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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-21_COUNCIL MEETINGAGENDA CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50TH STREE., EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 June 21, 1982 ROLLCALL I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REPORTS ON PLANNING MATT"RS Affidavits of Notice by Clerk. Presentation by Planning Department. Spectators heard. First Read- ing of Zoning Ordinance requires offering of (.rdinance only. 4/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass Second Reading or if Second Reading should be waived. Lot Divisions, Flood Plain Permits, Plats, App•,als from Administrative.or Board of Appeals and Adjustments Decisions regi:ire action by Resolution. 3/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass. A. Zoning Change 1. First Reading a. Prime Development Corporation - R -1 Residential District to POD -1 Planned Office District - Part of Tracts A and B, RLS 246 - Generally located in Northeast Quadrant of County Rd. 18 and W. 7th Street (Z -81 -8) (6/2/82) 2. Second Reading a. Ordinance No. 811 -A 162 - M. H. Hayma:-.er - R -1 Residential Dis- trict to PRD -3 Planned. Residential Di:.rrict - Generally located in S.W. Quadrant of Summit Ave. and Incerlachen Blvd. (Z -82 -2) (Continued from 6/7/82) B. Preliminary Plat Approval 1. Corkins Addition - Generally located in Southeast Quadrant of Schaefer. Road and Interlachen Blvd. -.Lot 27 Auditor's Subdivision 325 - (S -82 -1) (6/2/82) C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Provide for Special Use Permits for Certain Uses in Public Buildings in the R -1 District - First Reading (Continue to July 12, 1982) D. Lot Division 1. Part of R.L.S. 1278 and Unplatted Property - Generally located in the Southwest quadrant of W. 66th and T.H. 100 (LD -82 -5) (6/2/82) (Continued from 6/7/82) II. EASEMENT VACATION Affidavits of Notice by Clerk. Presentation by Engineer. Spectators heard. If Council wishes to proceed, action by Resolution. 3/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass. A. Lots 18 and 19, Block 2, Fairfax Addition III. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS IV. AWARD OF BIDS AND QUOTES Tabulations and recommendations by City Manager. Action of Council by Motion. 3/5 favorable vote to pass. V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of June 15, 1982 B. C. Park Department - Golf Dome D. Cable Committee Appointments E. Yvonne Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Replacement F. Community Center Report G. Special Concerns of Mayor and Council H. Post Agenda and Manager's Miscellaneous Items VI. RESOLUTIONS A. Correction in Precinct 8/9 Boundary Line VII. FINANCE A. Motion of , seconded by for payment of the following.Claims as per Pre -List. Dated June 21, 1982: General Fund, $84,624.21; Park Fund, $28,277.25; Art Center, $1,337.82; Park Con '. struction, $2,480.00; Swimming Pool, $4,422.24; Colf Course, $19,576.83; Arena, $1,978.59; Gun Range, $20.00; Water Fund, $12,885.92; Sewer Fund, $148,597.93; Liquor Fund, $333,286.74; Construction $135,121.55; Total, $772,609.08 I ='�r• ^��tr ter' � ��r•'`� INTER :v ES 71� {� I 010 : ;:�`•:_:.: ;•.- ° }.. i Qi y v, z G: ? v u 1 U xz� NUMBER S -82 -1 Corkins Addition L O C A T 10 N Generally located in the Southeast Quadrant of Schaefer Road and Interlachen Boulevard REQUEST E D i iNIA P L Af-\M 16N D.PARTI'IE N T Community Development and Planning Commission Staff Report June 2, 1982 S -82 -1 Corkins Addition. Generally located in the Southeast Quadrant of Schaefer Road and Interlachen Boulevard. REFER TO: April 28, 1982, staff report and attached graphics The subject subdivision was reviewed and approved by the Commission at its last meeting. The proposal requested a three lot subdivision of a 130,000 square foot lot. Lot 1 would be retained for the existing dwelling on the site. Lots 2 and 3 would be new buildable lots measuring 21,641 square feet and 26,065 square feet respectively. The City Council reviewed the subdivision on May 17, 1982, and referred it back to the Commission for further study. The Council expressed con- cern that 1) The two new lots were considerably smaller than other lots in the Schaefer Road area and thus may establish an unfavorable precedent for future subdivisions and 2) further, subdivisions could be made of the subject property which would likewise result in small lots. Based on these concerns, the Council asked the Commission to consider the desirability of a two lot rather than a three lot subdivision. Staff has prepared the two attached graphics which illustrate a "small lot" and a "large lot" subdivision of the Blake- Schaefer area. The same road plan is used in both cases. Due to the size and placement of existing homes on the Schaefer Road lots, it is doubtful that further subdivisions of the "front" of these lots would be possible. The small lot alternative (graphic A) illustrates the rear portion of each Schaefer Road lot being split into two lots measuring about 80 feet in width by an average approximate depth of 170 feet. Lots on the Boos property to the east would be slightly larger. The large lot alternative (graphic B) illustrates the rear yard of each Schaefer Road lot being split to provide one new lot. These lots measure approximately 160 feet by 170 feet as would the Boos lots. Both of the above alternatives illustrate platting based upon existing lot lines (except for lots 24 and 25). If property owners platted cooperatively, lot sizes which fall between the extremes illustrated by the alternatives would be possible e.g. 120 foot lot widths. In our view, such cooperation will not occur and we will thus have to evaluate lot sizes on a subdivision by sub- division basis. The Council also expressed concern with further subdivision of the subject property. Graphic C illustrates a potential further subdivision that complies with ordinance requirements. Such a subdivision would require a new access Community Development and Planning Commission 5 -82 -1 Corkins Addition June 2, 1982 Page 2 to the existing dwelling. It must be stressed that the 80 foot setback requirement from Schaefer may influence the desirability of such a sub- division. Recommendation The proposed subdivision is difficult to analyze due to the wide range of lot sizes in the area. The proposed lots compare very closely in size to lots which have recently been approved along Blake Road, but are smaller than the very large lots existing on Schaefer (with the exception of the lot immediately to the south) . The two alternatives illustrate extremes in lot sizes. However, due to exist- ing lot lines, we will undoubtedly be forced to choose between these alterna- tives. The proposed subdivision does not easily fall into either alternative. Lot widths more closely approximate the small lot alternative while lot areas are closer to the large lot alternative. Graphic C illustrates that the property can be subdivided further. Such a subdivision could be requested regardless of the City's decision on the pro- posed plat. However, approval of the proposed plat may lend credence to three additional lots in the future. The alternative of approving only one new buildable lot may lead to only two additional lots in the future. With the exception of the above observation, Staff does not believe the pro- posed plat will be particularly precedence setting in the area. If the Commission and Council are comfortable with the lot sizes approved for Oak Ponds and other plats along Blake Road, then the plat should be approved as submitted. 