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AGENDA
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 1979
ROLLCALL
MINUTES of February 5, 1.979, approved as submitted or correct' I ed by motion of
seconded.by
RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS TO EDINA DEBATE TEAM
RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS TO EDINA BOYS' SKI'TEAM.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - HAROLD LILJ.ENQUIST FAMILY,
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PLANNING MATTERS Affidavits of Notice by Clerk. Presenta-
tion by Planning Department. Spectators heard.: First Reading of Zoning
Ordinance requires offering of Ordinance only. 4/5 favorable rollcall vote to
pass if Second REading should be waived. Lot.Divisions, Plats, Flood Plain
Permits, Appeals from Administrative or Board of Appeals and Adjustments
Decisions'and Plan Amendments require action by Resolution. 3/5 favorable
rollcall vote to pass.
A, Final Plat Approval
1. The Timbers - Generally located-in the Southwest quadrant of Gleason
Road and the Crosstown Highway S -78710 (Continued from 2/5/79)
B. Appeals from Board of Appeals and Adjustments Decisions
1. John J. Velie - 4300 -4302 Valley View Road - 10 foot front yard set-
back variance, 3,147 square foot lot area variance, 25 foot rear yard
variance (Continued from 2/5/79) (Continue to 3/19/79)
2. United Properties /Twin:City Federal Savings & Loan - Sign Variance-
3400 W. 66th St. - Part of Lot 4, Block 4, Southdale Acres and Part
of Lot 4, Cassins Outlots (Continued from 1/15/79)
3. KMSP -TV - 100 Foot.antenna height variance - 6975 York Ave. S. (Con-
tinue'd from 1/15/79)
C. Lot Division
1. Lot 5, Block 1, Southdale_4th Addn.& Lot 5, Block_1,Southdale 2nd Addn.
Generally located S. of W. 66th St. and W. of Cornelia Dr. (Cont. from 2/5/79)
D. Preliminary Plat Approval
1. Pat Moore's First Addition - 6904 Indian Hills Road - Lot 2, McCauley
Heights First Addition (PC- 1/31/79) - S -79 -1
E. Edina Office Center - 7600 -7800 France Ave. - Tracts 0 an& N, R.L.S.
1218 and Tracts 0, P, Q, R, S, T, U and Part of N, R.L.S. 1129
1.. Ordinance No. 811 -A122 - R -1 Residential District to PID Planned
Industrial District Z-78-4 (CC- 11/20/78)
2. Final Plat Approval - S -78 -4 (CC- 11/20/78)
II. PUBLIC HEARING ON UTILITY 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. Yorkdale Townhomes of Edina
III. PUBLIC HEARING ON USE OF BUILDING NAME FOR ADDRESS Affidavits of Notice by
Clerk. Presentation by City Manager. Spectators heard. Action of Council by
Resolution. 3/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass.
A. Calhoun's Collectors Society
IV. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS
V. AWARD OF BIDS Tabulations and recommendations by City Manager. Action of
Council by motion.
A. Pickup Trucks
B. Sedans - Compact and Mid -Size
C. Sewer Eductor
D. Turf Truckster
E. 4 Radar Units
F. Riding. Mower
G. Summer Activity Calendars
Councif Agenda
February 26, 1979
Page Twd
VI. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Traffic Safety Committee Meeting of 2/19179
B. Suit YMCA
C. Housing and Public Information Meeting - April 21, 1979
D. League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference - League Policies
E. Outlot A, Braemar Hills 9th Addition - Transfer to Edina School District
F. Fire Department Union Contract
G. Suit - Mrs. Jacqueline Bledsoe4:
H. Cable>TV Needs Assessment
I• Special Concerns of Mayor and Council
J. -Post Agenda and Manager's Miscellaneous Items'
1 On -Sale Beer License Application..- Cicero's of Edina, Inc..
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Crosstown-Highway 62 Modifications
B. Authorization -of Submission of Community'.Development Block Grant
VIII. FINANCE
A. Liquor Statement as of 12/31/.78
-B. Claims Paid. Motion of seconded by _ , for pay -
ment of the following claims as per Pre- List:. General_Fund, $126,670.34;
Park Fund, $6,592.98; Edina Art Center, $6,748.19; Park Construction,
$11,417..77; Swimming -Pool, $128.16; Golf Course, $1,886.62; Recreation
.Center, $36,069.78; Gun Range, $256.63; Water Works, $20;824.77;
Sewer Rental Fund, $4,769.87; Liquor Fund, $235,703.94; Total,
- $451,069.05
RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS
WHEREAS, after placing first in the Region 6AA Girl's Racing Ski Tourna-
ment, the Edina West Upper Division Girl's Slalom Team was n4med State
Runner -Up for winning Second Place at the State Ski Tournament at Welch
Village on Friday, February 16,.1979; and
WHEREAS, under the able leadership of Coach Terry Peters,,thes.e members
of the Edina West Upper Division Girl's Slalom Ski Team performed credit-
ably and exemplified the highest standards of ladylike conduct, athletic
proficiency and good sportsmanship;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council express its
most sincere congratulations to Ara Burwell, Katherine Coop, Kimberly
Haugen, Karen Healy, Shari Kuller and Cynthia Spear; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the pages of
the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that appropriate copies
be presented to members of the team, to Coach Peters and to Principal
James L. Cabalka.
ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 1979.
James Van Valkenburg
Mayor
RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS
WHEREAS, after placing first in the Region 6AA Boy's Racing Ski Tournament,
the Edina West Upper Division Boy's Racing Ski Team has, for the first time,
won the Minnesota State Championship in slalom racing at Welch Village on
February 16, 1979; and
WHEREAS, under the able leadership of Coach Ronald LaMoure, these members
of the Edina West Upper Division Boy's Racing Ski Team performed creditably
and exemplified the highest standards of gentlemanly conduct, athletic
proficiency and good sportsmanship;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council express its
most sincere congratulations to Scott Adams, Bill Bascom, Mike Gyetvan
Steve Jones, Tony Mitchell and Walt Zabel; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the pages of
the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that appropriate copies be
presented to members of the team, to Coach LaMoure and to Principal James
L. Cabalka.
ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 1979.
James Van Valkenburg
Mayor
RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS
WHEREAS, for the past three consecutive years, Edina West Upper Division
Debate Teams have placed first in Region 6AA Tournament competition; and
WHEREAS, during the 1978/79 school year,.two Edina West Varsity Debate
Teams, under the leadership of Coach Tom Lindquist, placed first and second
in regional competition; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Dao and Cathy Schumacher won the Minnesota State.Debate
Tournament, held in Coon Rapids on Saturday, February 17, 1979, and, in so
doing, brought acclaim to their school and to their community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby
express its most sincere congratulations to Rebecca Dao and to Cathy
Schumacher and does wish them every success in the years to come; and.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this.resolution , be spread upon the pages of
the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that appropriate copies
be presented to Rebecca Dao, Cathy Schumacher, Coach Thomas Lindquist and
to Principal James L. Cabalka.
ADOPTED this 26th day of February,,1979.
James Van Valkenburg
Mayor
RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS
WHEREAS, after qualifying by winning the Region 6AA Cross Country Ski
Event, Todd Willmert of Edina West Upper Division has won the Minnesota
State Championship as an individual Cross Country Skier; and
WHEREAS, in performing this outstanding accomplishment, Todd Willmert
exemplified the highest standards of gentlemanly conduct, good sports-
manship and athletic proficiency, bringing acclamation to his school
and to his community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL that sincere
congratulations be offered to
TODD WILLMERT
for his outstanding success; and
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that this resolution be spread upon the pages of
the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that an appropriate copy
be presented to him.
ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 1979.
James Van Valkenburg
Mayor
after dmfmxt*mgm placing first in the Region 5 Boy's Racing Ski TQwm, '
WHEREAS` the Edina West Upper Division Rkicml B q,—' Team has,
for tyhe first time, won the innesota State Championship in slalom
racing at Welch Village,- 07— . �'�'� 14,0 / Ct ? /
shiup of Coach Ronald LaMoure,
under the able leader -these
WHEREAS, imxmhmxpardmxmammmxmx members of the Edina West Upper Division
Boy's Racing Ski Team performed creditably and xmiR exemplified the
highest standards of gentlemanly conduct, athletic proficiency and good
sportsmanship; a4Amx
WHRRRARm Now, therefore be it resolved that the Edina City Council
express its most sincere contratulations to m ma£nxmhmxtKRMT
Scott Adams, Bill Bascom, Mike Gvtvan, Steve Jones, Tony Mitchell and
Walt Zabel; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appmmm a copy of this resolution be spread
upon the pages of the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that
appropriate copies ainxkktRnxmxmtm1mmm be presented to members of the team
to Coach LaMoure and to Principal James L. Cabalka
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for the past thre consecutive years,
WHEREAS /Edina West High school Debate teams
have.won
WHEREAS, for the past three consecutive years, Edina West Upper Division
Debate Teams have placed first in Region 6AA Tournament.competition; and
during the 1978/79 school year,
WHEREAS, /two Edina West varsity Debate Teams, under the leadership of
Coach Tom Lindquist placed first and second in regional competition; and
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WHEREAS, Rebecca Dao and Cathy Schumacher won the Minnesota State Ql -
Debate Tournament which was held in Coon Rapids on February 16, and
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February 17, 1979;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby
most sincere
express its/congratulations to Rebecca Dao and to Cathy Schumacher and
wishes them every success in the years to come; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be placed upon the
pages of the Minutes Book of the Edina City Council and that appropriate
copies be presented to Rebecca Dao, Cathy Schumacher Coach Thomas
Lindquist.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, the Harold Liljenquist family, Verna, Ronda, Tammy, and Stephan,
are residents of the City of Edina; and
WHEREAS, the Liljenquists have immeasurably enriched the lives of many in -.
dividuals and families from Edina and elsewhere through_.t *w9,'
active, creative, and productive work with the Edina Community'Lutheran
Church, the Boy Scouts of America, the Circle F Halfway House, and JlojX ¢%4
x¢4161 many other Edina community service organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Liljenquist family has provided'specially valuable service to
and with the Edina Special Childrens' Group (ESCG), building the Group and
refining and increasing the Group's range of service leading to its re-
organization as the Childrens' Advocates and Resources of Edina (CARE).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council on behalf of the
residents of the City of Edina, that a sincere expression of appreciation
be commended to the Liljenquist family.r - - --
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FACTS:
VICTORSEN'S TIMBERS SUBDIVISION DEDICATION
1. Statutory Authority
Minnesota Statutes 462.358 states "...that a reasonable portion
of each proposed subdivision be dedicated to the public for
public use as parks, playgrounds, public open space, or storm
water holding areas or ponds, or that the subdivider contribute
an equivalent amount in cash based on a fair market value of the
_ undeveloped land, as defined_by__the_ regulations ------ (Fur - ther- ) —the-
subdivision regulations, in setting forth the reasonable portion
of each proposed subdivision to be dedicated for public use as
provided above, may take into consideration the open space,
park, recreational, or common areas and facilities which the
subdivision has provided for the exclusive use of the residents
of the subdivision."
2. City of Edina Subdivision Dedication Ordinance
Edina Ordinance No. 801, the Platting Ordinance,.states that
"...in every plat, replat, or subdivision of land...a reasonable
portion of such land shall be set aside and dedicated by the
tract owner or owners to the general public as open space for
parks, playgrounds, public open space, or storm water holding
areas or ponds, or, at the option of the City, the tract owner
or owners shall contribute to the City an amount of cash equal
to the fair market value of the undeveloped land otherwise
required to be so set aside and dedicated...(Further) 'fair
market value of the undeveloped land' is defined as the fair
market value of the land within such plat, replat or subdivision
as of the date the plat, replat, or subdivision is presented to
the City Council for final approval..."
3. City of Edina Subdivision Dedication Guidelines
The City of Edina Subdivision Dedication Guidelines state that
"in conjunction with the subdivision, platting, or re- platting
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of land and additional lots or development intensities are
created, then a public dedication shall be required and shall,
be based upon the land area encompassed within the additional
lot(s), value attributive to such lots or value attributive
to increased development intensities. (Further) if it is
determined that a cash dedication is desirable, a reasonable
cash dedication based upon the value of additional lots or
development intensities created by the subdivision should be
made. This value will be determined by the City Assessor or
by private appraisals or other means acceptable to the City
Council."
Victorsen's Timbers Subdivision Dedication
page 2
4. Review of Past Subdivision Dedications
For the period 1976 to present, 48 subdivisions have been approved
or are pending approval by the City. (Only those pending subdivisions
for which a.subdivision dedication amount has been specified by the Council
are included.in this total.) Thirty -seven of these subdivisions were
required to make a subdivision dedication. The subdivision dedication
requirements for the remaining eleven subdivisions were waived because
1) the property had previously contributed a subdivision dedication or
2) no new lots or development intensities were created by the subdivision.
Ten- subdivisions— satisfied —their subdivision dedication obligations
by way of the contribution of land. The average percentage of the total
area encompassed within the subdivision which was so dedicated to the
City was 24 percent.
Twenty -five subdivisions satisfied their subdivision dedication
obligations by way of a cash contribution in lieu of a land dedication.
The usual cash dedication in these subdivisions was five percent of the
value of the undeveloped land contained in the subdivision as determined
by the City Assessor. However, the two most recent developments, (i.e.
Joy's Edina Manor and Kerr Companies) considered by the City Council
on December 18, 1978, were required to contribute nine and eight percent
respectively of the undeveloped land value.
Two subdivisions satisfied their subdivision dedication obliga-
tions by way of a land contribution as well as a cash contribution.
Both subdivisions contributed approximately 21 percent of their land
to the City plus three to four percent of the undeveloped land value
in cash.
Based on the aforementioned subdivision dedications, the average
dedication (comprised of land, cash in lieu of land, or a combination
of land and cash) was eleven percent.
5. Subdivision Dedication Policies of Other Cities
In 1977, the City of Oakdale tabulated the subdivision dedication
policies of 22 metropolitan area cities. One of these cities did not
require any subdivision dedication. One city required land dedications
but did not have a provision for cash in lieu of land dedications. One
city required subdivision dedications only for planned unit developments.
Of the 19 cities which required subdivision dedications and accepted
cash in lieu of land, four cities required a fixed amount per dwelling
unit or per acre. Two cities determined dedication amounts by way of a
complex formula.
Thirteen cities based their subdivision dedication requirements on a
percentage of the undeveloped land value. Two of these cities required the
dedication of less than five percent of the land value. Four cities
required five to nine percent. Six cities required ten to fourteen percent.
One city required fifteen percent.
Victorsen's Timbers Subdivision Dedication
page 3
6. Undeveloped Land Value of Victorsen's Timbers
In accordance with the parameters specified in the aforementioned
State Statute and City Ordinance, the City Assessor estimates that the
present undeveloped land value of the subdivision entitled Victorsen's
Timbers is between $508,000 and $663,000. This value is based upon 22
single family dwelling lots.
7. Existing Park and Open Space in Edina
The City of Edina presently owns approximately 1,200 acres of public
park and open space lands. This acreage constitutes about eleven percent
of the land area of the City.
8. Ratio of Park and Open Space Lands to Population
Based upon a population of approximately 50,000 people, the City of
Edina provides approximately one acre of park and open space land per 42
people. Staff estimates that Victorsen's Timbers will provide housing
for approximately 62 people (2.84 people per dwelling). Thus, a demand
for approximately 12 acres of additional parkland will be created by the
subdivision to maintain the existing parkland /population ratio for Edina.
9. Scenic Easement Grant
A scenic and open space easement abutting Arrowhead Lake is proposed
to be dedicated in conjunction with Victorsen's Timbers. This easement
will be only a "protective" easement and does not permit the general
public to use the easement area for public park and open space purposes.
Similar easements have been granted in other subdivisions but such easement
grants have never constituted nor been considered as a subdivision dedication
within the meaning of the Edina platting ordinance.
Based upon the aforementioned facts, the subdivision entitled Victorsen's
Timbers should contribute $40,000 cash in lieu of land as a subdivision
dedication. This amount is deemed reasonable because:
1. The City is acting in accordance with State Statutes,
.the.Edina Platting Ordinance, and the Edina Subdivision
Dedication Guidelines.
2. The dedication of six to eight percent of the undeveloped
land value in cash is consistent with prior subdivision
dedications. The average subdivision dedication during
the past three years was eleven percent of the subdivision
Victorsen's Timbers Subdivision Dedication
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land area or value. Such dedications were comprised of
land, cash in lieu of land, or a combination of land and
cash. The proposed dedication is consistent with the last
two cash dedications requested by the City (i.e. eight and
nine percent).
3. The dedication of six to eight percent of the undeveloped
land value is consistent with the subdivision dedication
requirements of other cities in the metropolitan area.
This percentage is lower than the percentage required by
at least seven other cities.
4. Eleven percent of the land area of the City of Edina is
composed of public park and open space lands. Thus, it
would be reasonable to require that new subdivisions
contribute eleven percent of their land area or an
equivalent amount in cash.
