ?). Property owners should not be expected to endure such public nuisance and give up their right to the quiet enjoyment of their property. As alarming are the potential problems associated with easy public access to somewhat remote areas. The potential for crime is incredible, not only to civilians in the area, but to home owners as well since most of these homes are walk -outs. There is no way the police will be able to patrol these areas adequately, leaving the home owners to deal with the problems (one home owner I talked with told me he was going to buy a gun for protection if the trail goes through —just what we need). As it is now, we experience problems on a fairly regular basis in our little neighborhood park and flood area. There is garbage around (we picked -up 33 trash bags fall this spring), kids drinking and taking drugs and even signs of gang activity (look under the railroad bridge). I am constantly picking up trash on my property and junk people throw in the creek. We certainly don't need to attract more people. We have all paid a premium to live where we do and are taxed accordingly. The proposed bike trail would most certainly decrease housing values in a time were many people are paying -off loans that are higher than the current value of their homes. It is hard pill to swallow knowing you are paying taxes to make your property worth less and less enjoyable. Finally, with all our other needs and lack of financial resources, it is perplexing that we choose to spend money this way. Even the Mayor and City Council members are aware that the proposed bike path is unjustifiable and an injustice to home owners. They validated this statement through their own actions during the City Council meeting held January 6th, where it was clearly Page 3 February 23, 2009 evident that the goal was to get the proposed bike path through under the subterfuge of water quality. They even talked about the particular language they will need to use to get it past the Water Shed District Board as a water quality project. The Mayor and city council members failed in their responsibility to those citizens impacted most by sending the petition to the Water Shed District without adequate public notice. As a citizen of Edina, I ask the Mayor and the Council Members to reconsider their actions and I ask those in charge of the related entities involved to recognize the situation and to rectify the failure of our Edina city officials to handle this matter appropriately. Please keep the bike trail out of our backyards. Respectfully, Michael G Wo f cc: U. S. Senator Geoff Michel U. S. Senator Keith Downey John Keprios, Edina Park and Recreation Wayne Houle, Edina Public works RECEIVED FEB 171009 February 16, 2009 Re: W. 70'h Street Dear Mayor Hovland and members of the Edina City Council: I apologize for this late note before Tuesday night's City Council meeting, but I wanted to make a couple quick points for you to consider. I would suggest that you make changes to W. 70th in an incremental fashion. • We have lived in the second house from W. 70'h on Bristol Boulevard for over 20 years, and it is our observation, and I think your traffic counts will confirm, that traffic is no worse today than it was in 1988. • Given the fact that the Crosstown reconstruction is scheduled to be completed in two years, it does not seem prudent to put a lot of money at this time into radical changes to the roadway based on hypothetical future traffic counts. It is possible /probable that traffic levels may drop when the Crosstown project is completed. Time will tell. It sounds like the current problems on W. 70`h, both speed and accessibility, are worse on the western end closer to Highway 100 than they are when you get closer to France Avenue. This is understandable with the current situation at W. 701h and Hwy 100. Northbound Hwy 100 traffic going east on 701h can hit the road at speeds already approaching 30 mph or higher. Also, eastbound cars on 70`h are jockeying for position as the road narrows from 2 lanes to 1 at the same time as cars in the left lane may be stopping to make a left hand turn into Christ Presbyterian Church (CPC) and cars in the right lane are slowing to turn right on Normandale Blvd. I would suggest: Closing the "free right turn" from northbound 100'to eastbound W. 70'h, and making in a no turn on red as was done for southbound 100 to westbound 70th. This would stop traffic from entering onto W. 701h at high rates of speed, and allow breaks in the traffic to give people on West Shore, Woodale, and other cross streets an opportunity to turn left onto W. 70th. We may find that this one change alone could eliminate the need for a stoplight at West Shore altogether. Eliminate left turns from W. 70'h into CPC altogether, as cars can easily go up the frontage road to W. 69th and enter the church parking lot from the north side. This would not affect drivers heading west on 701h from turning into the church, or people exiting the church from turning left to go east on W. 70'h. It would, however, greatly improve the eastbound traffic flow in front of the church. Thank you for your consideration, Mark Chamberlain 7004 Bristol Boulevard Edina, MN 55435 952- 922 -6810 Ppen C44:1 - �' RECEIVED FEB 17 2009 To Mayor Hovland and City Council Members: At tomorrow night's city council meeting you will be asked to accept the "Greater West 70th Street Study" report and its design recommendation. As the civil engineer board member of the Greater West 701h Homeowner's Association, I have attempted to point out and correct the numerous inconsistencies, data errors, and false assumptions used by staff and their consultant (SRF). Yet to the study detriment, they were the only allowable "experts" in the 70th Street design process. Most of you are aware of my many concerns as well as the "Arneson Parkway' design I developed, most of our neighborhood supported, and which met almost all of the original expressed design goals of the 70th Street Study. But apparently to little avail. So before you vote to accept the report and its conclusions please consider the following: The recommend Phase 1 "improvements" are virtually identical to the design proposed by staff and SRF in 1984 in the previous 70th Street Study. Including eliminating the "free right turn" at Hwy. 100 (presumably blocked by DOT), a timed light at West Shore Drive (blocked by a corner neighbor), and school zone speed reductions (removed after a trial period for reasons I can't determine). SAC /ETC /staff and SRF are essentially recommending the same failed road design we have today except for additions not implemented in the 1980's. You should be supporting innovation in road design, not 25 year old conventional designs that were never intended and can't reduce traffic volume or speeds in what is supposed to be a residential neighborhood. 2. On road bike lanes need to a part of the road design. For several reasons. Bikers will continue to use 70th Street as they do now because it is the most direct route into Southdale area from the west. It is unlikely the Three Rivers Park District will be allowed to take 10+ feet of resident's lawns to create a direct, separate connection between its proposed scenic creek bikeways and Southdale. And even if 66th Street is the accepted alternate route, most bikers will still use 70th because the route is more direct. So bikers will be less safe unless lanes are provided. The Bike Edina Task force supports them. The Cornelia neighborhood overwhelmingly supported them in an Association petition and both 70th Street Study surveys. And the support was not simply for biking, but because auto vehicle lanes would be narrowed to 10 or 11 feet from the current 12 feet to calm traffic, stay within the 40' roadbed and still provide on- street parking. It is unclear why bike lanes were removed in the final SAC meeting. A vocal few seem to be opposed — but not the neighborhood as a whole as expressed in the surveys. 3. The proposed road design does not meet many of the intended study goals. Traffic volume is designed to increase to (up to) 18,000 to 19,300 cars er day, and not be reduced in any way. Even though you as a council voted last fall do downgrade 70 h Street to collector status. With the sole exception of signal timing, there is no mechanism to reduce average speeds along most of the length of 70th. Safety will be improved for pedestrian crossings, but in no other apparent way. An inherent design to slow traffic (such as narrowed lanes) is missing — the existing 12 foot lanes are now being recommended against expressed citizen intent. 4. Similar Options 1 and 2 were overwhelmingly supported in the survey sent to the 1000 residences of the neighborhood. The option SAC /SRF /staff and SRF recommended is closest to "Option 4 — Status Quo" but never included as a survey option. It came out of the "blue" and bypassed all public discussion. Please ask yourself why the process deviated so much from what the citizens wanted and net so few of the original study goals. And please consider an appropriately modified 70th Street design that works with and for the neighborhood instead of against it. Thank you. Ronald R. Rich Board Member, Greater West 70th Street Homeowner's Association 7008 West Shore Drive Edina, MN 55435 RECEIVED FEB 17 2009 Dear Mayor Hovland and Council Members, I live in South Garden Estates and have attended the public meetings regarding the 70th Street improvements. I completely agree with Ron Rich that the survey results, with the majority of residents choosing Options 1 or 2, should be the top considerations. I attended the meeting when the residents of 70th Street decided on their recommendations. In my opinion, there was no consensus among the residents. Without more input from the larger community, it would be unfair for the council to adopt their plan which fails to address the needs of everyone. Thank youl Barbara Halloran 4516 Belvidere Lane �• '"� �m =04ACEIVED FEB 171009 Dear council members: My husband and I have filled out numerous comment cards, written emails, etc. about not needing a stoplight on 70th and West Shore Drive. It appeared from the beginning that, no matter what else, a stop light was going to go on 70th. Since there is no point in fighting that, I signed a petition asking that it be moved into the second phase. We might find that the other improvements would suffice. Please support that. If you won't do that, I implore you to put an attractive, dark - colored stoplight (similar to those on 50th & Wooddale) that would signal a neighborhood /residential area. Not a blazing yellow industrial one screaming commercial /shopping district. We also definitely DO NOT need an arm with a left arrow. A yield on green would work just fine - especially since you are keeping a left turn lane. I am concerned because now that it was decided that parking was important to both sides of the street, we are back to bike lanes and even a 10 foot bike trail. The bike trail properly belongs on 66th street where it provides an scenic segment already linked to other trails. It follows the park and pool and is much safer. A trail on 70th street would be much less safe and doesn't provide the experience a trail should. Some are concerned about the hill. If one can't pedal up, one can walk. Biking and hiking trails are a wonderful part of Edina life, but within the park system and not on a major throughway. Thank you Joanne and Al Bolduc 7001 West Shore Drive F1 Benda =%wl =. 8 . RECEIIOL&-.. February 16, 2009 FEB 17Z009 From: Germana Paterlini 5117 Duggan Plaza Chair, Climate Change Working Group To: Edina City Council Dear Members of the City Council, I am writing to express my strong support for the inclusion of bike paths and roundabouts in the proposed road improvement project for the Greater Comelia/West 70`h St. area. By joining ICLEI /Cities for Climate Protection program in 2007, Edina started its journey toward reducing local greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and enhance urban livability and sustainability. The addition of bike paths to West 70`h is a simple, but effective step toward achieving quantifiable sustainability goals. Bicycles are the most efficient mode of transportation. They produce no air pollution and place minimal burdens on natural resources. Bicycles are especially appropriate in reducing the number of short trips, calming traffic, and connecting with public transportations in the Southdale area. Contrary to common belief, bike paths also boost property values, as homebuyers increasingly seeks homes that combine green surroundings with the convenience of an urban setting. Roundabouts reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by eliminating idling at intersections and slowing down traffic. On a personal note, I drive daily on West 70`h Street on my way to work at France Place (corner or France and 494W) from my home in the Brookview Heights area. It is only 2.5 miles, but I am unable to either ride my bike or walk to the beautiful Promenade because of traffic and the danger of crossing France Ave. Instead, by the end of the week, my car has used about two gallon of fuels, and generated 40 pounds of CO2. This is about the size of my trash can, which gets picked up once a week. Who picks up my CO2? A simple bike lane would help solve this dilemma. Thank you for your consideration of Edina sustainability goals. Please contact me if you have any questions or feedback on CO2 emissions from vehicles. Germana Paterlini, Commissioner, Energy & and Environment Commission & Chair, Climate Change Working Group. Cell: 612- 804 -6616 Germana.paterlinigamail.com `v d& =# = 0 a 0 RECEIVED r FEB 171009 DEAR MAYOR HOVLAND AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AS MOST OF YOU KNOW, THE SAC (INCLUDING THE TWO 70 TH STREET RESIDENTS) VOTED TO EXCLUDE BIKE LANES IN FAVOR OF EXISTING PARKING AT THEIR JANUARARY 8, 2008 MEETING. THE ETC IN TURN HAS APPROVED AND ACCEPTED THE SAC RECOMMENDATION SO BIKE LANES SHOULD NOT BE ON YOUR PLATE FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE 2117108 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE WEST 70 TH STREET STUDY. THERE WILL BE PRESSURE PUT ON YOU TO REVIVE THE BIKE LANE PROPOSALS AS PRESENTED IN OPTION TWO OF THE STUDY.I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST BIKE LANES WHEN THEY DO NOT THREATEN OLD GROWTH TREES, INVADE LAWNS OR COMPOUND EXSISTING HAZARDOUS INGRESS AND EGRESS TO RESIDENT DRIVE WAYS. THIS WILL OCCUR AT THE WEST SHORE DRIVE AND WEST 70 TH STREET INTERSECTION. TWO AND POSSIBLY THREE DRIVEWAYS WILL REQUIRE APORN RECONSTRUCTION. I WAS HOPING THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY WOULD IMPROVE THE UNSAFE CONDITIONS THAT CURRENTLY EXIST AT THE WEST SHORE INTERSECTION. SOME OF THE PROPOSED MEASURES WILL ONLY COMPOUND OUR PROBLEM AND I DON'T FEEL THAT SAFETY IS BEING CONSIDERED. WHEN YOU CHOKE TRAFFIC DOWN BY REDUCING THE WIDTH OF TRAFFIC LANES TO ACCOMODATE TWO FIVE FOOT BIKE LANES AND USING AN UNWARRANTED SIGNAL TO SLOW TRAFFIC, I CONSIDER THIS OVER KILL AND A COMPROMISE OF NOT ONLY SAFETY BUT PRUDENT AND EFFICIENT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT. BIKE LANES AS PROPOSED IN THE STUDY WILL REQUIRE A WIDENING OF OF THE CORRIDOR FROM 40 FT. TO 44 FT. MOVING THE CURB AND GUTTER ONTO THE BLVDS. FOR SOME 150+ FEET. AT THREE INTERSECTIONS THAT HAVE LEFT TURN LANE CONFIGURATIONS.( PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHMENTS) AN OLD GROWTH OAK TREE WOULD BE THREATENED AS WELL. IF FOR SOME REASON YOU FEEL THAT BIKE LANES AND WEST 70TH STREET ARE COMPA TABLE, THEN PLEASE KEEP THEM WITHIN THE EXISTING FORTY FOOT CORRIDOR AT ALL INTERSECTIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION. RESPECFULLY, HAROLD BABB 952 - 926 -9521 You can't always choose whom you love, but you can choose how to find them. Start with AOL Personals. W Z 4 cc {iJ O .j 0 O z N 30:1 TAPER 14 t• 10:1 TAPER 100' .STRGAR•ROSCOE, INC. ca.ictnn+c r.�neena TURN LANE W W cc N N N O cc V 100' TURN LANE Ir CROSSWALK MARKINGS O V O F- m cc WEST 70TH STREET V 0 TREATMENT TO DE USED AT: WEST SHORE DRIVE WOODDALE AVENUE CORNELIA DRIVE WEST SIDE W. 70TH STREET AT FRANCE AVENUE CITY OF EDINA W. 70TH STREET TRAFFIC STUDY LEFT TURN LANE INTERSECTION GEOMETRICS 17 M RECEIVED AVIVAGE MASSAGE, 5100 Edina Industrial Blvd., Ste 231 FEB 17 2009 Edina, MN 55439 PH: 952 888 -8883 Dear Council Members, I am hoping you can assist me with a policy dilemma I am having with the City of Edina. I am a small business owner who has held a business license for a therapeutic massage center in the City of Edina for 5 years, i.e., since 2002. However, due to the encumbrance imposed by the City of Edina to provide FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION by May 30th -- BEFORE the IRS extension deadline of October 15th -- each year my RENEWAL license application has been turned into the city clerk's office a few days to two weeks late. Regardless of how late, the City of Edina, in "past practice," has accepted these late renewal applications without imposing any penalties or late fees. In 2008, 1 did NOT receive a renewal application from the City of Edina through the mail, as I had in previous years. Instead, without warning, on July 1, 2008, 1 received a certified letter from the City of Edina, stating I must desist from further using my massage office. Due to various business and health issues, it took more time than usual to compile all federal tax documents and I finally submitted my renewal application to the clerk's office on October 15, 2008. City Clerk Deb Mangen and Jane Timm of the City Health Department, the same two individuals who had previously set the aforementioned "late acceptance policy" precedent, refused to accept my application stating that it was just "too" late. They further stated that I now needed to go through the entire laborious application process all over again, as though I had never been licensed with the City of Edina before. In other words, I would have to re- submit a check for $1,500.00, re -fill out a voluminous amount of paperwork, complete another background investigation, pay the license fee of $286.00, and wait for up to three months for the application process to be competed -- before I could work in my office again! When I asked Mangen and Timm for a written copy of Edina's policy regarding late renewals, they stated that the city did not have one. I then spoke to City Manager, Gordon Hughes, who reiterated that the City of Edina did not have any formal policy regarding late renewal applications. This is unfair and confusing for me as, how am I supposed to know when a renewal application is just late, or when it is "too" late? Please note: I currently hold licenses in the cities of St. Paul and Bloomington. The written policy (see attached) for St. Paul is, if a licensee submits a renewal application late, he or she must pay a late fee of $30 per month -- up to three months ($90). Bloomington's written policy (see attached) is very similar, although their late fee is $55 per month -- up to three months ($165). 