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The property is improved with one single family dwelling which fronts on Interlachen Boulevard, but gains its access from Schaefer Road. The property is characterized by level topography and is heavily wooded. The proponent is requesting a three lot subdivision of the subject property. Lot 1 would measure 82,290 square feet and would be retained for the existing dwelling. Lots 2 and 3 would be new buildable lots and would measure 21,641 square feet and 26,065 square feet respectively. Both lots would front on Schaefer Road. The unusual configuration of Lot 2 is caused by an existing swimming pool on Lot 1. The subject property would have been affected by the Blake- Schaefer roadway plans prepared several years ago. According to these plans, a roadway would have been constructed through this property to Schaefer Road. Most of you will recall that this roadway plan was reviewed last year in connection with the Oak Ponds subdivision. At that time, it was agreed that a roadway to Schaefer was not needed. The attached graphic illustrates the road plan which was agreed to last year. Recommendation In our view, the proposal represents a logical and expected division of the subject property. The proposed lot sizes certainly exceed ordinance requirements and are consistent with the lot to the south and the lots approved for the Oak Pond subdivision to the southeast. The issue of a right of way to Schaefer was resolved last year and, in our view, no longer affects this property. We are somewhat concerned with the shape of Lot 2. The dwelling to the south of the subject property maintains an 80 foot setback from Schaefer Road. There- fore, the dwellings on the new lots must maintain 80 foot setbacks. This require- ment, coupled with the 25 foot rear yard requirement, results in a smaller building site for Lot 2 than may be realized. However, about 60 feet of "buildable depth" would remain on Lot 2 which certainly should be adequate for even a very large dwelling. Nevertheless, Staff wishes to stress that we will not recommend approval of a variance from the front yard requirement for Lot 2. Therefore, the developer must realize that this dwelling may be located closer to thq swimming pool on Lot 1 than may be desired. If this is a concern, the Commission may wish to consider only a two lot subdivision. Staff recommends approval of the proposed subdivision subject to the above comments and subject to subdivision dedication. C L 0 r3,-'* " n C U" 10. 16- ' ' I Lz�j (I Ow", U JU C(IJI NUMBER Z -82 -2 M.H. Ilaymaker Li `J in p e r+ Q r-- - I �Lm HALL fa P E c' PT L O C A T 10 N Generally located in the Southwest Quadrant of Summit Avenue and I nterlachen Boulevard REQUEST R -1 Single Family Residence District to PRD -3 Planned Residential District EDI�A P L A N" IN! 1111 G DEPARTMENT r. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT JUNE 2, 1982 Z -82 -2 M. H. Haymaker. R -1 to PRD -3 Planned Residential District. Generally located in the Southwest Quadrant of Summit Avenue and Interlachen Boulevard. REFER TO: Attached Overall Development Plans This proposal was reviewed and preliminarily approved by the Commission at its April 28th meeting. It was subsequently approved by the City Council on May 17th. The project involves the construction of a five unit townhouse complex. The proponent has now returned with his overall development plan and is requesting final rezoning approval. In accordance with ordinance requirements, a detailed site plan, landscape plan, survey, grading plan, and elevation dra!,-Angs have been submitted. Of particular concern with the Commission and Council was the height of the buildings. The proposed buildings would measure approximately 30 feet in height as viewer; from Summit Avenue and Interlachen Boulevard and 37 feet as viewed from the rear of the buildings. The proponent has submitted an elevation drawing which compares the proposed buildings with the existing dwelling on the site and the home on the lot to the south. The proposed buildings would be approximately six feet higher than the existing dwelling on the site which is a two story home. The most southerly building is approximately five feet higher than the dwelling to the south which is . one and one half stories in height. Recommendation We believe that the proposed use of this property for townhouses represents an excellent transition between single family dwellings to the west and commercial uses to the east. We also believe the density and general arrangement of the proposed units are acceptable. This project will certainly influence the type and density of development which could occur on other properties fronting on Summit Avenue. We believe that such a precedence would be desirable. Staff would request several modifications to the overall development plan prior to or as a condition of final approval: 1) The choice of plant materials (i.e. junipers and amur maples) for the south and west property boundaries is not appropriate. These materials should be replaced with half trees or a taller hedge material for screening purposes. 2) The plant material (i.e.-blue spruce) proposed for the parking lot island is not appropriate. Deciduous trees or shrubs would �be better. Also, conifer materials- should be specified by height rather than diameter. A Z -82=2 M.H. Haymaker June 2, 1982 Page 2 3) The existing retaining wall located in the northeast corner is in poor repair and is located within public right prefer that ,. wall be removed entirely. As an projection of the wall should be relocated back from the curb and the. entire wall should be upgraded. 4) Separate, individual sewer and water services must be provided to each unit. 5) The proposed units maintain a 30 foot setback from rights of way. However, the front deck and stairs of these units project into the setback; We request that they be relocated to meet the 30 foot setback. G) The grading plan illustrates surface drainage of the drives and parking areas. This plan has been reviewed by the Engineering Department which requests that this area be storm severed rather than surface drained. Our-final concern relates to the height of the buildings. At the City Council meeting, it was stated that the height would approximate that of the existing dwelling on the site. As noted earlier, the buildings will be approximately six feet higher than the existing dwelling. Although this is not a substantial increase, it must be recognized that the proposed buildings are much more massive than the existing dwelling and will thus be more prominent than may be expected. In fairness to the proponent, however, the plans illustrate a building elevation which is approximately four and one half feet lower than first proposed. Like- wise, this height approximates the maximum allowed in the R -1 district and logically should not be inconsistent with single family developments. Nevertheless, the Commission and Council may wish to ask the proponent to study a reduction in the height of the project. L C (� 773 0 0 lul Pul L\ P PA RK NiALIBU PARK L"a L9 u� D 0�2 NUMBER Z-81-8 Prime Development Corporation .