5. The City of Edina presently provides approximately one
acre of parkland per 42 residents. Victorsen's Timbers
will house approximately 62 people, thus creating the
demand for 12 acres of additional parkland if the exist-
ing ratio is to be maintained. Thus, an amount of cash
equivalent to 1z acres of land should be.dedicated.
Based upon the aforementioned undeveloped land value
of Victorsen's Timbers, $40,000 is a reasonable cash
in lieu of land dedication. ($508,000/18.8 acres X
1% acres = $40,532)
6. The grant of a scenic and open space easement abutting
Arrowhead Lake should not constitute any or all of the
subdivision dedication requirement in that it is not
available for use by the general public.
7. Newly created subdivisions take advantage of a very extensive
park and open space system in the City of Edina. This system
was financed by existing subdivisions and residents of the
City. Also, due to the fully developed nature of the City;
the scarcity of land; and the increasing cost of labor, equip-
ment, materials, and professional-services; the acquisition
and development of additional parklands, which are necessitated
in part by new subdivisions, result in an ever - increasing cost
for the City. Thus, it is reasonable that new subdivisions
should contribute a greater subdivision dedication
(especially in cases where cash is contributed rather than
land) as compared to past subdivisions in order to offset
higher parkland acquisition and development costs.
GLH:jkt
2/22/79
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6405 Indian Pond Circle
Edina, Ivin. 55435 .
Feb. 26, 1979
Edina City Council Members
City Hall
Edina, Mn.
Dear Sir;
I am writing to you-in regard to the Victorsen Timbers .
matter. It is our feeling that careful study and consideration
should be given to the number and size of the proposed lots.
At the last presentation it was clear to us that-the size of
the lots was much smaller than in the adjoining Indian Hills
area and much too small considering the terrain involved.
Because of this there would be serious decimation of the
property with acconpaning problems of erosion and enviorxrwental
factors as well as ascetic. It was pointed out, at tLat timEd,
that the developers figures as to the percentage of land to be
cleared for roads, driveways, garages and housing was inaccurate
and was probably closer to double of that claimed or around
33 %.
We therefore urge you and your colleagues to move with
careful deliberation so that the best possible plan can be arrived
at.
Yours truly,
Bernie & Mercedes Gunderson
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4801 WEST 50TH STREET. EDINA. MINNESOTA 55424
612 - 927 -8861
February 2, 1979
Yz. Robert L. Hoffman
Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and Lindgren, Ltd.
1500 Northwestern Financial Center
7900 Xerxes Avenue So.
2linneapolis, MN 55431
Dear Mr. Koffman. e"
Re: Folke Victorsen's "The Timbers" Subdiv "ion
This letter is written to confirm our telephone conversation of yesterday
afternoon concerning the continuance of the final plat hearing from February 5,
1979, to the next Council Meeting on February 26, 1979.
This change was made since the City, as of our conversation yesterday,,-. had-not
received either hard shells and linens or an executed Developer's Agreement.
The cost estimates and engineering work for the project were just received
yesterday morning and some questions exist as to the accuracy of the estimates
as well as the topos from which the work was done.
Mule a slim possibility existed that if all was submitted it might be heard
Monday night, it is remote due to the amount of City review time needed.
Given the number of interested parties, you concurred it would probably be
best to delay and inform those parties of the delay instead of having them
show and then continuing it if adequate staff review is not possible. (The
policy in the past has been a cutoff on Thursday noon.)
Should you have further questions, please feel free to -contact me.
Very truly yours,
Mark E. Bernhardson
Administrative Assistant
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cc: Folke Victorsen
6640 Indian Hills Pass
bcc: Gordon Hughes
Mr. James VanValkenburg
VanValkenburg, Comaford, Moss, "Fassett,
Flaherty & Clarkson, P.A.
2350 IDS Tower
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Re' City of Edina - Folke Victorsen Proposed Single- Family Plat
Our File No. 7819 -00
Dear Jim:
The Folke "Victorsen subdivision will be presented to the. City Council for final
plat approval on February 5, 1979. The question of 'park dedication will be resolved
at that time.
The Victorsens will make such dedication in accordance with Edina's ordinance on park
dedication. We assume that it is being administered in accordance with Collis.-V.
Citv of.•.Bloomington (246 N.W. 2d 19 .(1970)" which- requires a reasonable relationship
between the approval of the subdivision and the city's need for the land or cash
acquired for the purposes stated in the city's-park dedication ordinance.
Edina's ordinance" allows the property owner to contribute an amount of cash, equal to
the fair market value of the land.otherwise required to be dedicated to the city. It
defines the fair market value, of the undeveloped land as the fair market value of the
land within the subdivision or plat as of the date the "plat or subdivision is presented
to the City Council for final approval., "as determined by the City, Assessor in the same
manner as. he determines the fair market value of land for tax purposes ". Edina has
been requiring cash equal to 5% of the fair-market value of the property.
The city determined, according to the 1973 assessor's tax statement, that the fair
market value of the Victorsens' property is $400,0.00. This valuation was increased from
$270,000 in 1976 in .response to the PRD-5 rezoning. That zoning has now lapsed. It
seems logical that the fair - market value of the property for single - family residential
use is not in excess of the fair market value of the property for multiple residential,
use.
The Victorsens have agreed .to dedicate to the city, at its request, a scenic easemont
of approximately three quarters of an acre. We ask that this dedication be tak n, into
LARKIN,
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January
30, 1979
Mr. James VanValkenburg
VanValkenburg, Comaford, Moss, "Fassett,
Flaherty & Clarkson, P.A.
2350 IDS Tower
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Re' City of Edina - Folke Victorsen Proposed Single- Family Plat
Our File No. 7819 -00
Dear Jim:
The Folke "Victorsen subdivision will be presented to the. City Council for final
plat approval on February 5, 1979. The question of 'park dedication will be resolved
at that time.
The Victorsens will make such dedication in accordance with Edina's ordinance on park
dedication. We assume that it is being administered in accordance with Collis.-V.
Citv of.•.Bloomington (246 N.W. 2d 19 .(1970)" which- requires a reasonable relationship
between the approval of the subdivision and the city's need for the land or cash
acquired for the purposes stated in the city's-park dedication ordinance.
Edina's ordinance" allows the property owner to contribute an amount of cash, equal to
the fair market value of the land.otherwise required to be dedicated to the city. It
defines the fair market value, of the undeveloped land as the fair market value of the
land within the subdivision or plat as of the date the "plat or subdivision is presented
to the City Council for final approval., "as determined by the City, Assessor in the same
manner as. he determines the fair market value of land for tax purposes ". Edina has
been requiring cash equal to 5% of the fair-market value of the property.
The city determined, according to the 1973 assessor's tax statement, that the fair
market value of the Victorsens' property is $400,0.00. This valuation was increased from
$270,000 in 1976 in .response to the PRD-5 rezoning. That zoning has now lapsed. It
seems logical that the fair - market value of the property for single - family residential
use is not in excess of the fair market value of the property for multiple residential,
use.
The Victorsens have agreed .to dedicate to the city, at its request, a scenic easemont
of approximately three quarters of an acre. We ask that this dedication be tak n, into
D_,,Ly �S LI \DGF2E \, LTD.
Letter to 'Mr. James VanValkenburg
January 30, 1979
Page 2
consideration in determining the balance of the cash contribution 'due and owing the
city.
The Victorsens will comply with all applicable city ordinance requirements, including
park dedication. Minnesota case law limits the cash contribution required for parks
to an amount in proportion to the needs created by the proposed subdivision. We ask
you to take the factors outlined in this letter in consideration in determining the
park dedication question.
Sincerely, ,
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Robert L. Hoffman, for
LARKIN, 'HOFF,MAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
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cc: C. Wayne Courtney, City Council
June A. Schmidt, City Council
A. Charles Bredesen III, City Council
Fred Richards, City Council
Thomas Erickson, City Attorney"'-
Gordon Hughes, Director or Planning
Kenneth Roseland, City Manager
Mr. and Mrs. Folke Victorsen
LARRIN, HOFFmAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1500 NORTHWESTERN FI- NANCIAL CENTER
7900 XERXES AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55431
TELEPHONE (612) 835 -3800
January 30, 1979
Mr. James VanValker_burg I
VanValkenburg, Comaford, Moss, Fassett,
Flaherty & Clarkson, P.A.
2350 IDS Tower
Minneapolis, MN 55402
JAMES P. LARKIN
ROBERT L. HOFFMAN
JACK F. DALY
D. KENNETH LINDGREN
GERALD H. FRIEDELL
ROBERT B. WHITLOCK
ALLAN E. "PAY"MULLIGAN
ROBERT J. HENNESSEY
RONALD R. FLETCHER
JAMES C. ERICKSON
EDWARD J. DRISCOLL
JAMES P. MILEY
GENE N. FULLER
STEPHEN B. SOLOMON
JOSEPH W. ANTHONY
DAVID C. SELLERGREN
Re: City of Edina - Folke Victorsen Proposed Single - Family Plat
Our File No. 7819 -00
Dear Jim:
JOHN O. FULLMER
ROBERT E. BOYLE
FRANK 1. HARVEY -
FRANCIS E. GIBERSON
JAMES M. STROTH ER
EMBER D. REICHGOTT
CHARLES S. MODELL
RICHARD A. FORSCHLER
LINDA H. FISHER
THOMAS P. "TIM "STOLTMAN
STEVEN G. LEVIN
CHRISTOPHER J. OIETZEN
PETER K. BECK
RICHARD 1. DIAMOND
JOHN R. SEATTIE
JON S. SWIERZEWSKI
OF COUNSEL
JOSEPH GITIS
The Folke Victorsen subdivision will be presented to the City Council for final
plat approval on February 5, 1979. The question of park dedication will be resolved
at that time.
The Victorsens will make such dedication in accordance with Edina's ordinance on park
dedication. We assume that it is being administered in accordance with Collis v.
City of Bloomington (246 N.W. 2d 19 (1976)) which requires a reasonable relationship
between the approval of the subdivision and the city's need for the.land or cash
acquired for the purposes stated in the city's park dedication ordinance.
Edina's ordinance allows the property owner to contribute an amount of cash equal to
the fair market value of the land otherwise required to be dedicated to the city. It
defines the fair market value of the undeveloped land as the fair market value of the
land within the subdivision or plat as of the date the plat or subdivision is presented
to the City Council for final approval, "as determined by the City Assessor in the same
manner as he determines the fair market value of land for tax purposes ". Edina has
been requiring cash equal to 5% of the fair market value of the property.
The city determined, according to the 1978 assessor's tax statement, that the fair
j market value of the Victorsens' property is $400,000. This valuation was increased from
$270,000 in 1976 in response to the PRD -5 rezoning. That zoning has now lapsed. It
seems logical that the fair market value of the property for single - family residential
use is not in excess of the fair market value of the property for multiple residential
use.
The Victorsens have agreed to dedicate to the city, at its request, a scenic easement
of approximately three quarters of an acre. We ask that this dedication be taken into
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LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
Letter to Mr. James VanValkenburg
January 30, 1979
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consideration in determining the balance of the cash contribution due and owing the
city.
The Victorsens will comply with all applicable city ordinance requirements, including
park dedication. Minnesota case law limits the cash contribution required for parks
to an amount in proportion to the needs created by the proposed subdivision. We ask
you to take the factors outlined in this letter in consideration in determining the
park dedication question.
Sincerely,
0 MINE 1,
Robert L. Hoffman, for
LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
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June A. Schmidt, City Council
A. Charles Bredesen III, City Council
Fred Richards, City Council
Thomas Erickson, City Attorney✓
Gordon Hughes, Director or Planning
Kenneth Roseland, City Manager
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
January 31, 1979
LD -79 -1 (Allen) Lot Division. Lot 5, Block 1, Southdale Fourth Addition.
REFER TO: attached graphic
The subject properties are two, developed single family lots located at
66th Street and Cornelia Drive. The proposed lot division is requested
to re -align the existing boundary line between the two lots. To accom-
plish this re- alignment, the parcel of property that is shaded on the.
attached graphic will be transferred from the.easterly lot to the westerly
lot.
Recommendation:
Staff finds that the existing setbacks of the dwellings will be maintained
and no new buildable lots will be created. Therefore, staff recommends
approval of the lot division conditioned upon a. revision of the proposed
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REQUEST FOR PURCHASE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fran Hoffman, Director of Public Works
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager -
SUBJECT:' REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITEM IN EXCESS OF $1,000
DATE: February 22, 1979
Material Description (General Specifications):
--3/4 Ton-- 4 —X -4- Pickup = Sewer- Department --
Quotations /Bids:
Company
1. Midway
2. Superior
3. Malkerson
Amount of Quote or Bid
$6,728.00
$6,995.00
$7,034.50
Department Recommendation:
Recommend award of bid to Midway Ford as lowest responsible bidder.
Public Works
Signatgr Y-1 Department
Finance Director's Endorsement-
The recommended bid is�s not 0 within the amount Te for the purchase.
N. Dalen
Finance Director
City Manager's Endorsement:
1. I concur with the recommendation of the Department and recommend Council
approve the purchase.
2. I recommend as an alternative:
Kenne h Rosland.
City Manager
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE
TO: Mayor and.City Council
.FROM: Mark Bernhardson, Administrative Assistant
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITEM IN EXCESS OF $1,000
DATE: February 22, 1979
Material Description (General Specifications):
Four (4)_compact_sedans
Quotations /Bids:
Company
Penn Auto (AMC -Concord) —
Amount of Quote or Bid
$ 18,614.40
2. Midway Ford (Fairmont) 19,630.00
3. Superior Ford (Fairmont) 20,392.36
4. Bloomington Chrysler Plymouth (Volare) 20,556.00
5. Malkerson (Monza) 21,256.40
Department Recommendation:
Recommend award of bid to Penn Auto Plaza as lowest responsible bidder.
'gnature Department
Finance Director's Endorsement:
The recommended bid is � is not 0 within the amount bulge ed -for the purchase.
�IJ. N. Dalen
Finance Director
City Manager's Endorsement:
-7L 1. I concur with the recommendation of the Department and recommend Council
approve the purchase.
2. I recommend as an alternative:
Kenneth, Rosland
City. Manager
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE
TO: Mayor and City Council.
FROM: Mark Bernhardson, Administrative Assistant
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITEM IN EXCESS OF $1,000
DATE: February 22, 1979
Material Description (General Specifications):
Two (2) Midsize cars - Fire Department
Quotations /Bids:
Company Amount of Quote or Bid
• Bloomington Chrysler Plymouth _Volare�__ _ x10,840_.5-0 - -_
2. Midway Ford (Granada)
3• Superior Ford (Granada)
4. Malkerson (Olds Cutlass)
Department Recommendation:
11,298.04
11,731.18
Recommend award of bid to BlooU an —E it
ysle
r Plymouth as lowest
responsible bidder.
i 'Si- 06ture Department
Finance Director's Endorsement:
The recommended bid is is not = within the amount (budge ed f�r the purchase.
J J. N. Dalen
Finance Director
City Manager's Endorsement:
1. I concur with the recommendation of the Department and recommend Council
r approve the purchase.
2. I recommend as an alternative: \
Kenneth Ros7a
City- Manager
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE —�r _ C
TO: Mayor and City Council-
FROM: Fran Hoffman, Director of Public Works
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITEM IN EXCESS OF $1,000
DATE: February 22, 1979
Material Description (General Specifications):
Sewer Eductor
Quotations /Bids:
Company Amount of Quote or Bid
-- - - F1 exi-b -1 e- Pipe' To6r -- - - - - 14- ,886.00-
2. Itasca
3.
Department Recommendation:
Recommend award of bid to Flexible as Sole Bidder
No Bid
Public Works
Signatur Department
Finance Director's Endorsement:
The recommended bid is C5Z4 is not = within the amount TUdjtted(-Fer the purchase.
J. N. Dalen
Finance Director
City Manager's Endorsement:
i� 1. I concur with the recommendation of the Department and recommend Council
approve the purchase.
2. I recommend as an alternative:
Kenneth osla d "AOL,
City Manager
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE.
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bob Kojetin, Park and Recretion Department
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITEM IN EXCESS OF $1,000
DATE: February 8, 1979
Material Description (General Specifications):
Cushman Model 54779 Turf - Truckster - 1978 Model
Quotations /Bids:
. Company
Cushman Motor. Company
2. Industrial Supplies, Inc.
3.
Department Recommendation:
Recommend purchasing Cushman Model :54779_, rom
Amount of Quote or Bid
$4,222.75
$4,475.00
Motor Company
6az�o�--e�
Department— fuw /
Finance Director's Endorsement: v
The recommended bid is is not within the amount budgeted for the purchase.
N. Dalen, Finance Director
City/,Manager's Endorsement:
>1 1. I concur with the recommendation of the Department and recommend Council approve
T the purchase.
