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Home My WebLink About1984-01-16_COUNCIL MEETINGAGENDA EDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 1984 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL EDINA MASONIC LODGE CONTRIBUTION - Robert Soelberg MINUTES of the Regular and Special Council Meetings of December 19, 1983, Special Meeting of December 29, 1983, and Regular Meeting of January 9, 1984, approved.as submitted or corrected by motion of , seconded by I. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT. Affidavit of Notice by Clerk. Presentation by City Manager and Engineer. Spectators heard. If Council wishes to proceed, action by Resolution. 3/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass. A. Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb and Gutter Improvement No. P -BA -137 -A & B Hansen Road - Vernon Avenue to West 60th Street II. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REPORTS ON PLANNING MATTERS. Affidavit of Notice by Clerk. Presentation by Planning Department. Spectators heard. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance requires offering of Ordinance only. 4/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass Second Reading or if Second Reading should be waived. Lot Divisions, Flood Plain Permits, Plats, Appeals from Administrative or Board of Appeals and Adjustments decisions require action by Resolution. 3/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass. A. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 1. First Reading B. Kyllo Development 1. Rezoning request from R -1 Single Family Dwelling District to PRD -2 Planned Residential District - Generally located north of the Crosstown Highway and west of Vernon Court 2. Preliminary Plat Approval - Vernon Court Addition C. Wooddale School (Contd from 12/19/83) 1. Transfer of Property to City 2. Reuse of Property if Transferred 3. Rezoning Request to Heritage Preservation District D. Set Hearing Date (2/6/84) 1. Hedberg & Sons Company - Generally located east of France Av. and north of Parklawn Avenue extended. A. R -1 Single Family Dwelling District to. POD -1 Planned Office District B. Preliminary Plat Approval of Hedberg Parklawn Acres III. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS.. IV. AWARD OF BIDS. A. 3/4 Ton Pickup Cab and Chassis B. 1984 -85 Park and Recreation Activity Calendar V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS. V A. Traffic Safety Minutes of January 11, 1984 B. Metropolitan Council Appointment (Contd from 1/9/84) C. Set Meeting Date with State'Legislators /Legislative Policies D, Advisory Board /Commission Appointments E. Joint and Cooperative Agreement /Lobbying Effort 'F. Special Concerns of Mayor and Council G. Post Agenda and Managers Miscellaneous Items o � tl ----------------- CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROJECT P -BA -137 A & B PERMANENT STREET SURFACING SIDEWALK CONCRETE,CURB AND GUTTER Hansen Road from Vernon Avenue to W. 60th Street The Edina City Council will on Monday, January 16, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., at the Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, hold a Public Hearing on the necessity and feasibility of constructing permanent street surfacing, concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk on the above listed street. This hearing has been called as a result of concern over the deteriorated condition of the existing street. Your receipt of this notice is an indication that property whose ownership is listed to you is among those properties which are considered to be benefitted. The proposed projet consists of constructing a new bituminous surface with concrete curb and gutter the entire distance from Vernon Avenue to W. 60th St. Additionally a concrete sidewalk adjacent to the curb would be constructed on the west side of the roadway. The sidewalk would be maintained by the City. The proposed street would be 36' wide from Vernon Avenue to Benton Avenue with parking restricted on the east side. From Benton Avenue to West 60th Street, the proposed street would be 30' wide. These dimensions are minimum widths required for use of Municipal State Aid Funds on the segment from Vernon Avenue to Benton Avenue. The project would also include replacement of the current structure at the railroad crossing, and some minor storm sewer installation near Garden Park. The estimated cost of the project is $553,191.13, with an estimated $134,465.57 to be assessed. The balance of the funds will come from the Municipal State Aid (gas tax) account. The estimated cost of $134,465.57 would be proposed to be assessed in the following manner: $20.00 per assessable foot for single family residential units and $30.00 per assessable foot for multiple residential units on the segment of Hansen Road between Vernon Avenue and Benton Avenue (State Aid assisted funding area). The segment of construction on Hansen Road from Benton Avenue to West 60th Street would not be State Aid assisted funding. That portion of roadway would be constructed to local street standards and the estimated cost per assessable foot would be $38.83. Construction of this improvement, if approved, could be accomplished in 1984, with the exception of a finishing seal coat which will be applied in June, 1985. Assessments would then be levied in 1985 with the initial installment due in 1986. This improvement is proposed to be assessed over a ten (10) year period. The present condition of the Municipal Bond market makes it difficult to determine the annual rate of interest that will be charged on the unpaid balance, but it will not exceed the amount allowed by law. Page,, 2. , Notice of Public Hearing Project P -BA -137 -A & B Permanent Street Surfacing, Sidewalk, & Concrete Curb & Gutter The area proposed to be assessed for a portion of the cost of proposed improvements includes Lot 7 thru 9, Block 7, Westchester Knolls Add'n; Lots 13 thru 16, Richmond Hills 3rd Add'n; Lots 11 thru 16, Melody Knolls 6th Add'n; Lots 5 thru 8, Block 1, Town's First Edina; Lots 7 thru 12, Block 3, Codes Highview Park Add'n; Lot 1, Block 1, Hayden Add'n; Parcel 4700, Parcel 2100, Section 33, Township 117, Range 21; Lots 1, 2, 5, Block 1, Woody Point; Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, Garden Park; Lots 1 thru 3, Block 1, Emil P. Erickson Add'n; Lots 1 thru 3, Block 1, E.V. Klopp's Subdivision; Lots 1 thru 3, Block 1, Warden Acres Berg Replat; Lots 1 thru 4, Block 1, Theo. Nelson's Add'n. and Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Naomi Add'n. Any inquiries, comments and /or suggestions you may have regarding this improvement may be forwarded to the City Council or Engineering Department prior to the hearing or presented at the hearing itself. If you desire additional information, please call me at 927 -8861 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thank you. Francis J. Hoffman, P.E. Director of Public Works and City Engineer FJH:lm January 6, 1984 January 13, 1984 �i • ESTIMATE OF COST CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P -BA -137 -A S.A.P. 120 - 151 -08 LOCATION: Hansen Road from Vernon Avenue (Co. Rd. 158) to Benton Avenue HEARING DATE: January 16, 1984 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION: $529,078.28 (Includes Engineering, Clerical & Interest LESS AMOUNT TO BE PAID BY STATE AID: $425,917.48 ( +_$12,000.00 from BA- 137 -B) AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED: $93,160.80 NUMBER OF ASSESSABLE FEET SINGLE FAMILY: 3,969.24 NUMBER OF ASSESSABLE FEET MULTI UNITS: 459.2 ESTIMATED ASSESSABLE COST PER FOOT SINGLE FAMILY: $20.00 ESTIMATED ASSESSABLE COST PER MULTI UNIT (24 Units): $574.00 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LOT BLOCK ADDITION PINS NUMBER FOOTAGE 1 1 Warden Acres Berg Replat 32- 117 -21 -41 -0068 95.0' 2 1 " " 32- 117 -21 -31 -0066 95.0' 3 1 32- 117 -21 -31 -0067 108.8' 1 1 E.V. Klopp's Subdivision 32- 117 -21 -41 -0030 100.0' 2 1 11 32- 117 -21 -41 -0031' 100.0' 3 1 If 32- 117 -21 -41 -0032 99.0' 1 1 Emil Erickson Addition 32- 117 -21 -14 -0042 81.0' 2 1 11 If 32- 117 -21 -14 -0043 78.0' 3 1 If 32- 117 -21 -14 -0044 78.0' Part of 6 & 7 Garden Park Addition 32- 117 -21 -14 -0053 344.81' Part of 69 32- 117 -21 -14 -0052 135' 7,8, & 9 32- 117 -21 -14 -0055 1031.7' January 13, 1984 Page 2 of 6 Pages Estimate of Cost Perm. St. Surf. with Concr. Curb & Gutter & Sidewalk Improvement No. P BA 137 -A S.A.P. 120 - 151 -08 LOT BLOCK ADDITION PINS NUMBER FOOTAGE 7 & 8 7 Westchester Knolls Add'n. 33- 117 -21 -22 -0081 105.0' 8 & 9 7 33- 117 -21 -22 -0082 174.6' 13, 14, __ 24 Units Apts. Parcer l 2100--) Richmond Hills 3rd Addition 32- 117 -21 -22 -0055 459.2' 15 32- 117 -21 -22 -0056 80.0' 16 32- 117 -21 -22 -0057 80.0' 11 3 Melody Knolls 6th Addition 32- 117 -21 -23 -0086 80.0' 12 3 32- 117 -21 -23 -0087 80.0' 13 3 32- 117 -21 -23 -0088 80.0' 14 3 It 32- 117 -21 -23 -0089 80.0' 15 3 32- 117 =21 -23 -0090 80.0' 16 3 32- 117 -21 -23 -0091 66.68' 5 1 Towns First Edina Addition (1/3) 32- 117 -21 -23 -0101 25.81' 6 1 32- 11741 -23 -0102 75.0' 7 1 32- 117 -21 -23 -0103 75.0' 8 1 32- 117 -21 -23 -0104 75.0' 7 3 Codes Highview Park Add'n. 32- 117 -21 -32 -0051 86.57' 8 3 11 11 32- 117 -21 -32 -0052 106.57' 9 3 32- 117 -21 -32 -0053 106.57' 10 r 3 It 11 32- 117 -21 -32 -0054 106.57' 11 3 32- 117 -21 -32 -0055 106.57' 12 3 11 It (1/3) 32- 117 -21 -32 -0056 32.19' January 13, 1984 " Page 3 of 6 Pages Estimate of Cost Perm. St. Surf. with Concr. Curb & Gutter & Sidewalk Improvement No. P =BA -137 -A S.A.P. 120 - 151 -08 UNIT ITEM NO. QUANTITY. MATERIAL PRICE TOTAL 2101.501 0.11 Acre, Clearing @ $2,500.00 $275.00 2101.502 32 Trees, Clearing 75.00 2,400.00 2101.506 0.11 Acre, Grubbing 2,500.00 275.00 2101.507 33 Trees, Grubbing 75.00 2,475.00 2104.501 66 L /F, Concrete Header Removal 2.50 165.00 2104.501 75 L /F, Concrete Curb & Gutter Removal 1.00 75.00 2104.501 895 L /F, Guard -rail Removal 1.25 1,118.75 2104.501 153 L /F, Culvert Pipe Removal 2.00 306.00 2104.503 235 S /F, Retaining Wall (wood & stone) Removal 3.00 705.00 2104.523 6 Each, Catchbasins Salvage 250.00 1,500.00 2105.501 45.57 C /Y, Common Excavation (X Sect.) 3.75 17,088.75 2105.526 861 C /Y, Select Topsoil Borrow *L.V.) 6.50 5,596.50 2211.501 12,193 Tons, Aggregate Base, Cl. 2 6.85 83,522.05 2331.504 98 Tons Bituminous Material for Mix- ture 195.00 19,110.00 2331.510 1,085 Tons, Binder Course Mixture 14.00 .15,190.00 2331.514 1,085 Tons, Base Course Mixture 14.00 15,190.00 2331.518 22 Tons, Bituminous Mixture between Wali & Wall 50.00 1,100.00 2331.518 86 Tons, Ri t_ i_imi nn_ u_ s_ Mi _x_t_u_ r_ a_ f r Drives 50.00 4,300.00 2341.504 50 Tons, Bituminous Material for Mixture 195.00 9,750.00 2341.508 829 Tons, Wearing Course Mixture 16.00 13,264.00 2356.505 3,014 Gal. Bituminous Material for Seal Coat 1.30 3,918.20 January 13, 1984 Page 4 of 6 Pages Estimate of Cost Perm. St. Surf. with Concr. Curb & Gutter & Sidewalk Improvement No. P -BA -137 -A S.A.P. 120 - 151 -08 UNIT ITEM NO. QUANTITY MATERIAL PRICE TOTAL 2356.507 151 Tons, Seal Coat Aggregate (FA3 Traprock) @ $85.00 $12,835.00 2357.502 6,227 Gal. Bituminous Material for Tackcoat 1.30 8,095.10 2451.509 250 C /Y, Aggregate Bedding (1 -1z" rock) 8.00 2,000.00 2501.501 1,050 L /F, 12" R.C. Pipe Culvert Cl. V 20.00 21,000.00 2501.501 156 L /F, 15" R.C. Pipe Culvert Cl. V 24.00 3,744.00 2501.501 14 L /F, 21" R.C. Pipe Culvert Cl. III 28.00 392.00 2501.501 30 L /F, 12: C.M. Pipe Culvert (Plastic Coated) 22.00 660.00 2501.501 94 L /F, 15" C.M. Pipe Culvert (Plastic Coated) 24.00 2,256.00 2506.508 11 Each, Construct Manholes (Edina "E:) 1,000.00 11,000.00 2506.509 2 Each, Construct Catch Basins (Edina "B ") 750.00 1,500.00 2506.509 12 Each, Construct Catch Basins (Edina "C ") 700.00 8,400.00 2506.509 1 Each, Construct Catch Basin (Edina :D:) 500.00 500.00 2506.511 5.25 L /F, Reconstruct Manholes 200.00 1.050.00 2506.516 8 Each, Casting Assemblies (Edina "C ") 225.00 1,800.00 2506.516 1 Each, Casting Assemblies (Edina "D ") 175.00 175.00 2506.516 11 Each, Casting Assemblies (Edina "E ") 175.00 1,925.00 