^� LOCATION Generally located in the northeast quadrant of County Rood 18 and West 7th Street REQUEST R-1 Single Family Residence District to POD-1 Planned Office District ` E A P L A NN ' "A" D I—z P A R T M 7-- N T COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT JUNE 2, 1982 Z -81 -8 Prime Development. Corporation. R -1 to POD -1 Planned Office District. Generally located in the northeast quadrant of County Road No. 18 and West 7th Street REFER TO: Attached preliminary plans and September 30, 1981, staff report The subject property measures approximately 4.8 acres in area and is zoned R -1 Single Family Dwelling District. The property is completely surrounded by public roadways: County Road 18 on the west, the frontage road on the north and east, and 7th Street on the south. To the north and across the street is Grandview Cemetery, to the east and across the street is Van Valken- burg Park which is undeveloped, and to the south and across the street is vacant land which is zoned office and multiple residential. A rezoning to 0-1 Office Building District was considered for this property several months ago. The Commission recommended approval of this request subject to the grant of an access easement to Van Valkenburg Park. Prior to action by the Council, the proponent (Darrel Farr) withdrew the request. Subsequent to this request, the City adopted a Planned Office District section of the ordinance. The new proponent, Prime Development Corporation, is requesting a rezoning to POD -1 Planned Office District. Preliminary development plans have been submitted in support of this request. These plans illustrate a townhouse style office project designed for medical tenants. All buildings will be one story in height. Thirty -four individual offices would be provided containing 40,750 square feet of floor area. Six parking spaces per doctor are required by the Zoning Ordinance. The proponent estimates that there will be approximately one doctor per 1,000 square feet of floor area. Thus, six parking spaces per 1,000 square feet are proposed. Access to the development will be similar to that proposed for the -Farr office development. One curb cut will be located in the northwest corner and a second curb cut will be located on the east side of the site. The Planned Office District requires that the property be platted as a con- dition to final rezoning approval. The proponent states that a townhouse style subdivision will be submitted in conjunction with- final rezoning plans. Staff assumes that this plat will include the sliver of land located north and east of the frontage road. Recommendation Staff believes that .the proposed rezoning represents a proper use for this property. We also believe that an excellent site plan has been prepared e Community Development and Planning Commission 2 -81 -8 Prime Development Corp. June 2, 1982 Page 2 which should complement the recently completed office buildings on the west side of the interchange in Hopkins. The proposed development complies with the requirements of the Planned Office District in terms of height, setbacks, floor area ratio, and so forth. Staff believes the curb cuts are properly located to ensure adequate site distance. Staff has two concerns with the preliminary plans. The first concern is park- ing quantity. The proponent suggests a building occupancy of one doctor per 1,000 square feet of floor area. This occupancy is similar to the clinic which was recently opened in the building formerly occupied by Mr. Steak. This occupancy is likewise similar to standards contained in zoning literature. Our only concern is that this occupancy equates to 1.2 doctors. per townhouse office which seems somewhat low. We wish to point out, however, that townhouse medical offices are a relatively new concept. Therefore, we have no basis for objecting to the proposed occupancy (which is consistent with other medical uses in the City) . We wish to stress, however, that our ongoing parking requirement for this project will be based upon the actual number of doctors not on floor area, and, thus, the leasing of the units may be somewhat restricted. Our second concern is more appropriately addressed at final approval. The arrangement of the buildings on the site desirably sc -eens the parking from surrounding properties. However, this results in the rear of the buildings being oriented toward the street:. Staff will be particularly concerned with the treatment of the rear of these buildings in terms of building materials, landscaping, garbage storage, and so forth in our review of final plans. Staff recommends preliminary rezoning approval subject to: 1) Final zoning is conditioned on acceptable overall development plans. 2) Final plat approval. An easement or fee ownership must be dedicated to allow access to Van Valkenburg Park. If fee ownership is dedicated, this should represent a credit toward the developer's subdivision dedi- cation requirement. a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 1981 Z -81 -8 Darrel A. Farr Development Corp., R -1 Single Family Residence District to 0-1 Office District. Generally located in the Northeast quadrant of County Road 18 and LVest 7th Street. S -81 -13 Lincoln Office Center, generally described as part of Tracts A and B, Registered Land Survey No. . 2146 REFER TO: Attached Graphics The subject property measures approximately 4.8 acres in area and is zoned R -1 Single Family Dwelling District. The site is completely surrounded by public roadways: County Road 18 on the west, the frontage road on the north and east, and 7th Street on the south. To the north and across the street is Grandview Cemetery to the east and across the street, is Van Valk - enburg Park which is undeveloped, and to the south and across the street is vacant land which is zoned office and multiple residential. The proponent is requesting a rezoning to 0-1 Office Building District. The proponent has submitted preliminary development plans in support of this request. A four story office building containing approximately 63,000 square feet of floor area is proposed. This building would be oriented on a north south axis. Surface parking complies with ordinance requirements in terms of quantity and location. Access to the project is by way of two curb cuts to the frontage; one on the north side and one on the east side. These curb cuts appear to be properly located from a site distance and safety standpoint. In addition to the site plan, landscape plans, elevation drawings, and floor plans have been submitted. All such plans appear to comply with ordinance requirements. In conjunction with the rezoning, theproponentis also requesting a subdivision approval. This subdivision is composed of one lot and one outlot. The outlot comprises a sliver of property located to the north and east of the frontage road. Recommendation Staff believes that the proponents have prepared an excellent plan for the development of the site. The use conforms to the draft Comprehensive Plan which designated mixed uses for this site. As noted above, the proposed