2. I recommend as an alternative:
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ty Manag� r
TO:
FROM:
VIA:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE
Mayor and City Council
Lowell Holman, Captain Police Department
Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITEM IN EXCESS OF $1,000
February 22,1979
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Material Description (General Specifications):
M.P.H..Model K -55 Speed_ Measurement Equipment (Radar), 1979.Mode1
Features Anti -Ghost Circuitry Longer, better range, small streamlined- antenna
5 yr. parts warranty
Quotations /Bids:
Company Amount of Quote or Bid
1. MPH Industries, Inc. $519.50/ea. (4 units
.15 So. Highland,.Chanute, KS 66720 $2,078.00)
2. - Kustom Signals, Inc. $579.00
Chanute, KS 66720
3.
Department Recommendation:
f
S gnature Department
Finance Director's Endorsement:
The recommended bid is 5iris not 0 within the amount b vfg d. or the purchase.
J. 'N. Dalen
Finance Director
City Manager's Endorsement:
%< 1., I concur with the recommendation of the Department and recommend Council
approve the purchase. I
2. I recommend as an alternative:
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COMPARISONS OF MOVING RADAR
Kustom KR -10
MPH K -55
1.
Warranty
2 yrs. on parts
5 yrs. on parts
2 yrs. on labor
2 yrs. on labor
2.
Micro - Processer
No
No
3.
Instant -on Feature
Yes
Yes
4.
Band
K
X
5.
Detectability by
Sometimes
Always
Fuzzbuster
6.
Meets Minnesota
Yes
Yes
Highway Patrol
Specifications
7.
Construction and
Good
Good
Durability
8.
Effect of Outside.
Minimal
Minimal
Interference
9..
Type of Mount
Dash -Visor
Dash -Visor
Window
Window
10.
Cost Qer Unit
$579.00
$519.50
11.
Local Warranty
Yes
No
(Must be shipped
(Must be shipped
to factory 1st 6 mo.-
to factory during
last 12 yr. to ISI)
warranty)
12.
Service after
Yes
Yes
Warranty
(ISI)
(ISI)
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. _ REQUEST FOR PURCHASE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bob Kojetin
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITEM IN EXCESS OF $1,000
DATE: February 22, 1979
Material Description (General Specifications):
A riding; trimming mower
Quotations /Bids:
. Company
1. Minnesota Toro,.Inc.
2. R. L. Gould's & Co.
3.
Amount.of Quote or Bid
$3,750.00
$4,550.00
1
Department Recommendation:
Recommend Minnesota Toro, Inc.
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Sign re Department
Finance Director's Endorsement:
The recommended bid is is not within the amount budgeted for the purchase.
J. N. Dalen, Finance Director
City Manager's Endorsement:
1. I concur with the recommendation of the Department and recommend Council approve
the purchase.
2. I recommend as.an alternative:.
AF&J\ C /�
enneth.Rcsl nd, City an er.
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bob Kojetin, Director, Edina Park and Recreation Department
VIA: Kenneth Rosland, City Manager
V.
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ITEM IN EXCESS OF $1,000
DATE: February 21, 1979
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Material Description (General Specifications): 1979 - 80 Edina Park & Recreation Department
year Around activities calender.
Quotations /Bids:
. Company
1. Foss Printing
2. Carlson Printing
3.
Amount of Quote or Bid
$5,786.00
$6,627.10
Department Recommendation: Recommend approval of printing of brochure to Foss Printing
Company for $5,786.00 n
Finance Director's Endorsemenz:
The recommended bid is F�K
. "Deparfment
is not within the amount budgeted for the purchase.
J N. Dalen, Finance Director
City Manager's Endorsement:
1. I concur with the recommendation of the Department and recommend Council approve
the purchase.
2.' I recommend as an alternative:
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Edina City Council
FROM: Edina Cable Commission
RE: Cable Communications Needs Assessment
26 February 1979
Staff: Ralph B. Campbell, III
Attached is the cable communications needs assessment. State law re-
quires this assessment be made and given to the City Council for your
review. The attendant recommendation (resolutions) are also required.
Thank you for your consideration.
The City Council must decide whether or not residents of Edina will have
the choice to connect to a cable television /communications system.
Due to notice and public reviewal requirements regarding the needs as-
sessment, the City Council may not decide this issue, continuance of
the franchising process,.until the second meeting in March, March 19.
The commission is hopeful that this needs assessment will provide
an adequate framework for discussion of Edina's cable communications
needs and desires, mindful that the introduction of cable communica-
tions to our city will create certain "needs" that frankly do not
exist today.
Again, thank you for your consideration.
THE EDINA CABLE COMMISSION
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CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
CABLE COMMISSION
NEEDS ASSESSMEN "T
(final draft)
22 FEBRUARY 1979
THE COMMISSION
Fred Richards - Chairman (Edina City Council)
Charles Freeburg (Chairman, Housing and ..Redevelopment Authority)
William Lewis (Chairman, Planning Commission)
Ray O'Connell (Chairman, Human Relations Commission)
Virginia Shaw (Chairman, Park Board)
THE CHARGE
The Edina -City Council, having lawfully created the Edina Cable Commission,.
on 15 January 1979, gave to it the following charge:
TO EXAMINE .THE ISSUE OF CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, SPECIFICALLY
TELEVISION, AND TO RECOMMEND TO THE COUNCIL WHETHER OR NOT
A NEED FOR CABLE COMMUNICATIONS EXISTS IN EDINA.. THE COM-
MISSION IS FURTHER CHARGED TO ADVISE THE COUNCIL WHETHER
OR NOT TO CONTINUE WITH THE FRANCHISING PROCEDURE.
THE RESOLUTIONS
At their 8 February 1979 meeting, the Edina Cable Commission made the
following resolution:
William Lewis MOVED that the Edina Cable Commission recom-
_mend to the City Council that the Council proceed with the
,franchising procedure having determined that a` definite'
need for cable communications exists in Edina today.
Ray O'Connell SECONDED. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
This resolution was made mindful of the comments made by.the members of
the commission, public, representatives of commercial, public, and cable
companies, and others in attendance at the--8 February meeting.
At their 22 February 1979 meeting, the Edina Cable Commission made the
following. resolution:.
Will -iam :Lewis MOVED that; the revised , and updated..draf t = of this
needs assessment, presented this evening, reflecting comments
from those in attendaice at this meeting, be the final needs
assessment and forwarded to the City Council.
Charles Freeburg.SECONDED. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED..
CABLE COMMISSION
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
THE DISCUSSION
The Cable Companies
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Representatives of the industry believe that a need for cable indeed exists
in Edina. Much expanded entertainment /sports programming is available on
cable affording residents manv more viewing options. The timeliness of
cable programs is enhanced due to established practice within the cable
industry. Non - entertainment services are many and increasing rapidly
with the state of the art. Four channels for public use, mandated by the
FCC, will be included with the approximately twelve entertainment chan-
nels.available today by most cable companies. While non - entertainment
programming is desirable in many communities, the fact is that entertain-
ment /sports programs are the major marketing tools for attracting sub
scribers. That is to say cable systems are sold and thrive by entertain-
ment /sports programs.
John Cairns- Northern CableVision
James Erickson - Northern CableVision
Scott Greenhill - American Television & Communications Corp..
Hubertus Sarrazin - Communications Systems
The Commercial Television Stations
Commercial stations express mixed reactions. WCCO feels cable is coming
to this area but will be no threat -to commercial over - the -air interests.
WCCO will live with cable. KMSP, on the other hand, suggests that cable
will "affect us in total viewing households and, in turn, financially ".
KMSP says "there is little we can do to prevent (Edinans' desires to
receive CATV signals) ".
Tom Cousins -WCCO Television
Donald Swartz -KMSP Television
The- Public Television Stations
KTCA /KTCI indicates that. they thrive with cable CATV provides a means
for public TV to reach beyond their regular over - the -air broadcast range.
Their signals can be sent to most of the state this way, rather than to
the Metropolitan area only.
Bill Kobin - KTCA /KTCI Television (Minnesota Public Television)
Tha Piihl i r
Those in attendance were generally in favor of having the choice to connect
to a cable system. They encourage the city to attract the best possible
system and programming. Concern was expressed that the advent of cable
;would cause commercial television programming to..,deteriorate much as radio
programming did after the introduction of television. While this is, of
course,, possible, according to another comment, radio today has never been
stronger - -more stations -- higher revenues. Perhaps commercial TV will fall
off temporarily but one can expect a rapid recovery in response to new
CABLE COMMISSION
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
PAGE 3
competition. Advertisers must reach the viewers and will cause adjustments
to programming to retain their audiences. Another concern is that non -
entertainment programming be promoted, specifically religious programs.
Jeanette Appelquist Hal Harris
Virginia Bodine Carol Haae
Ralph B. Campbell, Jr. (All residents of Edina),
The Minnesota Cable Communications Board (MCCB)
The Board reminds the commission to consider non - entertainment facets of
cable also.
Vicky Long -MCCB Staff
The Edina Cable Commission
The Board understands that the city will incur no cost and that all finan-
cial risks are assumed by cable companies. Providing our residents with
the option to connect to an Edina cable television system will consume
no tax dollars. The Board is also concerned that Edina obtain the best
-possible service and that non - entertainment programming be explored.
Following discussion, the commission passed the above resolutions.-
The Edina Cable Commission thanks the City Council for their considera-
tion of this issue.
CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
CABLE COMMISSION
S U P P O R T T O T H E N E E D S. A S S E S S M E N T
(final draft)
22 FEBRUARY
I. BACKGROUND
This Needs Assessment (assessment) is part of a procedure set forth in
Minnesota state law. The procedure began with the application to the
Minnesota Cable Communications Board (MCCB) by a cable company for a
Cable Service Territory (CST) to be granted for Edina, Bloomington,
St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and. Richfield. This
occured on 8 November 1978. Following this application, the MCCB began
hearings and research to determine whether or not to grant the proposed
CST. Without a CST, no cable communications can be built. Part of
this reviewal process was review and recommendation by the Metropolitan
Council. The Met Council recomnended approval. On 9 February 1979, as
required, the MCCB made their decision. They decided to approve the CST.
The MCCB staff memo accompanying this decision is Addendum A to this
memo. Those who have been involved with the MCCB review of the proposed
CST abree that this MCCB staff memo is an excellent summary of the com-
plicated issues that arose during the review.
On 8 February 1979, the evening before the MCCB's decision, the Edina
Cable Commission held their first meeting. At this meeting the Edina
Cable Commission (commission) were introduced to the concept and the
issues surrounding the introduction of cable communications to the.CST,
specifically Edina. Representatives of the MCCB, cable companies, com-
mercial television stations, public television, and the public were heard.
The commission directed staff to prepare this proposed assessment. After
considering this assessment, refined by further public comment, the com-
mission must recommend to the City.Council whether or not to continue the
franchising process, and why. Copies of this assessment must be made
available to the public for their comments and the City Council must hear
this issue after "reasonable notice" has been-afforded. In staff's opin-
ion "reasonable notice" is ten days, published in.the legal.notices of
the official newspaper (Edina SUN), posted by the City Clerk, and perhaps
an ad in the Minneapolis STAR & TRIBUNE and an ad in the SUN.
If the City Council decides to proceed with the franchising process, staff
recommends the proposed terms of the franchise, to act as bid specifica-
tions, be debated by the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission ( SWSCC), a
joint powers agreement representing all communities of the CST since 1973.
The franchise will be the document that cable companies will bid upon.
The franchise specifies the scope and range of cable services that will
be provided to the community by the cable company. Staff believes the
SWSCC can provide a generally acceptable model franchise which can be
tailored to the specific needs of each community while preserving the in-
terconnection mandate of state law. Staff also believes this can be
accomplished at lower cost by the SWSCC. 'The SWSCC is budgeted for this
activity.
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Once the SWSCC has determined a suitable model franchise and, the City
of Edina has refined the franchise to reflect local desires, the City
Council becomes the "franchising authority ".and may invite cable com-
panies to bid the franchise. The Council may also decide to combine
their bidding efforts with those of the other communities in the CST,
if a more favorable bidding atmosphere is expected to result. The SWSCC
could again be of service, acting as a coordinating body. This and other
possibilities will be explored during the franchise development if the.
City Council decides to proceed.
Finally, once the bid is let, construction can begin and service can
commence.
An outline of state franchising procedures is included as Addendum B for
your reference.
II. INTRODUCTION
This assessment was derived from MCCB guidelines known as Cable Commun-
ications in Minnesota: Suggestions for Systematic Development, August
1975. In these guidelines two methods of determining community need for
cable communications are discussed. One, the general survey, is not
_recommended because of its "impracticality under most circumstances and .
to its low productivity ". The cost of a. professionally administered
survey is prohibitive as well. Because Edina's population is relatively
high and the issue quite complex, a professional survey of our citizens
would be warranted under this method. The other method is the community
leader assessment. This method was chosen by staff. The community
leaders and the areas represented are listed as Addendum C. A sample of
the assessment questionnaire is Addendum D.
III. THE COMMUNITY LEADER SURVEY
At this writing most, but not all, community leaders identified by staff
have been interviewed. The following ideas have been expressed by the
leaders. More will undoubtedly surface from the remaining interviews
and public comment.
1. The major communications problem in Edina -seems �to be that of
informing residents of community services,.,programs,_events,
issues, etc. Many public meetings and programs are ill - attended.
Perhaps television, with its unusually large audience could
afford some public affairs awareness. (The FCC does require cable
companies to provide four channels free for public affairs pro-
gramming.)
2. Special attention should be paid to institutional channels, so
called B networks. These networks provide direct communications,
data transfer, and the like, between community institutions;
hospitals, schools, city hall, libraries, etc. The intercon-
nection mandate from the state suggests direct links to extra -
community institutional programming as well. An example could be
.University of Minnesota Extension classes offered, via cable, to
local libraries and schools with wider coverage due to decreased
costs.
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Effectively used, these public access channels can give Edina
residents substantially more access to important information
about the community and its activities.
3. Illumination of community issues recurred as a concern of the
leaders, specifically the school.closings issue. One leader
indicated that an issue of this type quickly becomes emotionally
charged. He suggested that hard information concerning this
issue. did not really reach the public. If programming that
explored this issue was present, giving the public a chance
to observe knowledgeable people debating and deciding,
the public would be indeed well served. Resulting comments from
the public could provide direction for research and data gathering,
and, presumably, the public could understand the decisions more
readily if they could follow the progress of the resolution.
Many community programs and events are measured by the number of
people who attend. Cable could multiply these audiences by
bringing events ans programs home.
4. From an entertainment point of view, Edina is already well served.
.We have five VHF stations, representing all four major networks.
One public station is UHF.
Channel 2 Minnesota Public Television
4 CBS
5 NBC (ABC after 5 March)
9 ABC (Independent after 5 March)
11 Metromedia (NBC after 5 March)
(UHF)17 Minnesota Public Television
Reception for all VHF stations is excellent throughout Edina.
Classically, cable companies basically provided reception -im-
proving services for rural communities with a couple weather
or TV classified advertising channels on the side. This type
of programming is definitely not needed in Edina. (The cable
companies know this, of course, and have developed entertain-
ment packages that far surpass simple reception improvement.)
One leader expressed distaste for cable pay television. She
said that cable will program whatever is profitable and we
will have the same poor programs that we now "enjoy" for free.
A general discussion of the possibilities-of the entertainment/
sports facet of cable follows.
5. Most community leaders said that their institutions would be able
to productively use public service channels if such channels are
made available. Southdale- Hennepin Library has a fully equipped
and staffed video studio and productions facilities and is most
enthusiastic about participating. Other institutions, while not
as thoroughly equipped, definitely indicate interest.
Page 4
IV. ENTERTAINMENT /SPORTS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, AND OTHER PROGRAMMING
Commercial television and radio use the advertising.' revenues from enter-
tainment programs to finance public affairs programs. An analogy can be
drawn for cable television: The entertainment /sports features of cable
will -sell the service to subscribers. This has been the case all over
the country. One estimate, in Atlantic magazine, February 1979, indi-
cates that cable now reaches "19 percent, or about 14 million, of the
72 million homes (in the U.S.) with TV ".
Programming services such as Showtime, Home Box Office, and Star Channel
provide first-run movies as Julia and E uus, that have been recently
shown in theaters. Las Vegas shows and live sports events are among the
many other entertainment /sports programs available. These programs are
broadcast via geo- stable satellites such as Satcom I, and earth receiving
stations. The economies of scale affecting equipment, programming costs,
and subscribership levels have allowed rapid growth in cable. Cable is
considered to be a real growth industry with 1978 revenues over $1 billion,
up more than $100 million from 1977.
So far the fact still remains that entertainment /sports is the prime mar-
keting tool.employed by the cable industry to encourage subscribership.
Non - entertainment programming has, however, been increasing. Bloomington
Video Center (BVC) in Bloomington Minnesota operates a local studio
which programs between 15 and 20 hours of local origination shows a week,
according to John Eddy, station manager. Of these, six to seven hours
are completely original every week. This is not to say that BVC's local
origination is not entertaining! It is, however, a departure from the
cable company - supplied programming. Staff for BVC are paid for by rev-
enues from the entertainment /sports program subscribers in Bloomington.
Bloomington realizes a 5 per cent gross revenues fee which pays for
local origination programming using space and equipment supplied by the
cable company.