1 would expect that the City of Edina would have a similar written policy, instead, it appears that the matter is capriciously decided upon by Ms. Mangen and Ms. Timm. Due to the current economy crisis and the subsequent decrease in business, it is an extreme hardship for me to have to re- submit a check for $1,500.00, and begin the lengthy licensing process all over again. Please advise me if there is anyway I can appeal this. Your assistance and collaboration in bringing resolution to this matter would be greatly appreciated. Finally, I would like to petition the City of Edina Council Members to consider adopting their own 90 -day late application policy, and also, to allow renewal applicants to provide their federal tax information AFTER the IRS October 15th deadline, to relieve the burden on small, struggling, "mom & pop" business owners. Sincerely yours, Janet Price Owner, AVIVAGE MASSAGE of EDINA RECEIVE[ Jim and Anne Hildebrand FEB 171009 February 12, 2009 6808 Brook Drive Edina, MN 55439 Subject: Proposed Nine Mile Creek Bike Path Dear Mayor James Hovland, My wife Anne and I have lived in Edina for twenty five years at 6808 Brook Drive It is our home. It has wetlands where wildlife such as herons, fox, owls, deer and mink live. It is secluded and quiet. To me it would be a nightmare to see this destroyed by an asphalt bike path running along the creek or on a long boardwalk over the creek (a solution described at the meeting as a way to avoid destroying the wetlands.) We see the following issues: The Environment: The Three Rivers Park District states that it has the mission of environmental stewardship But a bike path through numerous back yards that goes thru wetlands and increases the traffic in these areas will have the effect of destroying the environment and natural habitat. Has the US Core of Engineers been consulted on the proposed path along the creek There is a wetlands protection act. I believe that increased traffic will drive away the wildlife that currently lives there. Also, I currently clean out the creek each spring of stuff that floats down from somewhere. Who will be responsible for cleaning up after a multitude of hikers and bikers who may not all have the motto of "no trace left behind ?" I believe the second issue noted on their survey was concern for the environment. Traffic and Safety: Mostly Edina citizens use our street, but the stated purpose of the bike path is "from Hopkins through Edina and Richfield perhaps with trails splitting off there to link with trails in Minneapolis and Bloomington." (Star Tribune). This is the purpose of streets and more specifically highway 100. I personally would not feel safe night or day with the possibility of anyone wandering through my back yard and looking in my windows. What we would be going from is a secluded but relatively inaccessible area to a secluded and highly accessible area by anyone in the twin cities area. Changing the rules: Edina is a developed suburb. While Minneapolis has Lake Harriet with a walk around path this decision was made when development occurred. When Edina was developed and our lots were platted, I am My previous neighbor told me the developer specifically extended the lots to the center of the creek to prevent a horse or bike path going through the back yards. This was a covenant between the city and the homeowners, and I do not believe it should be broken. The Process: I would very much like to understand the process for the selection of and approval of an Edina bike path. At the information session on February I Ph which was held at the Edina City hall, I received conflicting information. John Keprios, the Edina r � Park and Recreation Director, indicated that the Edina City Council had the final say on whether a bike path would be approved and if so, what the route would be. That the city council would hold a meeting/ information session for Edina residents before deciding anything. Representatives of Three Rivers Park District who ran the information session on February 11 h and implied that it was their decision and that they would select the route of the path. Uncompensated and unable to sell:. My lot runs to the middle of the creek, and in the paper and from the Three Rivers representative the idea was stated that an easement could be gotten from the courts for "pinch points. ", or in other words, my back yard. This would severely impact the value of my property. It was also stated at the information session that I needn't worry, that the bike path wouldn't be put in for two or three years. My question is when would I be reimbursed for my loss if the route through my back yard is approved? Who and how would the size of the devaluation be decided? Since part of my yard often floods, do you intend to take our entire property? Once the route is approved, and the devaluation of my property has occurred, I would not be able to sell the house for what it is currently worth. We do not think it fair to be asked to wait years for reimbursement. In summary, we strongly oppose routing a bike path along nine mile creek and through ours and our neighbors back yards. It jeopardizes the environment and our safety. With an easement, our home and the environment as we know it will be destroyed. We respectfully ask you to reconsider the direction this is taking. Sincerely, /Jrand Anne Hildebrand 952- 941 -0586 MESSERLI & KRAMER February 12, 2009 RECEIVED FEB 13 2009 Messerli & Kramer P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1800 Fifth Street Towers 150 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 554024218 main 612.672.3600 fax 612.672.3777 www.messerlikramer.com Additional offices in: St. Paul & Plymouth, MN Authorized to practice law in: Minnesota, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Missouri, Montana, New York, South Dakota and Wisconsin Edina City Council Edina City Hall Writer's contact: 4801 West 501h Street ja1wver@messerlikramer.com Edina, MN 55424 Re: Appeal of Variance Denial, 6120 Brookview Avenue Custom Homes Dear Mayor Hoveland and Council Members: My wife and I live have resided at 6121 Brookview Avenue for 30 years and submit this letter memorandum in opposition to JMS Custom Homes, LLC ( "JMS ") appeal from the denial of its application for variance at 6120 Brookview Avenue. Furthermore, we join in the arguments presented to the City Planner's office and counsel for the Whitbecks. FACTUAL BACKGROUND In March, 2008 Bravura Construction purchased the property at 6120 from Grace Anderson and immediately applied to have the property subdivided. The neighbors appeared in mass and objected. In order to subdivide the split of the property would result in making the properties non - conforming to the area requirements under the city ordinances. After hearing arguments from the neighbors, it was obvious to all that the Planning Commission was prepared to deny the request to subdivide. The Commission focused on the "self- created hardship" and the neighbors' strong appeals to save the centuries old oak tree on the property. Bravura Construction withdrew its application and cancelled the purchase agreement to the property. A representative of JMS was present at the hearing. JMS subsequently purchased the property from Grace Anderson for $30,000 less than had been offered by Bravura Construction. JMS spoke to many of the neighbors and in particular the property owners of the adjacent properties. Offers to buy the consent to the subdivision of the property to allow the construction of two homes were rebuffed and it was made very clear to JMS that any efforts to subdivide the property would meet strong neighborhood resistance. JMS subsequently submitted plans to the city planner indicating an intention to build one home on the property. However, JMS M5INETw RK WRLD.DE 1/ Edina City Council February 12, 2009 Page 2 embarked upon an ill conceived plan to subdivide the property without submitting a formal application for subdivision thereby denying comment from the neighborhood. In late fall 2008 the existing home was sold and moved. Shortly thereafter JMS applied for a building permit for two homes with the Hennepin County Building Inspections Department. The Edina City Planner's office was notified of this improper attempt to subdivide the property. Hennepin County was advised of the City's objection to the issuance of°tKe building permit and the County subsequently denied JMS' application. JMS then submitted plans for the construction of a single home on Lot 6 of the parcel legally described as Lots 5 and 6, Block 23 Fairfax. JMS immediately chopped down the centuries old oak tree and obtained a building permit on December 5, 2008. The plans submitted to the City Planner's office included a certification from Jonathan M. Pittman that the proposed plan was in compliance with Edina City Code regarding the front setback requirements. In a self - serving affidavit submitted by Jonathan M. Pittman, he acknowledges he was confused in determining the proper setback provisions. Rather than determining the arithmetic average of the block, Mr. Pittman determined the "average" by connecting the line between the first structure on the block and the last structure on the block. In doing so, he completely ignored the setbacks of all other properties on the block. The negligent calculation by Mr. Pittman determined the average setback to be 31.6 feet. The actual average of the setback on the block is 38.7 feet. Thus, the structure is 7.14 feet in violation of the City Code setback requirements. In December, 2008 knowing full well that the City has not approved subdivision, JMS submitted an application for a building permit of a second home on the subject property. This application was rejected by the City Planner's office as only one home is permitted on the property. After the City's issuance of a stop work order, JMS commenced suit and obtained a temporary injunction enjoining enforcement of the stop work order dated January 7, 2009. A trial date has not been determined. JMS Custom Homes, LLC v. City of Edina, Hennepin County District Court File No. 27 -CV -09 -830. On January 14, 2009, JMS submitted a variance application and incorrectly identified the legal description of the property as Lot 6, Block 23, Fairfax. A public hearing was held before the Zoning Appeal Board on January 28, 2009, at which time the five member appeal board unanimously denied the variance application. Edina City Council February 12, 2009 Page 3 ARGUMENT A PARTY SEEKING EQUITABLE RELIEF WILL BE PRECLUDED FROM RECOVERY IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT IT HAS UNCLEAN HANDS. JMS has acted unfairly throughout the construction project. Specifically, it has misrepresented to both the City and County officials that it had an administrative subdivision to the subject property which would permit it to construct two dwellings. Knowing these assertions to be untrue, JMS callously and in total disregard of the interests of the adjoining property owners chopped down a centuries old oak tree and began construction of a home which sits completely forward of the adjacent property and a mere five feet from the side property lines. To exacerbate the problem, JMS' surveyor certified compliance with the front setback requirements even though he was not able to calculate an arithmetic average. JMS' total disregard for City ordinances and blatant efforts to deny adjoining property owners the opportunity to express their concerns and protect their interests precludes JMS' equitable relief for the grant of a variance based upon hardship. Where a party has acted with unclean hands and behaves "unfairly" to the prejudice of other parties it is not entitled to equitable relief. Predictably, counsel for JMS will cite to Judge Rosenbaum's Temporary Injunction Order as having effectively usurped the City Council's authority to review the variance application. Such argument is misplaced. Judge Rosenbaum's Order merely precludes enforcement of the stop work order. JMS proceeded with its construction at its own risk and that the existing Order is temporary and subject to a final determination at a trial which will presumably allow full testimony from those that are harmed by JMS' wrongful conduct. II. THE RESULTING HARM CAUSED BY ims, WILLFUL OR NEGLIGENT DISREGARD OF THE INTERESTS OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS GREATLY OUTWEIGHS THE ECONOMIC IMPACT THE DENIAL OF THE VARIANCE WILL HAVE UPON JMS. Many, if not all of the council members, have driven by the subject property and no doubt are appalled by the location of the structure and no doubt realize how all aspects of privacy and quiet enjoyment of the property have been plucked away from the Whitbecks due to the negligent construction by JMS. Surely the Whitbecks are economically affected by the location of the JMS structure which completely blocks all site lines to the north. However, their loss of privacy and quiet enjoyment cannot be quantified in mere dollars and cents. While JMS will soon move from our neighborhood, the Whitbecks daily will have to suffer the intrusions caused by this Edina City Council February 12, 2009 Page 4 negligent construction. In over 25 years of the practice of law I have encountered many "bullies ". Often times bullying tactics achieve their intended results. However, the side effects can also be devastating to innocent parties. It is the responsibility of the City and the City Council to protect the interests of its residence. Everyone viewing the property recognizes this is an atrocity brought on by JMS' own misconduct and should not be tolerated. I therefore request that the City, affirm the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and deny JMS' request for variance. Respectfully, MESSERLI & KRAMER P.A. fQ, osep W. Lawver JWUmpn Mr. Jonathan Vlaming Senior Manager of Planning Three Rivers Park District cc. John Keprios /Park $ Rec Director /Edina Joni Bennett /City Council Mayor James Hovland Mary Brindle /City Council Ann Swenson /City Council Scott Housh /City Council Dear Mr. Vlaming: RECEIVED FEB 12 2009 We thought the open house last night was a good first step in helping Edina residents understand the impact of the proposed trail routings. Thank you. We had some questions that didn't get answered last night and I hope you will help us. 1. DECISION RIGHTS - There was a lot of residual confusion about decision rights that I hope you can help us clarify. In discussions with Joni Bennett and Kelly Grissman, we heard variously that: a) the decision on routing is a joint City of Edina/Three Rivers Park District decision; b) that the decision is a Three Rivers Park District decision; and c) that the decision is a joint Three Rivers Park District /Nine Mile Creek Watershed District decision. Can you please clarify for us who will make the decision on the routing of the proposed trail? I think it would be very helpful to have at the next open house some clarity on decision rights and also on the dates and locations at which the routing is going to be reviewed with the City Council and the Edina School District. The interests of all Edina residents on all sides of this issue should be represented at those meetings, not just the Edina Bike Task Force or other proponent of any particular route. 2. NEXT STEPS - Can you please advise us also: i) when will the dates, times and locations of the next City Council and Board of Education meetings to discuss the routing be known and how we can find out well in advance? ii) what kind of notification of the next open house and the public meetings regarding the trail will be sent and when and to whom? As Edina residents whose residences are directly affected by the Three River Park District's preferred routing, it was very disappointing to not be advised about the open houses or the process by the the District or the City. We only found out about the issue from the Star Tribune article. The City and the Park District owe it to citizens directly affected to give them notice well in advance of these meetings. 3. COSTS - when is cost going to be put on the table? One of the posters last night mentioned that cost will be estimated once the route is chosen, but cost must be one of the factors in the choice, not just a consequence of it. With the US economy tanking and Governor Pawlenty announcing a US$7 billion state deficit and slashing money for everything, how can cost be an afterthought to ANY routing of the trail? As taxpayers we want costs of maintenance as well as construction on the table when discussing routing. 4. OPEN MEETING - ATTENDEES Finally, since people were asked to sign in as a condition of participation in the open house, I would like to have a copy of the sign in list, so that all sides of this issue can communicate with those who have demonstrated an interest in this issue. Heather would not commit to give me a copy, asserting "confidentiality ". ? ?? While I certainly recognize Heather isn't making that decision, I would like your explanation for denying me a copy of what clearly is public information. If this information isn't going to be used to communicate with people by the Park District or EBTF or other proponents of the trail and particular routings, why did you collect email and other addresses? We are happy to have our information listed as persons interested in this issue. I look forward to your prompt response. H. Jed Hepworth 4300 Glumad Drive; A2220 -C St Paul, MN 55111 RECEIVED „ar FEB 12 2N9 US. Customs and Border Protection Edina Police Department 4801 West 506 St. Edina, MN 55424 -1394 Dear Chief Siitari: I would like to extend my appreciation to K -9 Handler Mike Seeger for his support and involvement with the Customs and Border Protection special operation "Cannabis Cup" at the Port of Minneapolis. Officer Seeger was able to respond to assist the Port of Minneapolis in narcotics detection on little or no prior notice. Due to Officer Seegers assistance we were able to screen approximately 1800 pieces of luggage and were successful in intercepting various amounts of marijuana, hashish, mushrooms and other narcotics related paraphernalia. Please present this U.S. Customs and Border Protection letter to Officer Seeger and extend our thanks and appreciation to him for his invaluable assistance with the success of the operation. Officer Seegers professionalism, motivation and dedication to duty reflects highly on him and your department as a whole. We look forward to working with your department in the future and maintaining our strong working relationship. Sincerely, l�� �— --,, !Gtald "Buck" Durand Assistant Port Director Tactical Operations RECEIVED FEB 12 2009 Dear Members of the Edina City Council, After driving by the project and reviewing the plans at 6120 Brookview Ave, I feel compelled to submit a letter asking you to uphold the ruling of the Zoning Board of Appeals which denied a 7.14 foot front yard setback variance on JMS' nearly completed single home construction project. In looking at the survey from Landform (job no. JMS08005), I am frustrated that the error was not caught by the builder. If the front yard setback was determined, in error, to be 31.6 feet on the survey, it should have occurred to the builder to question that number since there is only one house (at the corner) with a front yard setback that is less, at 28.2 feet. The other front yard setbacks on that side of the block are listed as: 34.8, 34.5, 34.7, 31.7, 63.1, and 44.2 feet, and the average of the seven homes calculates out to 38.7 feet. I live across the street from a JMS project at 4608 Bruce Avenue that I and neighbors discovered during construction had numerous errors. The project should have required a variance for the driveway, which ended up being narrower than mandated in city building code (12 feet for new construction). After construction was started, it was also discovered that there was not enough width to accommodate a driveway plus a necessary retaining wall due to missing information on the survey. The survey was missing grade elevations that would have alerted the city that, in comparison to the house to the south, there was a lower grade at the side and back elevations, and that allowing additional width for a retaining wall on the south side of the driveway would be necessary. The driveway slopes down from street -level to a tuck -under attached garage at the basement level of the home. Construction was halted so the builder and city could figure out how a retaining wall could be built. In our historic neighborhood, we now have a non - historic 3/4 inch steel retaining wall at the south property line and a driveway width that is less than the 12 feet required by city code. Once again, an error on a survey of a JMS home has been found, which again results in a negative impact on the surrounding homes. I strongly believe that the appropriate action for the City Council. is to demonstrate that it can and will support enforcement of building codes and city ordinances by upholding the January 28, 2009 decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals. I agree that there is no unique hardship. I would also like to see the builder made responsible to correct the situation, as I do not feel that the neighbors should have to live with the consequences of JMS' error or oversight. Thank you in advance for your time and attention. Cheryl Hirata -Dulas 4609 Bruce Avenue RECEIVED - Na GG 17[�ea aF 7�f�rn ks —. ���.,.