January 13, 1984 Page 5 of 6 Pages Estimate of Cost Perm. St. Surf. with Concr. Curb & Gutter & Sidewalk Improvement No. P -BA -137 -A S.A.P. 120 - 151 -08 UNIT ITEM NO. QUANTITY MATERIAL PRICE TOTAL 2506.521' 20 Each, Install Castings @ $65.00 $1,300.00 2506.522 19 Each, Adjust Frame & Ring Casting 100.00 1,900.00 2521.501 14,800 S /F, 4" Concrete Walk 1.35 19,980.00 2521.501 200 S /F, 6" Concrete Walk 1.50 300.00 2531.501 5,155 L /F, Concrete Curb & Gutter Design B6018 5.50 28,352.50 2531.507 130 S /Y, 6" Concrete Driveway Pavement 20.00 2,600.00 2571.502 23 Tree, F & I Shade Tree, 22 -3" (Maple Rubrum) 225.00 5,175.00 2575.501 0.55 Acre, Roadside Seeding 250.00 137.50 2575.502 30 Pounds, Seed Mixture 5 15.00 450.00 2575.505 5,200 S /Y, Sodding 1.50 7,800.00 2575.519 0.55 Acre, Disk Anchoring 200.00 110.00 S1 2575.531 1.07 Ton, Commercial Fertilizer, Analysis 12 -12 -12 250.00 267.50 SP 1 4 Each Adjust Gate Valves 75.00 300.00 SP 2 2 Each, Move Hydrants (Ave. Move 5') 1,000.00 2,000.00 SP 3 4,112 S /F, Wood Tie Retaining Wall (Pressure Treated) 6.00 24,672.00 SP 4 709 S /F, Lannon Stone Dri Wall Retaining Wall 7.50 5,317.50 SP 5 35 Each, Adjust Curb Boxes 75.00 2,625.00 SP 6 40 S /Y, 8" Concrete Valley Gutters 24.00 960.00 SP 7 24 L /F, 20" 1/4" Steel Liner Pipe (Filled with Sand) 50.00 1,200.00 Rage 6 of 6 Pages Estimate of Cost Perm. St. Surf. with Concr. Curb & Gutter & Sidwalk Improvement No. P -BA -137 -A S.A.P. 120 - 151 -08 January 13, 1984 UNIT ITEM NO. QUANTITY MATERIAL PRICE TOTAL SP .9 SP 10 2 Disconnect Curb Box at Main @ $150.00 76 L /F, Saw Cutting (Concrete) 3.50 600 L /F, Wood Split Rail Fence (2 rails 4' high along wood retaining wall) (white cedar) Supplemental Agreement with R. R. 1. Relocate signals & Wires 2. Rail Pads Furnished by City 3. Install Rail Pads & Appurtenances 0 Prepared _ Checked B 2.00 $8,000.00 $27,000.00 $6,800.00 SUB - TOTAL: LESS AMOUNT POSSIBLY RECEIVED MNDOT RAILROAD ACCOUNT ($41' .800.00 ) ADD 10% ENGINEERING AND 2% CLERICAL: ADD 11.5% CAPITALIZED INTEREST: TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION: rancis J . Hof f n, P. . Director of Public Works and City Engineer $ 300.00 266.00 1,200.00 $8,000.00 $27,000.00 $6,800.00 $423,669.35 423,669.35 $50,840.32 474.509.67 $54,568.61 529,078.28 January 12, 1984 ESTIMATE OF COST CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO. P -BA -137 -B LOCATION: Hansen Road from Benton Ave. to W. 60th St. HEARING DATE: January 16, 1984 ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION: -$53 302 77 (Includes Engineering, Clerical & Interest LESS COST OF SIDEWALK AND.WATER CONSTRUCTION ITEMS: -$ 2,ZQQ_00 (Includes Engineering, Clerical & Interest) AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED: NUMBER OF ASSESSABLE FEET: 1,063.82 U� ESTIMATED COST PER ASSESSABLE FOOT: - X38-83 cnL� 2,`�i >>� ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LOT BLOCK ADDITION PINS NO. FOOTAGE 1 1 Theo. Nelson Addition 32- 117 -21 -41 -0040 100.0' 2 1 " 11 If 32- 117 -21 -41 -0039 100.0' 3 If it 32- 117 -21 -41 -0038 99.0' 4 11 11 32- 117 -21 -41 -0041 110.6' 1 1 Naomi Addition 32- 117 -21 -41 -0036 85.0' 2 1 If It 32- 117 -21 -41 -0037 134.00' 1 1 Woody Point Addition 33- 117 -21 -32 -0076 95.0' 2 1 " It 11 33- 117 -21 -32 -0077 130.0' 5 11 11 (1/3) 33- 117 -21 -32 -0080 44.96' 1 1 Hayden Addition (1/3) 33- 117 -21 -32 -0069 41.31' Parcel 4700 33- 117 -21 -32 -0001 123.95 Page 2 of 2 Pages Estimate of Cost City of Edina, Minnesota Improvement No. P -BA -137 -B January 12, 1984 and City Engineer UNIT QUANTITY MATERIAL PRICE TOTAL 6 Trees, Cleared, Grubbed & Removed @ $150.00 $900.00 30 L /F, Concrete Header Removed @ 2.50 75.00 30 S /F, Wood Retaining Wall Removed @ 3.00 90.00 920 C /Y, Excavation @ 3.75 3,450.00 189 C /Y, Select Topsoil @ 6.50 1,228.50 980 Ton, Cl. 2 Gravel (6" thick, compacted @ 6.85 6,713.00 in street) 227 Tons, Minn. D.O.T. 2341 (2" thick, @ . 22.00 4,994.00 compacted) 619 Gala R.C. 800 for Seal Coat @ 1.30 804.70 31 Ton, FA3 Traprock Seal Coat @ 85.00 2,635.00 2 Each, Std. M.H. for 12" Gate Valves @ 1000.00 2,000.00 3 Each, Adjust Frame & Covers @ 100.00 300.00 3,450 S /F, 4" Concrete Sidewalk @ 1.35 4,657.50 700 S /F, 6" Concrete Sidewalk @ 1.50 1 050.00 1,380 L /F, B6 718 Concrete Curb & Gutter @ 5.50 7,590.00 37 S /.Y, 6" Concrete Driveway Pavement @ 20.00 740.00 1,320 S /Y, Sodding @ 1.50 1,980.00 0.27 Tons, 12- 12 -12- Fertilizer (250lbs /acre) @ 250.00 67.50 319 S /F, Lannon Stone Dri -Wall Retaining Wall @ 7.50 2,392.50 10 Each, Adjust Curb Boxes @ 75.00 750.00 1 Each, Disconnect Curb Box at Main @ 150.00 150.00 33 L /F, Concrete Saw Cutting @ 3.50 115.50 Prepared B SUB- TOTAL: $42,683.20 ADD 10% ENGINEERING & 2% CLERICAL: 5,121.98 �cked By 47,805.18 ADD 11.5% CAPITALIZED INTEREST: 8,497.59 '"�Tf/ktli� '' STIMATED TOTAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION: 53,302.77 Fra cis J. Hoffman .E. i for of Public Works and City Engineer -L�_ n Carl M. Hansen Developer / Builder 5307 Vernon Ave. Edina, MN. 55436 927 -7701 January 10, 1984 City Council Members City of Edina 4801 West 50th St. Edina, Mn. 55424 Dear City Council Members: I would like to express my opposition to the new proposed zoning ordinance for the City of Edina. I am one of the few Edina property owners affected by the new proposal. I object on the basis that I acquired the property as it is presently zoned. By rezoning it R -1, the City would cause me great expense to rezone it. Further, the City could even give me a lower classification or less density, or both. That doesn't sound fair to me. Sincerely, Carl M. Hansen 5-A CHARLES R. WEAVER Attorney at Law January 16, 1983 Mr. Kenneth Rosland, City Manager Mr. C. Wayne Courtney, Mayor Mr. A. Charles Bredesen, III Mr. Fred Richards Mrs. June Schmidt Mrs. Leslie C. Turner 4801 W. 50th Street Edina MN 55435 RE: Public Hearing, January 16, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance HOLMES & GRAVEN CHARTERED 470 Pillsbury Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Telephone 612/338 -1177 1984 on new proposed Dear Mayor, City Council, and City Manager: On behalf of Wallace Kenneth, we are requesting the opportunity to submit comments and proposals with respect to the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. We understand that the hearing scheduled for January 16, 1984 will be continued to February 6, 1984, and that comments and proposals may be received at that time. We specifically request the opportunity to make such submissions on or before February 6, 1984. As you are aware, Mr. Kenneth has a long history as a resident, property owner, and taxpayer in the City of Edina. Mr. Kenneth is quite concerned that the proposed rezoning will not only substantially devalue certain of his property, but that it will also destroy the value of certain developments already started. In particular, he is concerned that certain of his property just east of County Road 18 in Western Edina known as Interlachen Hills is proposed for rezoning from R -4 to R -1 despite Mr. Kenneth's commencement of development in specific reliance. upon the R -4 zoning. Mr. Kenneth has already invested several hundred thousand dollars in this property, not including architects' fees, taxes, and sewer and water. He is requesting the - opportunity to submit more detailed comments and proposals with respect to this property and other property which will- be directly affected by the proposed rezoning. He believes that his position and proposals are reasonable and at this time wishes simply the opportunity to make his position known. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, Charles R. Weaver CRW:kb Re: Wallace Kennenth - Proposed New Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Edina Gentlemen: Please be advised that we represent Wallace Kenneth a long time resident of the City of Edina and the current fee owner of: (a) Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition Lots 1 - 12, inclusive, Block 1, Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition Lots 28 - 35, inclusive, Block 1, Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition. (b) Part of Government Lot 7 and 2, Section 28 Township 117, Range 21, Consisting of approximately 7 acres. The purpose of this letter is to provide on behalf of our client written objections to the adoption of the proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance for Edina which is scheduled for consideration this evening before the Edina'City Council. Mr. Kenneth has owned the above subject property for many years and has paid taxes on same during his years of ownership. Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Interlachen 3rd Addition are currently. zoned R -4 and our client has prepared drawings for the construction of an apartment complex thereon. Several years ago at the time of the adoption of the plat for -A LAW OFFICE MOSS & BARNTE17 A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION VERNE W. MOSS 1200 Pillsbury Center • 200 South Sixth Street • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 ANN K. NEWHALL J. BRAINERD CLARKSON HERMAN J. RATELLE (612) 339 -8551 (612) 339 -8791 MICHAEL J. AHERN MAHER J. WEINSTEIN PATRICK F. FLAHERTY JAMES H. HENNESSY JEFF P GAINSLEY JEFFREY FREMONT C. FLETCHER FORMERLY WAYNE A. VANDER VORT MOSS, FLAHERTY, CLARKSON 8 FLETCHER J. SHROON THOMAS J. SHROYER THOMAS C. CUTSHALL PAUL VAN VALKENBURG arld STANLEY R. STASEL BARNETT, RATELLE, HENNESSY, VANDER VORT, STASEL & HERZOG DALE M. WAGNER MITCHELL W. KIFFE MICHAEL L. FLANAGAN BARBARA G. STUART W. SCOTT HERZOG PETER J. TIMMONS WAYNE A. HERGOTT JAMES E.O BRIEN MARTHA M. VAN ROEKEL GREGORY D. PETERSON RICHARD S. ZIEGLER January 16, 1984 JONATHAN J.OVIATT JOHN F. STONE EDWARD L. WINER - OF COUNSEL: WILLIAM A. HAUG CHARLES A.PARSONS,JR. ' HORACE VAN VALKENBURG PHILIP A. PFAFFLY RALPH H. CCMAFORD MARK P. KOVALCHUK HOMER A.CHILDS J. MICHAEL HIRSCH EDWARD J. BLOMME MARGO S. STRUTHERS - ROBERT W. BARNETT (1921-1983) FRANK J. WARNER (1914 -1976) ABBOTT L. FLETCHER (1689-1976) L.GLENN FASSETT 11907-1975) The Honorable C. Wayne Courtney Mr. Kenneth E. Rosland Mayor of the City of Edina City Manager City Hall City Hall 4801 W. 50th Street 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 Mr. Gordon Hughes City Planner City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 Re: Wallace Kennenth - Proposed New Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Edina Gentlemen: Please be advised that we represent Wallace Kenneth a long time resident of the City of Edina and the current fee owner of: (a) Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition Lots 1 - 12, inclusive, Block 1, Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition Lots 28 - 35, inclusive, Block 1, Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition. (b) Part of Government Lot 7 and 2, Section 28 Township 117, Range 21, Consisting of approximately 7 acres. The purpose of this letter is to provide on behalf of our client written objections to the adoption of the proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance for Edina which is scheduled for consideration this evening before the Edina'City Council. Mr. Kenneth has owned the above subject property for many years and has paid taxes on same during his years of ownership. Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Interlachen 3rd Addition are currently. zoned R -4 and our client has prepared drawings for the construction of an apartment complex thereon. Several years ago at the time of the adoption of the plat for The Honorable C. Wayne Courtney Mr. Kenneth E. Rosland Mr. Gordon Hughes January 16, 1984 Page Two Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition, our client dedicated approximately 15 acres for a flood plain and water sewer district in reliance upon the City of Edina retaining R -4 zoning for said Lots 1 and 2. Our client has further prepared drawings and is completing the construction of an apartment complex on Parcel (b) described above. The purpose of this letter is to set forth on behalf of our client our strenuous objection for the proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance and that if said were to be adopted, there would result very substantial and material economic hardship and loss upon our client. I plan to schedule a meeting with Gordon Hughes, City Planner, this week to discuss the proposed drawings of our client for Lots l and 2, Interlachen Hills 3rd Addition and request the issuance of a building permit. ours very truly, Wayne A. Vander Vort WAV:ld 5525 Kellogg Avenue Edina, Minnesota January 12, 1984 Mr. Gordon Hughes, Planner City of Edina Edina, Minnesota Dearer. Hughes In respcnding to the one item of Ordinance of which I have had numerous experiences, i.e. driveway, I would like to offer this recap: { Condidering that 98 --of residents in South Harriet Park interpret the code to imply a 5 ft. buffer between driveway and adjoining lot, I believe the code or ordinance should clearly state this .if that is its intent &d meaning; if not, then the contrary should be clearly defined. In ray opinion, I feel strongly that a 5 ft. buffer is absolutely nec- essary for the following reasons: 1. If 98A of existing driveways provide a 5 ft. buffer, it is only fair t4at this same civility be provided for all property owners with the exception of those whereby the driveway was installed at the time of building the house and had been confirmed by the building inspector at that time. 2. A driveway in construction to a lot line forces the adjoinin property owner into heavy expense and bitter aggravation by hav ing to pay for a re- survey and by having to monitor the constru( ion workers against trespass and damage on property. 3. Additional expansion beyond the lot line occurred as the expand( driveway reached the 15 ft.street line and then was flared out- ward beyond the lot line, reducing the frontage for this owner. ( This is unfair and despicable and difficult to regulagunless there is a 5 ft. buffer. ) 4. The lot line driveway owner easily and continually sallies into the adjoining property {`0 r WVZZ_, � J1IZaSb ►� , T 2. 5. Another problem aggravated by driveway extension is that of snow clearance and drainage. 6. Driveway extension to the lot line impinges on the privacy of the adjoining home - owner. 7. Any driveway extended to a lot line detracts from the property's appearance, aggravates its owner continuously, decreases the monet- ary value of the afflicted property in case of resale, and sow$ seeds of bitter animosity in the neighborhood. Summarily, I adamantly believe that a 5 ft. buffer is an absolAte necessity between driveway and lot 1�ne and inasmuch as 98% enjoy this benefit, so should that adjoi%% home owner. It is clearly the duty of city government to see that all " shall be equal before the law. " S1inaece 1�P1 Meaning can be construed in the 98% result that a. It must be implicit in the building code or you would have a skewed.percentage if left to random choice, such as 5916 vs.41 %, or other divergent skews, certainly not:98 %. b-'-Former officials must have interpreted a mandatory meaning to this, or through the years you would not have this uniformi rt N. M E M O R A N D U M DATE: January 16, 1984 TO: Kenneth Rosland FROM: Gordon Hughes SUBJECT: Draft Zoning Ordinance During the last work session on the proposed Zoning Ordinance, the City Council requested that Staff prepare alternate drafts of those sections of the Ordinance concerning: 1.) accessory apartments in single family homes, and 2.) mechanical amusement drafts for Council consideration. Accessory Dwelling Units Section 11 (Single Dwelling Unit District) of the Ordinance would be changed as follows: New Paragraph B.7. 7. Accessory dwelling units within single dwelling unit buildings New Paragraph G(8) 8. Special Conditions for Accessory Dwelling Units In addition to the standards imposed by Paragraph D.S. of Section 4 of this Ordinance, no conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit shall be issued unless:- (a) . The lot is designated by the City of Edina Comprehensive Plan as low density attached residential. (b) . The accessory dwelling unit is located within the principal use building and not separated or detached. (c) . The floor area of the accessory dwelling unit is not less than 400 square feet nor more than 750 square feet and does not comprise more than 400 of the total floor area of the principal use building. (d) . The accessory dwelling unit does not contain more than two bedrooms. (e) . At least one enclosed parking space is provided for the accesory dwelling unit in addition to the off - street parking required for the principal dwelling unit. 's Draft Zoning Ordinance January `16, 1984 Page two (f) . No more than one accessory dwelling unit is contained within the principal use building or lot. (g) . The residential character of the principal use building is not altered. (h) . Any exterior stairways to serve the accessory dwelling unit are located in the rear of the principal use building and completely enclosed. (i) Either the principal dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit is .occupied by the owner of the principal use building and lot. (j) . The prinicpal use building was constructed prior to October 22, 1951. Mechanical Amusement Devices Existing Ordinance and Proposed Ordinance * No machines allowed in PC -1 * Unlimited number of machines in PC -2 and PC -3. Alternative 1 * Two machines as-an accessory use in PC -1 and PC -2 * Unlimited number of machines and arcades in PC -3 Altarnn +a I * One machine as an accessory use in PC -1 * Two machines as an accessory use in PC -2 * Unlimited number of; machines-and arcades in PC -3 Alternate 3 _ * No machines in PC -1 * One machine as an accessory use in PC -2 * Unlimited number of machines and arcades in PC -3 �l +nrr» +e 1 * One machine in PC -1 * Six machines in PC -2 * Unlimited number of machines and arcades in PC -3 LOCATIO MAP ii�I�NI . 0�_ 0 INS r ` c4 U� �. E TRAIL WEST CROSSViEW rCUTHERAN CHURCH M P / / 09 H NUMBER Z -83 -9 E S -83 -14 L O C A T 10 N Part of Lot 4, Auditors Subdivision No. 196 Generally located north of Crosstown Highway and west of Vernon Court REQUEST R -1, Single Family Dwellings to PRD -2, Planned Residential EDINA PLANNING DEPARTMENT • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1983, AT 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bill Lewis, Gordon Johnson, Helen McClelland, David Runyan, John Skagerberg, John Palmer and Phil Sked. STAFF PRESENT,: Gordon Hughes, City Planner Joyce Repya, Acting Secretary I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: John Palmer moved for approval of the minutes from the November 30, 1983 meeting. Gordon Johnson seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried. II. OLD BUSINESS: Approval of the Revised Zoning Ordinance. Helen McClelland moved for approval of the revised Zoning Ordinance. John Palmer seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried. III. NEW BUSINESS: Z -83 -9 Kyllo Development. R -1 Single Family Residential District to S PRD -3 Planned Residential District. Generally located North of Crosstown Highway and West of Vernon Court. S -83 -14 Vernon Court Addition. Mr. Hughes advised the Commission that the subject property measures .82 acres in area and is zoned R -1 Single Family Dwelling District. Across Vernon Court to the north of the property is the proposed site of a recently approved five -unit townhouse project. To the northwest, across Vernon Avenue is the Habitat, which is zoned R -2 and an eight -unit townhouse development zoned PRD -3. Adjoining the property on the south is the Crosstown Highway. The proponent is requesting a rezoning to PRD -2 Planned Residential District. A preliminary development plan has been submitted which illustrates a five -unit townhouse building. The townhouses would be served by a private drive from Vernon Court. Two enclosed parking spaces are proposed for each unit. Two exposed parking spaces in front of each garage plus a separate, five car parking area are also provided. Mr. Hughes pointed out that the proponent has submitted elevation drawings of the proposed townhouses. These drawings show two -story units with tuck under garages at the rear of each unit. The site includes two, small, City -owned parcels of property which are residues from our acquisition of the right of way for Vernon Court. The pro- ponent suggests that he acquire these parcels and include them in his site plan. Mr. Hughes stated that the proposed zoning conforms with the Comprehensive Plan's designation of the property as Low Density Attached Residential (0 -6 units per acre) . The site plan also conforms with the Zoning Ordinance with the exception of the proposed setbacks of units 1 and 5 from Vernon Court. The site plan proposes 30 foot setbacks rather than 35 feet as required. December 28, 1983 Page 2 Mr. Hughes then explained that the property suffers from its close proximity to the Crosstown Highway and the ramp to County Road 18. The project will be exposed to above normal noise levels as a result. The proponent has attempted to reduce this exposure through building design, orientation, and berming. Landscaping and screening along the south and southwest portions of the site should be carefully considered in the preparation of the final plans. In conclusion, Mr. Hughes recommended preliminary approval for Kyllo Development and Vernon Court Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. Acceptable overall development plans; 2. Final platting; 3. Subdivision dedication; and conveyance of residual right of way from the City. Discussion ensued regarding visitor parking and access to the units. Mr, Kyllo told the Commission that visitors parking in the rear would have to follow the sidewalks around the building to gain access. Mr. Hughes pointed out that visitor parking will be allowed on Vernon Court for a 6 hour period of time, as is the case for all public streets in the City. David Runyan suggested that Mr. Kyllo might consider enlarging the drive aisle south of unit 5 to allow for easier access to the unit 5 garage. Gordon Johnson asked when the variance process would be completed. Mr. Hughes explained that if the revised Zoning Ordinance is approved, the City Council would be able to act on the variance in lieu of going through the Board of Appeals and Adjustments process. John Skagerberg then moved for approval of the preliminary rezoning and subdivision plans subject to acceptable overall development plans; final platting; subdivision dedication; and conveyance of residual right of way from the City. Phil Sked seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried. IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: February 1, 1984 V. ADJOURNMENT:_ 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joyce Repya, Acting Secretary COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DECEMBER 28, 1983 Z -83 -9 Kyllo Development 5 -83 -14 Vernon Court Addition Generally located: North of Crosstown Highway and West of Vernon Court Refer to: Attached Preliminary Development Plan and Preliminary Plat The subject property measures .82 acres in area and is zoned R -1, Single Family Dwelling District. Across Vernon Court to the north of the property is the proposed site of a recently approved five -unit townhouse project. To the northwest across Vernon Avenue is the Habitat, which is zoned R-2 and an eight unit townhouse development zoned PRD --3. Adjoining the property on the south is the Crosstown Highway. The proponent is requesting a rezoning to PRD -2, Planned Residential District. A preliminary development plan has been submitted which illustrates a five -unit townhouse building. The townhouses would be served by a private drive from Vernon Court. Two enclosed parking spaces are proposed for each unit. Two exposed parking spaces in front of each garage plus a separate, five -car parking area are also provided. The proponent has also submitted elevation drawings of the proposed townhouses. These drawings show two -story units with tuck under garages at the rear of each unit. The site includes