Cable companies apparently are willing to invest substantial capital to
provide cable services to Edina. We can assume that these companies
would not risk this investment unless they believed Edina residents would
subscribe to the service .in profitable numbers. The state of the art to-
day seems to dictate that the main attraction for subscribers is entertain-
ment /sports. As our experience with cable progresses, if the City Coun-
cil so orders, we should provide for the addition of non- entertainment
programming. This can certainly be accomplished within the dictates of
our franchise.
STA, c OF MINNESOTA
1 DEPARTMENT Administration Office Memo a, U u 1
Cable Communications Board
TO Members of the Board DATE: February 6, 1979
ADDE.N.DUM A.
AD'D'ENDUM A
FROM W. D. Donaldson
SUBJECT: STAFF REPORT AND RECO *IMENDATION CONCERNING PROPOSED SOUTHWEST
SUBURBA2: CABLE SERVICE TERRITORY
The proposal for the Cable Service Territory (CST) comprised of all of Bloomington,
Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins., Minnetonka, Richfield and Saint Louis Park was sub-
mitted to the Minnesota Cable Communications Board on November 9, 1978 following
public notice published 30 days in advance. The Metropolitan Council and all
affected communities were simultaneously informed of the proposal, as were the 12
adjacent communities. Subsequently, all 7 affected communities and 11 of the 12
adjacent communities furnished evidence of official consideration of the proposal
and offered no opposition. One community, Plymouth, chose to not consider the
matter. The Council's detailed report of findings also offers no opposition to
the proposal, which report is now in hand. All statutory requirements have now
been satisfactorily :net.
The Minnesota Cable Communications Board Staff conducted its own analysis of
factors required in making the determination leading to approval or rejection of
the proposal. It also widely circulated information about the proposal, and
solicited comments from public and private organizations, units and agencies of
government and the general public, both throu -h direct correspondence and through
the news media. A public,informal information exchange among all interested
parties was held on January S, 1979, and the Board set aside a portion of its
January 12, 1979 meeting for additional public comments. Meanwhile, staff and
Board members attended a number of public meetings in communities affected by the
proposal for the purpose of responding to questions and to hear comments.
Staff is of the opinion that efforts to create wide public awareness of the
process and to secure wide - ranging opinion and comment were successful and carried
out the Board's policy of open inquiry.
To complement the analysis of the Metropolitan Council, MCCB Staff itself gave
attention to factors and criteria required by the Board's rules, with particular
emphasis on those dealing with economic viability and technical feasibility..
Impact on Nearby Governmental Units
Staff found.no expressed opposition to the proposal from other govern-
mental units. It received questions as to interpretation of the Rules,
and it believes those have been. successfully addressed.
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Members of -the Board
February 6, 1979
Page 2 of 7
Impact on Plans and Reports Adopted by the Metropolitan Council
The Council's attached report documents-its findings of no major conflict.
Relationship -to C000erative arrangements .between. ^'.unicioalities
Staff has found no conflict between the proposal and the cooperative
arrangements between and among the affected municipalities, and
concurs with the Metropolitan Council findings.
Relationship to Municipal, Countv and School District_ Boundaries
Staff concurs in the findings and recommendations of the Metropolitan
Council as a result of its own inquiries, and finds no conflict.
Economic Viabilitv
The proposed 7- community cable service territory (CST) is without question
economically viable as a whole. a further analysis, however, reveals that
each individual community varies considerably as.to.cable system economic
viability. Eden Prairie and Minnetonka, for example, have far less popu-
lation density than.the others and would be, at best, doubtful prospects
individually or together. Certain other communities such as Edina, because
of either geographic or city ordinance factors affecting cost of construc-
tion of cable facilities, represent varying degrees of individual financial
viability when viewed as standing alone or in combination with certain
other communities. The viability scale changes markedly depending upon
which particular communities might be grouped together. In general, staff's
analysis reveals a scale of economic viability that ranges from highly
positive for the entire territory to, at best, marginally negative or even
negative for individual parts of the district. Eliminating Bloomington
and Saint Louis Park would significantly reduce the economic viability for
the remaining five, albeit elimination from that group of Eden Prairie and
Minnetonka might improve the picture for the remaining three.
Technical Feasibility
Service to the territory as proposed is, again without question, techni-
cally feasible. Moreover, establishment of a system in each individual
community within the territorial boundaries would be technically feasible,
although probably not economically viable as discussed above. Staff
analysis of various technical approaches to serving the territory reveals
no significant technical impediments, but does suggest. that technically
feasible systems in certain individual communities may not be economically
viable.
Members of the Board
February 6, 1979
Page 3 of 7
Other Factors the ]Board Deems Relevant
Staff has reviewed the Board's Statewide Plan objectives of special
concern to the Metropolitan area, and has concluded that the pro-
posed territory is both consistent and supportive of them. Uney
are:
1. To provide as many communities as possible with local
channels for daily dissemination of local news, information,
culture and ideas.
2. To facilitate interaction among, and delivery of, services
to geographically separated communities of interest.
3. To facilitate the sharing of resources in the delivery of
human services, with emphasis on the educational and health
sectors.
4. To develop telecommunications services to support the func-
tions of state government and to support state government
decentralization efforts.
5. To cultivate citizen awareness of and participation in govern-
mental decision - making at all levels.
All concerns and suggestions expressed during the 90 -day comment period
were also carefully considered. These include those of the communities
and of the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission whose many years of active
consideration of cable communications is understood to have been the
impetus for the territory under consideration. This group represents,
except for Bloomington, all of the municipalities in the proposed territory.
Certain comments cautioned against a too -rapid decision b,; the Board. Others.
favored expeditious handling. Stair also consi ^ered all 'C ^own and lnticinate,_'
metropolitan cable developments, and kept in ;rind the, long range implications of
cable communications as a rapidly maturing, service- oriented con= unications
technology expected to eventually.outstrip present perceptions of the medium.
In summary, staff believes all known factors have been considered by the Metro-
politan Council and th.2 Board's staff, and that there are no major conflicts
with the proposal. Staff also sees no-reasonable merit in delaying a decision
since to ,do so would yield no benefit to any known party, and indeed would tend
to work against the interests of the public, the municipalities, the legislative
mandate to the 3oard and, it believes, to the proposer of the t.er,rit.ory as well
as to other prospective operators wile may Nish tJ compet.e f-or the franchises.
Members of the Board
February 6, 1979
Page 4 of 7
The Nature and `leaning, of a Cable Service Te.rr.i Cory .(CST.)
Because : this -is its first real application in the Twin City Metropolitan area,
the definition of a cable service territory,and with it the authority of the
Board to deal with territorial designations,has come in for considerable =study
and comment. Staff is aware that different individuals ascribe differing mean-
ing to the statutory and rule references to CSTs, although the underlying
concept - that of providing a means whereby cable communications services are
uniformly made available to all within certain geographic boundaries - is
generally agreed to by all. The statute is unclear, however, as to the Board's
authority to enforce a requirement to franchise. Nor is there statutory clarity
with respect to how many franchises might be granted within a single cable serv-
ice territory. It is also unclear whether the intention of the initial drafters
of the act in 1973 was for a single franchise to cover an entire cable service
territory; what is actually written in the statute does not fully conform to that
intent. In any event, the ensuing six years of. actual experience in cable com-
munications development, franchising, line extension, etc., further blurs the
relationship between what might have been intended and what actually was written
and approved by the legislature and subsequently put into practice. The Board
is therefore faced with doing its best to arrive at the.-most reasonable, practi-
cal and workable approach to providing what, it is agreed, is the fundamental
purpose of the CST - that of uniformly providing for cable communic-ations serv-
ice to all within a given set of geographic boundaries.
In its consideration of the meaning of a CST and the Board's powers of enforce-
ment, staff has, again after discussion with counsel, thoroughly researched an-
other legal question - that concerning the statutory requirement that franchises
be non - exclusive. Here again, there is wide disagreement as to the interpreta-
tion of this language in the content of the CST. On one hand are individuals
involved in the original drafting of the legislation who support the theory that
the Board could enforce a single franchise upon a corrununity, and on the other are
qualified and experienced municipal officials and their advisors who declare that
the Board's authority does not so extend,and that franchises of :whatever kind
may not be exclusive or ev= lusively ordered. :Minnesota Statute 5 410.09 supports,
the latter position of non - exclusivity, and hence the staff favors that view.
The general disparity in the statutes between what allegedly was intended and
what actually was written concerning a CST,and the compounding of those questions
in the rules promulgated therefrom, create a situation where it is possible to
present three separate alternative solutions. It .is- agreed that neither is fully
in accord with what might have been the original intent of the statute's drafters,
nor with some understandably ambiguity in the rules. Staff has discussed with
counsel,and :meticulously reviewed,the entire history of the CST legislation in-
cluding testimony, supporting documents, publications such as the Citizens League's
1972 Cable Study, the Metropolitan Council's 1974 Districtin Study, and other
available documents of state as well as national ori.An. The Board's own pro-
ceedings and its service objectives have been fully reviewed in developing the
Members of the Board
February 6, 1979
Page 5 of 7
three possible alternatives for the Board to consider. Finally, staff has kept
in mind Minn. Stat. § 645.17 which cautions against statutory interpretations
which may produce absurd results.
Alternative Considerations
In the present cable service territory proposal, the three possible alternatives
for the Board to consider are:
1) Approve the Cable Service Territory as proposed. A slight variation
might be to approve the proposal only insofar as the five enfranchised
municipalities are concerned by eliminating Bloomington and Saint
Louis Park as franchised communities already designated de facto as
cable service territories.
2) Reject the territory as proposed and subsequently.approve only a cable
service territory in which there would be only one franchise for the
entire sever. - municipality area.
3) Reject, the territory as proposed and subsecuently approve only seven
separate and individual cable service territories - one for each of
the seven communities.
It is troublesome to many that the first alternative ap pears to give the proposer,
Northern Cablevision, Inc., an unfair advantage since it is already the fran-
chisee of the systems in Bloomington and Saint Louis Park. This alternative does,
however, respond. affirmatively to the individual municipalities' understanding
of.their right to joint or individual francnising action,and it conforms more
closely to the Board's and the Metropolitan Council's service objectives. To
eliminate from the territory the two presently .franchised communities might, as
some have observed, "remove a cloud" from the preposal, but it ignores fact and
to do so probably would represent no particular franchising advantage to the
proposer or, :or that matter, any disadvantage to the communities. It may be
that inclusion of the two existing franchised com unities in the territory iv es
a "psychological advantage to the proposer, but the realization that the remain-
ing five are still free to neg with ith w;,omever they wish undzr terms of their
own individual or collective :Waking probably reduces that advantage, if indeed
there is one. It could be argued that dislocation of the two from the territory
would be disadvantageous to the total area. In any event, as noted earlier, the
staff believes the Board lacks authority to _mpose a franchise or franchises on
any community, and it obviously lacks the authority to disenfranchise. It is also
generally recognized that had the CST proposal been made by the seven communities
themselves, here could be less concern for the inclusion ofr the already- franchised
communities. This.alternative t:ould impose no further delay on the communities
in their initiation of franchising activities.
J -
Members of the Board
February 6, 1979
Page 6 of 7
The second alternative responds to the proba,ble.int.ent (if no.t the language) of
the statute's drafters that there be a single franchise for the entire terri-
tory. Since it seems clear that franchising is indeed non - exclusive, this could
mean that any or all franchises must be replicated in each of the seven communi-
ties. To do so would require a joint powers. agreement entered into by all seven
communities and raises questions as to the practicability of imposing additional
franchises on the two presently- franchised communities should the others require
it. Still, this alternative, while introducing further procedural delay, would
respond favorably to the feeling of some that the Board should exercise control
over the entire area even to the point of imposing the proposer, Northern Cable-
vision, Inc., on the remaining five communities,or even requiring recision of
the two existing franchises. The protracted nature of legal action to accomplish
this somewhat unlikely eventuality is obvious; and in any event, the staff be-
lieves the Board lacks preemptive franchising authority.
The third alternative would call for rejection of the territory as proposed in
favor of a declaration of seven separate CSTs - one for each municipality - and
would respond affirmatively to the requirement for non - exclusivity as well as
to the insistence of some that each CST should be singly franchised. There is a
certain legal "safety" in this interpretation since it would appear to,accommo-
date the interpretat ion favoring single franchises in each territory, and also
recogniz:s the non - exclusivity feature of the statute; but the disadvantagesin -
clude, in addition to further delay, the very real probability that serious
questions of economic viability of individual municipalities in at least two of
the territory's municipalities would tend to impede their chances of receiving
adequate service. Thus would be compromised the fundamental purpose of the cable
service territory or districting concept. This, then, seems to argue against the
reasonability of this alternative.
In the final analysis, staff believes that whatever the intent of the statutory
language drafters, that which ultimately emerged from the legislative process
has the effect of restricting the Board's authority to impose a mandatory and
exclusive franchise or franchises upon a municipality or group of municipalities
in its consideration of the boundaries of a cable service territory. It then
follows that the most practical purpose of the Cable Service Territory concept
is, as some have already observed, a conditioned precedent to f- ranchising in
the form of an open process for public consideration and comment. Staff there-
fore feels that the Board must be guided principally,by its statutory concern
for the public interest, the rights of municipalities and the mandate to encour-
age the rapid development of cable communications. Finall;:, it must recognize
the need to accept the most reasonable, expeditious, practical, non - obstructive
and non - absurd alternative in its decision even though none of the three is
totally desirable or free from question.
Members of the Board
February 6, 1979
Page 7 of 7
Conclusion and Recommendation
As the most reasonable approach, staff recommends that the Board adopt the first
alternative and, in so doing, approve, as proposed,,. the; Cable, S:e.rvice- T.e:rritory
consisting of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopb: ins, `tinnetonka, Richfield
and Saint Louis Park. To do so concurs in the position taken by the Metropolitan
Council and is consonant with responses of the seven communities themselves as
well as of the adjoining communities. Further, it is in agreement with the
position of the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission and affords, in the staff's
view, the best opportunity for the greatest number of communities to forge the
best possible agreement with whatever franchisee or franchisees in terms of
service to themselves and to the entire territory at the lowest possible cost.
Any advantage to the proposer through the inclusion of Bloomington and Saint Louis
Park in the territory is more than outweighed by the disadvantage it could ex-
perience in conducting franchise negotiations with a cohesive bargaining unit of
seven cooperating communities whose unified potency is already in evidence in
the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission.. Whether or not the territory consists
of seven or five communities is important principally in that a change from the
seven could result in procedural delay. above ail, this alternative seems to
best respond to the fundamental concern of those who authored the legislation and
who prepared the Metropolitan Council's Districting study in that it is the best
alternative for assuring service to all within the total territory.
It is further recommended that the Board declare in its strongest terms its con-
viction that the communities comprising the territory should work together to
their individual and mutual advantage in franchising negotiations, since to do
so clearly is to their and their citizens' advantage. The Southwest Suburban
Cable Commission, has also recently resolved in this ;eneral direction. :t should
be understood that no presently unenfranchised communit;r in the territory should
feel that this decision compels them to favor issuing a franchise to Northern
Cablevision, Inc., holder of franchises in Saint Louis ?ark- and Bloomington and
proposer of the territory. Alt_;;ough that ifirm is =o be.commended for its initi-
ative, there are many other-firms of equal or greater experience, resources and
capacity or service. `tor should any municipality :it ^iz or •.without the terri-
tory sense in the Board's action a compulsion to franchise at all. at this time.
This decision will best evolve from public interest in, and awareness of, the
present and long -range benefits to be derived from broad -band cable communica-
tions.
WDD /bf
Attachment
A D D E N D U M B
OUTLINE OF STATE FRANCHISING PROCEDURES UNDER 4 MCAR 4.111
1. Appoint a citizen advisory body
Research federal and state regulations relating to cable
Read industry materials in order to become familiar with
services being offered, current and potential
Assess communications needs in the community
Make recommendations to the City Council (Invitation)
2. City Council decision to proceed with franchising
Officially adopt invitation for,applications at a
public hearing
Invitation includes:
a. System.design and services desired
Channel capacity
Access channels /staff /facilities
Construction requirements
Two -way capability
b. Criteria and priorities against which the
applications will be measured
c. Applications contents as per 4 MCAR.4.111 E.
(Mail copy to MCCB within 10 days)
3. Notice of availability of invitation for applications-published
(45 days prior to public meeting to consider. applications)
In local newspaper, at least once
In two trade publications, at least once each
(Contents of notice specified in rule)
Send copy to MCCB, mail copies to interested parties
4. Public meeting to consider applications and award.the franchise
(27 days prior to introduction of franchise ordinance)
Review.applications
Interview applicants
Make decision,
Award franchise to successful applicant_
(Send copy to MCCB 10 days prior to introduction of ordinance)
Proceed to adopt ordinance according to usual procedures
ATD /tmk
11/17/78
A D D E N D U M C
COMMUNITY LEADERS
ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS
Virginia Bodine
SOCIAL SERVICES
Dorothy Dunn
Charles Kritzler
GOVERNMENT
Bob Buresh
C. Wayne Courtney
EDUCATION
Dr. Ralph Leiber
Doug Hed
SPIRITUAL- RECREATION
Rev. Harris Lee
Bob" Kojetin
HEALTH
Dave Velde
HUMAN RELATIONS
Ray O'Connell
Sue. Weigle
Secretary, Edina.Chamber of Commerce
Chief Librarian; Edina Community Library
Southdale- Hennepin Library A/V
Director of Public Safety, City of Edina
Councilman, City of Edina
Superintendent, Edina Schools
Director of Audio /Visual Services, Edina
Schools
President, Edina Ministerial Association
Director, Edina Park & Recreation Dept.