building and parking comply with ordinance requirements and access to the site appears to be well located. We recommend rezoning to 0-1 conditioned upon final plat approval. Final plat approval should be conditioned on Sub- division Dedication. We recommend that the outlot located north and east of the frontage road should be accepted for Subdivision Dedication. JLere'ne:v (OFFICIAL PUBLICATION) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50th STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA •55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, on Monday, June 21, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. and will at said time and place consider the following: Rezoning request from R -1 Single Family Dwelling District to POD -1 Planned Office District for Prime Development Corporation, Part of Tracts A and B, Registered Land Survey No. 246. Generally located in the Northeast Quadrant of County Road No. 18 and West 7th Street. Preliminary Plat approval of Corkins Addition, generally located in the Southeast Quadrant of Schaefer Road and Interlachen Boulevard, and generally described as part of Lot 27, Auditor's Subdivision No. 325. An Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (No. 811) to provide for special use permits for certain. uses in publically owned buildings in the R -1. District. All recommendations and objections will be heard at said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. FLORENCE B. HALLBERG City Clerk Please publish in the Edina Sun on Wednesday, June 7, 1982.. Please send six (6) Affidavits of Publication. RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON S.A.P. 120 - 156 -02 FROM W. 78th STREET TO CAHILL ROAD IN THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the City of Edina has planned the improvement of MSAS 156 (Cahill Road) from W. 78th Street to W. 70th Street; and WHEREAS, the City will be expending Municipal State Aid Funds on the improvement of this street; and WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on both sides of the street approval:.of .the proposed construction as a Muni- cipal State Aid Street project must, therefore, be conditioned upon certain parkino.restrictions; and WHEREAS, the extent of these restricitons that would be a necessary pre- requisite to the approval of this construction as a Municipal State Aid project in the City has been determined. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Edina shall restrict the parking. motor vehicles on the East side of MSAS 156 (Cahill Road) at all times. 0_y ADOPTED this 21st day off June, 1982. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina,,, Minnesota, do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing reso- lution was duly adopted by .the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of June 21, 1982, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 21st day of June, 1982. City Cle KI s D`I STATE AID MANUAL 15, 1981 B 5. 892.212 / RESOLUTION V/ Relating to Parking Restrictions On S.A.P. - - from -�7 to art in the City of :✓%ei Minnesota. Z/ St- zZih e / 2� Z THIS RESOLUTI, passed this 1;*h Iday of Nom . 142 1 0A �;7 by the City of in County, Minnesota. The Municipal corporation shall hereinafter be called the "City ", WITNESSETH: WHF,EAS the "City" has planned the improvement of MSAS 14 A-9 from to t 7d S7,- p e I WHEREAS, the "City ", will be expending Municipal State Aid Funds on the improvement of this Street, and WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on both sides of the street approval of the proposed construction as a Municipal State Aid Street project must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions, and WHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions that would be a necessary prerequisite to the approval of this construction as a Municipal State Aid project in the "City ", has been determined. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: at the "City ", shal restrict t e parking motor vehicles on Th the �et�a side of MSAS4% at all times. Dated this day of Nevembe'r , 19:1' ' ATTEST: City of -A , Minnesota. mi BY e City Clerk Mayor �,/ e�fa� A Members present: Members absent: Others present: SECTION A MINUTES TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE JUNE 15, 1982 9:00 A.M. Fran Hoffman, Chairman Alison Fuhr Craig Swanson Lois Coon Gordon Hughes Mr. Herman Nelson, 5213 Tifton Drive 77' . A Requests on which the Committee recommends approval as requested or modified, and the Council's authorization of recommended action. 1. Request for "STOP" signs at the intersection of West 52nd Street at Minnehaha Boulevard. Request made by Joan Lonsbury and 43 neighborhood petitioners. PREVIOUS ACTION: Request was initially made during May 1982 (see May 1982 Traffic Safety Committee minutes) and was continued pending review of plans for Arden Park. ACTION TAKEN: The current plans for construction in Arden Park were reviewed, with special attention to the proposed walking path in the park and its connection with the roadway at West 52nd Street and Minnehaha Boulevard. Mrs. Fuhr moved that the Traffic Safety Committee recommend the installation of a 'STOP" sign for northbound Minnehaha Boulevard traffic at West 52nd Street. Mr. Hoffman seconded the motion. Motion carried-3-0. 2. Request for "No.Parking" signs on the east side of Cahill Road, 70th Street to 78th Street. Request made by the Edina City Engineer. ACTION TAKEN: The request is made to comply with State aid requirements of the roadway. Traffic Safety Committee Minutes June 15, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Hoffman moved approval. Mr. Swanson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. 3. Request for "STOP" signs and pedestrian "crosswalks" at the intersection of Cahill Road and Amundson Avenue. Request made by Mr. Kevin Hughes. PREVIOUS ACTION: The request was continued from the May 1982 meeting pending the outcome of a sidewalk proposal along Cahill Road and review of sidewalk plans:". ACTION TAKEN: A sidewalk project has been approved along Cahill Road from West 70th Street to West 78th Street on the west side of the roadway. The intersection in question does not warrant stop signs on Cahill Road. Mr. Hoffman moved that the. Traffic Safety Committee deny stop signs and recommend the approval of the installation of a crosswalk with appropriate signing across Cahill Road at Amundson Avenue. Mr. Swanson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. SECTION B Requests on which the Committee recommends denial of request. Request to change the frontage road of T.H. 100 between West 66th Street and West 70th Street from one -way southbound to two -way. Request made by Mr. Burch Bell. PREVIOUS ACTION: a� The request was discussed at length during the April 1982 meeting (see April 1982 Traffic Safety Committee minutes). At that time it was �p, continued for the purpose of studying State of Minnesota construction plans and seeking input from the Halley Land Corporation and-the (/ Brookview Heights Homeowners Association. ACTION TAKEN: Pre - construction plans and compensations to the limited number of affected residences were discussed. Noted again was the background relating to access to the frontage road by the cul -de -sac serving the Halley development. The Traffic-Safety Committee's approval on that matter considered the current one -way configuration which enhanced safety for entry and egress to the proposed cul -de -sac. The Halley — Land-Corporation expressed support for--the-change. The Brookvi.ew - __ Heights Homeowners Association stated they would not oppose the change if it extended southward only as far as the proposed cul -de -sac. I 0 Traffic Safety Committee Minutes Page 3 June 15, 1982 Mr. Swanson moved.denial of the request. Mrs. Fuhr seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. SECTION C Requests which are deferred to a later date or referred to others. 