two, small, City, owned, parcels of property which are residues from our acquisition of the right of way for Vernon Court. The proponent suggests that he acquire these parcels and include them in his site plan. Recommendation The proposed zoning conforms with the Comprehensive Plan's designation of the property as Low Density Attached Residential (0 -6 units/acre). The site plan also conforms with the Zoning Ordinance with the exception of the proposed setbacks of units 1 and 5 from Vernon Court. The site plan proposes 30 foot setbacks rather than 35 feet as required. The property suffers from its close proximity to the Crosstown Highway and the ramp to County Road 18. The project will be exposed to above normal noise levels as a result. The proponent has attempted to reduce this exposure through building design, orientation, and berming. Landscaping and screening along the south and southwest portions of the site should be carefully_ considered in the preparation of the final plans. Community Development and Planning Commission December 28, 1983 Z -83 -9 Page two Staff -recommends preliminary approval conditioned upon: I. Acceptable overall development plans; 2. Final platting; 3. subdivision dedication; 4. conveyance of residual right of way from the City M E M O R A N D U M TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: KENNETH ROSLAND, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: WOODDALE SCHOOL PROPERTY DATE: JANUARY 12, 1984 Attached please find a memorandum regarding the Wooddale School property. This will be discussed as an agenda item at the January 16, 1984 meeting. If agreed, this memorandum would then be turned into a formal resolution prepared by our City Attorney for adoption by both the City Council and the Edina School District. KER:jkm Attachment ■_3 N WOODDALE SCHOOL TRANSFER PROPOSAL A meeting of the Board Planning Committee, comprised of Members Hite, Kelly and Christianson, took place with the City Council Liaison Committee, comprised'of Fred Richards and Leslie Turner, on January 12, 1984. Ralph Lieber, Superintendent of Edina Schools, and Ken Rosland, City Manager, were also present. Substantial discussion followed and understandings were reached regarding the transfer of Wooddale School and site to the City of Edina. In this regard, the City will be spending several hundreds of thousands of dollars to improve the site for public purposes. The School District,' in this mutual venture, will provide the City with $25,000 for initial capital investment for property development on the date of document execution, approximately 60 days from today's date. An additional $100,000 will be conveyed to the City from the School District on the date the City awards a contract for substantive property development but, in no instance, later than 18 months from the date the City assumes legal control of the building and site. That intended date is August 1, 1984, but no later than 60 days beyond that date. Should the City decide to demolish the Wooddale School, the School District will have first rights of salvage. The specifics of such items (boilers, lockers, cabinets, etc.) will be identified at a later date. Further, the City will assume all legal costs with the exception of the School District's need to have their own Attorney review the documents. It is understood that the School District will have reversionary rights to the property into perpetuity, It.was clearly understood by all present that this exchange is made for the purpose of initially maintaining the property in the public domain and that the understandings aforementioned serve to foster a joint development attitude. 5525 Kellogg Avenue- Edina, Minnesota January 17, 19.84 Mayor C. Wayne Courtney City of Edina, Edina, Minnesota Dear Mr. Courtney: I would like to add a suggestion concerning the Wooddale School decisions in the process of being made: That Wooddale School become a media center, that is-7 audio- visual, video, possibly television and related artsgfor the benefit and creative development for all Edina school students, es- pecially the elementary school , but also available to the adult population of Edina. Because of the emphasis now and in the future on the media, I believe that such a Center would reinforce and enlarge the skills and knowledge of all Edina students. And for those many youngsters who perceive a "brickbat" approach to their education, this would be a natural motivator.. Perhaps such an innovation might attract younger.- families to Edina, offsetting the elderly population. Costs of such a Center would be considerable. One means of acquiring funds might be to try to channel some of the bequests of Edina citizens , which are now going'to'other foundations. (Recently, an Edinian bequeathed several million dollars to the University of Minnesota Foundation even though he was a-drop -out decades ago. ) I would appreciate if you would share this with your constituents, as there are two separate camps involved in such mat - ters,(theklected officials - the school systems) although both camps: have the same goals for the community. You impress me as being representative of both camps. Sincerely, Ruth K. Plotnicky } Councilman Fred Richards Edina City Council Edina City Hall Edina, Minnesota Dear Sir: There have been in recent issues of the Edina Sun newspaper reports on the continuing debate going on in Edina's city council in regard to the Wooddale school. There was also reported that this debate will be continued on 16 January 1984. These recent reports have included a sug- gestion that has been made in regard to the school land that adjoins Wooddale school. My understanding of this suggestion is to combine the school land with both Utley and Dwight William's Parks for public use. This is a suggestion which I strongly support - both personally and as a practicing historian interested in Edina's past. Should such a sugges- tion as this be carried out by the council, I would like to recommend renaming the larger park. The name I would recommend is Waterville Park. I have two reasons for recommending Waterville Park. In the first instance, this larger park very nearly redefines what I believe was the entire area of the Waterville townsite which was, in a sense, the found- ation of the present city of Edina. Secondly, a park for public use bearing this name would continue to commemorate the foundation of the city of Edina - if in name only. I have here attached a, researched and annotated history of Waterville which I have written for your perusal and information: A.History of Waterville Wooddale school and the adjoining school land are situated in the . southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section Eighteens Congres- sional Township Twenty -eight North, Range Twenty -four West of the Fourth Principal Meridian. A congressional township occupies an area of land that is thirty -six square miles - or six miles square - in dimension; that is, six miles long on each side according to a rectangular survey. The township is divided into thirty -six equal, or roughly equal' sections with each section occupying an area of land that is one mile square. Each section occupies roughly 640 acres of land. Sections are divided into four roughly equal Quarter- sections of 160 acres. Each Quarter - section is further subdivided into four roughly equal 40 acre parcels. The location of individual Quarter - sections and the smaller subdivision of forty -acre "quarters," is designated relative to the centerpoint of the section or the centerpoint of the Quarter - section. These are termed the Northwest Quarter, Northeast Quarter, Southwest Quarter and Southeast Quarter. The smaller subdivision is termed in a like manner: the North- west one - quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and so forth.l Although the Minnesota.Territory.was organized in 1849, generally speaking, settlement was confined to the triangular area between the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers - at least for a times Western expan- sion did not occur with any great number until after the United States congress ratified the treaties of Traverse des Sioux (23 July 1851), Men- dota (5 August 1851) and Pembina (20 September 1851) on 23 June 1852; An interesting book to read which describes the United States Rec- tangular survey system, related and peripheral information, is Hildegard Binder Johnson's Order Upon The Land (Oxford University Press, 1976). 2 on 24 February 18539 these treaties were officially announced by the president. Shortly afterward, Marvin Lewis, the Surveyor - General at Dubuque, Iowa, was instructed to begin the survey of lands west of the Mississippi river. The survey was begun during the summer of 1853.2 By that July, Township Twenty -eight was surveyed by Jesse T. Jarrett, Deputy Surveyor. He was accompanied by his assistants Andrew F. Wiley, George Webb and John Hoyt. Jarrett commenced to subdivide Township Twenty -eight into sections on 8 August, and by 12 August, Section Eight- een had been surveyed. Jarrett described a gently rolling landscape with first and second rate soil, timbered with "very thinly planted" Burr and Black Oak, with an undergrowth of "black oak thickets, hazel, cherry & sumac," and some Aspen. Although he set Quarter- section posts, these he positioned on the surveyed section lines and did not traverse across the interior of the section.3 Surveyors kept quite extensive notes in their small notebooks which, when the survey was completed, were turned over to the cartographers at the Surveyor-General's office. From these notebooks township plats were drawn. On 27 February 1854, Marvin Lewis certified the plat of Township Twenty- eight. 4 This plat was then 2. See William Watts Folwell, A History of Minnesota, 4 volumes (Minne- sota Historical Society, 1921); Volume 1, chapter 10, "The Suland Ac- quired," pp. 266 -304, also chapter 13, "Peopling the Territory," pp. 351- 364; Minnesota State Offices, Secretary of Statels.Office: Surveyor's Field Notes, 1853, and plat of Township Twenty- eight, Range Twenty -four. 3'Minnesota State Offices, Secretary of State's Office, Surveyor's Field Notes, Township Twenty- eight, Range Twenty -four, 1853. Jarrett included in his notebook a page marked "General Description" pertaining to the township which reads quite interestingly: "This township contains a number of large lakes of clear, deep water, also a great number of smaller ones. There is also a considerable number of marshes generally, however suitable for meadows. The soil of this township is good, second rate, sandy, well adapted for farming in this country where summers are short. Timber, principally oak, openings sufficient, however, for farm - �••0 Y`^_Y"•""' • +••�- y.ap rv`v'ciueut.A iil �. alto tVw11J111jJ ULU bU 11U111@LUUS Lnat it is impractical to designate the location of them in this description. At least four - fifths of the land is claimed and one -half, at least, settled on." 4. Minnesota State Offices, Secretary of State's Office, plat of Town- 3 sent to the United States District Land Office and was received there on 3 April by T.M. Fullerton. On 10 June, a District Land Office was opened in Minneapolis and the plat for Township Twenty -eight was sent there and received by M.L. Olds, the Registrar, on 9 October 1854.5 The land on which Wooddale school is presently situated was originally claimed from the United States by Abraham Midwood. Midwood, a fifty - eight year old Englishman by origin, had moved his family west from New York, presumably after his wife had died and came to this area to settle on or about 1 January 1855. He was accompanied by his two-sons, twenty - three year old George, and twenty -one year old Thompkins, his widowed daughter -in -law, thirty -three year old Rebecca, and her two children, eleven year old Charles and nine year old Maria. The Midwood farmstead was located on the present site of Edgebrook Place9 a street in the Country Club District of Edina, just off from Browndale avenue. On 8 January, Abraham Midwood went to the United States District