Asst. Director, Edina Health Department..
Chairman,.Edina Human Relations Commission
Director,.Edina Seniors.Community Center
ADDENDUM D - 2.)3.3 -
COMMUNICATION' NrLD 1rJT1iRV1EM FORM
Initial Contact
I am a me,;iber of Cable TV Advisory Body. The State
of Minnesota requires the Cable Communication Advisory Body to
assess communication needs. We hope this process will identify
the needs in this co:ivaunity and begin development plans to serve
those needs. As a member of the community with special 'knowledge
and responsibilities we would like you to help us. Could we meet
sometime soon to discuss your special interests and communication
needs?
DATE
TIME PLACE
Questions
1. In your work in (INSERT SPECIAL AREA INTEREST) do you have
any special communication problems or needs?
2. Are you satisfied with the way you are now handling the
communication needs?
YES
NO, IF NO, Why not?
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NEXT Al "iEi�l3.''1' 7.'G i)IUll9 OL'T CWMUNICATIOha NLL''DS, TIIA'.L' HAVE NOT ALRL•'ADY .
BEEN 1,121 NTIONED. _'U!t EXAMPLE, T.F A LEADL•'I' 01' A GROUP, ASK ABOUT
GETTING INFOPIIATION TO THE MEMDER.S; IF A BUSINESS LEADER, ASK
ABOUT DATA TRANSMISSICN, TPJIINING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, ETC.
3. Do you have need for communications in (INSERT APPROPRIATE
ITEMS THAT HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN COVERED: SPECIALIZED
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, DATA COLLECTION AND TRANSMISSION,
TRAINING, PUBLIC INFORMATION, PUBLIC RELATIONS)?
4. Now, putting aside communication for the moment and thinking
about general problems and needs...
From the standpoint of your special interests and knowledge
about this community, what is the most significant problem
or issue that especially needs community attention in the
(NAME OF COMMUNITY) area? Pleas'; be as specific as you
can in defining the problem area.
a , -.
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5. What in particular, has caused this problem or issue in
the (NAtdL' OF CO AUNITY) area?
6. What action would be approp ?..iate for dealing with this
problem or issue?
7. 'Is there any way communication might be used in dealing
with this problem? (SUGGEST ,fl-1ATEVFR MIGHT OCCUR TO YOU
AS APPROPRIATE, e.g. PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMS, TRAINING,
DATA COLLECTION AND TRANSMISSION, ETC.)
1T'
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citzen adyisory,committee
2353 government center, minneap®lis,mn 5543?
February 12, 1979
The Honorable James Van Valkenburg
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Dear Mr. Van Valkenbura:
-TIT
In accordance with the approved Urban Hennepin County Citizen Participation
Plan, the proposed Community Development Block Grant program of /
e City
of Edina was submitted to the Planning Area II Citizen Advisory Committee at
its February 6, 1979 public hearing. The Planning Area II Citizen Advisory
Committee is composed of appointed citizens from Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka,
Richfield, and St. Louis Park. The members were appointed by their City
Councils to represent the low- and moderate - .incomed, elderly, minorities,
and handicapped and will serve for two years. As allowed by the Plan, mem-
bers have invited other residents, who are representative of the above groups
to participate in Committee discussion. The charge of the Committee is to
provide citizen comments and recommendations in the planning, implementation,
and evaluation of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
The Committee has held four meetings prior to the public hearing. At the.
meetings the Committee reviewed the requirements and regulations of the Com-
munity Development Block Grant and,commented on the Urban Hennepin County
Comprehensive Development Strategy:
The Committee has reviewed the proposed programs based upon the eligibility
of the projects, the benefit to the low and moderate incomed, and compliance
with the Urban Hennepin County Comprehensive Community Development Strategy.
The Committee is submitting the followina comments for consideration by the
Edina City Council prior to approval of the final program:
1. The proposed program (as attached) is acceptable and the Committee
recommends approval.
2. The benefit of the Morningside School Park to low and moderate incomed
is based upon the 1970 Census data that the Service Area has a higher
average of low - and moderate- income persons than the Urban County.
The Committee wishes to express its appreciation to the City for its submittal
of this proposed program and particular thanks to Craig Larsen for his
presentation.
James Van Valkenburg
February 12, 1979
Page Two
The Committee looks forward to the City Council's response to its recommendation
and comments and the program officially adopted by and for the City of Edina.
Respectf y submitted,
J ne -acek,
PACAC (II) Chairperson
cc: Craig Larsen
Enclosure
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMAnY
THREE YEAR PROJECT SUMMARY
Special Assessment Relie - y
g 10 5'
Comprehensive Planning
% 20. 20 40
Handicapped Access - City -wide
$240 $ 10 s 250 ,s 0 s 250 s 0
G. SUBTOTALS i-7 5 0
7. TOTAL COSTS T_O BE PAID WIT11 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CLOCK GRANT FUNDS
e. ESTIMATED E xF•1'NOITURES rivICFITTING LOW-AND MODEnATE•INC0ML PERSONS (Sum of column, J, end kl 98.7 %
9. LINE 8 AS A PEIICENT OF LINE 7 IIUII 7065 18 -781
- Pope of P °trlr
9. PERIODOF APPLtCADILITY
a.
® Orlyinel (Every thrasyears)
1. NAME OF APPLICANT
CITY OF EDLNA
(� nevislon. dated
2, gPOLICATION /GIIAtIT NUMBEn
From:
1979
To. 1982
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TIMING AND ESTIMATED FUNDING (In thnuaonJr oral
9. PfIOJECT SUMtdAI1V
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PnOGnAM BENEFIT OF ESTIMATED COBG FUNDS
YEAR 1 YEAR It YEAR I11
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LOW /MOD
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Land Acquisition - Low & Mod. Income
Housing City -wide
150
Handicapped Access - City Hall
X
50
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35
35 35
300
Housing Rehabilitation - City -wide
Morningside School Redevelopment -
50
40
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R
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X
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50 50
Special Assessment Relie - y
g 10 5'
Comprehensive Planning
% 20. 20 40
Handicapped Access - City -wide
$240 $ 10 s 250 ,s 0 s 250 s 0
G. SUBTOTALS i-7 5 0
7. TOTAL COSTS T_O BE PAID WIT11 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CLOCK GRANT FUNDS
e. ESTIMATED E xF•1'NOITURES rivICFITTING LOW-AND MODEnATE•INC0ML PERSONS (Sum of column, J, end kl 98.7 %
9. LINE 8 AS A PEIICENT OF LINE 7 IIUII 7065 18 -781
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Resolution authorizing submission of the City of Community
Development Program to Hennepin County for consideration as part of the
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Application, in
accord with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
WHEREAS, the City of has executed a Cooperation Agreement
with Hennepin County agreeing to participate in the Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant Program, and
WHEREAS a three year Community Development Program and Housing
Assistance Plan has been prepared consistent With the Comprehensive
Urban Hennepin County Community Development strategy and the Community
Development Program Regulations, and
WHEREAS, the three year Community_Development Program and Housing
Assistance Plan has been subject to citizen review pursuant to the Urban
Hennepin County,Citizen Participation Plan.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
approved the proposed three year Community Development Program and Housing
Assistance Plan and authorizes the appropriate execution of the appli-
cation material and transmit it to Hennepin'County for consideration as
part.of:the Year V Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Application.
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TO: Ken Rosland, City Manager
FROM:. Craig Larsen, Comprehensive Planner
SUBJECT: Year V Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application
DATE: February 22, 1979
As you are aware, Year V of the CDBG program includes an additional step
of citizen participation and review. This requirement necessitates an
additional resolution (sample attached) by the City Council authorizing
submission of the application as accepted by the Planning Area Citizens
Advisory Committee (PACAC) .of Hennepin County.
Our application, as previously approved by the City Council, has been
found acceptable by the Hennepin County Area 2 PACAC. Therefore, the
application would proceed to Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council,
and to HUD without modifications if the resolution is passed by the
City Council.
As in previous years of the CDBG program, it is expected that approval
to use the funds would be forthcoming at about the end of August, 1979.
CL: j t
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Planning 2
citzen advisory committee
2353 government center, minneap ®lis,= 55437
February 12, 1979
The Honorable James Van Valkenburg
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Dear Mr. Van Valkenburg:
In accordance with the approved Urban Hennepin County Citizen Participation
Plan, the proposed Community Development Block Grant program of the City
of Edina was submitted to the Planning Area II Citizen Advisory Committee at
its February 6, 1979 public hearing. The Planning Area II Citizen Advisory
Committee is composed of appointed citizens from Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka,
Richfield, and St. Louis Park. The members were appointed by their City
Councils to represent the low- and moderate- incomed, elderly, minorities,
and handicapped and will serve for two years. As allowed by the Plan, mem-
bers--have invited other residents, who are representative of the above groups
to participate in Committee discussion. The charge of the Committee is to
provide citizen comments and recommendations in the planning, implementation,
and evaluation of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
The Committee has held four meetings prior to the public hearing. At the
meetings the Committee reviewed the requirements and regulations of the Com-
munity Development Block Grant and commented on the Urban Hennepin County
Comprehensive Development Strategy.
The Committee has reviewed the proposed programs based upon the eligibility
of the projects, the benefit to the low and moderate incomed, and compliance
with the Urban Hennepin County Comprehensive Community Development Strategy.
The Committee is submitting the following comments for consideration by the
Edina City Council prior to approval of the final program:
1. The proposed program (as attached) is acceptable and the Committee
recommends approval.
2. The benefit of the Morningside,School Park to low and moderate incomed
is based upon the 1970 Census data that the Service Area has a higher
average of low- and moderate- income persons than the Urban County.
The Committee wishes to express its appreciation to the City for its submittal
of this proposed program and particular thanks to Craig Larsen for his
presentation.
I
'James Van Valkenburg
February 12, 1979
Page Two
The Committee looks forward to the City Council's response to its recommendation
and comments and to the program officially adopted by and for the City of Edina.
Respectfully submitted,
Jayne Marecek,
PACAC (II) Chairperson
cc: Craig Larsen
Enclosure
Resolution authorizing submission of the City of Community
Development Program to Hennepin County for consideration as part of the
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Application, in
accord with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
WHEREAS, the City of has executed a Cooperation Agreement
with Hennepin County agreeing to participate in the Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant Program, and
WHEREAS, a three.year Community Development Program and Housing.
Assistance Plan has been prepared consistent with the Comprehensive
Urban Hennepin County Community Development strategy and the Community
Development Program Regulations, and
WHEREAS, the three year Community Development Program and.Housing
Assistance Plan has been subject to citizen review pursuant to the Urban
Hennepin County Citizen Participation Plan.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
approved the proposed three year Community Development Program and Housing
Assistance Plan and authorizes the appropriate execution of the appli-
cation material and transmit it to Hennepin'County for consideration as
part of the Year V Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Application.
RVCOT TTTTONT
WHEREAS, within the City of Edina borders on Hennepin County Highway No. 62
(Crosstown Highway) within the past four years, four people have been killed
and one police officer was struck by oncoming traffic, being saved from death
only by a miracle; and
WHEREAS, this high accodent rate for the Crosstown Highway between T.H. 100 and
Xerxes Ave. S. is of great concern to City of Edina officials;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council reiterate its con-
cern for the safety of this stretch of highway; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the speed limit for this stretch of highway be
reduced to 50 miles per hour, that median barriers be installed to reduce cross-
over accidents, that guard rails be installed in accident prone areas
(especially where homes are nearby), that road surfaces be studied and surfaces
repaired in the locations in which accodents have occurred and that the use of
"Jersey" barriers be studied for all curved areas; and
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that the Hennepin County Highway Department take the
earliest possible action to implement these recommendations of the City of
Edina to prevent further accidents on County Road 62.
ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 1979.
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,
do hereby certify that the attached and.foregoing,resolution was duly adopted by
the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of February 26, 1979, and as
recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 28th day of February, 1979.
City Clerk
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Motion carried.
HANDICAPPED PARKING COMPLAINT DISCUSSED. Mr. Rosland called Council's attention
to a letter from Mr. Dean J. Discher objecting to a parking ticket he received
when he helped a handicapped person to his apartment. It was generally decided
that Mr. Rosland would write to Mr. Discher and tell him that the City cannot re-
quire apartment buildings to reserve parking spaces for the handicapped and that,
in order to use a handicapped parking space, a handicapped sticker must be affixed
c to a car. No'.formal action was taken.
LAKE EDINA PARK IRRIGATION BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of bids
U for Lake Edina Park showing Aqua City low bidder at $1,990.00 and Green Acres at
$2,247.00. Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman Richards for award
to recommended low bidder, Aqua City at $1,990.00.
Ayes: Courtney, Zichards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BRAEMAR REFRIGERATION ENGINES BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of two
bids received for two electric engines for Braemar Refrigeration. Tabulation
showed Refrigeration Equipment Company low bidder at $3,494.00 and Louis Allis
Company at $4,836.00. Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman Richards
for award to recommended low bidder, Refrigeration Equipment Company.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PLAYGROUND SHELTER BUILDINGS BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation show-
ing Miracle Recreation Equipment Company at $8,158.00 for two playground shelter
buildings, advising that Miracle Recreation Equipment is the only supplier at a
reasonable price. Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney
for award to recommended bidder, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company at $8,158.00.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BRAEMAR PAVILION COMPRESSORS BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of two
bids for mechanical refrigeration revisions to Braemar Pavilion. Tabulation
showed Palen- Kimball at $8,150.00 and Hoov -Aire, Inc., at $9,740.00. Councilman
Courtney's motion for award to recommended low bidder, Palen - Kimball at $8,150.00
was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
DRIVERS LICENSE PRINTERS BID AWARDED. Mr. Rosland presented tabulation of two bids
for printers for drivers-licenses which will be used at the polls on Election Day.
Tabulation showed Farrington Business Machines low bidder at $42.00 each for a
total of $1,596.00 for 38 machines, and Savage Bait &.Tackle at.$1,798.00 for 29
machines at $62.00 each. $1,800 had been allowed in the 1977 Budget. Councilwoman
Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney for award to recommended low
bidder, Farrington Business Machines.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None.
Motion carried.
SPECIAL TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 1978, APPROVED. Councilman
Courtney's motion that the following action of the Committee be approved was sec-
onded by Councilwoman Schmidt:
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232
1. That other access points be explored for the proposed Timbers subdivision;
2. That Council adopt a resolution requesting Hennepin County to review the Edina
Traffic Safety Committee proposed recommendations to reduce traffic accidents
on the Crosstown Highway between T.H. 100 and Xerxes Ave. S.;
3. That four one -hour parking spaces be designated on the South side of Suuuys.ide
Road and West from France Ave.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COUNTY ROAD 18 FROM MALONEY AVE. TO THIRD ST. PLANS APPROVED. Mr. Hoffman showed
plans for County Project No. 6742, which project is for improvement of County Road
18 from Maloney Ave. to Third Street, advising that this is a Federal Aid Project
and that there will be no cost"to the City. Mr. Don.S. Speilmann, Chief of Design
Division for the County Department of Transportation, and Mr. Al Hrusa, Project
Design Engineer, were present along with Mr. David Schmidt to answer questions of
the Council. They advised that once the road is built, there will be noise bar-
riers from the bridge.to the cemetery, that the east frontage road will be returned
to the City upon completion of the project and that the City will be responsible
for snow removal during construction. In response to a question of Councilwoman
Schmidt, Council was advised that there is a bicycle trail system planned along
Nine Mile Creek. Councilman Shaw then offered the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, plans for Hennepin Countv Project No. 6742 showing proposed alignment,_
profiles, grades and cross sections, together with specifications and special
provisions for.the construction of County State Aid Highway No. 18 within the
limits of the City as a Federal Aid Project have been prepared and presented to
the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that said plans, specifications and special pro-
visions be in all things approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized.to
enter into said agreement.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PROPOSED COMMERCIAL USE OF PORTION OF TRACT A, R.L.S. 1365,CONTINUED. As recom-
mender! by Mr. Hughes, Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt,
continuing the discussion on the proposed commercial use of the Easterly portion'
of Tract A, R. L. S. 1365 (East of the Junior Achievement Building) until August
21, 1978. ,.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
WINDWOODS APARTMENTS SURVEY CORRECTION CONTINUED. As recommended by Mr. Hughes,
Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw, continuing the dis-
cussion on the Windwoods Apartments survey correction until August 21, 1978.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg.
Nays: None _
Motion carried.
TAX INCREMENT MEETING TO BE HELD. Mayor Van Valkenburg announced that he will be
attending a seminar on Tax Increment Financing in Alexandria, MN with Mr. Rosland.