� Ll Qor RECEIVED FEB 112009 �jQAN�r�IV SN��lS�i �•p� Swa � �►D -�A 7 <,ANts6lJ s� u/. 09 , -FFS 2-009 "JpN? I -L —Woo IIIIIIII III III 1111► hl„ 1l„ III TO: Mayor James Hovland Council Member Joni Bennett Council Member Scot Housh Counsel Member Linda Masica Counsel Member Ann. Swenson Re: Gateway Project - Poppy Lane Residents Dear Mayor and Council Members: As a homeowner living on Poppy,Lane who is- directly affected by the proposed Gateway.Project construction, I am disturbed.and angered that I have received "no response to my previous correspondence to the City of Edina relative to legitimate, verified concerns regarding the potential negative effects this new construction will,have on homeowners in. the.Poppy Lane vicinity whose property is directly adjacent to the on -ramp to Hwy. 100. Attached are copies of an a =mail dated 7/22/07 relative to the Draft AUAR Report - Edina and a letter dated 11/14/07 addressed to the City of Edina Planning Department together with an attachment, Summary of Noise Studies. As you can see from the attached Summary of Noise Studies, our area has for several years been acknowledged as one reguinng.noise barriers. This. need has become increasingly more necessary with the natural added volume of-- traffic over the years, but will become absolutely critical as the Gateway, Project becomes more of a reality with the additional number of residents living in multiple unit dwellings in the area as well as added businesses. I demand a written response to my very urgent concerns. I know my neighbors all share the same level of concern and deserve a response as we are all directly affected by these construction, plans. Please note that I also left a call for. Wayne Houle in October, 2008. He never had the courtesy (or courage ?) to return my call.. This deliberate avoidance is inexcusable. Your response will determine whatever further action is necessary in the process of obtaining noise barriers. Thank you for your time. Bette Anderson 4936 Poppy Lane Edina, MN 55435 952 -486 -8834 (Home) 612 - 339 -2500 (Work - Henson & Efron, PA Law Firm) BETTE ANDERSON 4936 POPPY, LANE MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435 (952)486-8834 betteEinderson@yahoo.com November 14, 2007 City of Edina Planning Department 4801 West 50`h Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Sir/Madam: In response to your .latest invitation to submit further comments relative to the, Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review for the Gateway Study Area, I`am attaching a copy of a Summary of Noise Studies' Presented in the I =494 EIS For the City of Edina which was provided to me several years ago. This had'-to do with improvements including the TH 100 Interchange just past 77h Street. Please note the studies at that time indicated.excessive noise,levels along this corridor. At the time the report was written, it stated,,. "Current Federal Highway. Administration (FHWA) and MnDOT policies require [emphasis added] implementation of= feasible and reasonable noise mitigation measures." Note also that they indicated. that an economic reasonableness study showed that noise mitigation was cost effective at a few locations along the corridor, one of them being the Poppy Lane neighborhood in Edina, which is my neighborhood. This neighborhood is located northeast of the intersection of 77`h Street at TH 100. Considering the fact that the report was issued years ago and that it was determined then that noise levels were excessive.and required mitigation, the present and future need for a. noise barrier in our area is even greater, especially considering the proposed development which will increase traffic and its resultant noise and air pollution in the form of gas fumes, etc. I strongly urge that the construction of,a noise barrier be included in any plans for developmentin this area which includes residents of Poppy Lane whose backyards border the on ramp to Highway 100. northbound off of 77`h Street. Considering the studies previously done,:this should be made a mandatory part of any construction plan in the Gateway development project. Thank you. Sincerely, Bette Anderson Summary of Noise Studies Presented in the I -494 EIS For. the City of Edina Are Noise Studies Required for I -494 Reconstruction? The I -494 corridor is not located in Edina but does skirt far southeastern comer of the City. As part of the I 7494 reconstruction, the TH 11, 00 Interchange and a portion 'of TH 100 will be rebuilt. Reconstruction of TH 100 will extend north into the City of Edina just past 77`s Street. Both federal and state noise regulations:. apply to the reconstruction of .1-494. Noise studies are required for this project because noise levels along the corridor exceed federal criteria and state standards. Noise studies have been completed as part of a , Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) which addresses the reconstruction and improvement of I -494 from 1494 south and east to. the 1 -494 Minnesota River crossing. ` Existing noise levels were measured, future noise levels were predicted and the effectiveness of noise mitigation was analyzed. Current Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and MnDOT policies require implementation of feasible and reasonable noise mitigation measures. An analysis of economic .reasonableness or .cost effectiveness is the first step in determining whether noise mitigation should be implemented at given locations. An analytical methodology for evaluating. the cost effectiveness of noise mitigation measures (noise walls) has been developed by MnDOT with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) concurrence. Results of this methodology are expressed as cost per decibel reduction per residence. To qualify as cost.effective and reasonable, noise mitigation must provide at least 5 decibels of noise reduction at a cost below 53,250 per decibel per residence. Will Noise Walls be Built as Part of the Reconstruction? Results of a recent economic reasonableness study performed for the I -494 FEIS using the approach described above show that noise mitigation is cost effective at a few locations along the corridor. One of these locations, the Puppy Lane neighborhood, is 'in the City of Edina. This neighborhood is located northeast of the intersection of 77`" Street at TH 100. Two other neighborhoods in Richfield (north of 1 -494, roughly between Portland and 120' Avenues and north of I -494, roughly between Xerxes and Penn Avenues) were found to.meet the cost effectiveness criteria. In general, neighborhoods that meet the cost effectiveness criteria typically have high receptor density (small lots or apartment buildings) and are located close to,the roadway. Weren't Noise Walls Previously Proposed? The Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the 1 -494 reconstruction and improvement project, prepared in 1992, identified a number of locations along the 1- 494 - corridor for which noise mitigation would likely be warranted. However, this document was prepared before the cost effectiveness methodology described above had been put into use. Thus, no reasonableness studies were conducted in 1'or the 1992 document. How Will the. Project Affect Noise Levels? Projected year 2022 noise levels for receptors in the City of Edina are no more than one decibel greater than existing noise levels. Based on. the MPCA publication A Guide to Noise Control in Minnesota, a three decibel change in noise levels is the threshold of human perception. An increase in traffic noise of one decibel is considered to be imperceptible. If a noise barrier were constructed at Poppy Lane, noise levels would be reduced by more than 10 decibels. A decrease of 10 decibels would seem like noise levels were half as loud. How Can I Get More Information? You can visit the MnDOT noise web site at: 'www. dot.state.mn.us /metr.0 /tps /htms /noise /env_plahning.htmI Page 1 of 1 Sul* I>mft AUAR Report - Edina Date: 7/22/2007 5:00:11 PM Central Daylight Time From: To: Hello, I have received notice of the upcoming meeting on July 24 regarding the AUAR Report to review the results of the environmental review process for the Gateway Area. My backyard property at 4936 Poppy Lane is adjacent to and directly behind the entry ramp onto Hwy. 100 North from 77th Street. The homeowners whose property borders the entry ramp onto Hwy. 100 N. from 77th Street have already pled their case in the past regarding the noise and exhaust pollution due to our proximity to the highway. Especially during peak traffic times, conversations cannot be heard while sitting on the deck of my home due to the noise, nor can the stench of exhaust fumes be tolerated while outside in the backyard. We petitioned for a noise barrier of some sort but were told they would only build one 8 feet tall and that we would have to pay for it. This blatant disregard for the health and well -being of Edina's citizens was considered to be an abomination at that time. Should the Gateway development be allowed to go forward, I fear that the noise and pollution will only become more unbearable and will severely depreciate the value of our existing properties. The increase in traffic over the years has only lessened the appeal for potential buyers of our properties, and any additional adverse effects will oMy serve to further diminish the value. Should there be changes slated to the intersection at 100 and 77th in an effort to widen and expand it, I would demand that concrete noise barriers be erected along the entrance ramp onto 100 N from 77th Street, similar to the noise barrier at Hwy 100 N and W. 70th Street. The irony is that there aren't even homes directly behind that noise barrier which has been there for many years now, but those living with the on -ramp literally in their backyards haven't been able to realize an effective wall against the traffic noise and exhaust pollution. There is also the question of their obtaining easements to access some of our backyard property to expand the on -ramp to 100 N from 77th Street. I as well as my neighbors would appreciate being informed of any potential of this occurring. In addition, currently the storm sewer drainage hole located between my property and that of my neighbor's to the south of me routinely overflows when we have heavy rains such that a large amount of debris of all sorts is left on our yards when the water subsides. This would only worsen if this development goes forward and something would have to be done to remedy the situation. These are my concerns regarding the Gateway development as a resident within the affected area. I would appreciate special consideration given to these issues as well as any feedback you could provide. Thank you. Bette Anderson 4936 Poppy Lane Edina, MN 55435 952 -486 -8834 Get a sneak peek of the all -new Sunday, July 22, 2007 America Online: BetteEdina Mrs. Addie Fitzsimmons 5025 Yvonne Terrace Edina, MN 55436 Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons: Thank you for attending our 2009 Town Hall Meeting on January 27. Among the issues you addressed was the service of our ambulance paramedics. You-mentioned a.problem with the oxygen mask and supply that was used in connection with a call for service. Fire Chief Marty Scheerer advises me that your call occurred on March 3, 2006. According to Chief Scheerer, the call record does not indicate anything unusual with the care you received that day and the paramedics involved do not recall your particular case. I recommend though that you call Chief Scheerer at your convenience to discuss your concern., He would be.very glad to speak with you. He can be reached at (952)'826-0332. Thank you for sharing you ther issues and concerns at the Town Hall meeting. Sinc, ly on L. Hughes City Manager c: City Council Chief Marty Scheerer City Hall 952- 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952- 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952- 826 -0379 \��y WRPOPA'- . ltltl6 City of Edina. February 11, 2009 Inna Hays 5857 Creek Valley Road Edina, MN 55439 Dear Inna: Thanks for attending our Town Hall Meeting on January 27. On that occasion, you inquired about 1) recent snow plowing activities and 2) settlement around manholes on Creek Valley Road. As to snowplowing, I'm advised by our Public Works Department that in late January we were asked to "wing back" snow by the Postal Service which was apparently having trouble with mail delivery. We sometimes also do this to provide additional capacity for future snow falls. I'm not aware that any yard damage occurred as a result of this work. However, if damage did occur, we re -sod in the spring on request. As to settlement around manholes, I'm told that this sometimes occurs in areas of unstable soils. The sewer line and manholes apparently remain in place, but the road ,surface "floats" due to freeze /thaw during the winter. Public Works will look at this in the spring to determine if any repairs are needed. Thanks for sharing your tho is with us. Sincer�, GorilcV L. Hughes' City Manager c: City Council Wayne Houle, Director of Public Works City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 r www.cityofedina.com 952- 927 -8861 FAX 952- 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379" .aaa City of Edina February 11, 2009 Sandy Fox 5801 ' West 68th Street Edina, MN 55439 Re: Street Improvement Priorities Dear Sandy: Thank you for attending our Town Hall Meeting on January 27. On that occasion, you inquired about the method used by the City to prioritize street improvements. We recently prepared the enclosed brochure entitled "A Guide to Edina's Street Reconstruction Process." This brochure includes a section that addresses your question. I hope. you will find this information useful. In addition to the brochure, our City website -- cityofedina.com — includes a map showing the approximate schedule for neighborhood street reconstructions. This can be, found under the Engineering Department's web page under "construction projects." EonL. Tes thoughts with us. City Manager c: City Council City Hall 952 -927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952 - 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394. www.cityofedina.com TTY 952 -826 -0379 Mr. Charles Hughes 6136 Brookview Avenue Edina, MN 55424 Re: 6145 Oaklawn Avenue Dear Mr. Hughes: Thank you for attending our Town Hall Meeting on January 27. On that occasion, you mentioned the unsightly power pole that had been installed in front of the subject address. As you may or may not know, this pole and other similar poles in the City are owned and maintained by Excel Energy. According to our Engineering Department, this pole was relocated by Excel as part the intersection realignment of Oaklawn and Valley View. As I understand it, there weren't other feasible locations given Excel's and the City's design requirements.. Pm sorry for the stark appearance of the pole, but the City doesn't'have much latitude in Excel's choice of poles. In the future, the entire powei line along West 62nd maybe placed underground, thus eliminating the need for the poles. This is very expensive, however, and was not deemed feasible to do as part of the intersection project. Thanks again for sharin7ur thoughts. SincArely4 f -IoNlon L. Hu City Manager c: City Council City Hall - 952- 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952 - 826 - 0390. EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952 - 826 - 0379. Page 1 of 1 RECEIVEi; FEB 111009 Mike Siitari To: Kudos File Subject: FW. Friday, February 6, 2009 From:. Vici i Engelhard [mailto:vjeng @netzero.net] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 7:48 PM To: Molly Anderson Subject: Friday, February 6, 2009 I work in the building at 3400 West 66th Street. Between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, I happened to look out the window and saw an elderly women pushing a shopping cart walking west in the eastbound lanes of 66th Street near Barrie Road. I'm sure she was trying to avoid the sidewalks because that area is really icy, even though the temperature'was in the high 30s. An Edina. officer just happened to drive by. He turned the squad lights on, stopped his car and got out to talk to the woman. I figured he was just going to help her across the street. Next thing I know, he was helping her get in his car, he loaded up the shopping cart in the trunk and gave her a ride, I'm assuming to her home. • I thought it was so cute. It made my day!!. I know their job is to protect the public, but this was going above and beyond. I'm sure you know who the officer is and I hope you will pass my message on to him. Thanks for the work you do protecting all of us. God Bless all of you. Vicki Engelhard vjeng@netzero.com FTD.com Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTDI - I- -nn- Page -1 of 1 RECEIVED - Susan Heiberg FEB 10 1009 From Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:14 PM Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW; 6120 Brookview Ave From: Kathryn Kieser [ mailto :KKieser @HaworthMedia.com] Sent: Tuesday, February I0, 2009 1:53_1PM To:, Lynette Biunno Subject: 6120 Brookview Ave Edina City Council - 'I am writing to let you know that I hope the city does not >let JMS Custom Homes succeed in their end run attempt around city code. If JMS Custom Homes is successful in acquiring their.variance after the fact why would any builder doing business in Edina follow City Code and Regulations in the future? I would assume the survey company has some type of insurance to cover an error of this nature. This home should be moved back within the setback requirements. Mr. Schoenwetter's attempt to sub - divide the lot thru the county and not centering the new home on the double lot are indications that his ultimate goal is to circumvent the city. We should not reward his behavior by letting him achieve his goal. When Mr. Schoenwetter purchased the property he knew the lot could not be sub - divided per your earlier ruling. Thank you for putting Edina residents first. Best Regards, Kathryn Kieser 3601 West 61st Street Edina, MN City of Edina MEMORANDUM TO: City of Edina staff FROM Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Marketing Director V DATE: Feb. 10, 2009 RE: City website — January 2009 Activity on the City of Edina website'reflected the following activity during the month of January 2009: Total visits: 75,308 Number of visitors: 44,253 Total number of hits: 2,450,768 Average time of each visit: 11 minutes, 43 seconds Total page views: 220,052 Average page views per day: 7,098 Busiest day of the month: Jan. 6 with 107,843 The page most visited was the Centennial Lakes Park skating page, with 4,384 visits. Other top pages included the following (with number of visits): Centennial Lakes Park =3,988 Edinborough Park — 3,223 Job Listings — 2,642 Administration & Jobs — 2,293 Edinborough Park General Information — 2,023 Edinborough Park Adventure Peak— 1,996 Park & Recreation — 1,587 Edinborough Park Hours — 1,487 Telephone Numbers & Contacts —1,428 The most frequently accessed PDF among visitors was the Braemar Arena open skating calendar which was downloaded 1,314 times. Other frequently downloaded PDFs included the following (with number of downloads): City Hall 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com 952 - 927 -8861 FAX 952 - 826 -0390 TTY 952 - 826 -0379 Winter Park & Recreation Insider - 951 Final Edina bike plan — 589 Edinborough Park Park Press — 53.3 2008 Comprehensive Plan Appendix D — 499 Employment 'Application — 436 Community Street Map 417 Autumn About Town - -.415 Braemar Arena Spring Skating Schedule — 359 Land Use Chapter of 2008 Comprehensive Plan -- 358 Though the website has grown substantially in the past year, interest still needs to be generated among the public. To gain that interest and generate more hits, please attempt to include the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), www.CityofEdina.com, on all correspondence. We have been streaming video on our website for more than a year. The most requested videos in December were the Jan: 6 City Council meeting (103 views), Jan. 20 City Council meeting (93), December Planning Commission meeting (84), Get Fit PSA-(99), Hiring a Contractor PSA (77), Snow Removal PSA (66), Smart Winter Driving PSA (63), January episode of "Agenda: Edina" (38), City Council Town Hall meeting (26) and the. January episode of "In Edina" (23). Please continue to tell others about our website and think about ways to improve it. If you have suggestions or questions, contact Communications & Marketing Director Jennifer Bennerotte, 952 - 833 -9520. Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 10:14 AM To: Wayne Houle Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: sidewalks on France avenue From: Thomas Amatruda [mailto: Thomas .Amatruda @NorthMemorial.com] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 9:51 AM To Lynette Biunno Subject: sidewalks on France avenue Please forward to Council members, and to Mayor Hovland. Dear representatives: I am an Edina resident, living at 4001 W. 48th St in Edina.. We are 4 houses away -from France Avenue. We have lived in this house for 16 1/2 years. For all of this time, we have walked to 44th St by crossing France Avenue and using the Minneapolis sidewalks. This pathway, to cross the street and use the sidewalk, was not unduly burdensome, even when we walked with our two year old son (now 18!). Crossing the street did not present a major problem, even with a stroller or a walking toddler. It seems to be a frivolous waste of resources to spend $300,000 to build a sidewalk on the west side of France Avenue. i. First, this is a foolish way to spend that money. There are many more pressing. needs _within our community. Secondly, the neighborhood immediately impacted does not wish to see this sidewalk installed. Third, the construction will probably disrupt the roots of some vintage trees, leading to their deaths, and possibly leading to hazards of falling trees or limbs that would affect the houses on Meadow route. I strongly urge you to reconsider the decision, made recently in the.City Council changes, to waste our tax money on this unnecessary project. Of the arguments that were made, the most compelling was the need for a safe exit for the #6 bus on the west side of France. This problem could be addressed by buiding a small platform for the bus stop, at the corner of 48th street. Tom Amatruda Thomas T. Amatruda, MD Director, Melanoma Program Director, Cancer Genetics Program Hubert H. Humphrey Cancer Center 763 7861620 Fax: 763 780 3099 - thomas .amatruda0) north memorial.com 2/5/2009 RECEIVED Jeremiah Mostrom FEB 04 ZW 4544 France Ave South Edina; MN 55410 February, 0 2009 To: Mayor Jim Hovland CC: City Council Members: Ann Swenson, Scott Housch, Linda'Masica, Joni Bennett Engineering Dept: Wayne Houle, Jack Sullivan 4801 West 50'h Street Edina, MN 55424 I just wanted to thank you for your support in favor of the France Ave Sidewalk Improvement No: S10L I think this is a project that desperately needed to better our neighborhood. Yesterday was the first time my wife and J have ever been to o-a city counsel meeting: I wasn't sure we were going to make it, as I just returned from along business trip.I was fortunate that my flight arrived early, so it was possible for us to make it on time. Attending the meeting last night was a great reminder of how privileged we are as citizens of Edina, to participate in our local government. In response to the trees that will be lost because of this project, I would be interested in making a donation that would go towards re- planting, etc. I would also be interested in helping to raise additional funds to help the cause. If you could please advise how I could be involved in this process, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again for your support and service to the city of Edina. Warmest Regards, Jeremiah and Kelly Mostrom 4544'France Ave South Edina, MN 55410 r f To strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and February 5, 2009 RECEIVED governance. FEB 131009 National League of Cities The Honorable James Hovland Mayor 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. City of Edina Washington, DC 20004 -1763 4801 W 50th St 202 - 626 -3000 Edina, MN 55424 -1330 Fax: 202 - 626 -3043 www.nlc.org Dear Mayor Hovland: 2009 Officers President As you know, cities are on the front line during these trying economic times. Kathleen M. Novak Because your city is a former member city of the National League of Cities, I am Mayor Northglenn, Colorado writing to tell you about some programs that NLC is currently offering to its First Vice President members to help cities and their citizens save time and money. I hope that these Ronald 0. Lovay Mayor offers, along with the other important work NLC is doing, will entice you to rejoin Mayor Riverside, California NLC at a special rate we are currently offering. Second Vice President James E. Mitchell, Jr. Council Member One of the most exciting new programs at NLC is the Prescription Discount Card Charlotte, North Carolina Program. This is a program for member cities to help residents cope with the high Immediate Past President cost of prescription drugs. Residents of your city who are without health insurance, James C. 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These programs, along with the wealth of educational, training and research resources that NLC provides, offer effective solutions for cities while helping to help keep them strong. Information on these money saving programs can be found on the NLC website at: www.nlc.org/inside nlcibusiness solutions.aspx Past Presiddmr . Jahn D h eStefano, ..,-Mayor, New Haven: Connecticut'• Brien -J. O'Neill _Copncilman,..hiladelphia, Pennsylvania Directors. John S. Brenner, Mayor, York; Pennsylvania • Carl Brewer, Mayor, Wichita, Kansas • William G. "Bill" Brooks, Mayor, Bell Isle, Florida • Jim Byard, Jr., Mayor, Prattville, Alabama • Malcom Chapman, Alderman, Rapid City, South bakota • Miguel M. Chavez, Councilor /Mayor Pro Tem, Santa Fe, New Mexico • Brad Cole, Mayor, Carbondale, Illinois • Mildred C. Crump, Councilwoman at- Large, Newark, New Jersey • Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor, Somerville, Massachusetts • Joe Davis, Sr., Alderman, Milwaukee. 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Tallman, Councilor, Parkersburg, West Virginia • James Taylor, Councilman, Littleton, Colorado The Honorable James Hovland February 5, 2009 Page Two NLC continues to build better cities and towns of all sizes by providing effective solutions and having influence over issues that directly impact cities. NLC's responsive and effective grassroots network of municipal officials and staff monitor and influence the actions that affect municipal governments in a strong, unified partnership with the state municipal leagues. We want the City of Edina to reconnect with NLC because, more than ever, we want you to be a part of an organization that knows the most about cities and the challenges you face — one that has the information, resources, and experience to help you. Enclosed is an application to re join NLC. If you re join now, you will save 15% off for a one year membership or 35% off a two year membership and be able to participate in the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program. In addition, you will be eligible for the special NLC member registration fee for our upcoming Congressional City Conference on March 14 -18, 2009 in Washington, D.C. This conference is of particular importance this year as a new Administration and Congress will have a significant impact on the future of our cities and towns. If you prefer to rejoin NLC on -line, please visit the NLC website at: http://www.nlc.org/INSIDE NLC/MEMBERSHIP /joinNLC.aspx. If you have any questions about membership, please contact the NLC Membership Office at (202) 626 -3000 or membership(a nlc.org. I hope that you will consider re- joining the NLC family and help your city save time and money. Sincerely, 1��Wi Donald J. 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Call (202) 626 -3000 or http: / /www.nic.org /INSIDE_NLC /membership.aspx CB0209 February 6, 2009 RECEIVED To: Mayor Hovland and council members, FEB 0 61009 A resident at the Feb.3, 2009 Council Meeting hit the nail on the head. The process is confusing and arbitrary. Neighbors are angry at other neighbors. Both sides are righteous and want city council approval. Please fix the process. We need a clear straight forward list of priorities subject only to adjustment when unforeseen condition arises, not resident driven. # 1 The city needs to identify its road reconstruction & overlay projections not just for 4 years at a time but also long term. A road that needs reconstruction and is approved in 1996 should not be delayed to 2008, then moved to overlay in 2009. 1 am referring to 70 approved Metro as an example but there are others that are scheduled and rescheduled for years. The 70th and Metro is now forecasted for 2017 in the CIP that was just passed. The geometrics that prohibit a left turn from northbound Metro Blvd to westbound 701h Street needs to be corrected. The 2017 plan still does not correct the geometric flaw. In the future, city vehicles leaving the maintenance garage that will be located on Metro Blvd will go east only. Please prioritize not defer. This would provide for long term budget forecasts. # 2 Sidewalks, sidewalks, sidewalks. Prioritize and make available a list of missing links in the sidewalk system and declare a clear policy of additional sidewalk improvements and how they will be funded with a consistent policy. The comprehensive plan does not satisfy this "to do" list. If traffic counts deem one road a higher priority, move it up the list. Either we have "walk to school sidewalks ", or we do not. Resident voting for or against sidewalks is arbitrary, leaving residents and students without sidewalks. Resident request for sidewalks would diminish because they could see the list with an expected year for completion and funding source. # 3 Bike trails, bike lanes and bike /sidewalk sharing. The EBTF with BC /BS bike report was entered into the city's 2008 Comp plan. The city needs to delineate recreational use and transit focused biking in Edina. The prioritized sidewalks could be overlaid with bike use considerations. Higher traffic count roads could have a 7 -8 foot wide sidewalk to accommodate safe use by walkers and bikes, avoiding expensive duplicating improvements. Primary use of our roads is still auto based transport. The Met Council's evaluation of a circulator bus in Edina indicated that ridership would not be sufficient to support that mode of transportation in our community. Unfortunately we will not have the opportunity to leave our cars in the garage and hop a bus. This is a deterrent to aging in place. Has there been a study to determine what usage the bike trail and bike lanes will have in Edina. This is MN. Three Rivers Park does not clear bike trails in winter. Edina needs to determine the extent we need to invest in exclusive bike trails and bike lanes. How extensive of a recreational system or bike transit system is needed and to what extent it will be utilized? What will be the funding source? Just as our land use and zoning regulations are planned city wide so should sidewalks and bike zones. Residents should not be subject to not knowing if the city is planning to install bike lanes in front of their homes, the park plan next year maybe 10' asphalt bike trails in their front yard (right of way) or if sidewalks are in or out this vote. I understand that our city departments have a tremendous responsibility and do their best to provide residents and council with direction and support. More transparent priority lists and a clear funding policy would assist all city staff from not being put in the middle to explain action or inaction by the city. Respectfully submitted, Jan Ferrell 4704 West 70th Street RECEIVED Susan Heiberg FEB 0321 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 3:11 PM cc`. -Susan Heiberg Subject: FW' vole on sidewalk -- France from Sunnyside to 48th - - Original Message - - - - -. From:.Ingrid LeMunyon [mailto:ilemunyori@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 3:10 PM To: Lynette Biunno .Subject: vote on sidewalk -- France from Sunnyside to 48th February 3, 2009 bear Members of Edina City Council and other interested parties :. We are writing to voice support for the proposed sidewalk -on France Avenue between Sunnyside Road and W. 44th Street. As residents of the Morningside neighborhood (4316 Eton Place), we feel that at this time the. available walkways from 44th St. /France to 50th /France areas are lacking in accessibility. Without a sidewalk on the west side of France, thil ability for reaching the 50th and France shopping. district on foot is not safe. Although there is a walkway on the Mpls. side of the street, traffic flow and stoplights make it very difficult.to utilize it from the west side of France. Also, Mpls, unlike Edina's proposal, does not have the city regularly plowing the walk. In addition, Metro- transit bus stops on the southbound line drop patrons on the curbs without any safe walkway. This is particularly dangerous during the winter months, when traffic can be hazardous and snowdrifts and plow piles are too high to easily walk over or around. As we understand, the proposed walkway, :will cost $300,000.00 - -an expenditure that would come from a special state -aid fund directed at such civic projects and not come from either the city budget or from an assessment of the residents whose property backs up to the proposed walkway. In addition, we understand that several trees may need to be removed from the boulevard between the curb and . the walkway. Please note, that in our neighborhood, due to the above- ground electrical wiring, Excel Energy regularly prunes these trees so much_;that they are little more than bare trunks.. Their necessary removal would also save these yearly pruningcosts. As Edina works toward a more eco friendly and "walkable" city, residents as close to, 50th /France as the Morningside neighborhood should have a quick and safe access route that will encourage foot travel instead of discouraging it. Thank you for your consideration Sincerely, Jeffrey and Ingrid LeMunyon 4316 Eton Place Edina 55424 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette 'Biunno Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 12:45 PM Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Cancelling 2/17 hearing on Vacation of a portion of Belmore Lane RECEIVED - - - -.- Original Message-=-- - From: T Volk [mailto:volk239@gmail.com] FEB O 31009 Sent: Tuesday, -February 03, 2009 11:23 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Cancelling 2/17 hearing on Vocation.of a portion of Belmore Lane bear Council Members, By Interlachen Country Club's request, CUP process has been tabled last week, so there is no scheduling for CUP hearing in today's Agenda. At the City Council meeting, there was an assurance from the Council that there -will be no Vacation hearing in the absence of hearing on Interlachen Club CUP on 2/17. However, I don't see an item on the Agenda about formally cancelling the 2/17 hearing on Vacation of Belmore Lane. Please adapt said cancellation resolution. tonight.. Thank you, Ted Volk 6301 Belmore Lane 1 RECEIVED Kurt Sletterdahl FEB 0 3 2009 6000 Saxony Rd. Edina MN 55436 James Hovland Mayor Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50t' St. Edina, MN 55424 February 1, 2009 Dear Mr. Hovland: In this part of Edina, Comcast has a monopoly on high -speed internet service. That is bad for consumers, and a failure of the marketplace. In this part of Edina, there is no Qwest 1.5Mbps DSL internet service, no Qwest 7Mbps DSL internet service, no Qwest 12Mbps fiber -optic internet service, and no Qwest 20Mbps fiber -optic internet service. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission doesn't have jurisdiction in this area, so Qwest is under no regulatory pressure to improve or expand their internet services. I was extremely disappointed to learn that the City of Edina has no plans to install a Wi -Fi internet service, like the City of Minneapolis. I hope that you will change your position on this matter. Sincerely, Kurt Sletterdahl HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 417 North Fifth Street, Suite 320, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 612 -348 -9260 January 28, 2009 Mr. James Hovland Mayor City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina MN 55424 Dear Mayor Hovland: Minnesota Statutes Section 383B.77, which authorized the creation of the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority ( HCHRA), requires the HCHRA to annually notify suburban HRAs and EDAs of the activities the HCHRA intends to operate within their communities. The HCHRA is administering several suburban Hennepin County programs in the year 2009. Communities may exercise their option to not have the HCHRA administer one or more of the activities within their community by notifying the HCHRA to that effect, within 45 days of the date of this notice. The HCHRA is administering the following programs: • Minnesota Cities Participation Program, First -Time Homebuyer Mortgages — Valerie Hutchinson (612- 348- 4969). • Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Program — Jim Graham (612- 348 - 2235). • Minnesota Housing Community Revitalization Fund Program — single - family, accessibility modular ramp grant — Carol Stinar (612- 348 - 2670). • Hennepin Homeownership Program (HHP) — per unit homebuyer grants to our partners West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust (WHAHLT), Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and City of Lake Land Trust (CLCLT) to create homeownership opportunities for underserved households — Valerie Hutchinson (612- 348 - 4969). BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mike Opat Mark Stenglein Gail Dorfman Peter McLaughlin Randy Johnson Jan Callison Jeff Johnson Mayor Hovland January 28, 2009 Page 2 • Affordable Housing Incentive Fund Program (AHIF) — developed in response to the shortage in Hennepin County of housing affordable to low- income households. As a requirement of the AHIF Program, all project proposals must have municipal support prior to actually receiving assistance. The HCHRA will be requiring a city council resolution (if not currently in place) in support of selected AHIF projects — Carol Stinar (612- 348 - 2670). Lead Hazard Control Program — AHIF funded activity to assist private owners address lead hazards in eligible affordable rental properties. AHIF funds supplement a HUD - funded program that assists private owners address lead hazards in eligible properties. AHIF funds specifically support assistance for affordable efficiency units — Mike Jensen (612 -348- 2114). Transit Oriented Development Program (TOD) — designed to assist development proximate to priority transit corridors and hubs. As a requirement of the TOD Program, all project proposals must have municipal support prior to actually receiving assistance. The HCHRA will