1. Request for four -way "STOP" signs or signalization at the intersection of Vernon Avenue at Tracy Avenue. Request for provisions for pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Vernon Avenue at Tracy Avenue and Blake Road. Request made by B.B. Alvey and Linda Farrell (independent requests). PREVIOUS ACTION: The request was discussed at the April 1982 meeting and was continued due to continuing study and coordination with Hennepin County. ACTION TAKEN: Accident history for the Tracy /Vernon intersection was reviewed, ..' revealing three accidents over the period of 01/79 through 05/82, which is generally a low frequency. Speed surveys reflected patterns consistent with other arterial roadways in the City. Preliminary information from Hennepin County and City of Edina traffic surveys indicate volumes of traffic which warrant traffic controls. Mr. Swanson moved continuing the request to the July 1982 meeting pending the completion of the City Council's hearings on institutional zoning (affecting Highlands School), continued dialogue with Hennepin County, and pedestrian counts on Vernon Avenue at Tracy Avenue and Blake Road. Mrs. Fuhr seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -0. Respectfully submitted, Edina Traffic Safety Committee !%E TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Francis Hoffman, City Engineer` VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager SUBJECT: Yvonne Terrace Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Replacement The Public Works Department proposes to remove the Yvonne Terrace Lift Station by constructing a gravity line to the Code Avenue Lift Station. The Yvonne Terrace station is thirty years old and in need of renovation. After reviewing the alternatives of renovation versus eliminating the station, we conclude that elimination of the station is feasible and cost - effective over the long term. The Department currently expends over $2,500.00 annually on labor, parts, and electrical costs. These costs do not reflect emergency situtations such as power outages when the personnel have to man the station with auxillary portable power units. The estimated renovation cost is $20,000.00 versus the estimated elimination and gravity line cost of $24,000.00. We would recommend that the City Council authorize bids for construction of the gravity line to the Code Lift Station. FJH:lm 6/17/82 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: MEMORANDUM MAYOR AND COUNCIL KENNETH ROSLAND, CITY MANAGER JOINT CABLE FRANCHISE ADMINISTRATION JUNE 4, 1982 As you are aware, Edina has been exploring the joint administration of its cable franchise with Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Richfield. The attached Joint Powers Agreement was develorl-d based on the following advantages of joint administration: 1) Consistent interpretation and administration of the common franchise. 2) Limiting the cable company's administrative costs to deal with the regulatory aspect of the franchise by having one focal point to deal on a majority of items rather than five individual entities.. 3) Consistent policy development for franchise amendment changes. 4) Reduce overall administrative costs for cities in that because of he duplication of independent research and administration by staf-1 and legal types for the five cities individually could cost well over what the joint approach would cost. 5) Jointly the five communities could present a stronger voice in dealing with the cable company than individually. 6) Allow the necessary franchise administration to be accomplished as.in -house staff in each community may have other priority so that some important cable matters may be foregone. As indicated, funding for the commission would be solely out of the monies the City would receive from its cable franchise. (A well administered franchise may result in a higher subscription level and therefore greater gross revenues.) Based on present estimates the City would still retain a majority of its revenues for other cable related functions. The City will on an annual basis approve the Joint Powers budget and at that time can exercise its option to withdraw the following calendar year. In addition to the budget approval, the Agreement preserves the City's perrogatives regarding franchise amendments, lawsuits, and enforcement of local ordinances. 41 Council and Mayor -2- June 4, 1982 The Agreement has been reviewed by Mr. Erickson and is presented to you with the recommendation of the ad hoc Southwest Suburban Cable Commission composed of those persons who worked on the original franchise grant, of which Mayor Courtney and myself participated. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. City Manager KER:md attachment ADJUSTMENT & SURVEY COMPANY 1525 GLENWOOD AVENUE, MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55405 — 1291 June 9, 1982 Mr. George Falkenborg Northland Executive Office Center 494 at France Avenue South Edina, Minnesota 55435 Dear Mr. Falkenborg: ff (612) 377.1000 When is United Properties going to do something about the dreadful parking situation at the Southdale Medical Building? It doesn't seem to matter what time of the day it is. It's always a hassle to find a parking space. I assume you have had numerous other complaints from both the tenants of the building and the public, in general, who frequent the building: It would certainly seem to me that the City of Edina should be interested in making sure that public buildings have adequate parking, especially Medical buildings. We look forward with interest to your reply. Very truly yours, E. A. Daeger Co -Owner EAD:bk y cc: Office of the Mayor of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 rASto nr.i Prompt, Courteolcs, Efficient Serrice Krautkremer Addresses Delegates Continued from Page 5 effectiveness and the future of the Association of Metropolitan Muni- cipalities —not the Board, not the President and not the Staff. You are the Association." Retiring Board Directors were congratulated by President Kraut - kremer for their dedicated service to the AMM and were presented with Certificates of Appreciation. They included Dick Asleson, Apple Valley City Administrator and AMM Past - President; Jan Haugen, Shorewood City Councilmember; Jim Lacina, Woodbury City Administrator; Jim Senden, former New Brighton Mayor; Joanne Showalter, former St. Paul City Councilmember; Tom Spies, Bloomington City Council- member; and Brad Stanius, White Bear Lake Mayor. President Kraut - kremer then introduced President Elect Mary Anderson who made a few brief comments, thanked Presi- dent Krautkremer for his outstand- ing service and then presented him with a plaque containing the Athenian Oath. The AMM would like to thank Miller- Schroeder Municipals Inc. for hosting the social hour which preceded the Annual Meeting. Board Meets Every Month The Association of Metropoli- tan Municipalities' Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of every month (except when a holiday comes on or near that date). Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the conference room at the Associa- tion office, 183 University Ave. East, St. Paul. All city officials are welcome to attend the Board meetings, express their views on any subject and bring any subject to the attention of the Board. Due to security regulations, the building front door must be locked at 8:00 p.m. Anyone arriving after that time, please ring the doorbell and wait a few minutes for staff to open the door. For further information or to have a subject placed on the Agenda, please call the Associa- tion office at 227 -5600. What Is A Metropolitan Governance Study? By Vern Peterson "The legislature finds that institutions of governance in the metropolitan area have gone through a substantial evolu- tionary process in recent years; that legislation relating to the purpose, structure, operation and effects of those institutions and the policies and program is regularly submitted to the legislature; and that such legislation raises important and enduring issues of governmental philosophy and practice. The legislature therefore declares that a legislative commission should be temporarily established as a forum in which to undertake a thorough review of governance in the metropolitan area and to develop a comprehensive state policy on the subject. " (Laws 1981, Chapter 250) The AMM was the principal advocate for the metropolitan governance review commissioned by Laws 1981, Chapter 250. The AMM in response to numerous concerns raised by its member city officials believed that it was time to assess how well the institutions of metropolitan governance, which were essentially created in 1967, were functioning after 14 years of operation. During those 14 years, the legislature, through numerous fragmented and uncoordinated pieces of legislation, had trans- formed the Metropolitan Council from basically a planning and coordinating body into a policy making and regulatory level of government. The Council's authori- ty and responsibility have grown like the proverbial "Topsy." Passage of Laws 1981, Chapter 250 signified that the legislators also believed it was time to see if the "whole" equalled the "sum of the parts ". Coming Events Surface Water Management Seminar A seminar concerning implementa- tion of Chapter 509 will be held Friday, August 6, 1982 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Earle Brown Center, University of Minnesota Farm Campus. It will be co- sponsored by the AMM, Metropoli- tan Inter- County Association, and the Hennepin County Bar Associa- tion. The main feature of Chapter 250 provides for a legislative commis- sion consisting of five representa- tives and five senators. After the review is completed, the commis- sion is to develop and recommend to the full legislature, a comprehen- sive policy on governance in the metropolitan area. Its report and recommendations must be finalized by January 5, 1983 at which point in time, the commission is terminated. The issues and policies to be considered by the commission during its examination include: • The relationships among the Metropolitan Council and the various metropolitan special purpose agencies and between these metropolitan institutions and other units and agencies of government; • the structure and powers of the Metropolitan Council and Com- missions; • the appropriate uses of the authority of the Metropolitan Council and metropolitan agen- cies to review local applications for state and federal financial assistance; • the feasibility of legislative approval of the budget and staff complement of the Metropolitan Council. The commission has held several meetings for the purpose of receiving public input and addition- al meetings will be scheduled. The commission's hearings provide the best opportunity that city officials have ever had to make their views about metropolitan governance known in a non - adversary setting. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Rates and Charges A conference concerning the basis and substance of MWCC Sewer Rates and Charges will be held Friday, September 24, 1982 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hopkins House in Hopkins. Co- sponsors at this time are the AMM and the Suburban Rate Authority. Please Watch for further detailed communication on these two seminars in the coming weeks. Il� v u association of �� , metropolitan _ _ municipalities JUNE, 1982 183 University Ave. East, St. Paul, Minn. 55101 NO. 18 AMM ANNUAL MEETING - 1982 The Eighth Annual Meeting of the Association of Metropolitan Mun- icipalities was held on Wednesday, May 26, 1982 at the Sheraton Inn - Northwest in Brooklyn Park. Nearly 100 local officials representing 37 cities attended the Annual Business Meeting to elect new officers for the 1982 -83 year and to honor those who have served the organization this past year. John Brandl, PHD, Professor at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, State Representative from Minneapolis, and Chairman of the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Governance, add- ressed the delegates on 'What we are learning from the study of Metropolitan Governance!' (Editor's note, please refer to page 6 'What is a Metropolitan Governance Study?' for background information on how and why the Commission was formed). Representative Brandl primarily described the Legislative Com- mission activities to date and summarized the comments received at the various public hearings from those testifying. He very carefully excluded his views and conclusions and related to the delegates in a progress type report what he felt the commission was hearing. His remarks were both prefaced and concluded by a request that those present substantiate or correct his impressions as the process con- tinues into the 1983 legislative session. He first discussed the powers of the council and its agencies which include leadership, management, Rep. John Brandl policy and operations. No one has testified or expressed any eager- ness for expanded operations. There appears to be too much management or intrusion by the council and agencies into activities and areas more properly handled by cities. Along with this there is a feeling of not enough leadership for the future, not enough thought into innovative financing or modes of service delivery. There is too much preoccupation with details and the status quo at the expense of leadership. He felt that possibly the decision making process and organization was not conducive to the leadership role but more conducive to a management form of governance. Accountability of the metro- politan agencies is the second major area of input. There possibily should be limits on staff intrusion and involvement in matters not apparent- ly theirs. The agencies have authority but are not elected and therefore appear to not be account- able. There should be a more visable system