No formal action was taken.
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612-927-8861
July 19, 1978
Mr. Richard E. Kremer, Commissioner
Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, NN 55487
Dear Dick:
I have already asked a week ago that our Traffic Safety Committee and
Police Department check into all of the problems on Highway 62.
Within the Edina borders on Highway 62; we have had four deaths, one
police officer hit but not killed by only a miracle, and two large trucks
have rolled over, all within the past four to five months. We have been
extremely fortunate not to have had more deaths.
I also mentioned the problem to the Council on Monday evening and when
our study is done, I am sure the Council will forward to you a formal.
resolution regarding Highway 62.
Thanks again for your great cooperation to the City.
Sincerely,.
1
Kenneth E. Rosland
City Manager --
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✓c: Captain Lowell Holman
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AUGUST 1, 1978
9:30 A. M.
Members present: Fran Hoffman
Craig Swanson
Gordon Hughes
Gene Bartz
Lowell Holman
Lois Coon, Edina Citizens Safety Council
Members absent: None
Others present: Wes Stotts, Edina Cleaners and Laundry, 4500 France Ave. So.
SECTION A
Requests on which the Committee recommends approval as requested or modified, and
the Council's authorization of recommended action.
1. The Traffic Safety Committee recommends to the Edina City Council that other
access points be explored to the "Timbers" subdivision.
The Edina City Council has requested the Traffic Safety Committee to review
the "Timbers" subdivision and make recommendations in the interest of traffic
safety.
ACTION TAKEN:
The Traffic Safety Committee discussed and reviewed the proposed "Timbers"
subdivision. The Committee felt that the subdivision as proposed, with ingress
and egress-to the subdivision coming off of Indian Hills Pass, was not in the
best interest -of public safety due to roadway grades, intersection locations,
and the configuration of the proposed roadway is unique in that there is no
other such combination of roadway geometrics in Edina.
Chief Swanson moved that the Committee recommend other access points to the
subdivision be explored. Motion seconded by Captain Holman: Motion carried
6 -0.
2. Resolution by the Edina City Council to Hennepin County requesting engineerin
improvements to reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents on the Crosstown
Highway between Highway #100 and Xerxes Ave. So.
The Edina City Manager has requested the Traffic Safety Committee to review
the engineering and enforcement problems which exist and can.be attributed to
the extremely high number of motor vehicle accidents which have occurred on
the Crosstown Highway between Highway #100 and Xerxes Ave. So.
Traffic Safety Committee Minutes
August 1, 1978
ACTION TAKEN:
Page 2
The accident history for this specific area of roadway has been compiled over
the past four years. The accident rate for this location is extremely high
with speed as the most contributing factor. The Traffic Safety Committee
recommends: reduce the speed limit to 50 MPH from Highway #100 to Xerxes
Ave.; install median barriers to reduce crossover accidents; install guard
rails in prone areas (especially where homes are nearby); investigate current
road surfaces and repair those surfaces which lend themselves to accidents;
and study the use of "Jersey" barriers in curved areas.
Mr. Hughes moved that the Committee recommend that the Council adopt a
resolution requesting Hennepin County to review the Edina Traffic Safety
Committee proposed recommendations to reduce traffic accidents on the Crosstown
Highway between Highway #100 and Xerxes Ave. So. Motion seconded by Gene
Bartz. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Installation of ONE -HOUR PARKING signs on the south side of Sunnyside Road and
west from France Ave. to allow for four parking spaces.
Mr. Wes Stotts of Edina Cleaners and Laundry, 4500 France Ave. So., is request -
ing the approval of ONE -HOUR PARKING on the south side of Sunnyside Road and
adjacent to his building.
ACTION TAKEN:
Fran Hoffman advised the Committee on the background for the proposed right -turn
lane from eastbound Sunnyside Road to southbound France Ave. This proposed
right -turn lane would be constructed across property currently owned by the
cleaners. The request by Mr. Stotts would provide laundry customers with
on- street parking. The parking request is in uniformity with other on- street
parking areas of Edina.
Chief Swanson moved that the Committee recommend approval of the request, J
four ONE -HOUR PARKING spaces on the south side of Sunnyside Road and west from
France Ave. Motion seconded by Lois Coon. Motion carried 6 -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.
•
Traffic Safety Committee Minutes
August 1, 1978
Page 3
Captain Holman moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Lois Coon. Motion
carried 6 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Lowell Holman, Secretary
Edina Traffic Safety Committee
8/7/78
2=3
.1. That other access points be explored for the proposed Timbers subdivision;
2 That Council adopt a resolution requesting; Hennepin County to review the Edina
Traffic Safety Col}unittce proposed recommendations to reduce traffic accidents
on the Crossto%,m Highway between T.H. 100 and Xerxes Ave. S.;
3. That four one -flour parking spaces be designated on the South side of Sutul,yslde
Road and West from France Ave.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COUNTY ROAD 18 FROM MALONEY AVE. TO THIRD ST. PLANS APPROVED. Mr. Hoffman showed
plans for County Project No. 6742, which project is for improvement of County Road
18 from Maloney Ave. to Third Street, advising that this is a Federal Aid Project
and that there will be no cost to the City. Mr. Don S. Speilmann, Chief of Design
Division for the County Department of Transportation, and Mr. Al Hrusa, Project
Design Engineer, were present along with Mr. David Schmidt to answer questions of
the Council. They advised that once the road is built, there will be noise bar-
riers from the bridge to the cemetery, that the east frontage road will be returned
to the City upon completion of the project and that the City will be responsible
for snow removal during construction. In response to a question of Councilwoman
Schmidt, Council was advised that there is a bicycle trail system planned along
Nine Mile Creek. Councilman Shaw then offered the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
Rr..gnT.11TT0N
WHEREAS, plans for Hennepin Countv Project No. 6742 showing proposed alignment,
profiles, grades and cross sections, together with specifications and special
provisions for the construction of County State Aid Highway No. 18 within the
limits.of the City as a Federal Aid Project have been prepared and presented to
the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that said plans, specifications and special pro-
visions be in all things approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized.tc
enter into said agreement.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PROPOSED COMMERCIAL USE OF PORTION OF TRACT A, R.L.S. 1365,CONTINUED. As recom-
mende(: by Mr. Hughes, Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt,
continuing the discussion on the proposed commercial use of the Easterly portion
of Tract A, R. L. S. 1365 (East of the Junior Achievement Building) until August
21, 1978.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
WINDWOODS APARTMENTS SURVEY CORRECTION CONTINUED. As recommended by Mr. Hughes,
Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw, continuing the dis-
cussion on the Windwoods Apartments survey correction until August 21, 1978.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg.
Nays: None
Motion carried.
TAX INCREMENT MEETING TO BE HELD. Mayor Van Valkenburg announced that he will be
attending a seminar on Tax Increment Financing in Alexandria, MN with Mr. Rosland.
No formal action was taken.
JAMES_'NEVILLE RESIGNS SOUTH HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION. Mayor Van Valkenburg
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TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Kenneth E. Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: FIRE UNION - PROPOSED CONTRACT
DATE: February 23, 1979
In January I submitted to you the attached two year contract proposal
for the Fire Union. At that time you rejected that offer. Subsequent
negotiations have produced an offer that is in line with the Wage -
Price Guidelines.
Changes from the previous offer are:
Wages - An 8% increase for 1979 and a 6% increase for 1980.
Union Business - Minor language alteration as far as who the
employer will permit time off to bargain and language permitting
certain association representatives to have access to the Fire
Station at the discretion of the City.
Injury on Duty - Language clarification.
It is my recommendation that this package be accepted, as it is in line
with other City wage adjustments. Should you have any further questions,
please contact either Mark Bernhardson or myself.
40 UJ -
Kenneth E. Rosland
City Manager
KER /skh
INTRODUCTION TO LAND USE PLANNING, MAY 17 1 :00 -5:00 PM
The roles and responsibilitiesof elected officials, planning commissioners and staff will be covered,
including the planning process, enabling legislation and effective tools. Also included will be separate
"nuts and bolts" discussions of zoing and subdivision regulation for counties /rural areas and cities/
metro areas.
TOPICS • Role of Elected Officials in Planning Activities and Tasks
• Legal Basis and Court Cases Regarding Planning
• Zoning Administration
• Subdivision Regulation
INSTRUCTORS KENT EKLUND, Mayor, City of Northfield; Asst. Professor, St. Olaf College.
PHIL TIDEMAN, Chairman, St. Cloud Planning Commission; Professor, St. Cloud State University.
DAVID FRICKE, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Wright County; President, Minnesota County
Planning & Zoning Administrators.
RON KALISZEWSKI, Manager, Community Assistance, State Planning Agency.
LOCATION Brooklyn Center Community Center
EVALUATING YOUR TOP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER JUNE 2 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
This session is designed to introduce elected officials and appointed administrators to the process and
dynamics of evaluating the chief administrator. The focus of the session will be on evaluation as a team
building tool and a communication tool - as a way to improve the relationship between elected officials and
the chief administrator rather than a way to "get at" the administrator. This session will enable you to
design an evaluation system which produces these positive results.
TOPICS a Identifying Expectations
-What Elected Officials Expect from Administrators
-What Administrators Think Elected Officials Expect from Them
• Developing a Process
-Basic Principles and Guidelines
- Experiences of Some Resources Who Have Been Through It
-Risks and Possible Problems
- Developing a Rational Approach
• Evaluation Skills
- Active Listening
- Giving Feedback
- Communicating Honestly in Evaluation
• Re -Entry
-How Participants Can Take Home What They Have Learned at This Session
-How to Apply It at Home
- Identifying Possible Obstacles
-Ways to Get Other Members of the Governing Body Committed to Doing It
INSTRUCTORS CHRISTINE BECKER, Project Director, ICMA /NLC /NACO Elected Officials Program; Director of
Training, International City Managers Association.
ADMINISTRATOR /OFFICIAL TEAMS from Minnesota City and County to be announced.
LOCATION St. Louis Park Community Room
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Co- sponsored by
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TRAINING SERVICE
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AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
IN PUBLIC POLICY
Continuing Education and Extension
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
INTRODUCTION TO LAND USE PLANNING
EV_4LUATING YOUR TOP
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
MARCH 15 6:30 -10:00 PM
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The government Training Service and the Department of Conferences have received numerous requests for training
of elected local officials and have planned this series in conciliation with city, county and school board
members. Since local elected officials are usually part -time, the workshops have been scheduled in half -day
sessions. We recognize that every program may not be appropriate to each official, and encourage you to select
the sessions most appropriate to your position.
Further directions will be provided with confirming letters to registrants.
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-St. Louis Park Community Room, City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park
- Parkview Community Center, Council Chambers, 3301 Silver Lake Road NE, Minneapolis
REGISTRATION AND FEES
The fee for each session is $20 which includes tuition, instructional materials, and coffee breaks.
Registrations are personal and non - transferable, and will be accepted on a first -come, first - served basis.
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REGISTRATION FORM
SERIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Title
Phone
Address—
(street) (city) (state) (zip)
REGISTER ME FOR THE SEMINAR(S) LISTED BELOW:
Date
Municipal Law Mar 15
How To Hold Public Hearings Apr 5
Parliamentary Procedure Apr 25
Land Use Planning May 17
Evaluating Your Top Administrative Officer Jun 2
Budget
Fee
*Bill
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Enclosed
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49 -50
/ %
$20
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This form can be duplicated for registration of more than one person. Make check
or money order payable to the University of Minnesota and mail to:
Registrar, Department of Conferences, University of Minnesota,
P.O. Box 14084, Minneapolis, MN 55414
*Enclose a letter of authorization to bill and /or purchase order number.
6719/2.19.79/5100
MUNICIPAL LAW MARCH 15 6:30 -16:66 PM
All units of local government derive their power from state and federal governments. This workshop will deal
with basics of municipal law and the impact of changes in statutes on how cities must operate. Elected
officials who want to gain a solid foundation in the law and confidence.in the legality of their decisions will
find this especially helpful.
TOPICS • Basic. Relationship Between Federal /State /Local Government
• Consequences of Local Government Units Exceeding Their Power
• Where Powers Can Be Exercised
• Differences and Similarities in Different Forms of Government
• Legal Aspects of Finance
• Judicial Regulation of Local Powers
INSTRUCTOR CLAYTON LEFEVERE, Partner, LeFevere, Lefler, O'Brien and Drawz; City Attorney for Richfield,
Lauderdale and Robbinsdale.
LOCATION Brooklyn Center Community Center
HOW TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS APRIL 5 1:66 -5:00 PM
Elected officials are required to lead meetings on a variety of topics. This workshop will provide you with
practical suggestions for conducting an orderly meeting.
TOPICS • When to Hold a Public Meeting
- Charter Requirements /Federal Regulations
- Giving Proper Notice
• General Principles to Remember
-State Purpose /Goals of Meeting
- Create Atmosphere of Open Communication
• Tips on Meeting Environment
-No Barriers /Adequate Seating
- Public Address System Should be Available
• Conducting the Meetings
- Setting Ground Rules
- Following an Agenda
-How to Encourage Open Discussion and Presentation of All Viewpoints
INSTRUCTOR LYALL SCHWARZKOPF, City Clerk, City of Minneapolis.
LOCATION St. Louis Park Community Room
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE APRIL 25 6:36- 16:66 PM
The proper use of parliamentary procedure can result in more efficient and productive meetings. This workshop
will explore the effective implementation of parliamentary procedure in council, commission, and other
official meetings, and provide an opportunity for participants to exercise their skills.
TOPICS • How to Use Parliamentary Procedure
-To Start Actions
-To Obtain Information
-To Protect Individual Rights
-To Procure Majority Will
-To Get Things Done
-To Correct Mistakes Made
INSTRUCTOR ELEANOR ROHRBACH, City Clerk, Des Plaines, Illinois; Director of the International Institute
of Municipal Clerks and a Certified Municipal Clerk. She has taught workshops on parliamentary
procedures for elected and appointed government officials in Illinois, Mississippi, Minnesota
and at the National IIMC Conference.
LOCATION Parkview Community Center
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To: Mayor and Council
From: Kenneth E. Rosland, City Manager
Subject: Fire Union - Proposed Contract
Date: December 19, 1978
Over the past several months, I have been negotiating a contract with' the Fire
Union for 1979 and 1980 with the following general terms representing a contract
agreeable to the Union.
Wages - The Union is agreeable to an 8% increase in 1979 and a 7% increase in
1980. On the surface this proposal exceeds the President's guidelines by 1%
for 1980 (although these were the figures I was discussing with them prior to
announcement of the guidelines). The Union feels that their demands still fall
within the guidelines, in that the guidelines allow that they be exceeded for
gains in productivity and to keep abreast of wage increases for similar jobs
in an area.
To justify an increase under the productivity exception, the Union cites
increased runs for service, particularly medicals; more public service work
such as CPR training; more hours of classroom training, and physical fitness
requirements. In my reading of the guidelines, however, the exception for
productivity increase requires demonstrable productivity increases as the
result of discontinuance of restrictive work rules and practices. The items
cited by the Union do not appear to meet those conditions.
As for the "tandem" increase provision, they are expecting both St. Louis Park
and Richfield to equal or exceed the 8% and 7 %. (Both are in arbitration for
1979.) If their interpretation or anticipation of the guidelines is not correct,
they are willing to take the gamble that the .tax rebate plan, which is to be
the teeth of the guidelines, will not pass. In addition to base wages, there
is also an increase in supplemental pay for the paramedics, inspectors and
drivers that fall within the overall guidelines.
Insurance - On insurance the recommendation is for an additional $5.00 for
dependent coverage to $75 /month for 1979 and 1/2 the increase for 1980.
Injury on Duty - Incease the number of days from 60 to 90 calendar days.
Funeral Leave - Clarification of the amount of sick leave to be allowed under
selected circumstances.
Acting Officer - This represents establishment of a temporary position to fill
in when an assistant fire chief is gone for more than 8 hours from the station.
MW
Memorandum to Mayor and Council -2- December 19, 1978
Duration - The Union has requested, that one contract continue until signing
of a new agreement. This is currently being.discussed with Mr. Zwakman.as
to.its legal implication.
I would recommend approval of the contract at this time. The full contract
will be reviewed by John Zwakman prior to signing.
Should you have further questions, please contact either Mark Bernhardson or
me.
KR:md
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PETITION
The undersigned hereby petitions that the property described
below be transferred from Independent School District #272, (Eden
Prairie) to Independent School District 4273 (Edina), pursuant to
H..S.A.. §122.21, effective July 1, 1978. The following is a legal
description of the land to be transferred:
Said property is parcel Outlot A, Braemar Hills 9th Addition
This parcel is adjoining: (1) The boundary with the Edina School
District or (2) Land Proposed for detachment from the Eden Prairie
School District and attachment to the Edina School District in another
pending petition. (Strike out one).
..The petitioners desire this parcel and the other parcels
identified on the plat attached hereto to be detached f =om the Eden '
'Prairie-School District and attached to the Edina Schools.
The granting of this petition and all other petitions concerning
the area marked for detachment and annexation on the.plat hereto.
will not reduce the size of the Eden Prairie School District -to less
than four (4) sections.