be requiring a city council resolution (if not currently in place) in support of selected TOD projects — Patrick Connoy (612- 348 - 2215). We look forward to continuing to work with you in implementing these programs and to develop additional innovative approaches to address housing and community development needs. Please contact Housing, Community Works and Transit Department program managers listed above for further details on the programs or specific funding allocations. Since Philip C. ert Deputy Executive Director cc: Commissioner Mike Opat Commissioner Mark Stenglein Commissioner Gail Dorfman Commissioner Peter McLaughlin Commissioner Randy Johnson Commissioner Jan Callison Commissioner Jeff Johnson Gordon Hughes, City Manager Comcast. January 15, 2009 Mr. Gordon Hughes City Manager City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 -1394 Subject: FRANCHISE RENEWAL Dear Gordon: Comcast Cable 9705 Data Park Minnetonka, MN 55343 Via Certified U.S. Mail We at Comcast appreciate the opportunity to serve the citizens of Edina. It is our credo that Comcast will deliver a superior experience to our customers every day. Our products will be the best and we will offer the most customer - friendly and reliable service in the market. In living our credo, we look forward to providing broadband services to our customers in Edina for many years to come. Therefore, we are taking this step to ensure the renewal of our franchise with you. The Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 ( "the 1984 Cable Act ") encourages franchisors and cable operators to reach renewal agreements at any time through an informal process of discussion. However, Section 626 of the 1984 Cable Act also provides for commencement of a formal renewal procedure. To preserve our statutory rights to this formal procedure, this letter is our official notice to you invoking that provision. This letter is not intended to introduce a new formality into our discussions, nor is that the intention of the 1984 Cable Act. In fact, we prefer to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement through informal negotiations, thus making many of the 1984 Cable Act's formal procedures unnecessary. I will be happy to discuss this matter with you, or provide any additional information that you may require. I look forward to meeting with you in the near future and to continuing a relationship that, we believe, benefits both the community and the residents of Edina. Sincerely, Lance Leupold Director of Government Affairs cc: Brian Grogan, Administrator, Southwest Suburban Cable Commission Brad Dusto, West Division President Debbie Luppold, West Division Vice President of Government Affairs Sheila Willard, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs METRO CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities January 21, 2009 TO: Mayors, City Managers /Administrators and Councilmembers FROM: Dave Osberg, President, Metro Cities Board of Director RE: Vacancies on Metro Cities Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCIES NOMINATIONS SOLICITED Due to recent local election outcomes, there are two vacancies on the Metro Cities Board of Directors effective January 1, 2009. We are seeking officials to fill these vacancies for the remainder of these terms. In addition, the Metro Cities Board seeks to fill four additional vacancies for members whose terms will expire this June. The Metro Cities Board consists of 19 city officials, and is responsible for the overall direction of Metro Cities' staff, approval of the annual budget and work program, establishment of the annual dues schedule and determination of yearly legislative priorities. The Board also makes appointments to the Met Council's Transportation Advisory Board (TAB), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and the Metro GIS Policy Board. The Board meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. We are soliciting nominations from all parts of the metro area. Board members can be elected or administrative officials. Nominations should be submitted in writing, should include a brief resume of the nominee, and should be submitted to Laurie Jennings. Nominations should be received no later than Monday, February 9, 2009. Please call Patricia Nauman, Metro Cities' Executive Director, at 651 -215 -4002 if you have any questions, or would like.additional information. 145 University Ave W • St. Paul, MN 55103 -2044 • Phone (651) 215 -4000 • Fax (651) 281 -1299 • www.amml45.org it Metropolitan Council January 15, 2009 RECEIVED The Honorable James Hovland JAN,-2 12009 Mayor, City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 RE: Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant Award Dear Mayor Hovland: -I am pleased to inform you that on January 14, 2009, the Metropolitan Council awarded the City of Edina a Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) grant for $317,400 for the Pentagon Park Hotel project. The Council received 20 applications and awarded grants to 13 projects this cycle. Awards are determined by a competitive process that favors projects such as this one that result in significant increases in jobs and tax base in relationship to the amount of funding requested, or add affordable housing units, and are consistent with the policies and goals of the Council's 2030 Regional Development Framework. A grant agreement specifying the payment procedures, reporting requirements and agreement expiration date will be drafted for the city's review within the next few weeks. After both the city and Council representatives sign the agreement, reimbursement requests may be submitted. If you have questions about grant administration procedures, please contact Deb Jensen at 651 -602- 1554. Congratulations on your successful application. The Metropolitan Council is pleased to assist local communities through its Livable Communities programs with projects that help achieve both local and regional goals. Sincere' e er Bell Chair cc: Cary Teague, Planning Director, City of Edina Polly Bowles, Metropolitan Council Member, District 5 Guy Peterson, Director, Community Development. www.metrocouncil.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul, MN 55101 -1805 • (651) 602 -1000 • Fax (651) 602 -1550 • TTY (651) 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer December 30, 2008 Ms. Debra Mangen City Clerk City of Edina 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Clerk Mangen: As residents of Edina who live on France Avenue South, we strongly support the proposed extension of the sidewalk on the west side of France Avenue from W 48h Street to Sunnyside Road. There are many residents in our area near Sunnyside Road who walk to the shopping area near 50'h and France. Crossing to the east side and navigating the often poorly- maintained sidewalk on the Minneapolis side is both dangerous and inconvenient, especially in winter. We urge the Edina City Council to extend the walk on this heavily traversed throughway as proposed for action at the January 6 meeting. Encouraging walking and enhancing the residential character of the area is a most worthy endeavor and one of the distinctions of Edina (recently listed among America's most - walkable cities). Thank you for your kind attention to this request. Si cerely, Richa Cook and Try L er hti 4 60 ance Avenue S. Edina, MN 55410 ogo, Ot 40 C %0 5 A,- Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 3:39 PM Cc: Susan Heiberg RECEIVE4 Subject: FW: YMCA Redevelopment JAN,2 11009 From: Gerhard Knutson [mailto: Gerhard. Knutson @KnutsonVentilation.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 3:09 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: YMCA Redevelopment Edina City Council: Often we feel "Not in my backyard ". We have another opportunity today. The YMCA Redevelopment project will include affordable housing in Edina. The 130 housing units are needed to provide housing opportunities in our community. Any undertaking of this size will increase demands on the infrastructure. Traffic, utilities, congestion, etc. will increase. The same concerns must have been discussed when you considered the Westin Edina Galleria (a 225 room hotel and 82 spacious condominiums). The YMCA Redevelopment project will address a unique problem. The location is ideally suited with existing mass transit and community shopping. This is a project Edina can and should support. It is a project we will be proud of once it is completed. I urge the Edina City Council to support the YMCA Redevelopment Project. Thank you, Gerhard Knutson 3404 West 60th Street Edina, MN 55410 952 - 928 -0195 1/21/2009 RECEIVED JAN 2 b 2009 January 60' 2009 To Brian Hubbard EPD #187, SGT Vik Konters EPD, Nicole Pesek EPD 192, Denise Beck Dispatch #301, Todd Shaterd EFD medic, and Pat S EFD #79: In looking back at 2008, the absolute greatest highlight was the birth and blessing of our son Reagan John Reich and all of you coming to our rescue!!! We knew we were in the best hands when you all arrived, as you assured us each step of the way. Also a thank you to Denise for trying to encourage my husband to have me lay down between contractions until everyone arrived. Though I had a hard time cooperating, all in all it was a great distraction. Every decision was made quickly and accurately from your arrival in our bedroom, to out the door with the stretcher, even offering to bring our five year old Weston to his grandparents. Can you even imagine all the times we recount and retell our birthing story of Reagan, starting out with how impressed we are with Edina's finest EPD and EFD. Also including such details as leaning into the phone'saying "Come now, help me bring drugs!!", SGT Vik asking "Where are your linens ", Nicole looking in my eyes assuring me everything was going to be okay to "Move her, move her to the ambulance before the next contraction!!" and the gentleman that Brian Hubbard is, would only make complete sense that he was the one to hold the front door open. Next, Pat the paramedic, "Can I squeeze your hand REALLY tight ?" and he replied, " Yes, as long as you still breath!" Todd saying, "If we tell you to pull over, it's because we can't make it to the hospital." I knew I had two gr�fparamedics when we arrived in the emergency room, and all ten emergency staff members were looking at the elevator, and Pat said, "Decision now, Emergency Room or 2nd floor Labor and Delivery?" As you know, I, stayed in the emergency room, but I didn't want Todd or Pat to leave my side. The care I received from you was more reassuring. I was certain ER staff did not like delivering babies. My husband arrived just in time! Had he parked the car, he would have missed the birth. He said I was so calm, he was certain you had given me drugs, but no such luck. Although it was my goal to have a drug -free delivery, God made sure that my goal would be achieved. The final blessing before his birth was the doctor that was on call that Sunday on the second floor Labor and Delivery walked in, and it was the same doctor that delivered our first son, Weston, who we loved and knew! Reagan was born at 5:55 am and I hear you all got off at 6 am as scheduled, so I'm glad we could do our part, and not make you work overtime that day. Thank you for the surprise gift bag on our front door step, a card that each'of you took the time to sign and the burp rag with Reagan's first Edina PD and Edina FD patches. We wouldn't be surprised if our son grows up to choose one of your professions. He sure has a great beginning and heart call to his life story. We will never forget the care, professionalism, accuracy, and each of you will be our heroes forever! !! ! Blessings to you all. With gratitude, Jo , Scott, Weston and Reagan Reich alKd %2EA-6A-iti p RECEWL, Page 1 of 1 JAN 2 6 2009 Mike Siitari To: Personnel File Subject: FW: a credit to the department From: Pauline Laybourn [mailto:prlaybourn @msn.com] Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 9:10 AM To: Molly Anderson Subject: a credit to the department In the early morning of January 22, 2009, the underground garage in my apartment complex was the site of auto theft. When I was called to the garage to identify my car, Officer Adam L'Heureux introduced himself and took my report. His professional and caring manner was obvious from the first moment. This enote is to commend him and let your department know that he is viewed as a credit to you, as well as to Edina in general. Thanks to the Edina Police Department, and to Officer L'Heureux specifically, for careful and respectful handling of this incident. Pauline Laybourn Edina Highland Villa (resident - apt 307) 5290 Villa Way Edina, MN 55436 Windows Live TM: E -mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. Check it out. 1/27/2009 is !� VIO RECEIVED JAN 162009 January 15, 2009 Mayor Hovland and members of Edina City Council RE: 70th Street Corridor Reconstruction I respectfully submit for your consideration the enclosed petition. The petition is only signed by property owners who will be assessed for reconstruction of West 70th Street and are within 400 feet of the proposed 70th and West Shore Drive traffic signal. Let us complete the recommendations made by SRF in the 1980 study before we install a costly traffic signal that may not be needed to solve the geometric problem on the West 70th Street corridor. Our traffic counts are virtually the same as the study in the 1980s, we still need the free right turn at Highway 100 closed as recommended by SRF in the 1980s. Please proceed with funding the Phase I reconstruction, but with the West Shore Drive traffic signal moved into Phase H. After the completion of Phase I and the Crosstown project, a study will be necessary to evaluate the impact of said improvements. We can then determine if further controls at West Shore Drive and Valley View are justified or cost effective. The residents on West 70th Street look forward to a quieter blacktop roadway, a slower school zone, signage to announce the Cornelia neighborhood, professionally designed landscape improvements that will calm traffic and improve our canopy and aesthetics. Pedestrian initiated crosswalk signals at the Arneson Park entrance and at Creston Road would provide much needed pedestrian safety. Closure of the free right turn will provide needed access gaps in the corridor. The retention of left turn lanes and all existing on- street parking will continue to provide a safe, livable residential street for all residents and users of West 70th Street. Thank You Jan Ferrell 4704 West 70" Street Enclosures: Petition and 4 maps 7 PAr. Es Page I We, the undersigned, are requesting that the city of Edina move the installation of the traffic signal at I West 70th Street and West Shore Drive into Phase 11 of the West 70th Street Corridor Improvements. We base this request on the following: 1. The Phase I "closm of the free right turn at Highway 100" may provide the necessary gaps in traffic that are needed at Normand.ale Boulevard and' West Shore Drive for safer access to the corridor. 2.. The combination of Phase I and completion of the Crosstown improvements could provide the gap in, traffic and volume reductions that are needed for a safer corridor.. 3. At this *e, it is unlikely that a traffic signal at West Shore Drive would, meet the 1V4n warrant A,traffic signal cannot be used to slow or constrict traffic. If MnDOT warrant is not met, MnDOT would contribute nothing to the cost-of the traffic, signal. We do not want to be Assessed.for,a traffic signal that does not meet MnDOT warrant 4. Evaluate Phase I and Crosstown improvements before installing the aforementioned traffic signal. .5. Our homes would be negatively impacted both financially and environmentally by the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of West 70" Street and West Shore Drive. 7-7- -.1 -,'F*- Z)L) G.� 4 A 5x1_55 Page 2 We, the undersigned, are requesting that the city of Edina move the installation of the traffic signal at West 70th Street and West Shore Drive into Phase II of the West 7& Street Corridor Improvements. We base this request on the following: 1. The Phase I "closure of the free right turn at Highway 100" may provide the necessary gaps in traffic that are needed at Normandale Boulevard and West Shore Drive for safer access to the corridor. 2. The combination of Phase I and completion of the Crosstown improvements could provide the gap in traffic and volume reductions that are needed for a safer corridor. 3. At this time, it is unlikely that a traffic signal at West Shore Drive would meet the MnDOT warrant A traffic signal cannot be used to slow or constrict traffic. If MnDOT warrant is not met, MnDOT would contribute nothing to the cost of the traffic signal. We do not want to be assessed for a traffic signal that does not meet MnDOT warrant. 4. Evaluate Phase I and Crosstown improvements before installing the aforementioned traffic signal. 5. Our homes would be negatively impacted both financially and environmentally by the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of West 70'' Street and West Shore Drive. p�Y��� s Ko►��.��� ��12 � -70 ------ - - - ------- - - - --------- M .SALFANZ RD z Queue Lanes east and west bound W � Z Ir = H - Acceleration Lanes east and west bound i slTN ST it ` -_- ��;` —�}♦ � a{— � � ` +, _ire'' ` �� -. ° i 70TH ST w ANDOVER M MW LA LF f'4tb O 71 Cm aIA LANTANA LA i � NiONANOO LA Hennepin County Oblique Aerials Hennepin County Oblique Aerials Images courtmv ci- Nkrosof& Virtual EarthTm 2008 Flight Date: April 2006 " V Alp -4 S Page I of I Show I Hide Map ContrM Ld 4 V t. 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Submit a letter to the address below expresslr1 your vie ws 2. Fax your views to the attention of the Plannirng .apt. Q 3. E -mail your views to jhoogenakker@ci.edi .us 4. Attend the hearing and give testimony for a inst the i y �7 FURT+IER INFORMATlO : - Citgdf ENhi Planning Departreerdt�,,,� and or 4801 West 50th Street Edina*MN 55424 .�,. (952) 826 - 0369. " ,• �,,�„ war .,� ; DATE OF NOTICE: January 9, 2009 V. �. va:h�„rAW � +� •,,,,,... ., . �HN� M/ =lien cewr .ril4cy,�iii�s�wi L ew, x I E � �'; i� i hip uT Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED Susan Heiberg JAN.2 1009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 9:07 AM Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Morningside water rates From: Neil and Tara Bizily [mailto:bizily @hotmaii.com] Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 8:07 PM To: Lynette Biunno; Joni Bennett; James Hovland Subject: Morningside water rates Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members: I am writing with concerns about the recent staff memo regarding Morningside water rates that will come before the Edina City Council on January 20th, 2009. As you know, northern Morningside recently had a major public works project to reline pipes and improve water quality. At the time the project went before council, the decision regarding how to pay for the project was deferred to a later date. The current staff draft proposes to pay for this project by increasing water rates charged to Morningside residents, specifically by setting rates through an annualized cost analysis that represents the cost of replacing all meters and all pipes in all of Morningside over the next 20- 50 years. The remainder of Edina pays for pipes and meters through the portion of their utility bill that goes towards capital improvement, and the costs of meter and pipe replacement are shared by the entire city, not passed on solely to the neighborhood where the work was done. Both Morningside and the remainder of Edina pay an equal administrative charge for billing and meter reading. I would ask that you reanalyze how Morningside water rates are set by determining the average amount Edina water users are charged for administration; pipe and meter replacement. Morningside residents use the same administration, pipes and meters, and should pay the same amount. Equal charges for the same services will insure that all residents are treated fairly and that all users of the common parts of the system are contributing equally to these components that benefit the entire community. Thank you for your careful consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Tara Bizily 4005 Lynn Avenue Edina, MN 55416 Windows Live TM: Keep your life in sync. Check it out. 1/20/2009 RECEIVED Susan Heiberg JAN 2 u 2009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 12:24 PM Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Please forward to the City Council, City Clerk, Public Works and City Planner - - - -- Original Message---- - From: T Volk [mailto:volk239@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 11:48 AM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Please forward to the City Council, City Clerk, Public Works and City Planner Dear Council Members, Today, the Council is expected to approve a Resolution No. 2009 -12 Calling Public Hearing for Vacation of a Portion of Belmore Lane (02/17/09). It is based on the expectation that Interlachen Country Club is about to receive approval from the Planning Commission to proceed with its expansion on Bellmore Lane. In reality, a permit required for said approval has been obtained while submitting the outdated supporting materials to Minnehaho Creek Watershed District. All the plans associated with the Club's application, as forwarded to me by the District, are reflecting the previous version of the project. Those six plans are dated 8/28/08 .. 