of procedures and reporting with use of something similar to the Federal or State Register. Some of the Metropolitan Commissions, especially the MTC, are hamstrung by the council and state legislature getting involved in administration. The State does not allow agencies a full range of independent policy making, recommending, and im- plementation. Because of the system structure there is no unified or total financial plan or financial accountability methodology. Al- though a major concern is accountability there has not been any viable solutions offered to date. A number of miscellaneous comments and issues have been raised such as eliminating the council, but the overwhelming amount of testimony would seem to support its continuance with some restraint into details and more emphasis on planning for the future in a leadership role. Representative Brandl indicated he was more surprised by some of the things they have not heard. Interjurisdictional finances and metropolitan financial policy has not been mentioned. No one has suggested significant shifts in responsibilities or services from or to counties, cities, or council. There have been no serious criticisms of the type of activity delegated to metropolitan agencies or by general citizens of local governments. Finally, they have not heard of grave serious defects in the overall system. AMM Annual Meeting Continued on Page 5 AMM OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 1982 -1983 YEAR Mary Anderson President Mary Anderson, Golden Valley Councilmember was elected as President of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the 1982 -1983 year at the Annual Meeting held May 26, 1982. Chosen for Vice - President was Crystal City Manager Jack Irving. Also elected were ten Board Directors. Mary Anderson was elected to the Association of Metropolitan Mun- icipalities Board of Directors in October of 1979 as a suburban representative from Hennepin County. For the past year Mary has been AMM Vice - President and a member of the Executive Committee and has served on the legislative study committee on Housing since its origination in 1975. She was Chairperson of the Housing Com- mittee for four years and helped guide that committee in very de- tailed and difficult studies and deliberations, working constantly with local officials to develop legislative policies which have helped preserve local government control in areas of zoning and housing standards. Mary, along with her activities in the AMM, has served on the Metropolitan Council Interstate Study Committee and Modest Cost Housing Committee. Jack Irving Vice - President Mary is past Chairperson and member of the Metropolitan Coun- cil's Housing and Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee and serves on the Advisory committee to the Transit Commission. She served on the Golden Valley Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals prior to being elected to the Golden Valley City Council in 1973. She was re- elected to the Council in 1977 and 1981. Her husband, Donald is Manager of the Golden Valley Office of Edina Realty. They have two sons, Jim 18 and John 14. Jack Irving has served as the City Manager of Crystal since 1963. Prior to his appointment as Manager, he was the Superintendent of the City Sewer and Water Department for eight years. In addition to his many responsibilities as City Manager, Jack has found time to be active in many city and county affairs, including the Jaycees. He is a member of the International City Management Association (ICMA) and has served in several leadership roles in his chosen profession within the state. Jack was President of the Metropolitan Area Management Association (MAMA) in 1975 and served as President of the State Management Association in 1976. In both of these Associations, Jack has been extremely involved in various committees dealing with labor negotiations. Mr. Irving has served on the AMM Board of Directors since June of 1977 and been active in several policy committees of AMM since its formation in 1974. He was a member of the Executive Committee in 1980 and has been for the past four years one of the AMM representatives on the Metropolitan Area Salary Survey Committee. Jack and his wife reside at 7020 North 45th Place in the City of Crystal. Ten officials were elected to serve on the Board of Directors, eight for two -year terms and two for one -year terms. They are: TWO -YEAR TERM Ron Backes —St. Louis Park, Council Bill Barnhart — Minneapolis, Senior Planner Jerry Dulgar— Anoka, Manager Laura Fraser —Lake Elmo, Council Jim Miller— Minnetonka, Manager Jackie Slater — Minneapolis, Alder- man James Spore - Burnsville, Manager Bob Sundland —St. Anthony, Mayor ONE -YEAR TERM Gary Bastian — Maplewood, Coun- cil Neil Peterson — Bloomington, Council CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Greg Blees —St. Paul, Budget Director Bea Blomquist— Eagan, Mayor Bill Sandberg —North St. Paul, Mayor Dennis Schneider — Fridley, Council Bob Thistle —Coon Rapids, Man- ager James Krautkremer — Brooklyn Park, Mayor AMM Past President AMM Annual Meeting Continued from Page 1 In conclusion, Representative Brandl indicated the commission would hold another hearing, then talk to itself about what it has heard, and formulate some proposals. Then in the fall come back for a second round of public hearings. In the meantime and all through the process, they will be eager and receptive to additional comments and suggestions. He did indicate that in his opinion, it was unlikely that there would be any recom- mendations for sweeping changes. President Krautkremer Addresses Delegates President James Krautkremer made some brief remarks concern- ing AMM activities and highlights of the past year. These were somewhat tempered from previous years Presidential reports by the state's financial woes as indicated in his opening statement. "Last year when Dick Asleson was presenting the Presidents' Annual Report and reciting the significant events and accomplishments which occurred during his term as president, he forewarned us that the AMM and its member cities would face many challenges during the coming year. He based his forecast on the fact that the national economy was beginning to crumble and the State's financial problems were reaching epidemic propor- tions and cuts in pass through revenues to cities had become a reality. He also foresaw rather accurately that the partisan bicker- ing of the 1981 Legislative Session would become even more intense during the 1982Session. Hefailedto tell us, however, that we would also have four Special Sessions to contend with in addition to the Regular Sessions! The point that Dick was making was that during difficult times, the AMM can only be successful when and if the member city officials participate and work together and if the Board of Directors, Officers and Staff are supported by the membership at large. You have given us that I President Elect Anderson and Retiring President Krautkremer. support during the past year and for this, I thank you. In spite of the hard times and dire forecasts, I believe the AMM accomplishments of this past year were significant and demonstrate rather dramatically that the AMM and League of Cities are even more important to Cities during difficult