Land Office, then loc- ated on the corner of Washington avenue and Ames (Eighth) street, in Minneapolis, to file his declatory statement of intent to claim the land he and his family had settled on. The statement was a necessary beaura- cratic measure to fulfill prior to filing an application to claim the land when it was finally put up for public sale. There appears to have been some difficulty with Abraham Midwood °s "paperwork" however; M.L. Olds, the Registrar, marked the entry in his abstract book - ABANDONED - in red pencil. Nevertheless, on 26 September, Abraham's son, George Midwood, refiled the declatory statement for the same land. It is some- what curious that George Midwood indicated that the family had settled there not.as his father had stated but on 28 June 1855.6 When the land ship Twenty- eight, Range Twenty -four, Federal Land Bureau Offices, Cen- tennial Building, St. Paul, Minnesota: Land Bureau Records, plat of Township Twenty- eight, Range Twenty -four. 5 °Minnesota Historical Society, United States District Land Office Records; Federal Land Bureau Offices: Land Bureau Records, plat. 6. Minnesota Historical Society, United States District Land Office Records: "Book of Abstracts of Declatory Statements Filed in the Land 4 office opened to officially sell the land in Township Twenty- eight, hav- ing received the plat,. George Midwood returned to the land office on 12 06tober to enter his claim and file what papers were necessary to "prove it up." Under the 1841 Pre - emption Act, he was required to pay only $1.25 per acre; consequently, he paid to Roswell P. Russell, the Land Office Receiver, $155.18 for slightly more than 124 acres of land.7 This claim was officially described in surveyor °s terms as the East one -half of the Northwest Quarter and the Southwest I one- quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Eighteen. In present terms, roughly, the Midwood claim extended west from approximately Wooddale avenue, along West Fiftieth street, to Highway #100; north, to approximately the line of Sunnyside avenue; east to Browndale avenue; north, to a point shortly beyond West Forty- fourth street; east, to a point shortly beyond Wooddale avenue; and south to the intersection of Wooddale avenue and West Fiftieth street. The government patent which gave George Midwood unincumbered legal entitle- ment to this land was issued by the General Land Office, Department of the Interior, in Washington, D.C., on 2 April 1857.8 Four days after George Midwood entered his land claim, on 16 October 1855, William Hoyt entered the District Land Office in Minneapolis to file his claim for the entire Southwest Quarter of Section Eighteen. The Hoyt claim consisted of approximately 169 acres for which he paid to Receiver Russell $211.64.9 In present terms, this property is situated between Wooddale avenue and Highway #100 and West Fiftieth and West Fifty- Office in Minneapolis on Lands not yet Offered for Public Sale," entries 547 and 1500; United States Federal Census, 1860, Richfield township, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Photocopy print-outs are available at the Edina Historical Society for the years 1860, 18652 18759 1880 and 1885, and for the village of Edina, 1895, 1900 and 1905; U.S. Statutes at Large, vol. 5, pp. 453 -458, Chapter 16, "An Act to appropriate the proceeds of the sales of the public lands, and to grant pre - emption rights." 7. Federal Land Bureau Offices: Land Bureau Records. 8. Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota: Registrar of Deeds, Book 27 of Deed Records, p. 27. Microfilm. 9. Federal Land Bureau Offices: Land Bureau Records. 5 fourth streets. Utley.Park, the Country Club Golf Course, the Edina Lib- rary, Edina City Hall, Frank J. Tupa Historical Park, and the Perkin's Restaurant are all situated on Hoyt's land. According to the declatory statement he filed, Hoyt and his wifes Huldah, settled in this area on 4 October 1855. 10 Apparently he built a small house in which to live just to the east of the present historic millsite in Dwight William's Park. At that time, the road to Murphy's Landing (later known as the Eden Praire road and now referred to as West Fiftieth street) ran just to the south of Hoyt's house. Veering off from the road to Murphy's Land- ing was a narrow wagon road that ran northward to the Midwood farm; this road we know, todays as Browndale avenue. There was no bridge across the creek at this time; only a crude ford through the flowing water. There was also no fall of water, natural or otherwise; nor a body of water such as the millpond - only a gently flowing stream of water. William Hoyt appears to have originated the idea of building a flour- ing mill near the creek. At that time, Minnehaha creek was referred to as Little Falls creek. On 6 November 1856, just a year after he had made his claim, Hoyt arranged with his neighbor, George Midwood, an agreement pertaining to the flow of water in Little Falls creek that ran through both of their properties. This agreement assured William Hoyt of "a cer- tain right of flowage for the use of a gristmill ... sufficient to furnish water and power for three run of stone." 11 Unfortunately, Hoyt was heavily in debt at this time and which precluded his ambition. Only a month af- ter he had filed his application to claim his land, Hoyt mortgaged three - quarters of it as security to James to raise necessary capital to improve his new farm. A few months later, on 28 January 1856, he mortgaged the remaining one - quarter to Nelson Pratt to raise an additional $500.00. 10. Minnesota Historical Society: United States District Land Office Records, "Book of Abstracts of Declatory Statements Filed in the Land OffirA in Min -e-aTnl on Land. entry ..r., Lands n�,. yet vLLC1CLL iur i'ub'11C Sales-' 1599 1/2. 11oHennepin County Governement Center: Registrar of Deeds, Book A of Bond Records, p. 276. Microfilm. On 13 December of the same year, a third mortgage was arranged with Job P. Nelson for $460.26 with which he satisfied his first mortgage. 12 At some point between 13 and 23 December 1856, he was approached by Richard Strout, Jacob S. Elliott, Levi M. Stewart and Joseph Cushman in regard, to selling to them his property. This sale of land appears to have been contingent on the ability of Strout and his companions to secure Water - right's agreements with the upstream landowners. On 23 December, they approached George M idwood9 John Chambers and George Drew with prepared documents for their signa- tures. These important documents identify Strout and company as the "party of the second part," and ready with only minor differences between them, in part: Now therefore, this agreement witnesseth that the ... party of the first part, for and in consideration that the ... party of the second part ... shall, within a reasonable time not to exceed one year, erect and complete a good and sufficient dam and flouring mill, ready and fixed to grind grain in a good workmanlike manner, on the land formerly owned by William Hoit, has agreed ... that so soon as said mill and dam be com- pleted ... he will, upon request, execute and deliver to the ..* party of the second part ... a good and sufficient deed for the conveying and assign to them ... all the water in said stream of water, and all rights, titles, interest and estate in and to the same, together with the right and priviledge of flowing continually any and all the land of the party of the first part necessary to raise the water at the said mill or dam fourteen feet high with the additional right and priviledge of flowing three feet higher from the fifteenth of October to the fifteenth of April, annually, all which head of water may be used for milling and other hy- draulic purposes, which deed shall contain a general warranty that the premises and pWiledges are free from all incumbrances and the usual full covenant. Having accomplished these agreements, the four men then returned to William Hoyt to complete the sale of his land. On 27 December 18560 he deed his property over to them for a consideration of $1700.00, In ad- 12. Hennepin County Government Center: Registrar of Deeds, Book B of Mortgage Records, p. 510; Book C of Mortgage Records, p, 52; Book D of Mortgage Records, p. 410. Microfilm. 13•Ibid, Book A of Bond Records, pp. 325, 326 and 327. Microfilm, 7 dition, the four men agreed to assume and discharge the two outstanding mortgages - totalling $960.26 - held against the property as part of the consideration. 14 Two months after the Hoyt property was purchased, Levi 11. Stewart, Joseph Cushman and George H. Woods approached George ilidwood to procure the property upon which they intended the construct the dam to obstruct the flow of Little Falls creek and provide a head of water from which the mill would draw it's source of power, and upon which, later, the townsite of Waterville would be platted. A deed was drawn up on 14 February 1857 for the sum of $125.00 that defined a five acre tract of land that extended from the center point of Section Eighteen, "the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter" - approximately represented by the intersection of present Wooddale avenue and West Fiftieth street - due west forty rods, more or less, to a point two rods west of the center of the dam, now porposed to be built ..b thence, at right angles, due north twenty rods ..* thence, due east and parallel to the first line, fo£�y rods, more or less9 thence, due south ... to the point of beginning In present terms, this parcel of land extended west from Wooddale avenue along West Fiftieth street to a point just beyond Browndale avenue; 16 north to approximately Country Club road; east to Wooddale avenue; and finally south to West Fiftieth street. This was an expensive purchase of land at that time, at $25.00 per acre! The measure of a rod is equivalent to sixteen and one-half feet; thus a line forty rods long equals a line 660 feet in length and a line twenty rods long equals a line 330 feet in length. However, because a present measurement of this tract does not exactly jibe with the provided des- cription, it is somewhat doubtful that this tract was professionally sur- 14•Ibid, Book D of Deed Records, p. 800. Microfilm. 15•Ibid, Book G of Deed Records, p. 493. Microfilm. 16. Richard R. Busch in his "Report on the Excavation of the Edina Mill," an unpublished report prepared for the Edina Heritage Preservation Board, 15 September 1977, states that West Fiftieth street was moved to the south of its former route by 130 feet in 1927. W veyed at the time of purchase; more likely, the description represented only an estimation of the area. At this particular time, measurements of an area that did not demand any exacting means were often decided by pacings; that is, by counting off every other step. One thousand such "double- steps" represented one mile. To the centerpoint of a section line required 500 double steps. To the centerpoint of a Quarter - section line then required only 250 double steps. In general, a Quarter- section line was 80 rods long; half of that, 40 rods or 660 feet, consequently, was decided by stepping off 125 double-steps. 17 It is also very likely, owing to the description, that the location of the dam, "now proposed to be built," was moved west to its present position at a date later than the document. The location of the buried flume which channeled the water from the millpond over the water - wheel, when the mill was later built, is somewhat closer to the description than is the present dam and water spill- way. A month after purchasing this five acres from George Midwood, on 13 May 1857, Richard Strout had drawn and "certified" a plat for the town of Waterville. 