9/2/08. Last fall, the Council cancelled the hearing of that version because it found that the current proposal is substantially different. Additionally, the Club has not completed the process of land sub - division, so the maps attached to their new proposal are not based on plats, as recorded by Hennepin County. Calling a public hearing on such a substandard application would create a precedent opening the way to a stream of many more questionable ones, clogging the system. Additionally, it weakens the City's position in defending the legality of the project's approval process. Please table the Resolution No. 2009 -12 until all the documents will reflect the legal state of the properties involved, and the supporting documentation will become integral and current. Sincerely, Ted Volk 6301 Bellmore Lane 1 RECEIVED JAN Zu20g Dear Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, The League of Women Voters of Edina has submitted a letter to the editor to the Edina Sun Current regarding the recent Edina Boards and Commission decision. The letter is included below. Sincerely, Keeya Steel Public Relations Chair League of Women Voters of Edina Cell: 952 - 212 -9734 To The Editor: On January 6, 2009, Edina City Council voted 4 -1 to allow the Mayor to conduct the interviews of the applicants to Edina Boards and Commissions and then recommend appointments to Council. The League of Women Voters Edina (LWVE) was mentioned several times during the discussion and we would like to take this opportunity to clarify our positions. The LWVE does not have a position on the process of appointment to Edina Boards and Commissions; however, LWVE is disappointed that the Edina City Council made a decision on a matter not specifically listed on the agenda that could have benefited from public input. The LWVE believes that democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. The League further believes that governmental bodies must protect the citizens right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings and making public records accessible. We believe that public comment from current commissioners, applicants, and the general public on their experience with past processes would have greatly enriched the deliberation and allowed for a wider range of viewpoints to be heard. Finally, the LWVE supports the accurate and timely publication of the application and appointment process. Whether the City follows the practice adopted on January 6 or returns to the practice tried for the first time last year, the LWVE recommends that the public be clearly informed and that standards for selecting applicants for interview, conducting interviews, and making appointments are open and transparent. Sincerely, The League of Women Voters of Edina Board - Pattiann Norgren, Keeya Steel, Judy Van Osdel, Germana Paterlini, Lonni Skrentner, Idelle Longman, Ann Keenan, Julie Rogers Bascom, Jennifer Janovy, Andy Otness MET'RO -CITIES Association of Metropolitan Municipalities January 12, 2009 Mr.. James Hovland Mayor 5539 W 70`h St Edina, MN 55439 -1902 Dear Mayor Hovland: This letter is official notification that you were re- appointed to the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) by the Metro Cities Board of Directors at their January 8, 2009 meeting. Your term started January 1, 2009 and will go through December 31, 2010. You will receive meeting notices directly from the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) office at the Metropolitan Council. Congratulations on your re- appointment! I also want to take this opportunity to stress the importance of attending and actively participating in TAB meetings. As a Metro Cities appointment to the TAB, you represent the interests of all cities in the metropolitan area. As such, it is very important that you attend and participate in the meetings. When the Metro Cities Board considers reappointment to TAB, it looks at the attendance records of the members, among other things. Our Metro Cities TAB guidelines are enclosed for your information. Again, congratulations on your appointment and please call Todd Olson or me at (651) 215 -4000 should you have questions. Sincerely, atricia A. Naun an Executive Director Enc 145 University Ave W e St..Paul, MN 55103 -2044 a Phone (651) 215 -4000 a Fax (651) 281 -1299 0 www.amml45.org METRO CITIES BOARD GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEMBERS Part I. Requirements. 1. Appointee must be either a mayor or councilmember from a member city. 2. Per state law, appointees must include one representative of each city of the first class. 3. No more the one person from a single city shall be appointed by the Board. 4. Persons seeking re- appointment must have attended at least 67% of the regularly scheduled TAB meetings during the previous term. 5. A person may qualify for additional terms if the member has attended meetings as required in clause 4, actively participated in the TAB and/or is in a leadership position. In considering the additional term, Metro Cities may consult with the TAB chair. Part II. Guidelines. 1. The Board, in making appointments, will place a high priority on making the slate representative of the metropolitan area with respect to class of city, geographic balance and types of city as defined in the metropolitan development guide. 2. The Board will give preference to those persons who agree to be a member of Metro Cities' Transportation Committee. (Committee attendance during the previous term may be considered for persons seeking re- appointment). 3. The Board will give preference to persons seeking appointment from a city of the second, third or fourth class not represented on the Metro Cities Board over persons seeking appointment from those classes of city with a representative on the Metro Cities Board. (This guideline does not apply to re- appointments). L\M ISMAB /Guidel ines- TAB2- 07.doc City of Edina MEMORANDUM TO: City of Edina staff FROM: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Marketing Director DATE: Jan. 13, 2009 RE: City website — December 2008 Activity on the City of Edina website reflected the following activity during the month of December 2008: Total visits: 66,375 Number of visitors: 37,924 Total number of hits: 2,047,620 Average time of each visit: 12 minutes, 46 seconds Total page views: 190,718 Average page views per day: 6,152 Busiest day of the month: Dec. 28 with 102,462 hits The page most visited was the. Centennial Lakes Park skating page, with 3,637 visits. Other top pages included the following (with number of visits): Centennial Lakes Park — 2,838 Edinborough Park — 2,299 Job Listings — 2,184 Administration & Jobs — 1,941 Edinborough Park General Information — 1,452 Telephone Numbers & Contacts — 1,342 Edinborough Park Adventure Peak 1,294 Park & Recreation — 1,230 Edinborough Park Hours — 1,124 The most frequently accessed PDF among visitors was the Braemar Arena open skating calendar which was downloaded 1,695 times. Other frequently downloaded PDFs included the following (with number of downloads): City Hall 952- 927 -8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952 - 826 -0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424 -1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952 - 826 -0379 Winter Park & Recreation Insider — 833 Final Edina bike plan — 749 Employment Application — 717 Proposed 2009 -2013 Capital Improvement Program — 431 Community street map — 400 Autumn About Town — 351 Land Use Chapter of 2008 Comprehensive Plan — 348 Nov. 30, 2008 Crime Activity Report — 347 January EFD Pulse -- 308 Though the website has grown substantially in the past year, interest still needs to be generated among the public. To gain that interest and generate more hits, please attempt to include the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), www.CityofEdina.com, on all correspondence. We have been streaming video on our website for more than a year. The most requested videos in December were the December episode of "Agenda: Edina" (66 views), December episode of "In Edina" (59), Dec. 2 City Council meeting (56), Dec. 16 City Council meeting (45), community tree - lighting ceremony (42), Driving Distractions PSA (23), Truth -in- Taxation hearing (19), November Planning Commission meeting (16), July 1 City Council meeting (13) and November episode of "n Edina" (11). Please continue to tell others about our website and think about ways to improve it. If you have suggestions or questions, contact Communications & Marketing Director Jennifer Bennerotte, 952- 833 -9520. Page 1 of 1 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:38 PM Cc: Susan Heiberg; Wayne Houle RECEIVED Subject: FW: Memo:SAC Chair 12 -10 -08 JAN 0.7 2009 From: John Ferrell [mailto:jjcferrell @comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:35 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Memo:SAC Chair 12 -10 -08 1 -07 -2009 Mayor Hovland, Council Members and SAC members, RE: Memo from Chairman Brown on 12 -10 -2008 posted to city web site I only found this memo today on the city web site when I wanted to download the agenda for the delayed last SAC meeting that is set for Jan. 8th, 2009. Much to my surprise, it appears that "various stakeholders" have discussed the situation. Who was involved in these discussions? When? What all was discussed? As a property owner to be assessed for the project why am I excluded from the "stakeholder' discussions? I believed the SAC meetings were designed for this purpose? This does not appear to bean open transparent process. Please help me understand why this committee is not following open and transparent procedures? Is the recommendation already decided? Jan Ferrell 4704 West 70th Street 1/7/2009 RECEIVED JAN 1 61009 From: judyann2164 @aol.com [mailto:judyann2164 @aol.com] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:49 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: YMCA Redevelopment project w /CommonBond Communities Mr. Cary Teague, City Planner You have all the reasons why this is an important project for the city of Edina. As an advocate for housing; workforce; mixed use, those who are mentally and/or physically challenged I want to add my voice and support to all of those good reasons. This housing stabilizes our communities, it is good for families, creates jobs, and fills a moral obligation to be our neighbor's keeper. What a perfect location and opportunity to meet all those criteria. Thank you for your good work, open mind, and hopefully a decision to approve this important project. Judy Rhein ISAIAH 522 Dodge Lane Mendota Heights MN 651- 454 -2220 Save time and money; shop 24/7 plus earn rewards www.marketamerica.com/judyrhein A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in lust 2 easy steps! RECEIVED Page 1 of 1 JAN 151009 Mike Siitari From: Lary Pobuda [ Ipobuda @stewartlawrencegroup.com] �RgtipUnl Si�.3 Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 10:24 AM To: Mike Siitari Subject: This morning 2v0tv Mike, I wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much I appreciated the efforts of two of your officers this morning. I was on my way to the gym at about 5:20 when my car stalled on the on -ramp to south highway 100 from Eden Avenue. Within about 3 minutes, one of your officers pulled up behind me and put on his flashing lights while we tried to re -start my car. In the meantime, another officer showed up and they decided to push my car to the shoulder,of ' Highway 100 — past the on -ramp which I was blocking. After having no luck with re- starting my car, the first officer called a tow truck and Highway Helper to sit behind my car while I waited for the tow truck. appreciated their smart work in getting me off the on -ramp, and their extra effort in calling the tow truck and highway helper. I should have asked for their names, but I didn't. Please pass along my thanks for their quick and. helpful response. I hope you are enjoying the holidays. Best, Larry Lawrence A Pobuda Stewart Lawrence Group 8000 Norman Center Drive, Suite 1170 Minneapolis, MN 55437 952 - 835 -7109 952 - 835 -7111 fax 1pobuda @stewartlawrencegroup.com www.stewaitlawr-encegroup.com 12/29/2008 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED Mike Siitan JAN 15 2009 _#- ,009 -s0I&q I To: Kudos File Subject: FW: Please forward to Chief Sittari- Thanks! ,�9�atv�Jcs�V Sw�gev�R.� From: Gerth, Andrea Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 6:34 AM To: chiefmsiitari @ci.edina.mn.us Cc: Nelson, Tammy S. Subject: Thanks! Chief. Siitari -Edina Police Department, I just wanted to send you and your staff a huge 'Thank you!" from the Methodist ER nurses and doctors working the evening /night shift of January 6, 2009. I was the charge nurse working this shift. We had a critically ill 38 year old male tonight who was in very dangerous heart rhythm that would eventually have become lethal. The only medication that can convert his heart back to a normal rhythm is rarely used anymore and our hospital doesn't carry it. The next closest location was Fairview Southdale pharmacy. I called 911 and was immediately patched through to Edina dispatch. They reacted very quickly and were very understanding of this unusual predicament. I am amazed at how fast an officer called me back saying he was already at Southdale and would be picking up the medication in just another minute. The next thing I knew, I received a call with an ETA of one minute. I know your officers perform many services for the community and last night, the sometimes menial job of courier probably saved this man's life. We were able to convert him back to a safe rhthym within 5 minutes which is unusually fast for him. He started crying with relief when he stabilized because he thought he was going to die. So, on behalf of him I want to say'Thank you" as well. I don't know who the dispatcher was or the officer that brought the medication over so quickly, so if you could pass this on to them, I would appreciate it. Thank you for your attention to this and have a Happy New Year! Sincerely, Andrea Gerth, RN PRIVACY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain business confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If this e-mail was not intended for you, please notify the sender by reply e-mail that you received this in error. Destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. 1/13/2009 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED JAN 12 7009 Susan Heiberg From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 3:06 PM Cc: Susan Heiberg Subject: FW: Invite to Edina Education Fund Show & Tell Luncheon - Monday January 26 From: Nelson, Karen [ mailto :karnelson @edina.kl2.mn.us] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 3:00 PM To: Lynette Biunno Subject: Invite to Edina Education Fund Show & Tell Luncheon - Monday January 26 Edina City Council Members, I would like to invite you to our upcoming Show & Tell Luncheon — see below. Let me know if you are interested — would love to have you at my table! Thanks Karen Karen Nelson Executive Director Edina Education Fund karnelson(cDedina.k12.mn.us 952 - 848 -4900 4 e)EDINA EbucAnON FUND LUNCH & PROGRAM Edina Education Fund Show & Tell Luncheon Monday, January 26, 2009 11:30 - Registration and demonstrations 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Program Edina High School, enter Door #7, 6754 Valley View Rd., Edina, MN Please join the Edina Education Fund for lunch and an exciting new program! You'll experience firsthand the profound impact the Education Fund has on students throughout Edina Public Schools. There will be hands -on demonstrations from our most recent grant recipients, live presentations and more. Edina Education Fund • 5701 Normandale Road • Edina, MN 55424 952 - 848 -4222 • www.edinaedfund.com 1/12/2009 Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans December 30, 2008 Edina City Council SEAL c/o Ms. Debra Mangen, Clerk JAN - 5 2C,,0 Edina City Hall 1� 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Council Members: SUBJECT: Drinking Water Summary of Detect Monitoring, Edina, Hennepin County, PWSID 1270011 The following is a summary of results including the most recent sample(s) collected from your public water supply in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4720. Results of contaminant(s) detected at the following sample point(s) have triggered quarterly monitoring. Monitoring will continue on a quarterly basis until the Minnesota Department of Health determines that results are reliably and consistently below the maximum contaminant level (MCL). If MCL violation criteria are exceeded, your public water supply will be legally obligated to notify your customers and remedy the situation. Sampling Site: Treatment Plant #1 Contaminant: cis- 1,2- Dichloroethene MCL: 70.0 pg /I Date Collected Results Units Sample# Annual Average 09/24/2008 4.00 Ng /I 200829753 4.9 03/20/2008 5.70 Ng /I 200805707 5.7 Contaminant: Vinyl chloride MCL: 2.4 Ng /I Date Collected Results Units Sample # Annual Average 09/24/2008 0.70 Ng /I 200829753 0.9 03/20/2008 1.10 Pg /I 200805707 0.6 General Information: 651- 201 -5000 • Toll-free: 888-345-0823 • TTY. 651-201-5797 • www.health.state.mn.us An equal opportunity employer Edina City Council Page 2 December 30, 2008 PWSID 1270011 Monitoring will be reduced at Treatment Plant #2 and future results will be evaluated to ensure reliable and consistent behavior. Any uncertainty in the reliability and consistency of the contaminant in question will trigger quarterly monitoring. The following is a summary of the results: Sampling Site: Treatment Plant #2 Contaminant: cis- 1,2- Dich/oroethene MCL: 70.0 dug /I Date Collected Results Units 09/24/2008 0.80 Ng /I 03/31/2008 5.90 Ng /I Sample# Annual Average 200829754 3.4 200806269 5.9 All samples will be collected and analyzed by the MDH. Results will be reported to you as soon as they are available. We will notify you if any action by your system is required. This report should be placed in your records and a copy maintained on or near the water supply premises and available for public inspection for not less than ten (10) years. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Swanson at 651/201-4656. Sincerely, Karla R. Peterson, P.E., Supervisor Community Public Water Supply Unit Environmental Health Division P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164 -0975 KRP:CLS Enclosure cc: Water Superintendent Dorene Fier - Tucker, MN Pollution Control Agency Isaac Bradlich, MDH St. Paul District Office Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 24 -SEP -2008 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 07 -OCT -2008 Request Number: 336835 Request Page: 1 of 8 Samples: 200829753 - 200829754 Date Reported: 07 -OCT -2008 PWS No Site ID Fa'cility;:Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 on 07- Isaac Bradlich - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Trip Blank - I 3 - - - ,ample NO: 200829753 Receiving Comments: Field No LocID Sampling Point 3943 E01 TREATMENT PL 1 0l1 Prt nt, Coll Tim - 24 -SEP -2008 0820. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 07- OCT -08 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result, Codes. Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS Acetone < 20 20 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Allyl chloride < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Benzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Bromobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Bromochloromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Bromodichloromethane 2.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Bromoform < 0.5. 0.5 ug /L .26- SEP -08 04:29 Bromomethane < 1:0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 n- Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 sec- Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 tert - Butylbenzene.,._ < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP - 0804:29 Carbon tetrachloride < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Chlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Chlorodibromomethane 0.7 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Chloroethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Chloroform 2.7 0.1 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Chloromethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 2- Chlorotoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 4- Chlorotoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,2- Dibromo -3- chloropropane (DBCP) < 2:0 2.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,2- Dibromoethane (EDB) < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 24 -SEP -2008 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 07 -OCT -2008 Request Number: 336835 Request Page: 2 of 8 Samples: 200829753 - 200829754 Date Reported: 07 -OCT -2008 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Col IP or Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res I 3 - ample NO: 200829753 Receiving Comments: Field No 3943 LocID E01 Collect Dt Col1 Time 24 -SEP -2008 0820 PO4 Res Trip Blank Sampling Point TREATMENT PL 1 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 07- OCT -08 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS Dibromomethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,2- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,3- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,4- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Dichlorodifluoromethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,1- Dichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,2- Dichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,1- Dichloroethene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 cis -1,2- Dichloroethene 4.0 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 trans -1,2- Dichloroethene 0.2 0.1 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Dichlorofluoromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,2- Dichloropropane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,3- Dichloropropane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 2,2- Dichloropropane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,1- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 cis -1,3- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 trans -1,3- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Ethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Ethyl ether < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Hexachlorobutadiene < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Isopropylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client' Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 24 -SEP -2008 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 07 -OCT -2008 Request Number: 336835 Request Page: . 3 of 8 Samples: 200829753 - 200829754 Date Reported: 07 -OCT -2008 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 on 07- Isaac Bradlich - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Trip Blank - I 3 - - - ,ample No: 200829753 Receiving Comments: Field No LocID Sampling Point 3943 E01 TREATMENT PL 1 0l1 D- Coll Time 24 -SEP -2008 0820 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *+ Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 07- OCT -08 Note: Positive Orqanic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS p- Isopropyltoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Methylene chloride < 0.5 0.5 ug /L. 26- SEP -08 04:29 Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) < 10 10 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) < 5.0 5.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Methyl tertiary.butyl ether (MTBE) < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Naphthalene < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 - n- Propylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Styrene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,1,1,2 - Tetrachloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,1,2,2 - Tetrachloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Tetrachloroethene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Tetrahydrofuran (THF) < 10 10 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Toluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,2,3- Trichlorobenzene < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,2,4 - Trichlorobenzene .. < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,1,1 - Trichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,1,2- Trichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Trichloroethene (TCE) 0.2 0.1 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Trichlorofluoromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,2,3 - Trichloropropane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,1,2 - Trichlorotrifluoroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 24 -SEP -2008 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 07 -OCT -2008 Request Number: 336835 Request Page: 4 of 8 Samples: 200829753 - 200829754 Date Reported: 07 -OCT -2008 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Cn11Prfnr Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Trip Blank - I 3 - - - ample No: 200829753 Receiving Comments: Field No LocID Sampling Point 3943 E01 TREATMENT PL 1 Collect nt Coll Tim 24 -SEP -2008 0820 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * + * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 07- OCT -08 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated bV BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS 1,2,4 - Trimethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 1,3,5 - Trimethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Vinyl chloride 0.7 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 o- Xylene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 p &m- Xylene < 0.3 0.3 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:29 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 24-SEP -2008 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 07 -OCT -2008 Request Number: 336835 Request Page: 5 of 8 Samples: 200829753 - 200829754 Date Reported: 07 -OCT -2008 PWS No Site ID Facility Name J City 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Trip Blank - I 3 - - - 0mple No: 20082.9754 Receiving Comments: Field No LocID 3944 E02 nI I ert Df rnll Tim 24 -SEP -2008 0820 Sampling Point TREATMENT PL 2 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * # * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 07- OCT -08 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS Acetone < 20 20 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Allyl chloride < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Benzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26 -SEP- 08.04:57 Bromobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Bromochloromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Bromodichloromethane 1.0 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Bromoform < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Bromomethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 n- Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 sec - Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 tert - Butylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Carbon tetrachloride < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Chlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Chlorodibromomethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Chloroethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Chloroform 6.1 0.1 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Chloromethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 2- Chlorot6luene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 4- Chlorotoluene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,2- Dibromo- 3- chloropropane (DBCP) < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,2- Dibromoethane (EDB) < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results I Program: HC Date Received: 24 -SEP -2008 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 07 -OCT -2008 Request Number: 336835 Request Page: 6 of 8 Samples: 200829753 - 200829754 Date Reported: 07 -OCT -2008 PWS No' Site ID Facility Name City _ 1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Collector Name Orig Samp 7921 Isaac Bradlich - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Trip Blank I 3 - - - Ample No: 200829754 Receiving Comments: Field No LocID 3944 E02 Col 1PC T)t Coll Time 24 -SEP -2008 0820 Sampling Point TREATMENT PL 2 SAMPLE RESULTS Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 07- OCT -08 Note: Positive Orqanic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS Dibromomethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,2- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,3- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,4- Dichlorobenzene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Dichlorodifluoromethane < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:51 1,1- Dichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,2- Dichloroethane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,1- Dichloroethene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 cis -1,2- Dichloroethene 0.8 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 trans -1,2- Dichloroethene < 0.1 0.1 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Dichlorofluoromethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,2- Dichloropropane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,3- Dichloropropane < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 2,2- Dichloropropane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,1- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 cis -1,3- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 trans -1,3- Dichloropropene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Ethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Ethyl ether < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Hexachlorobutadiene < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Isopropylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC 26- SEP -08 Date Received: 24 -SEP -2008 Program Nate: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 07 -OCT -2008 Request Number: 336835 < Request Page: 7 of 8 ug /L Samples: 200829753 - 200829754 < Date Reported: 07 -OCT -2008 PWS No Site ID Facility Name 04:57 City 1270011 1270011 EDINA ug /L EDINA Coll ID Collector Name 1.0 Orig Samp .7921 Isaac Bradlich 04:57 - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Trip Blank - I 3 - -- - 0.5 0.5. ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.2 ample NO: 200829754 Receiving Comments: 26- SEP -08 04:57 < Field No LocID Sampling Point 3.944 E02 TREATMENT PL 2 of 1 Dt roil Time 24 -SEP -2008 0820 * * * * * + * * * * * * * * # * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 07- OCT -08 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCs in Water by GC /MS p- Isopropyltoluene Methylene chloride Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) Methyl-tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) Naphthalene n- Propylbenzene Styrene 1,1,1,2 - Tetrachloroethane 1,1,2,2 - Tetrachloroethane Tetrachloroethene Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Toluene 1,2,3 - Trichlorobenzene 1,2,4 - Trichlorobenzene 1,1,1 - Trichloroethane 1,1,2 - Trichloroethane Trichloroethene (TCE) Trichlorofluoromethane 1,2,3- Trichloropropane 1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 10 10' ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 5..0 5.0 ug /L' 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 2.0 2.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.5 0.5. ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 10 10 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 1.0 1.0 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.1 0.1 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 24 -SEP -2008 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 07 -OCT -2008 Request Number: 336835 Request Page: 8 of 8 Samples: 200829753 - 200829754 Date.Reported: 07 -OCT -2008 PWS No Site ID Facility Name City .1270011 1270011 EDINA EDINA Coll ID Cn11Pntnr Name Orig _P Lm 7921 Isaac Bradlich - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Trip Blank - I 3 - - - Fample NO: 20082.9754 Receiving Comments: Field No LocID Sampling Point 3944 E02 TREATMENT PL 2 rnllpnt nt Coll Time 24 -SEP -2008 0820 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SAMPLE RESULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 07- OCT -08 Note: Positive Orqanic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 468 VOCS in Water by GC /MS 1,2,4 - Trimethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 1,3,5 - Trimethylbenzene < 0.5 0.5 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Vinyl chloride < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 o- Xylene < 0.2 0.2 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 p &m- Xylene < 0.3 0.3 ug /L 26- SEP -08 04:57 Pagel of 3 RECEIVED Susan Heiberg JAN 141009 From: Lynette Biunno Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:13 AM To: Susan Heiberg; Gordon Hughes Subject: FW: Recommendation to Reinstate Full Council Public Commisisoner Interviews Attachments: BCouncilMayorCommisAptSurvey .pdf From: Dianne Plunkett Latham [mailto: Dianne .Plunkett.Latham @Comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:44 PM To: Lynette Biunno Cc: Joni Bennett; Mary Brindle; James B. Hovland; Scot Housh; Ann Swenson Subject: Recommendation to Reinstate Full Council Public Commisisoner Interviews 1 -13 -09 Honorable Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, I am writing to ask you to reconsider your January 6 decision to return to the Mayor /Chair interview format. At your January 20 meeting, please reinstate the 2008 full Council public interview format and interview all applicants. Returning to the Mayor /Chair format of interviewing a `short list' of candidates behind `closed doors' is a step backward for a city, which prides itself on being on the leading edge. My reasons for supporting the full Council appointment process are based on the need to expand the pool of civic leadership applicants and to create sound public policy based on transparency and fairness. Of 17 metro cities surveyed (see attached) only 2 other cities use the Mayoral selection process. Advantages of Full Council Selection Process Reducing Bias - By having all Council members participate, individual biases are likely to cancel each other out. Transparency — With public interviews, the selection process is transparent. Although few residents are likely to attend, as in 2008, it is nevertheless reassuring to the public to know that they could attend. The Mayoral selection process, which is conducted behind `closed doors', raises the specter of cronyism. Stating as some Council members did at the 1 -6 -09 meeting, that they want to be able to discuss issues behind `closed doors,' which they are unwilling to discuss publicly, is troubling. In the public mind, it is possible that some of the issues sought to be discussed cannot legally be considered, such as race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or pregnancy status. Nothing negative need, or should, be said about any candidate. The purpose of the deliberation is to identify the strengths of an applicant. Fairness — Giving everyone an interview, for at least one of the commissions for which they applied, will enable Council to consider even `dark horses' and will enable candidates to feel that they were at least given a fair opportunity. Although a candidate is not a good fit for their chosen commission, they may be a good fit for another commission, or for some other community volunteer activity and can be directed to that activity. Greater Background of Full Council — The Mayor /Chair are involved under either format. Having the balance of the Council members drawing on their pool of knowledge is a tremendous asset. The commission backgrounds of our current Council are excellent. Experience on at least 5 of our 11 commissions is represented by 4 Council members. But it can only be utilized to best advantage after hearing the interviews. I 1/14/2009 Page 2 of 3 hope that Council would choose to attend, at a minimum, interviews for commissions of which they are a former member, as well as attend any commission's interviews for which applicants exceed openings. Council should, however, only be given a vote on those commission selections for which they have heard all interviews. I have no disagreement with allowing commission Chairs to participate in interviews; they had the opportunity to do so in 2008 under the full Council selection process and some did. For example, Jim Van Valkenburg, Chair of the Art Center and me as Vice Chair of EEC. Becoming Personally Acquainted with Future Commissioners — Having even a 5 minute interview with a future commissioner breaks the ice with council members and sets the stage for a working relationship with them. Council's Right of Refusal to Confirm Appointments - Council can refuse to confirm the Mayor /Chair appointment recommendations, but - - by then the burden of proof has shifted. It is much more difficult to deny the confirmation of a candidate whose interview you have NOT heard, then it is to have an affirmative vote after having heard all interviews. The Council is left with little recourse but to rubber stamp appointment recommendations. To do otherwise, they must bring up, on camera, the defects of the candidate they seek to have replaced by a more meritorious candidate. This has never happened to my knowledge on our City Council. Potential Disadvantages of the Mayor /Chair Interview Format for Women Lower Comfort Level — Applicants repeatedly tell me, especially women, that they have become discouraged from applying because when they do, they do not receive an interview. As a personal example, I applied to various commissions for 3 consecutive years before finally being granted an interview. In 2008, most residents did not realize that the selection procedures had changed to a full council interview process, because it was not codified in city ordinance. Most were expecting the usual