Dated City of Edina
By:
Its Owner Owner
Owner Owner
This petition has been consented to by the Eden Prairie School
District pursuant to a resolution, duly adopted., by its.School Board
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MICHAEL J. ADAMS
GREGORY D. GUSTAFSON
MARK G. OHNSTAD
THOMAS 1. HARA
JOHN M. BUJAN
RONALD L. SNELLING
JAMES D. ATKINSON. Ill
GUSTAFSON. GUSTAFSON & ADAMS. P. A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 411
7400 METRO BOULEVARD
EDINA. MINNESOTA 56456
TELEPHONE (612) 856 -7277
February 5, 1979
OF COUNSEL
HARRY GUSTAFSON
WALTER C. GUSTAFSON
Mr. Gordon Hughes
City of Edina
Administrative Offices
4.801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Re: Braemar Hills Additions Detachment from the
Eden Prairie School District
Dear Mr. Hughes:
The above - captioned law firm ,represents .Edina Development,
the company which developed Braemar. Hills 7th; 8th_, 9th and
10th Additions in Edina. Edina Development still owns a
number of the lots in these additions and for the past few
months has been taking the steps necessary to transfer all the
property in these four additions from the Eden Prairie School.
District to the Edina School District. The owners of.the
company and the current owners of.the remaining lots in these
additions feel it is in the best interest of the children of
the ultimate owners of these lots that they attend Edina
schools with their neighbors rather than be bussed miles -to
Eden Prairie schools and attend classes with strangers.
Edina Development has done all the prepatory work
necessary for this change including obtaining •preliminary
approval from the Eden Prairie school board-. The next step
is to submit petitions from each of the owners of the lots
in these four additions. We have.obtained petitions from
all of the owners except the City of Edina which owns Outlot A
in Braemar Hills 9th Addition. Thus, we would greatly
appreciate your presenting the enclosed petition to the
appropriate city official for execution on behalf of the City,
and returning it to our office in-the enclosed envelope.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE
Thursday, March 1, 1979 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Capitol Holiday Inn, St. Paul
PROGRAM
Committee and Task Force Meetings - 10:00 -11:30 am.
Personnel and Pensions
Revenue Sources
Finance
Development Strategies
Peace Officer Training
Shade Tree Disease Control
Luncheon - 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Address by Governor Albert H. Quie
Afternoon General Session I - 2:30 -3:45 pm.
Panel on Major Money Issues
Coffee Break
Afternoon General Session 11 - 4:00 -5:00 p.m.
Ask the League Lobbyist
Lobbying Techniques
Reception - 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Municipal officials, members of the legislature,
and special guests
league -of
minnesota cities
J
irm
awn
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: Cities are an integral
part of the complex social,
political and economic system
known as the "American Way
of Life "; and
WHEREAS: City'government pro-
vides a flexible and responsible
method of providing a wide
diversity of services to the
citizens of the State of Minne-
sota; and
WHEREAS: There is a strong part-
nership between cities, the State,
and other units of local govern-
ment in serving the citizens of
the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS: It is desirable to recog-
nize the residents of cities,
including locally elected city
officials, city staff members and
citizen volunteers, who partici-
pate together in enabling city
government to efficiently meet
the needs of the citizens of
the State of Minnesota;
NOW THEREFORE, I. Albert H.
Quie, Governor of the State of
Minnesota, do hereby proclaim
the week of February 26 to
March 2,1979, to be MINNESOTA
CITIES WEEK and urge all citi-
zens to avail themselves of this
opportunity to learn more about
city government and how they as
citizens may actively participate
and become involved in city
government.
Minnesota Cities Week
Celebrate Municipal Diversity
CITIES FROM .....
• Ada to Zumbrota
• Funkley (pop. 19) to Minneapolis (pop. 434,400)
• Humboldt in the Northwest to, Eitzen in the Southeast
• Hills in the Southwest to Grand Marais in the Northeast
• St. Paul, created in 1849, to Hermantown, incorporated in 1975
• the plains to the lake country
• the North Shore forests to the Red River Valley
• the Twin Cities metropolitan area to the Iron Range
ILLUSTRATE THE SPAN OF
diverse size
diverse forms of government
diverse economics
diverse terrain
diverse ethnic pluralities
IIII.1
league of minnesota cities
January 26, 1979
TO: League Member Cities (in care of their city clerks,
administrators and managers) and League Legislative
Contact Persons
FROM: Donald A. Slater, Executive Director
RE: ANNUAL LEAGUE LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
SPONSORED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN
MUNICIPALITIES AND THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
GOVERNOR QUIE TO SPEAK
CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK ACTIVITY
The Annual League Legislative Conference will be held on THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1979, at the Holiday
Inn near the Capitol in St. Paul from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Governor Albert H. Quie will address a general lunch meeting of all city officials attending the conference.
As you may know, Governor Quie will be proclaiming the week of February 26 to March 2 to be MINNE-
SOTA CITIES WEEK. We expect his speech to be a major event for the League.
From 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., several League task forces and study committees will be meeting. All member
officials are invited and encouraged to attend these sessions! The subjects to be discussed at the morning
sessions are as follows:
Revenue Sources and Finance Committees:
Discussion of League's local government aid formula proposal and related issues.
Personnel, Pensions and Labor Relations Committee:
Discussion of local paid relief association plans; police aid; volunteer fire department administra-
tion bill.
Development Strategies Committee:
Tax Increment Financing status report and what cities need to do to help lobby on this issue. Dis-
cussion of draft legislation for reinvestment fund. Review of Revenue Sources Committee Policy.
Part -Time Peace Officer Licensing Task Force:
Explanation of the League bill and what cities need to do to help lobby on this issue.
Shade Tree Disease Control Task Force:
Explanation of the League's bill and what cities need to do to help lobby on this issue.
300 hanover building, 480 cedar street, saint paul, minnesota 55101 C61 21 222 -21361
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The afternoon general session will begin at 2:30. Chairman of the House and Senate Tax Committees and
subcommittees including Senators McCutcheon and Moe, Representatives Sieben, R. Searles and Kvam will
discuss legislative activities centeringaround Major Money Issues, including levy limits, the state aid formula,.
the costs of mandated state programs and tax increment financing.
The second portion of the afternoon general session will contain a panel of League of Minnesota Cities
and Association of Metropolitan Municipalities lobbyists who will respond any questions you may have.
Former Senator Winston W. Borden, who now is President of the Minnesota Association of Commerce
and Industry, will help us develop our lobbying techniques. Senator Borden was very helpful in leading
the floor debate against the oppressive tax increment financing regulation bill in the last hours of the 1978
session.
The Reception for Legislators will be from 5:30 to 7:30. You are encouraged to invite your legislators to
this function and take them to dinner afterwards. This will be an excellent opportunity to discuss those
issues your city is interested in with your legislators. Even though each member of the Legislature will re-
ceive a formal invitation to the reception you should follow up personally with your delegation.
DAS:gIb
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND
League of Minnesota Cities
LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE
Thursday, March 1, 1979 Capitol Holiday Inn, St. Paul 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Morning Workshops, Luncheon, Afternoon Panels, Reception
REGISTRATION FORM
City -
(Please type or print)
Name
Title
Name
Title
Name
Title
Name
Title
Name
Title
Registration Fee — $16 per registrant.
Mail to:
Cathy M. Tschida
League of Minnesota Cities
480 Cedar Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Check enclosed in the amount of $
January 1979
LIQUOR DISPENSARY FUND
BALANCE SHEET
CITY OF EDINA
December 31.'i 1978
,,ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash:
Demand deposits
Deposits in transit
Working .funds
Receivables:
Due from other funds
Merchandise inventory at the lower of cost
(First -in, first -out method.) or market:
Liquor
Wine
Beer
Mix and miscellaneous
Prepaid Expenses.:
Unexpired insurance
Supply inventory
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
OTHER 'ASSETS
Note receivable
Loan to other funds:
Golf Course Fund
Recreation Center Fund (Arena)
FIXED ASSETS - On the basis of cost:
Land
Land improvements
Buildings
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Leasehold improvements
Less allowance for depreciation and
amortization
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued payroll
Due to other funds
$ 53,6.25.66*
83,986.80 $ 30,361.14
3,500.00 $ 33,861.14
128,064,00
$356,512.73
278,052.17
18,],24.31
7,845:52 660,534.73
$ 13 ; 961`.50
400.00 14,361.50
$ 836,821.37 -
$ 69,626.67
$245,000.00
170,000.00 415,000.00 484,626.67
$233,784.60
$ 21,083.61
658,333.27
224,284.44
3,035.55
$906,736.87
190,808.31, 715,928.56 949,713.16
$2,271.161.20
LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
TOTAL CURRENT'LIABILITIES
SURPLUS
Invested in fixed assets
Unappropriated
* Indicates,red figure
$ 128,531.13
12,404.91
92,475.00
$ 233,411.04
$ 949,713.16
1,088,037.00 2,037,750.16
$2,271,161.20
Sales:
Liquor
Wine
Beer
Mix and miscellaneous
Less refunds and
discounts
Cost of Sales:
Inventory at becinning
$ 889,915.75 2,077,977.04$11,721,349.67 $4,689, 242.46 $4$204,408.87 $484,833.59
32,117.13 77,804.62 69,986.30 179.908.05 155,097.78 24,810.27
$ 857,798.62 $2,000,172.42 $1,651,363.37 $4,509,334.41 $49049,311.09 $460,023.32 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% .100.00%
of year
$
LIQUOR DISPENSARY FUND
$ 234,430.65
$. 222,573.02
$
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND
EXPENSE
$ 30,785.44
CITY OF EDINA
PER CENT TO NET SALES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
767,507.59
1,101,811.70
1,381,501.75
3,8501,821.04
1 9 7 8
441,217:05
1977
Increase 50th Grand- 1977
50th Street
!: Yorkdal_e
Grandview
Total
Total
Decrease* Street Yorkdale view Total Total
$ 473,421.25
$1,122,645.25 $
978,697.65
$29574,764.15
$2,429,213.95.
$145,550.20
2469085.30
528,790.96
427,202.52
1,202,078.78
974,045.67
228,033.11
156,257.35
389,568.71
2849980.95
830,807.01
726,841.40
103,965.61
14,151.85
36,972.12
30,468.55
81,592.52
74,307.85
7,284.67
$ 889,915.75 2,077,977.04$11,721,349.67 $4,689, 242.46 $4$204,408.87 $484,833.59
32,117.13 77,804.62 69,986.30 179.908.05 155,097.78 24,810.27
$ 857,798.62 $2,000,172.42 $1,651,363.37 $4,509,334.41 $49049,311.09 $460,023.32 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% .100.00%
of year
$
97,456.21
$ 234,430.65
$. 222,573.02
$
554,459.88
$ 523,674.44
$ 30,785.44
Purchases
767,507.59
1,101,811.70
1,381,501.75
3,8501,821.04
3,409,603.99
441,217:05
$
864,963.80
$12936,242.35
$1,604;074.77
$4,405,280.92-
$3,933,278.43
$472,002.49
Inventory at end of vear
168,546.07
268,434.93
22_3,553.73
660,534.73
554,459.88
106,074.67
$
696,417.73
$1,667,807.42
$1,380,521.04
$3,744,746.19
$3,378,818.55
$365,927:64
81.19
83.38
83.60
83.04
83.44
GROSS MARGIN
$
161,380.89
$ 332,365.00
$ 270,842.33
$
764,588.22
$ 670,492.54
$ 94,095.68
18.81%
16.62%
16.407.
16.96%
16.56%
Operating Expenses:
Selling
$
57,255.80
$ 90,991.25
$ 76,195.54
$
224,442,59
$ 209,367.44
$ 15,075.15
6.67%
4.55%
4.61%
4.98%
5.17%
Occupancv
27,261.61
43,589.09
329685.67
103,536.36
800155.59
23,380.77
3.18
2.18
1.98
2.30
1.98
Adr:.inistrative
32,262.40
40,669.39
389423.27
111,355.06
104,121.65
7,233:41
3.76
2.03
2:33
2.47
2.57
1OTP.L OPERATING EXPENSES
$
116,779.80
$ 175,249.73
$ 147,304.48.$
439,334.01
$ 393,644,68
$ 45,689.33
13.61%
8.76%
8.92%
9.75%
9.72%
OPERATI "?G INCOME
$
44,601.09
$ 157,115.27
$ 123,537.85
$
325,254.21
$ 276,847.86.
$ 48,406.35
5.20%
7.86%
7.48%
7.21%
6.84%
Other Income:
Discounts
11,815.44
27,516.57
22,951.46
62,293.47
48,677.72
13,615.75
1.38
1.37
1.39
1.38
1.20
Cash over. or (under)
(73.32)
(186.64)
172.40
(87.56)
(104.90)
17.34
(.01)
.01
Other
.1,296.55
1,296.55
1,341.32
44.77*
.14
.03
.02
$
57,639.76
$ 184,445.20
$ 146,671.71
$
388,756.67
$ 326,762.00
$ 61,994.67
6.72%
9.22%
8.88%
8.62%
8.06%
Income on investments
11,235.20
2,857.51
8,377.69
399,991.87
329,619.51
70,372.36
Other Credits:
Sale of store site
98,872.82
98,872,82
NET INCOME
$
498,864.69
$ 329,619.51
$169,245.18
Depreciation and amortization
included in expenses
$
8,998.63
$ 14,770.26
$ 12,861.16
$
36,630.05
$ 29,626.75
$ 7,003.30
LIQUOR DISPENSARY FUND
Year Ended December 31, 1978 Operating Expenses CITY OF EDINA
.
Selling:
Salaries and wages
Supplies
Licenses
Service contract
Direct promotion
Other
Occupancy:
$57,255.80 $90,991.25 $76,195.54 $224,442.59 $52,926.58 $82,965.02 $73,475.84 $209,367.44 $ 4,329.22 $ 8,026.23 $ 2,719.70 $15,075.15
Salaries and wages $
1 9
7 8
$ 30.66.$
251.03
1 9
7 7
$ .66
$ 322.21
$ R0.76 *$
20.42 *$
30.00 *$
50th
Telephone
825.98
617.60
50 th
21,024.98
555.91
605.85
50th
1,585.75
270.07
11.75
Street
Yorkdale
Grandview
Total
Street
Yorkdale
Grandview
Total
Street
Yorkdale Grandview
Total
$52,840.15
$83,723.25
$70,314.42
$206,877.82
$44,078.83
$71,647.70
$63,934.66
$179,661.19
$ 8,761.32
$12,075.55 $
6,379.76
$27,216.63
3,291.89
6,135.68
4,847.47
14,275.04
2,493.77
5,676.18
4,018.00
129187.95
798.12
459.50
829.47
2,087.09
87.34
117.33
87.33
292.00
87.33
162.33
87.34
337.00
.01
45.00*
.01*
45.00*
157.62
27.45
72.00
257.07
91.35
182.18
139.16
412.69
66.27
154.73*
67.16*
155.62 *.
878.80
874.29
874.32
.2,627.41
5,936.46
5,057.78
5,057.80
16,052.04
5,057.66*
4,183.49*
4,183.48*
13,424.-63*
1,353.64
113.25
564.00
113.25
238.84
238.85
238.88
716.57
238.84*
125.60 *.
238.88*
603.32*
$57,255.80 $90,991.25 $76,195.54 $224,442.59 $52,926.58 $82,965.02 $73,475.84 $209,367.44 $ 4,329.22 $ 8,026.23 $ 2,719.70 $15,075.15
Salaries and wages $
101.53
$ 118.84
$ 30.66.$
251.03
$ 182.29
$ 139.26
$ .66
$ 322.21
$ R0.76 *$
20.42 *$
30.00 *$
71.18 * -11.
Telephone
825.98
617.60
581.40
21,024.98
555.91
605.85
423.99
1,585.75
270.07
11.75
157.41
439.21
sun ?lies
554.22
1,912.00
841.71
3,307.93
323.10
490.88
595.75
1,409.73
231.12
1,421,12
245.96
1,898.20
Lisht and power
5,361.55
6,691.35
2,775.90
14,828.80
2,133.63
7,732.67
3,254.63
13,120.93
3,227.92 .1,041.32*
268.92
478.73*
1,707.87'
Maintenance- equipment,
256.08
735.45
315.48
1,307.01
260.94
215.88
383.93
860.75
4.R6*
519.57
`68.45*
446.26
Heat
1,479.63
687.40
1,180.85
3,347.88
557.55
801.96
1,019.03
29,378.54
922.08
114.56*
161.82
969.341-1,
Laundry and rug service
439.34
534.11
385.53
1,358.98
522.03
477.25
422.17
1,421.45
82.69*
56.86
36.64*
62.47*''
B,2rs-ylar alarm
572.14
484.50
297.00
1,353.64
369.00
564.00
297.00
1,230.00
203.14
79.50*
-0-
123.64
Insurance
6,002.02
12,542.36
10,206.90
28,751.28
4,680.97
9,230.01
7,356.00
21,266.98
1,321.05
3,312.35
2,850.90
7,484.30
Share of Mtce.parking
lot & snow plowing
776.85
645.00
130.00
1,551.85
-0-
1,200.00
330.00
1,530.00
776.85
555.00*
200.00*
21.85
Repairs and maintenance
607.33
2,092.56
1,478.79
4,178.68
146.00
1,906.85
50.95
2,103.80
461.33
185,71
19427.84
2,074.88
Provision for deprc'ion.8,998.63
14,770.26
12,861.16
36,630.05
2,160.96
14,682.76
12,783.03
29,626.75
6,837:67
87.50
78.13
7,003.30
Rubbish hauling
540.24
1,250.04
1,250.04
3,040.32
300.30
480.00
480.00
1,260.30-
239.94
770.04
770.04
1,720.02
Janitorial services
441.50
130.50
136.50
708.50
1,330.10
198.04
-0-
1,528.14
888.60*
67.54*
136.50
819.64*
Miscellaneous
81.95
81.95
-0-
18.35
-0-
18.35
81.95
18.35*
63.60
Water and sewer service
222.61
377.12
213.75
813.48
109.72
245.64
136.55
491.91
112.89
131.48
77.20
321.57- .,
27,261.60
3,589.09 32,685.67 $103,536.36
$13,632.50
$38,989.40
$27,533.69
$ 80,155.59
$13,629.10
,599.69
5,151.98`$23,380.77
a i
A T", nistrat ve.