times than in good times. As the Mayor of Brooklyn Park, I firmly believe that that cost of membership in the AMM and LMC is money very well spent." Mr. Krautkremer commented on the fact that of 72 AMM policies, 45 were partially or completely accom- plished. Through the concerted effort of the membership, staff and Board of Directors, a sensible Surface Water Management Act was passed retaining basic authority and control at the local level. The ability to use Industrial Development Revenue Bonds was not only retained but enhanced and interest rates remain unlimited until 1986. Interest rates for general obligation municipal bonds were increased from 9% to a floating rate based on the Bond Buyers Index of 20 Municipals. Tax Increment Financ- ing was preserved and cities containing active gravel pits will share in proceeds of an authorized county tax. At the urging of the AMM, the Metropolitan Council adopted a formal procedure for Adopting and amending Regional Policy Plans; similar to the State Administrative Procedure Act. The new method includes all recommendations made by the AMM. The Transportation Policy plan was modified to reflect AMM policy calling for the ability to at least consider light rail or fixed guideway transit modes. Finally, the AMM has been very active in lobbying for changes in the proposed Surface Water Manage- ment Policy Guide to have it conform to recent State law. The AMM sponsored a levy limit seminar attended by a record number of over 200 local officials and was contracted by the LMC to hold four more seminars in non - metropolitan areas of the state. The AMM sponsored with the Metropoli- tan Council an affordable Housing Conference and with the LMC a joint legislative conference for local officials and state legislators. Along with the annual elected official salary survey, a new Survey of Municipal Fees and Licenses was published. Of the 64 member cities beginning this year, one citydropped member- ship but has since voted to rejoin and with 85% of the Metropolitan population represented, the organi- zation voice continues to be a strong force for cities. It was noted by President Krautkremer that as notified last July, membership dues will increase for the first time since 1978 and, except for cities with large population gains since 1970, the increase will be minimal. He also indicated that the eight year AMM budget increase has been about 51/2% per year as compared to the inflation rate which has averaged over 10% per year. President Krautkremer concluded his remarks with, "The real message that I would like to leave with you as the new president and board take office is this —you as the Member City Officials will determine the Continued on Page 6 ANNUAL MEETING IN REVIEW MAY 1982 AMM BOARD I I AMM STAFF Jim Miller Jim Miller, Minnetonka City Manager, was appointed to the AMM Board of Directors in August of 1981 and elected to a full two -year term at the May Annual Meeting. Jim's educational background includes: a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the Univer- sity of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, a Masters Degree in Public Admini- stration from the University of Pitts- burgh, and Masters and Doctorates degrees in Public Administration from Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Prior to his appointment in January 1980 as City Manager of Minnetonka, he served as Assistant City Manager in Des Moines, Iowa, and has also held various positions in the City Manager's office of Phoenix, Arizona; Monroeville, Pennsylvania; and Brown Deer, Janesville, and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. While in Des Moines, he was also on the faculty of Drake University, teaching in their graduate program in public admini- stration. Since coming to the Twin Cities, Jim has been active on the AMM Metropolitan Agency Com- mite, Developmental Strategies Committee and Metropolitan Coun- cil Light Rail Transit Study Com- mittee. He is on the Board of the Southwest Suburban Cable Com- mission and West Suburban YMCA, and a member of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Govern- mental Relations Committee. He is also active in the International and Metropolitan area Managers Asso- ciations. Jim is particularly in- terested in the increasing impact which the State has on the control of local government decision - making and expenditures. AMM Members Note NEW ADDRESS 183 University Ave. East St. Paul, Minn. 55101 NEW PHONE NUMBER (612) 227 -5600 Policy Committees AMM policy committees will begin meeting sometime in July or early August to review and redraft policy positions for the 1983 -1984 legislative biennium. The current standing committees are Revenue and Expenditures, General Legisla- tion, Housing, Metropolitan Agen- cies, and Transportation. Commit- tee members appointed by the Board in 1981 will continue to serve in 1982, but there is always a need for new members and new ideas. If any official not now serving on a committee would like to become involved, please call Vern, Roger, or Carol at the AMM office (227- 5600). AMM Story — Slide Presentation A new version of "The Associa- tion of Metropolitan Municipali- ties—An Investment in the Future" should be complete by early July. This tape and slide presentation depicts the accom- plishments and goals of the Association and will include information on policy status through the 1982 legislative session. If any member community would like this presentation made at a local council meeting or other civic affair or knows of a non- member city that might be interested, please notify the AMM office (227- 5600). Representatives from the Board and staff will appear before your council to show the 15- minute program and be available to outline current activities and policies, as well as respond to questions. Carol Williams Carol A. Williams joined the AMM staff in April of this year as Administrative Assistant /Secretary replacing Cindy Rodd who left to relocate in Colorado. Prior to accepting the position Carol had six years previous office experience as an office manager. In 1974 she became involved with government by being appointed Deputy Clerk for the City of Hugo. In 1976 she was appointed City Clerk. In 1979 she received her Clerks' Certification from the University of Minnesota as a member in one of the first graduating classes. She is now awaiting her International Certifi- cation. Also in 1979 she was appointed Clerk /Treasurer and in 1980 Clerk- Treasurer with Admin- istrative Duties. While at the City, Carol established all new office procedures including a new bookkeeping system, utility billing and filing system. She established a new assessment record keeping system and was in the process of establishing a new plat and parcel file system cross referenced by address. In leaving the City of Hugo, Carol was awarded a plaque for eight years of outstanding service to the City. She resides in White Bear Lake with her husband and two sons. Carol's present duties include managing the office, arranging meetings and assisting the Execu- tive Director and the Director of Legislative Affairs in their work. She also provides AMM staff assistance to the Metropolitan Area Managers Association (MAMA). Welcome Carol Williams to the AMM family.