Mayor /Chair process. In 2008 there were 30 applicants, of which seven were women. By 1- 10 -09, 48 residents and one student had applied, at least 21 of which were women, with subsequent applications yet being received. With 28 commission vacancies in 2009, the applicant increase is fortunate. Why the application increase? Because residents realized that with everyone being interviewed in a public forum, by all council members, they would have a more equitable opportunity for being selected then by having to run the gauntlet of the Mayor /Chair `short list' with deliberation behind `closed doors'. In fact, the `Cattle Call' format was reassuring to some. They were not in the room alone with 5 Council members, but with other applicants as well. Those who had innovative thoughts expressed them in response to open ended questions, such as their recommendations for future commission activities. By hearing the interviews of others, candidates had a better understanding of why they may not have been selected and what they may need to do to achieve a future appointment. Presently, the Mayor and all Commission Chairs are Men. With a Mayor /Chair interview team, there will be NO women involved in the selection process. Men tend to value the credentials of full -time business people over those of part-time workers and home makers. But home makers and part-time workers may spend more time in the community and be in closer touch with the typical resident's desires and needs. Last year, 3 of the 5 Council interviewers were women and women were appointed to commissions in numbers consistent with their applications. Query whether a 100% male selection team will have the ability to be as fair? Only 34% of Edina's 2008 commissioners were women, despite their accounting for 54% of the population. Council's goal should be to have women and minorities represented on commissions in numbers equal to their proportion of the population. Conclusion Edina's Mayoral appointment of commissioners is out of step with other metro cities, which nearly uniformly use the full Council selection process. For the above reasons, the full Council format, which grants a public interview to all applicants, and solicits recommendations from the Chair, represents good government with transparency, fairness and a minimum of bias. It also encourages more candidates to apply, thereby expanding the pool from which to choose future city leadership. I urge you to reinstate the full Council format and to codi:& it in city ordinance. Please schedule this issue for the January 20 Council agenda and give this important issue a full and fair hearing. Thank you for considering my proposal and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 1/14/2009 From: Dianne Plunkett Latham [mailto: Dianne .Plunkett.Latham @Comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:44 PM To: Lynette Biunno Cc: Joni Bennett; Mary Brindle; James B. Hovland; Scot Housh; Ann Swenson Subject: Recommendation to Reinstate Full Council Public Commisisoner Interviews 1 -13 -09 Honorable Mayor Hovland and City Council Members, I am writing to ask you to reconsider your January 6 decision to return to the Mayor /Chair interview format. At your January 20 meeting, please reinstate the 2008 full Council public interview format and interview all applicants. Returning to the Mayor /Chair format of interviewing a `short list' of candidates behind `closed doors' is a step backward for a'city, which prides itself on being on the leading edge. My reasons for supporting the full Council appointment process are based on the need to expand the pool of civic leadership applicants and to create sound public policy based on transparency and fairness. Of 17 metro cities surveyed (see attached) only 2 other cities use the Mayoral selection process. Advantages of Full Council Selection Process Reducing Bias - By having all Council members participate, individual biases are likely to cancel each other out. Transparency — With public interviews, the selection process is transparent. Although few residents are likely to attend, as in 2008, it is nevertheless reassuring to the public to know that they could attend. The Mayoral selection process, which is conducted behind `closed doors', raises the specter of cronyism. Stating as some Council members did at the 1 -6 -09 meeting, that they want to be able to discuss issues behind `closed doors,' which they are unwilling to discuss publicly, is troubling. In the public mind, it is possible that some of the issues sought to be discussed cannot legally be considered, such as race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or pregnancy status. Nothing negative need, or should, be said about any candidate. The purpose of the deliberation is to identify the strengths of an applicant. Fairness — Giving everyone an interview, for at least one of the commissions for which they applied, will enable Council to consider even `dark horses' and will enable candidates to feel that they were at least given a fair opportunity. Although a candidate is not a good fit for their chosen commission, they may be a good fit for another commission, or for some other community volunteer activity and can be directed to that activity. Greater Background of Full Council — The Mayor /Chair are involved under either format. Having the balance of the Council members drawing on their pool of knowledge is a tremendous asset. The commission backgrounds of our current Council are excellent. Experience on at least 5 of our 1 1 commissions is represented by 4 Council members. But it can only be utilized to best advantage after hearing the interviews. I hope that Council would choose to attend, at a minimum, interviews for commissions of which they are a former member, as well as attend any commission's interviews for which applicants exceed openings. Council should, however, only be given a vote on those commission selections for which they have heard all interviews. I have no disagreement with allowing commission Chairs to participate in interviews; they had the opportunity to do so in 2008 under the full Council selection process and some did. For example, Jim Van Valkenburg, Chair of the Art Center and me as Vice Chair of EEC. Becoming Personally Acquainted with Future Commissioners — Having even a 5 minute interview with a future commissioner breaks the ice with council members and sets the stage for a working relationship with them. Council's Right of Refusal to Confirm Appointments - Council can refuse to confirm the Mayor /Chair appointment recommendations, but - - by then the burden of proof has shifted. It is much more difficult to deny the confirmation of a candidate whose interview you have NOT heard, then it is to have an affirmative vote after having heard all interviews. The Council is left with little recourse but to rubber stamp appointment recommendations. To do otherwise, they must bring up, on camera, the defects of the candidate they seek to have replaced by a more meritorious candidate. This has never happened to my knowledge on our City Council. Potential Disadvantages of the Mayor /Chair Interview Format for Women Lower Comfort Level — Applicants repeatedly tell me, especially women, that they have become discouraged from applying because when they do, they do not receive an interview. As a personal example, I applied to various commissions for 3 consecutive years before finally being granted an interview. In 2008, most residents did not realize that the selection procedures had changed to a full council interview process, because it was not codified in city ordinance. Most were expecting the usual Mayor /Chair process. In 2008 there were 30 applicants, of which seven were women. By 1- 10 -09, 48 residents and one student had applied, at least 21 of which were women, with subsequent applications yet being received. With 28 commission vacancies in 2009, the applicant increase is fortunate. Why the application increase? Because residents realized that with everyone being interviewed in a public forum, by all council members, they would have a more equitable opportunity for being selected then by having to run the gauntlet of the Mayor /Chair `short list' with deliberation behind `closed doors'. In fact, the `Cattle Call' format was reassuring to some. They were not in the room alone with 5 Council members, but with other applicants as well. Those who had innovative thoughts expressed them in response to open ended questions, such as their recommendations for future commission activities. By hearing the interviews of others, candidates had a better understanding of why they may not have been selected and what they may need to do to achieve a future appointment. Presently, the Mayor and all Commission Chairs are Men. With a Mayor /Chair interview team, there will be NO women involved in the selection process. Men tend to value the credentials of full - time business people over those of part-time workers and home makers. But home makers and part- time workers may spend more time in the community and be in closer touch with the typical resident's desires and needs. Last year, 3 of the 5 Council interviewers were women and women were appointed to commissions in numbers consistent with their applications. Query whether a 100% male selection team will have the ability to be as fair? Only 34% of Edina's 2008 commissioners were women, despite their accounting for 54% of the population. Council's goal should be to have women and minorities represented on commissions in numbers equal to their proportion of the population. Conclusion Edina's Mayoral appointment of commissioners is out of step with other metro cities, which nearly uniformly use the full Council selection process. For the above reasons, the full Council format, which grants a public interview to all applicants, and solicits recommendations from the Chair, represents good government with transparency, fairness and a minimum of bias. It also encourages more candidates to apply, thereby expanding the pool from which to choose future city leadership. I urge you to reinstate the full Council format and to codiA it in city ordinance. Please schedule this issue for the January 20 Council agenda and give this important issue a full and fair hearing. Thank you for considering my proposal and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Appointment of Board and Commission Members City Council Appoints Mayor Appoints With Plan B Consent of Council 1. Bloomington X 2. Burnsville X X 3. Chanhassen X X 4. Eden Prairie X X 5. Edina X X 6. Golden Valley X X 7. Maplewood X X 8. Minnetonka X 9. Mound X X 10. New Brighton X X 11. New Hope X X 12. North St. Paul X X 13. Prior Lake X X 14. Roseville X X 15. Shoreview X X 16. St. Anthony Village X X 17. St. Louis Park X Plan B cities not reviewed: Milaca, Perham Source: Ordinances from respective cities as they appear on /from the city's website RECEIVED JAN a 8 zoos Friday, January 02, 2009 Neighbors and fellow Richfield residents, This is another follow -up after sending out a copy of my letter to the Edina Planning Commission prior to the hearing on October 1" of 2008. As many of you know Commonbond and the YMCA are proposing a tear down and expansion of the adjacent YMCA facility. They have partnered with Commonbond to include a massive 130 unit three story apartment building on the site. This requires approval to rezone for mixed use with apartments. The hearing raised many concerns about the planned rezoning for the YMCA site to allow the apartment building on the site. We can't allow additional lower income housing in an already saturated area. The proposed rezoning has been tabled to address concerns raised from the hearing. The track history of crime and poor property management of the Yorkdale Townhomes site that we are very aware of raises many concerns of their intentions and what are best for the public safety and neighborhood. It still is not very clear as to whom the actual residents that Commonbond and the YMCA have proposed for the apartments. This plan will overall add more congestion to an already overpopulated area and the Yorkdale Townhomes site that has been troubled with high crime, drugs and even a shooting in recent years. The plan also calls for a massive parking ramp next to the back of the neighborhood and surrounding parks. The construction is also planned across over a 2 year period. The developer recently sent out a proposed change for the plan and to our dismay did not address any of the concerns that were brought during the hearing except to change the elevation of the building. I did some follow -up from this and the hearing notes and attached an article that was published recently in a business magazine and brought some more points to the Commission and City Planner in an email. (See attached) Now is the time to speak up about this and keep raising concern with the Edina Planning Commission Please contact Cary Teague at the City of Edina Planning (952) 826 -0460 about the proposed re- zoning. You can email him, write or call him directly. Ask him when the next hearing is going to be that will address these concerns and tell him to inform the commission of your conversation. Best Regards, ProperVOwner of 7429 York Terrace Cc: Mayor and Edina City Council From: Cary Teague [cteague @ci.edina.mn.us] Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:17 AM To: thomas_kessler @hotmail.com Subject: RE: Invitation for YMCA meeting I some follow -up from Public Hearing Hi Thomas, I will forward your email to the Planning Commission, and distribute paper copies for them tonight. Cary From: Thomas Kessler [ mailto :thomas_kessler @hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:33 AM To: Cary Teague Cc: Jackie Hoogenakker Subject: RE: Invitation for YMCA meeting I some follow -up from Public Hearing Mr. Teague, Hope you are having a pleasant holiday season. We received the additional arch docs from Mr. Dorgan, however fail to see how these "revised elevations" address more critical issues with the proposed project plan as raised in public hearing in October by the many neighbors, citizens and planning board Commissioners and members. The general consensus upon reading the notes from the hearing seem to be that there is too much building being proposed, no desire for more housing with an unexplained plan of how that housing will be used and a history of poor management of the existing units that has lead to a dangerous area and concern for public safety. There are even specific variance proposals that even a citizen and Commissioner Risser, Brown and others call out as an issue for concern. There are setback variances on all sides of the lot and many Commissioners even recommend a reduction of apartment units. Overall this layout destroys the adjacent park that covers that whole back area in the cul- de -sac and neighboring skate park and fire station where numerous children play and replaces it with a parking structure. Some questions: In addition why are there not drawings that depict the surrounding neighborhood, bird's eye and relational views from the streets? The buildings are set so far forward to the street that it doesn't blend into existing properties and original layout for the area. • Are there other supporting planning maps that are activity based for this area? Parks and residents in zone quadrants perhaps? • Has a feasibility study done on the projected traffic increase to support this proposed project? I can see bottlenecks during peak times of the day along Xerxes /York Avenue and this adding to the already busy corridor, especially now that the Westin is up. What about the special transportation needs of the MS residents too? • It's hard to see the value that this project brings to the city of Edina and the neighborhood and tearing down a structure and rebuilding one of almost identical size and at double the cost to renovate the existing? Wouldn't it be cost effective to renovate both the existing Commonbond and YMCA sites with that capital since they are non - profit? Confusion with the Housing Mix (article): I came across this article from the Business Journal as you're mentioned in: http : / /twincities.bizjournaIs.com /twincities /stories /2008/09/22/stou1 htmI ?page =1 After my reading, it raises more inconsistent and ethically challenging positions with Commonbond and the YMCA as non - profit providers that I'll be researching further. From that article the YMCA seems to be able to explain more of what the intended housing mix and makeup would be for the proposed units better than Ms. Flannery from Commonbond could provide the council with when asked. As quoted by VP of Development for the YMCA: "But this project wouldn't add low- income or Section 8 housing. The units would be offered to three groups of renters: market -rate, people with Multiple Sclerosis and moderate - income workers such as teachers, police officers and YMCA employees who have difficulty affording a home in Edina, Lancello Bydlon said." Providing housing for the YMCA workers addresses a city mandate to those who can't afford to live in Edina. The need sounds more like a for - profit role to establish apartment living for moderate income Edina residents. It's very inconsistent with the Commonbond vision and the average income of their resident as of January 2008 is $13,700 and as we all know that discriminating on renting to only Police Officers, Teachers or YMCA workers would be unlawful. We haven't found any current Commonbond residents that fall in this career category income class either which albeit exceeds $30K annually. During the public hearing Ms. Flannery did provide and elude when asked by Commissioner Fischer what the "Magic Formula" is for the building, she then states that " Commonbond hasn't developed a mixed project of this size before ". That's a problematic statement which seems to raise more concerns and is more challenging with high risk that no one seems to have either the experience or vision with the proposal of putting Multiple Sclerosis patients together with an unknown mix of renters, with hopes that they are ideal citizens. Especially next to a Section 8 complex that has a high crime rate. Ms. Flannery also couldn't provide how many Multiple Sclerosis residents need housing but threw out 50 % which means over 70. That's also very vague and needs some support as to how these people would be able to co -exist and in a busy environment next to the YMCA and what additional special transportation needs they may have. Where is the MS Society's voice in all of this? Overall this housing mix seems more like a lot of ideas floating around but nothing seems well planned about how this apartment building will be anything but an apartment building with an eventual mandate of expanding the already excessive low- income housing into an already saturated area and accommodating some MS residents as a lever for the expansion. It lacks long term vision with due dilligence. We believe the public would be better served in a more cohesive plan for not just this site but the adjacent site long term prior to the approval of any plan and hope the planning commission has leadership and vision for enhancing the neighborhood for all residents as they have done excellent work with the Southdale corridor. Thanks for your time and would appreciate if you could please distribute this to the Edina Planning Commission on my behalf. I'll be sending out a copy to the residents as well. Regards, Thomas Kessler Property Owner of 7429 York Terrace Subject: RE: Invitation for YMCA meeting Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:16:50 -0600 From: sdorgan()cresapartners.com To: thomas kessler(cbhotmail.com CC: cteague0)ci.edina.mn.us Mr. Kessler, Attached are the revised elevations for the proposed YMCA redevelopment project. Sorry for the delay, we were working to get these in a format we could send to you. Please call with any questions. Thanks -- Steve