18 No record of the plat has been located and whether or not the plat has survived remains still an open question; however, it seems quite likely that the plat has long been lost. As a result, one is left, ineffectually, only to speculate on how the plat may have appeared; corroborative substantiation is difficult to come by. It appears, however, that Waterville may have been intended to occupy roughly eight acres of land; four of the five acres purchased from George Midwood and four acres of land in what is presently Utley Park. After the construction of the dam had been completed, a timbered bridgework was added and the road to Murphy's Landing was shifted at this point to cross the bridge. The road was also, in a sense, "straightened" to follow the surveyor's line between the Northwest and Southwest Quarter- sections east to the Richfield road (present Beard avenue in Minneapolis). It is 17. Hildegard Binder Johnson, Order upon the Land, p. 70. 18•Hennepin County Government Center: Registrar of Deeds, Book F of Mortgage Records, p. 552. Microfilm. 9 important to note that the dam was constructed on the Northwest Quarter while the mill was situated on the Southwest Quarter of the section This straightened road may have been intended as a "Main street" along which, on both sides of the street, the business district would eventually be loc- ated. The flouring mill, when construction began on it, was situated, then on the south side of the road and orientated toward the north. The mill was erected on "Block four (4) in the town of Waterville & known as the Mill Block or lot ... said lot containing about four (4) acres .0001119 Waterville was conceived during a curious but impressive moment in Minne- sota history - a period of incredible "boom" followed quickly by severe financial "panic" or depression. According to William Watts Folwell: No form of speculation was more alluringa and for a time more profit- able, than operations in town -sites. .90 It is safe to say that in the three years from 1855 to 1857, inclusive, at least seven hundred towns were platted into more than three hundred thousand lots - enough for one and a half million people. In the legislative session of 1857 a member is said to have submitted a resolution that one -third of the land of the territory be reserved for agricultural purposes, the remainder being suf- ficient for roads and town sites. ... The boom 6f 1856 -57 in Minnesota had its parallel in all our western states, but it may be doubted whether its violence and rate were elsewhere equaled. The whole urban population was more or less infected with the virus of speculation. Fortunes seemed to be dropping from the skies, and those who would reach and gather them were but stupids and sluggards. Every man who had credit or could obtain it invested in property which ever continued to rise in value. At the existing interest rate, every man who had money to spare would be slow to refuse a loan. Debt became universal. The boom was at no time greater than in the spring and summer of 1857. People were pouring in, hotels were overflowing, merchants could hardly keep their stocks filled up, the townsite speculators thronged the curbstones, there was prospect of2Bood harvest - all signs pointed to continued and increasing prosperity. Unfortunately, Waterville never had much of an opportunity to flourish much beyond its planning and the construction of the flouring mill; pros- perity flagged and the financial panic that quickly followed the heels of the boom was equally dramatic: 19.Ibid. 20.Folwell, A History of Minnesota, vol. 1, pp. 362-363. 10 On the twenty- fourth of August the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Com- pany of New York failed; its immediate creditors were forced to default, as were those next in order. Before sundown there were suspensions and failures in every considerable town in the whole country. The panic struck Minnesota with extreme violence. The eastern banks and other creditors called their loans. What money could be reached was shipped to them. There were no consignments of produce or merchandise to draw against and there were no credits in favor of Minnesota. Eastern exchange rose to ten per cent. Everybody was in debt, and the territory was literally emptied of money. Business ceased, banks closed their doorsa merchants suspended or assigned. Holders of property desiring to realize dropped their prices. City lots became virtually valueless. Thousands who had believed themselves wealthy soon found themselves in actual bodily need. The lawyers were busy with foreclosures, the sheriffs with attachments and executions. The floating population of speculators began to look for other scenes of ope�- tion and left the cities and towns none the worse for a numerous exodus. This financial panic of 1857 then appears to have seriously distressed the plans for developing Watervilley to such an extent that on 31 January 1859, the entire Southwest Quarter of Section Eighteen, including the mill were "quit - claimed" from Richard Strout'to Jonathan Taylor Grimes and his co- partner, William C. Rheem. On 2 May of the same year, Joseph Cush- man and George H. Woods, who owned one -half interest in the five acre par- cel on the north side of the road, sold their holding to Bartholemew Cush- man for $3,000.00. These two documents are equally significant in their impact; together they mark the demise of Waterville. 22 Although Waterville was never to materialize, both the flouring mill that was constructed during the spring and summer of 1857 and the commun- ity that was developing around the mill continued to retain the name un- til 1874. In that year, Andrew Craik.renamed Waterville mill, "Edina Mills." Members of'the Minnehaha Grange #398 headed the records of their meetings Waterville until, at least, 21 February 1874; h6wever, and curiously, after this date and until 7 March 1879, they regarded themselves simply as living in Richfield. They did not adopt the name Edina dills until after this date. The name Edina Mills, in reference to the community formerly named Waterville, did not gain any official status until the establishment of 21•Ibid., p. 363 -364. 22, Hennepin County Government Center: Registrar of Deeds, Book L of Deed Records9 p. 577 and Book N of Deed Records, p. 218. Microfilm. 11 the United States Post Office, with John H. Craik as Postmaster, on 24 February 1881. After some debate as to the name of the new village during the secession.from Richfield township and incorporation proceedings the name Edina was adopted on 29 October 1888. 23 In comparison with other events in Edina's past, the significance of Waterville appears somewhat pale at first glance, owing particularly to its short "life- span;" but as the foundation of the present city of Edina, this is not the case. The townsite of Waterville did, in fact, exert a tremendous influence in Edina's historyc 6 January 1983 James D. Parsons J&Mea -b,�� 4437 Brookside Terrace Edina, Minnesota 55436 " `Minneapolis City Directory, 1873 -74 and 1874; Minnesota Historical Society: Minnehaha Grange Records, "Minutes of Meeting," vol. 1; Alan H. Patera and John S. Gallagher, The Post Offices of Minnesota (Burtons- ville, Maryland, 1978); Edina City Hall: "Council Minutes," vol. 1. REQUEST FOR PURC!IASE TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Francis J. Hoffman, Director of Public Works IIA: Kenneth Rosl and, City Ptanaeter SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITE11 IN EXCESS OF $5,000 DATE: 1/13/84 Material Description (General Specifications): 3/4 Pickup Cab & Chassis Quotations /Bids: Company 1. Superior Ford, Inc. 2. Midway Ford Company 1. Nelson - Lenzen Chevrolet Cuick, Inc. Department Recommendation: 130-'r -Amount of Quote or Bid $10,449.00 $10,583.00 $11,145.00 Superior Ford, Inc. $10,449.00 Puhlir Wnr Signature Department Finance Director's Endorsement: The recommended bid is ✓ is not within the amount budget for the purchase. J. N. Dalen, Finance Director C;��Tl 1ger's Endorsement: I concur with the reconrnendation of the De artment and P reconunend Council approve the purchase. 2. I recommend as an alternative: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Bob Kojetin, Director Parks and Recreation VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manaper SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITE11 IN EXCESS OF $5,000 DATE: January 12, 1984 Material Description (General Specifications): Printing of 1984 -85 Park and Recreation Activities Calendar Quotations /Bids: Company 1. Carlson Printing Co. 2. Foss Printing Co. 3. Sexton Printing Co. Department Recommendation: Calendar to be printed by Carlson Printinq for $7,275.00 Finance Director's Endorsem /en__ The recommended bid is ✓ is not Amount of Quote or Bid $7,275.00 $7,810.00 $7,300.00 partment within the amount budget for the purchase. iv. uaien, r1.nance Director Ci ty/M�naner's Endorsement 1. I concur with the recommendation of the Department and recommend Council approve the purchase. 2. I recommend as an alternative: nneth Rosland, City hldnager MINUTES TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE JANUARY 10, 1984 9:00 A.M. Members present: Fran Hoffman, Chairman Lois Coon Gordon Hughes Craig Swanson Members absent: Alison Fuhr Others present: None SECTION A Requests on which the committee recommends approval as requested or modified, and the Council's authorization of recommended action. 1. Request for study and recommendation of the traffic circulation plan for the Haymaker townhouse development generally located near the Summit Avenue, Interlachen Boulevard and Vernon Avenue area. Request made by the Edina City Council. ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Hughes explained Phase II of the Haymaker townhouse development. This proposal includes the vacation of Summit Avenue and its replacement by a private drive through the project. The primary question to the Committee relates to the driveway curb cut on Interlachen Boulevard and traffic movements at that point.. Mr. Swanson reported no significant accident history at the intersection in question. Mr. Hughes reported several calls from residents living along Brookside Avenue wanting to reopen Summit Avenue (currently closed for construction). Mr. Hoffman explained the alternatives recently proposed by BRW. These alternatives were developed during the consultant's study of the greater Vernon Avenue area. Mr. Hoffman also reported the minimal traffic volume of Summit Avenue. The Committee, as a group, discussed the various turning movements into and out of the project. Also, the character of the existing roadway, dimensions and grades were examined. *Fraffic Safety Committee Minutes Page 2 January 10, 1984 Mr. Swanson moved that a vacated Summit Avenue should permit only southbound traffic similar to its current use and in accordance with BRW's alternative 1. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 -0. Mr. Hughes moved that if the Council desires to provide access from vacated Summit Avenue to Interlachen Boulevard, northbound traffic should be limited to right turns only and physical barriers, including medians, should be required. Mr. Swanson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 -0. SECTION B Requests on which the Committee recommends denial of request. _NONE. SECTION C Requests which. are deferred to a later date or referred to others. NONE. Respectfully submitted, Edina Traffic Safety Committee M E M O R A N D U M TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: KENNETH ROSLAND, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: POLICE DEPARTMENT UNION CONTRACT, 1984 -85 DATE: JANUARY 16, 1984 ,7'� / The following represents the tentative negotiated settlement between the City and the Teamsters Union Local 320, representing the Police Department. Wages - 5% increase for 1984, and a 5% increase for 1985. Insurance - $10.00 additional for family coverage, and $10.00 additional for single coverage. Injury -on -Duty - For injury -on -duty pay,, that the employee be guaranteed the same normal net take -home pay rather than the current regular pay. Duration - Two year contract with a reopener on insurance for 1985. I am bringing this to your attention this evening for your formal approval. Thank you. KER: j km r Sally Olsen District 44A Hopkins- Minnetonka -St. Louis Park Committees: Education Education Finance Division General Legislation and Veterans Affairs Health and Welfare _ IX January 16, 1984 Mel Sinn,,Executive Director Minnesota Water Resources Board 555 Wabasha Street, Room 206 St. Paul, MN 55102 Dear Mr. Sinn: I\ t C Minnesota Hoes e of Representatives Harry A. Sieben, Jr., Speaker On Friday, January 13, 1984, I received a copy of the notice, dated January 12, 1984, which was sent to Officials of Local Governmental Units having territory in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and other interested persons. First let me begin by saying that I am pleased that the Water Resources Board has expanded the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District from five to seven managers. Although we had hoped for an increase to nine, seven certainly is an improvement and should provide for better geographic distribution of managers. The letter states, regarding nominees for district managers, "If nominees are not submitted 60 days in advance of the expiration of the term, the county com-nissioners may appoint any eligible individual residing in the district." On page five of your Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order, the terms of the two additional managers "shall begin effective March 9, 1984." Since no one received notice of this matter before January 13, 1984, it seems as if it is impossible for these cities and towns to comply with the 60 -day require- ment. At its January 16, 1984 meeting, the St. Louis Park City Council will be considering the naming of nominees to submit to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. Individuals are attempting to reach appropriate people in other communities to ask them to submit-nominees for this position. It is our hope that this provision will not be adhered to, but will be waived, since the notice was not provided prior to the 60 -day submission period. Again, I wish to thank the members of the Water Resources Board for their consideration and action on this matter. Sincerely, cc: Mayor Lyle Hanks, City of St. Louis Park Sally Olsen ity Mgr. Jim Brimeyer & City Council, StLP State Representative Mayor & City Council of Edina Mayor & City Council of Hopkins Mayor & City Council of Minneapolis George McDonald, 3306 Decatur Lane, StLP Tom Murphy, 3325 Decatur Lane, StLP Reply to: ❑ 312 State Office Building, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 Office: (612) 296 -3964 ❑ 3307 Decatur Lane, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 Home: (612) 933 -1433 — �� STATE OF MINNESOTA WATER RESOURCES BOARD �. 555 Wabasha Street Room 206 St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 January 12, 1984 TO: Officials of Local Governmental Units Having Territory in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and other Interested Persons On January 6, 1984 the Minnesota Water Resources Board (Board) increased the size of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers to seven members. A copy of the Board's decision is enclosed. The Board would like to point out again the changes Chapter 509, Laws of 1982, made to procedures for appointing managers to metropolitan watershed districts. If cities and towns having territory within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District submit the names of at least three qualified nominees to the county board at least sixty days in advance of the expiration date of the term of office of a district manager, the county must appoint one of those nominees. The cities and towns may submit nominees individually or jointly. If nominees are not submitted sixty days in advance of the expiration of the term, the county commissioners may appoint any eligible individual residing in the District. The statutory qualifications for a watershed district manager are defined at Minnesota Statutes 1982, Section 112.42, Subd. 3. A manager must be a voting resident of the District. A manager cannot be a public officer of the county, state, or federal government. However, a soil and water conservation district supervisor may be appointed as a manager. The following table shows the current makeup of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District board of manartt•s; '�2 ne Expiration Date of Term Residence A ointin Cql David H. Cochran 03 -08 -84 Greenwood Hennepin : 3 -. �_rt L. Lehman 03 -08 -85 Minnetonka Hennepin ' r ael Carroll 03 -08-85 Minneapolis Hennepin . ;am.ille D.•Andre 03 -08 -86 Minnetonka Hennepin ohr. E. Thomas 03 -08 -86 Victoria Carver ew Manager Position 03 -08 -86 ' Hennepin !.errn beginning 03- 09 -84) A yew :Manager Position 03 -08 -87 Hennepin (term beginning 03- 09 -84) `' " . ^� �a:r•i;�a the Hennepin. County Ploar1 of C ^mrniss1ners to rarefully C 04 ,;rc�;rapnic distribution of managers when making appointments to are •.•;,,.-.•ola Watershea District. MINNESOTA WATER RESOURCES BOARD :•iel Sinn Executive Director -2- .Tax. revenue., state-al in 59 metro area 'cities Intergovernmental t •Local x t Xes a 4 Pct. PcL 981 1982 chug. 119811 :1982 chng. STooklyn Center 1,899.003 2.115.463 +11.4 :__A724.683 .3.114.290_.' .711 .4 Brooklyn Park 2,426.352 2;381797 _ 3,353.228 -1.4 .'-13urnsville 3,342.845 3.676:925 +0.9'r-:3.1022.714 3,297,487 +9.1 ..Champlin 439.263 447.367 +1.8 '813,288 . Chanhassen 418,339 "520.487 +26.0 655,409 - 767,422 +17.1 Although Minnesota, cities may not Chaska 388.2e9 -- 605.301 +30.1 970.490 508.771,-, -47.6 _qke it, they are becoming more fl. Columbia Me; 991,182 1.052.545 +6.2 2.802,920 2,305,667 -17.7 �i%kncially self-reliant state auditor Coon Rapids _..L_.,l.697.750..j.929.586 +131:.� 3,803.034 3.599.923 -5.3 Cottage Grove. I ,'y 864.20--...I.lBi.Sll.+34A.VF,2.118,935 1.746,008 "17.6 V915.101Y-, 992.906 +&W . .2.224.200 2.730.6W -Arne Carlson said Wednesday.. Crystal .+22.8-.,- De•phaM %82,'taxes collected locally more EW tfiai Made up for what cities lost In E a Carlson's 1=8Z. � _outslde aid, according to '.'report on the Revenues,' Expendl_`4)" Excelvloir-"� VOWO�-h New =and Debt of Cities, in : Fr1dW',_ �- ugh federal aid was c Goidenvillij 10.7. million end state ale Nopklo�,,,t 'lnv6rGr.Ht&- �almost steady and other irate e� '1` pental aids Wple Grave Maplewood.;! z property taxes, '. ghtsates tax revenues Uand!W611U[e 25 :- -2.3P 1 4.308.480 io 274.221 - -11.1 ra �;igo,4i-422ass 53-r253_'1'_+8-0 71 +84:2-771:711:773' 11:725:712,- :40.8 14 +12.4 - :2.552.261 . 3.377.143 - -,+32.3 OZ 276.875= --46.3., k 239851--'- 264.,604 +102 4,329.096'. 0795717. 2.288522 + 10.0 _J3.224.002', 322.418. , 2,667 29081 +10 .1 3'801.5sia 366.828:: 1 - 23;-�' 0,90,11.140 W., 062.489- 77 127 210' 1 - 2.644.2'49'*17.0� 347."464t F • 3M.061tii.4-1.0 #WAe322.71*, Bid i'edil 9 wa ter By Joe lumon Staff Writer .Hennepin County's' 'kidgedah brary, barely a year old, has v seepage problems that have A officials to cover stacks of I with plastic sheets and to keep haody...: .County 'officials say-there are ous construction defects In tht million building, which was ful! copied In November 1982.17 "However,' Jim Redmond.'pres of the contracting firm, -- de .,.Wednesday that there were an; jor construction problems .,-wits 5�0 4 -l"i" �f the problem, and ind thert -t-177M Minnetonka .77,36 Y 4,210.37a 1 a MU 037105 .264.495; OMll p CtUm q' stn e and Minnetriste j think, It 'Won't be," "1,052 106 771.834:; :46.8 1 federal mvtn4qj4eCr roln.43 531,263'-.7'783.876 +43X, assistant c; `432.496`i"�41 884,05,-! 11, baVO Mikkelsoz�7 rcent of to dry Now Brighton nd&Vidw-.-'- 435 118 -A.464.911 1.3W.4W, 685.3 ittoiijy. nem's 'Just not b ikilie 166i tax percent OW Imelit-04-V :the respons nues HO .151,970. 11,353,986 +IC4 e,_ ., . 4'. " zWorthOaki't-IE;�-239959 '264.4118-4110A'*� 418,490 �A. pe +5.8 2, 1. 'tow @d Ttq _ V - �ZeL4* e's, from - 23 A FOO, q., :.442.999.48A-!f 1068 Mg* -1.008,549 4 414 478- -.-,Mt in 198 2, Carlson said K, Oronol'i ,- e, 057' 231,598, A +S.Vr_`.�� 195.2%, !'.+02N!*7�_Thi county has bet ba there :,gores, d- N. NO, 194A 1-,7,#ji50,000 •from Witcher Constru '6ittie'es, a cbl�. -,ftmoum--- 3.058 2.008,0?8,,-_,:2. 192.751 +9.1 --officials -Coul -jigiultij trend towaTd, local Self re "3.849 •-17.9 say the Money or Lake';' 5666256 � 6 068,450 V-._-22.8 2.543.421. 4.18.8-i-i 4,880.72 F for repairy Richfield !0 pay ?--�.207.355,- . �. 1 .7, 2:2 -34, -1.156.7aS 18. s6ij7"*4,"-��475.484, , " 88.6211 - Robbirl j 72,�8 785.306 f,!VIlien .you' don't 'ha . have it, 6016e `Total cost of the'n,e rt Sal M.296 �2,578.8 2.W,800,`- �-2'123.278 'estimated- to be"$l 0- , .9 j. 26 + e trend go '. W L4___",'SaVa"',4 '64 1 =9.0 qs." d 7.00 +23.1 Wr 362.534 -ftiat's the way true 4".681 M 6W Mark A 941 % 1867,102 - -7.8. $300,000, but could be higher --!Ma�rk Bernhardson, Edina's assistant Shakopee 790.191.' 979,802 +23.9, .434 Shoreview 614,603 '702.485 +214.2 ; 1.071.185 1.373.802 428.2.- Bill Schroeder, county technic, '4tiMmanager.' low 339,670 :423 vices dii��t Aj 323,2e7 328,113 - + 1.4 Shorewood .726 + 4.7 . er re -1,831,207 3.481,527 +3.11 South St. Paul. ,3,987.453 19.7, A374 901 Id Duane Shuck. assis- SPI "T 7,128 13.0, N -equipmen nave forced to go to - "P. Oth venue + t ring Lake Park 939.532 i7X_228.428 !413%,,t�-!A�:448:559 o I;ooks'or _ r Mtji,, -sources," sa 4 _�: Sc Anthony 372.061�X!-428,1166 +147 `V5%.263 47.377 +26.8 'damaged by�-the hr 11.44"'1 4'498 828', atAirtictor of staff' services, at' �St. Louis Park,:��_4.431,796 V4.940,015 +1 JV 4,945.567:+'e +9.9 - t., "We've been awM'of the -:Said. SL Pau -;�.�,:�,;40.344.909`45,33SA92 +12:3.° 72.666.323 70.532.723 -2.9. I have taken precaut q lem, an •W It& 472.278,c-,;.,_,- 619,945 +l0.9-.-_--.-343.0M-.`,' 279.1881 -1a.8 he said SYZI '6verli dependent on the state: West St. Paull_ 1624 972, �7L�i.679.SW .+3.3 1 874.8W. -1.8c 893.403 -,�:1.007,521 +12.7 1:929.927-j;,, 1.867.263 -3.2;tj k'*'.: -:Pns the risk of having the rug pulled Wiltst Beer Lake:' • i'95oj2o 1,05i;o9i +40.6 1,095,706'.., 828,153 Redmond said the county under it Lduring it state Woodbury Witcher "S100,0011-plus" In pay Orilic" crisis, said, Earl. Hanson taxes inclu& property. sales and We] tax" pWaftanchise lees, '^ .1101 the builaft He iard* Wief '-ft1ouls Park's finance dlrector.-`r*-,�-i Jam: Souree I State eadilor 'of co_ nstruction defects at the I Although cities have comp I laiined am Untruq.and thaf he we e about having to lay, off employees, Minnesota, only nine out of 180 cities of More than $19 Million from prised at th county's charges. . 1981. 4� _`cut expenditures and raise taxes to- show a deficit. he aid'-' X _"This comp h This COMP as beefi In bt: nv- ball themselves out their abillity"to.�';.-`,' J& spent on parks and recrea m over 40 y and we've nevi "Carlson's report also points out that: tion decreased $15 million, from j.'O " L, "'q ". . . -,. I. - an do that shows their stability, Carlson , � , . - C ;�� - �, . 11 - . y prbiblej and there shou - sa E Pub ic safety repideed stree be any he is an highways as cities' largest single ex - E Cities paid $15 million more on don't want reputation dai Aiian a' Ily, 40 percent of cities am In problem out Redmond R re, Carlson. In penditure with a, statewide increase, Interest during 1982 than in 1981. because of 41 problem red, according to Carts es stir uest�ons lot .,,...ay i . In S .000, it's not an attractive 1 Ellen Foley 'By n addition, Undiii said, the council • The memory of tEose cutbacks was. 6 i :Staff Writer wants to encourage people to run for fresh In the minds of council men - cause it doesn't even pay for X a- nt-i.n+nn nniv-4netim. hare *rnrn Qnleq and M ark Mahon. said. Anoka. - L $1,079.553 $1,247.618 +16.6% $1.756.822 $1.698,491 -3.3% Apple 1.270.026 1,319.428 +3.8. 1.695,215. 1.881,209_+10.9 ra Arden 334.349 .415,268 +24.2,"" 695.088 SW,924'' - +7.0 Slain* 902,680 1,011.887 +12.0 2.015,094 2.314,914 414.8 efiaht., W...A..t.. ' 1'8,601,207 9,205,417 +7.4 7.583,276 -7.679,690 - +410 STooklyn Center 1,899.003 2.115.463 +11.4 :__A724.683 .3.114.290_.' .711 .4 Brooklyn Park 2,426.352 2;381797 _ 3,353.228 -1.4 .'-13urnsville 3,342.845 3.676:925 +0.9'r-:3.1022.714 3,297,487 +9.1 ..Champlin 439.263 447.367 +1.8 '813,288 . Chanhassen 418,339 "520.487 +26.0 655,409 - 767,422 +17.1 Although Minnesota, cities may not Chaska 388.2e9 -- 605.301 +30.1 970.490 508.771,-, -47.6 _qke it, they are becoming more fl. Columbia Me; 991,182 1.052.545 +6.2 2.802,920 2,305,667 -17.7 �i%kncially self-reliant state auditor Coon Rapids _..L_.,l.697.750..j.929.586 +131:.� 3,803.034 3.599.923 -5.3 Cottage Grove. I ,'y 864.20--...I.lBi.Sll.+34A.VF,2.118,935 1.746,008 "17.6 V915.101Y-, 992.906 +&W . .2.224.200 2.730.6W -Arne Carlson said Wednesday.. Crystal .+22.8-.,- De•phaM %82,'taxes collected locally more EW tfiai Made up for what cities lost In E a Carlson's 1=8Z. � _outslde aid, according to '.'report on the Revenues,' Expendl_`4)" Excelvloir-"� VOWO�-h New =and Debt of Cities, in : Fr1dW',_ �- ugh federal aid was c Goidenvillij 10.7. million end state ale Nopklo�,,,t 'lnv6rGr.Ht&- �almost steady and other irate e� '1` pental aids Wple Grave Maplewood.;! z property taxes, '. ghtsates tax revenues Uand!W611U[e 25 :- -2.3P 1 4.308.480 io 274.221 - -11.1 ra �;igo,4i-422ass 53-r253_'1'_+8-0 71 +84:2-771:711:773' 11:725:712,- :40.8 14 +12.4 - :2.552.261 . 3.377.143 - -,+32.3 OZ 276.875= --46.3., k 239851--'- 264.,604 +102 4,329.096'. 0795717. 2.288522 + 10.0 _J3.224.002', 322.418. , 2,667 29081 +10 .1 3'801.5sia 366.828:: 1 - 23;-�' 0,90,11.140 W., 062.489- 77 127 210' 1 - 2.644.2'49'*17.0� 347."464t F • 3M.061tii.4-1.0 #WAe322.71*, Bid i'edil 9 wa ter By Joe lumon Staff Writer .Hennepin County's' 'kidgedah brary, barely a year old, has v seepage problems that have A officials to cover stacks of I with plastic sheets and to keep haody...: .County 'officials say-there are ous construction defects In tht million building, which was ful! copied In November 1982.17 "However,' Jim Redmond.'pres of the contracting firm, -- de .,.Wednesday that there were an; jor construction problems .,-wits 5�0 4 -l"i" �f the problem, and ind thert -t-177M Minnetonka .77,36 Y 4,210.37a 1 a MU 037105 .264.495; OMll p CtUm q' stn e and Minnetriste j think, It 'Won't be," "1,052 106 771.834:; :46.8 1 federal mvtn4qj4eCr roln.43 531,263'-.7'783.876 +43X, assistant c; `432.496`i"�41 884,05,-! 11, baVO Mikkelsoz�7 rcent of to dry Now Brighton nd&Vidw-.-'- 435 118 -A.464.911 1.3W.4W, 685.3 ittoiijy. nem's 'Just not b ikilie 166i tax percent OW Imelit-04-V :the respons nues HO .151,970. 11,353,986 +IC4 e,_ ., . 4'. " zWorthOaki't-IE;�-239959 '264.4118-4110A'*� 418,490 �A. pe +5.8 2, 1. 'tow @d Ttq _ V - �ZeL4* e's, from - 23 A FOO, q., :.442.999.48A-!f 1068 Mg* -1.008,549 4 414 478- -.-,Mt in 198 2, Carlson said K, Oronol'i ,- e, 057' 231,598, A +S.Vr_`.�� 195.2%, !'.+02N!*7�_Thi county has bet ba there :,gores, d- N. NO, 194A 1-,7,#ji50,000 •from Witcher Constru '6ittie'es, a cbl�. -,ftmoum--- 3.058 2.008,0?8,,-_,:2. 192.751 +9.1 --officials -Coul -jigiultij trend towaTd, local Self re "3.849 •-17.9 say the Money or Lake';' 5666256 � 6 068,450 V-._-22.8 2.543.421. 4.18.8-i-i 4,880.72 F for repairy Richfield !0 pay ?--�.207.355,- . �. 1 .7, 2:2 -34, -1.156.7aS 18. s6ij7"*4,"-��475.484, , " 88.6211 - Robbirl j 72,�8 785.306 f,!VIlien .you' don't 'ha . have it, 6016e `Total cost of the'n,e rt Sal M.296 �2,578.8 2.W,800,`- �-2'123.278 'estimated- to be"$l 0- , .9 j. 26 + e trend go '. W L4___",'SaVa"',4 '64 1 =9.0 qs." d 7.00 +23.1 Wr 362.534 -ftiat's the way true 4".681 M 6W Mark A 941 % 1867,102 - -7.8. $300,000, but could be higher --!Ma�rk Bernhardson, Edina's assistant Shakopee 790.191.' 979,802 +23.9, .434 Shoreview 614,603 '702.485 +214.2 ; 1.071.185 1.373.802 428.2.- Bill Schroeder, county technic, '4tiMmanager.' low 339,670 :423 vices dii��t Aj 323,2e7 328,113 - + 1.4 Shorewood .726 + 4.7 . er re -1,831,207 3.481,527 +3.11 South St. Paul. ,3,987.453 19.7, A374 901 Id Duane Shuck. assis- SPI "T 7,128 13.0, N -equipmen nave forced to go to - "P. Oth venue + t ring Lake Park 939.532 i7X_228.428 !413%,,t�-!A�:448:559 o I;ooks'or _ r Mtji,, -sources," sa 4 _�: Sc Anthony 372.061�X!-428,1166 +147 `V5%.263 47.377 +26.8 'damaged by�-the hr 11.44"'1 4'498 828', atAirtictor of staff' services, at' �St. Louis Park,:��_4.431,796 V4.940,015 +1 JV 4,945.567:+'e +9.9 - t., "We've been awM'of the -:Said. SL Pau -;�.�,:�,;40.344.909`45,33SA92 +12:3.° 72.666.323 70.532.723 -2.9. I have taken precaut q lem, an •W It& 472.278,c-,;.,_,- 619,945 +l0.9-.-_--.-343.0M-.`,' 279.1881 -1a.8 he said SYZI '6verli dependent on the state: West St. Paull_ 1624 972, �7L�i.679.SW .+3.3 1 874.8W. -1.8c 893.403 -,�:1.007,521 +12.7 1:929.927-j;,, 1.867.263 -3.2;tj k'*'.: -:Pns the risk of having the rug pulled Wiltst Beer Lake:' • i'95oj2o 1,05i;o9i +40.6 1,095,706'.., 828,153 Redmond said the county under it Lduring it state Woodbury Witcher "S100,0011-plus" In pay Orilic" crisis, said, Earl. Hanson taxes inclu& property. sales and We] tax" pWaftanchise lees, '^ .1101 the builaft He iard* Wief '-ft1ouls Park's finance dlrector.-`r*-,�-i Jam: Souree I State eadilor 'of co_ nstruction defects at the I Although cities have comp I laiined am Untruq.and thaf he we e about having to lay, off employees, Minnesota, only nine out of 180 cities of More than $19 Million from prised at th county's charges. . 1981. 4� _`cut expenditures and raise taxes to- show a deficit. he aid'-' X _"This comp h This COMP as beefi In bt: nv- ball themselves out their abillity"to.�';.-`,' J& spent on parks and recrea m over 40 y and we've nevi "Carlson's report also points out that: tion decreased $15 million, from j.'O " L, "'q ". . . -,. I. - an do that shows their stability, Carlson , � , . - C ;�� - �, . 11 - . y prbiblej and there shou - sa E Pub ic safety repideed stree be any he is an highways as cities' largest single ex - E Cities paid $15 million more on don't want reputation dai Aiian a' Ily, 40 percent of cities am In problem out Redmond R re, Carlson. In penditure with a, statewide increase, Interest during 1982 than in 1981. because of 41 problem red, according to Carts es stir uest�ons lot .,,...ay i . In S .000, it's not an attractive 1 Ellen Foley 'By n addition, Undiii said, the council • The memory of tEose cutbacks was. 6 i :Staff Writer wants to encourage people to run for fresh In the minds of council men - cause it doesn't even pay for X a- nt-i.n+nn nniv-4netim. hare *rnrn Qnleq and M ark Mahon. said. 17:p q97- 014.4- 3-7; Legislative Conference Because the legislative session convenes later this year (March b), the 1984 LMC Legislative Con- ference will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 13 and 14, 1984. The LMC Board of Directors voted to hold a two -day conference, because many city officials felt the conference covered too much material for a one -day session and wanted more time for program and policy adoption. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13. The program will kick off with a luncheon -speaker and panel discussion of pension policies with Gus Dunhow, Commissioner of Finance; Senator Donald Moe; and Representative John Sarna. The afternoon session will include LMC legislative policy adoption when cities can vote on LMC policies and priorities; a detailed review of the present and future process for adopting an LGA policy; and Ask the Lobbyist, a workshop where city officials can ask questions of LMC legislative lobbyists. That evening LMC will host the annual reception for city officials and state legislators. Wednesday's program will start early with a continental breakfast and an address from Governor Rudy Perpich (invited). The following session will deal with comparable worth (equal pay for comparable work) for local government employees. Proposals before the Legisiature could mandate pay equity for city employees who have comparable jobs. LMC supports comparable worth. But, other factors such as merit systems, veterans preference, and binding arbitration also lead to pay inequities. Mandating comparable worth for cities without addressing the other issues could lead to escalating personnel costs. Although_ we aren't sure whether the Legislature will act on comparable worth March during the 1984 session, it will be a controversial issue that will affect all cities in the years to come. The morning session will also feature a legislative priority briefing, where LMC lobbyists will outline top - priority city issues for the 1984 session. The conference will conclude with a Lobbying Day on the Hill. LMC encourages you to make an appointment now to have lunch with or visit your area legislators. AGENDA Tuesday, March 13 11:00 am Registration Opens 12 Noon -1:30 pm Luncheon (Pensions) 1:45 -5:00 pm LMC Policy Adoption LGA Policy Process Ask the Lobbyist 5:30 -7:30 pm Reception for City Officials and State Legislators Wednesday, March 14 8:00 -9:00 am Continental Breakfast Governor Perpich (invited) 9:30 -11:00 am Workshop (Comparable Worth) 11:00 -11:30 am Legislative Priority Briefing 11:30 am Lobbying Day on the Hill 13 -14 Radisson St. Paul Hotel 11 Kellogb Blvd. E. le Au III league of minnesota cities January 4, 1984 TO: Mayors, Managers and Clerks in Member Cities NOMINATIONS FOR C.C. LUDWIG AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED MUNICIPAL SERVICE Deadline, March 15, 1984 The LMC Board of Directors requests your nomination for the 1984 C.C. Ludwig Award and looks forward to the selection of the truly outstanding candidate(s) presented by-member cities. The deadline for nominations is March 15. With the deadline only two months away, there may be instances where the time limit poses a problem to nominating groups. If this is the case in your city, please let me know as soon as possible. Our goal is to assure that each candidate receives equal attention and consideration. Those city officials among you who had the opportunity to know and work with the late Clarence Ludwig know that his career exemplified the ideals for which this award was established. Clarence Ludwig, as League Executive Secretary from 1935 to 1958, provided an outstanding example of the qualities of leadership, unselfish concern for the public welfare, and the pursuit of excellence in municipal government. Over the years, the stature and importance of this award has grown. The nomination for the C.C. Ludwig Award is widely recognized as a high honor for city officials. You can add to the significance and esteem with which the C.C. Ludwig Award is regarded by encouraging your city to nominate a highly qualified person among your city officials or employees for the award this year. The award plaque will be presented to the award winner(s) at the 1984 LMC Annual Conference to the official or employee of a member city who has. in the opinion of the judges, the most outstanding record of public service for a city among those nominated for the award. The judges may, at their discretion, present two awards when nominees meet the standards of excellence contemplated for the award. When two awards are presented, however. one must go to an official of a city of less than 10,000 population. For this reason. small as well as large cities are urged to submit nominees. For your guidance in preparing your nomination, instructions and a copy of the rules are enclosed. Other copies are available upon request. The panel o'. judges is composed of Minnesotans who have distinguished themselves in public service. The judges rely heavily on Supplementary Documents as outlined on (over) 1 83 university avenue east, st. paul, minnesota 551 01 -1 -2- page two of the nomination form. Your attention is also directed to t ~s criteria listed under "Eligibility for Award" rules). Material presented based on these criteria tassiststthegjudgeshin of their decision. If'you wish to present a variety of documents when making your nomination, it is recommended that they be enclosed in a notebook, binder, or scrapbook. All information regarding nominees must be sent to the League Office. If an y material in support of your nominee will be submitted after the March 15th deadline, please let us know that in advance. The award will be presented during the League's Annual Conference, June 12 -15, in Duluth. ece y, R. Anders on Mayor, City of International Falls President, League of Minnesota Cities RWA:rmm Enc.