Salaries and wages
Supplies
Professional services
Allocated expenses-
rtm't., ins. ,office
supplies, etc.
Miscellaneous
Mileage..:
$18,913.95
$22,461.37
$19,947.95
$ 61,323.27
$17,147.46
$22,030.81
$17,376.64
$ 56,554.91
$ 1,766.49 $
430.56 $
2,571.31 $
4,768.36
110.82
76.10
171.87
358.79
12.73
38.69
19.65
71.07
98.09
37.41
152.22
287.72
1,342.00
1,343.00
1,343.00
49028.00
1,192.00
19192.00
1,277.00
3,661.00
150.00
151.00
66.00
367.00
11,460.00
16,260.00
16,620.00
44,340.00
13,560.00
15,360.00
13,500.00
42,420.00
2,100.00*
900.00
3,120.00
1,920.00
175.63
268.92
80.45
525.06
150.04
398.08
86.55
634.67
25.59
129.16*
6.10*
109.67*
260.00
. 260.00
260.00
780.00
260.00
260.00
260.00
780.00
-0-
-0-
-0-
$32,262.40
$46,669.39
$38,423.27
$111,355.06
$32,322.23
$39,279-.5-8--73-2-,519.84
$104,121.65
59.83*$
1,389.81 $
5j903.43 $,:7,233.41
$116 ,779.80$175,249.73$147,304.48 $439,334.01 $98,881.31$161,234,00 $133,529.37 $393,644.68 $17,898.49 $14,015.73 $13,775.11 $45,689.33
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Edina has executed a Cooperation Agreement with
Hennepin County agreeing to participate in the Urban Hennepin County Com-
munity Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, a three year Community development Program and Housing Assistance
Plan has been prepared consistent with the Comprehensive Urban Hennepin
County Community Development strategy and the Community Development Program
Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the three year Community Development Program and Housing Assist-
ance Plan has been subject to citizen review pursuant to the Urban Henne-
pin County Citizen Participation Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Edina does hereby approve the - proposed three year Community Development
Program and Housing Assistance Plan and authorizes the appropriate execu-
tion of the application material and transmission to Hennepin County for
consideration as part of the Year V Urban Hennepin County Community Devel-
opment Block Grant Application.
ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 1979.
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, do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing resolution was
duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of February
26, 1979, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 28th day of February, 1979.
City Clerk
Mary M. Forsythe
District 39A
Hennepin County
Committees:
Appropriations
Division on Health, Welfare
and Corrections
Health and Welfare
Labor - Management Relations
Rules and Legislative Administration
February 20, 1979
Florence B. Hallberg
City Clerk
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
Dear Florence
Minnesota
House of
Representatives
Martin Otav Sabo, Speaker
I am enclosing copies of two bills that I think cover the concern of
the Edina City Council. You will notice that the main author in the
bill is the chairman of the committee to which it was referred. That,
I assume, is a good indication that it will be passed.
Sincerely,
7M'
M. Forsy
State Represe ative
Enclosures: H.F. 262, H.F. 251
MMF /br
Reply to: Minnesota House of Representatives, State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Telephones: Office (612) 296 -4363: Home (612) 927 -6613
South- Renneplri Rumarn
Services Council
9801 Penn Ave. So., Rm X100 '<, � =- �,_ v� •.:,:: .
�: ;.� i r
Bloomington MN 55431 +� "`` -n °_-
.. l,_ •yam` / C.. — ~..1,�1� ti {� , y _ -.. + .. _ —Ta•
AA
Councilman Frederick S.RRichard
City. Hall
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Wedneaday, Febtcuatcy 21, 1979
7:00 p.m.
ContAot Data ToweA
8100 34th Avenue South
(Fact V.c s ton Lot and EntAa.nce )
Ptwgtta.m
Randy Johnzon, Hennepin County Comm.izzionetc
"County Gove/%nment 8 Citizen Pantici.pation"
Sh.lh.2ey Hokanaon, State Repneaentative, Di,6t i.ct 37A
"Child Abuae 8 Negtect : Legi,6.2ati.ve Action"
Desaetrt Reception Pottow.ing
R.S.V.P. to 888 -5530 by Febnu.any 19
The South Hennepin Human SeAvice.5 Councie
invctu you to ouA
Annum. Meeting
Tomas D. Jardine
4912 1� ikiscus Avenue, C—dina, M innesota 55435
612/920 -5331
February 17, 1979
Mr. Ken Rosland
City Manager
City of Edina
-'4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Mn 55424
Dear Mr. Rosland:
I would like to salute one of your employees, Ms. Evelyn
Kjose, of your Wafter Department. On her own, she took home
some information on my water bill which.was shown to be out
of line(meter reading) and called me at home during the evening
to report the problem. She was unable to reach me during the
day since I am alone at the above address and am at work during
the day.
I personally visited the Edina City Hall and thanked Evelyn and
she turned me over to your water department head. I also
mentioned this courtesy to him..
I am taking the time to write because this kind of service is
rare these days and I wanted you to know about it.
Now, of course, your water department head and I want to know
WHY my home has consumed thousands of unexplained gallons of
Edina water. Naturally, they think something is leaking in
my home. But I say no. It is the water meter. I will work
with them now to see who is right and get.the problem solved.
I hope we can find the right answer.
Meanwhile, Evelyn gets my vote of thanks for calling the whole
ugly mess to my attention and doing so from her home on her own
time after hours. It has, naturally, shook me up since my
water bill runs very consistant in the nearly four years I have
lived at the above address.
Sincerely,
a 1978 79seriei iorpubliand c
oEE'�.mono�.
em
Co- sponsored by:
GOVERNMENT
TRAINING SERVICE
DEPARTMENT OF CONFERENCES
AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
IN PUBLIC POLICY
Continuing Education and Extension
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
ASSESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR LONG RANGE - PLANNING
APRIL19,1979
Are.you- really in touch with what your service population needs?
Can you accurately plan for 1984, or even 1980, on what you know today?
Have.you considered assessing your community's needs, but wonder if the results are
worth it?
Would you like to know shortcuts to successful needs assessment which will save
time and money?
This workshop has been specially designed to deal with these questions. It will
focus on assessing community needs for the purpose of long -range planning and the
development of service priorities. It is based on actual experience.
As a participant, you will:
• Learn how to utilize existing resources
• Explore the reasons for assessing a community's needs
• Gain a working knowledge of various assessment approaches
0 Select and develop the most appropriate implementation strategy for you
TOPICS
OVERVIEW
Application of measuring tools
Application of judgment to assess significance of the information gathered
REASONS FOR ASSESSING A COMMUNITY'S NEEDS
Obtaining information for decision making
Identifying community resources
Understanding the community
Improving communication within the community
THE PROCESS
Selecting an appropriate system
Various models -- pros and cons
How to analyze results
Service long -range planning
Evaluation
USING EXISTING RESOURCES
Identifying funding sources as needed
DEVELOPING YOUR OWN STRATEGY
The program includes lecture, a multi -media presentation, and small group sessions.
Various forms of local surveys will be distributed as samples and used to model
possible.avenues of implementattion.
AUDIENCE
Anyone responsible for making decisions regarding services to be provided to a given
population. These assess ment:,techniques have been used by such groups,as Community
Education Directors, Park and Recreation Directors, Police and Fire Chiefs, Government
Administrators, and other department heads.
WORKSHOP LEADER
JAMES P. CRAMER is Executive Director of the Minnesota Society, American Institute
of Architects. Previous positions include Director of Community Services for the
St. Louis Park Schools and Southeast Minneapolis Schools. He has served on the part -
time teaching faculty of the University of Minnesota..for the.past four years and
is currently teaching a.course on community services for St.'Cloud State University.
Cramer has led needs assessment teams in a number of Minnesota communities as well
as in'other states.
DATE AND TIME
Thursday, April 19 -- 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
LOCATION
The workshop will be held at Minnesota Department of Transportation Training Center,
1900 West County Road I in Arden Hills. A map of the location will be mailed with
confirmation of registration.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
The fee for the workshop is $45, which includes tuition, instructional materials, and
coffee breaks. AN EARLY REGISTRATION RATE OF $40 APPLIES TO THOSE RECEIVED BY
MARCH 29. Registrations are personal and non - transferable, and will.be accepted on a
first -come, first - served basis. A full refund of the fee will be made if the regis-
tration is cancelled in writing prior to the beginning of the workshop, or if the
workshop is not held. Registration prior to one week before the program is suggested.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: JOE KROLL (612) 373 -3685 CAROL SCHOENECK (612) 222 -7409
Department of Conferences Government Training Service
University of Minnesota 636 Minnesota Building
315 Pillsbury Drive SE Fourth and Cedar Streets
Minneapolis, MN 55455 St. Paul, MN 55101
The co- sponsors are committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access
to their programs, facilities, and employment, without regard to race, creed, color,
sex, national origin, or handicap.
ASSESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR 49 -49JK
LONG RANGE PLANNING April 19, 1979
Registration Form MN /DOT Training Center
Name
Affiliation
Title
Phone
Address
(street) (city) (state) (zip code)
I have enclosed $40 in full payment of the early fee for the workshop (check or money order payable to the
University of Minnesota).
CI I have enclosed $45 in full payment of the regular fee for the workshop.
My fee will be paid by my agency. Enclosed is a letter of authorization to bill and /or a purchase order
number.
Date Signature
MAIL TO: Registrar, Department of Conferences, University of Minnesota, P.O. Box 14084, Minneapolis, MN 55414
I/
WHERE GOOD TIMES BEGIN
leu i
!qp EDINA NEWS
EDINA SENIOR CITIZENS COMMUNITY CENTER 7151 YORK 835- 2999 927 -8861
Volume 7
Number 6 March. 1,. 1979
HAPPY BIRTFDAY!
MONTHLY REVIEW
March Birthdays!
Thursday, March 1
Ethel Page 1
Gladys Selden 14
Library Pro ;ram 12:45
Pauline Maurer 2
Stan Eddy, Jr. 14
*Edina East Orchestra Concert
Stella Kohnen 2
Roy. Sorenson 15
3:00 -5:00
Grace Ke-el 3
IIarold Barron 16
Friday, March 2
Linnea Ludwig 3
Nellie Curten 16
*Bridge Exchange - Richfield 1:00
Thora Broom 4
Gertrude Bolstad 17
Marion Sallerson 5
Carolyn Broeker 17
Thursday, 'larch 8
Anna 11. Boll 6
Florence Harris 17
No B - - --
James B. Emerson 6
Bernice Kelly 17
Tuesday, March 13
Edith Burner 7
Alice Freested 17
*Senior Club IMonth1v Meeting;
Alma Prehn 8
Elizabeth R. Davidson 19
Tim Wall Film on Wisconsin
Jeanne F. Sebesta 8
Ethel ?McAloon 20
Dells and Susan Ifedling Flute
Muriel Bolger 9
Violet Archable 22
and Piano Concert - 1:30_
Pearl E. Swanson 9
Astrid Swenson 22
Thursday, 'larch 15
Ral.nh L. Campbell 9
Lucy Brudeli 23
*8 -Ball Pool Tournament with
Marie Kinney 10
Leif Lillestol 23
Creekside -here at 9:00
Eleanor Peterson 11
Rose Cronkhite 24
*Casino Night 7:00
Estelle Sundeen 11
Leo Olson 24
Friday, March 16
Florence Arnott 12
Delia Schultz 26
*honor all 'March Birthdays -
Alberta hill 12
Alma Anderson 27
Entertainment: ; °1r. Manley
Madge Johnson 12
;`lalinda 7.ochert 27
Berry slides of Israel, Turkey,
Agnes Rutherford 12
Florence ilahowald 27
Near East and Holy Land 1:30
Dorothv Vin Love 13
?Margaret Herrmann 28
Mondav, March 19
Pearl Brecht 14
Helen Greer 30
*Trip to Nutrition Center - Lunch
Irene Juul 14
Evelyn H. Branton 31
at Swiss Clialet- 8:30 -2:00 p.m.
Grace Love 14
Tuesdav, :larch 20 _
*Copinn with Stress 1:30 -2:30 pu
Belated Birthday wishes,
to:
8 -Ball Pool Tournament at
Creekside 9:00
Cathrine Bronce
February 17
Fridav, 'March 23
Stella.Weiss
February 10
MRP Monthly Meeting 1:30
'Mary Kaeliler
February 2
Tuesday, ;larch 27
* "'lasonic '•lusicers" 1:30
UPCOMING - EVENTS
Thursday, March 29
Dril. 14 - Beginning
Bridge Lessons starts.
*Vision and hearing 1:C0 -3:01
Pril 16 - Braemar Frolics "Ice Show"
Saturdav, March 31
April 17 - 500 Tournament
*Square Dance Demonstration 1:00
;April
20 - "Sugar and Spice" Singers
*For further information see inside
articles.
special
events
ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Edina East High School.
Date: Thursday, 'larch 1
Time: 3:00 -5:00
Cost: $1.00
Transportation will be provided but we need a minimum of 30 people signed up to
go. The pro. -ram is titled "East Goes Western." The high school students dressed
in western styles will be performing musical excerpts, square dances, melodramas
and a chorus line. This will prove to be an enjoyable afternoon. Sign up now!
TRIP TO THE NUTRITION CENTER
• AND LUNCII AT T11E . SWISS CHALET
Time: 8:30 -2:00 'March 19
Cost: $5.50
Miere does the food come from at Congregate Dining? If you have asked this ques-
tion and are interested in an informative tour and film of food making and pro-
cessing, this trip is for you.
ELJi irementst All women must wear hairnets.
After the tour we will be going out to lunch at the Swiss Chalet smorgosboard.
This should be a most interesting and delicious day. Everyone is welcome.
Cost includes: meal, tax, gratuity and transportation.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
March 16, at 1:30 p.m. we will be honoring all March birthdays. Mr. Manley Berry
will be showing; colorful slides of his trin to the Near East, including Israel;
Turkey, Syria, Jordan and the Holy Land. This slide presentation should be very
interesting and delightful. Everyone is welcome.
MARCH BUSINESS AtEETIPdC t F '
Date: ;March 13
Time: 1:30
Jim Wall will be here at our ?-larch meeting to show a film on the beautiful
Wisconsin Dells. He are planning a trip to.the Dells for June 26th and 27th
with Richfield. This will give you the opportunity to see what the trip will
include and 'Mr. Mall will answer any questions.
Also, Susan Hedling will be here to entertain you with a flute and piano program.
She will be playing a variety of classical and contemporary music. You won't
want to miss this meeting.
i
SPECIAL PROGRAM " 111<1S0'dIC PIUSICEP"Q"
On ?March 27 at 1:30 eight Shriners will he here at the Center to play their
string instruments. This program will consist of beautiful music with a comedy
sketch. They will be coming to entertain you, so don't miss this tun program.
more
s FIR
p-%eccal
Events
MOUNTAINEEP ING - LIBRARY PROGRAM
Thursday, `larch 1
12:45 pickup
No cost
John; Peterson, Mountaineer, will he giving, a slide presentation on his adventures
mountain climbing. John was the first person to climb 11'-It. McI;inley and has
accompanied Jim Klonbochar on mountain climbing expeditions. Coffee and.re-
freshments will be served by the.Friends of the Library after the program. Please
join us for a most interesting afternoon. Sign un with Sue.
NO F - - -- n
INSTEAD, KEEP 1°IARC11 15 OPEi1 FOR CASI170 NIGHT
Date: March 15
Time: 7:00 -10:00 n.m. o I
-Cost: Free
e
Corse one, come all, to the exciting; Casino Night at the Center. We will be playing
Black Jack, Chuck -O =Luck and many more Las Vegas games. Everyone will be playing .
With funny money, so let's see you all there using; your skills to win surprises.
This should be a most exciting and challenging night. Everyone is welcome to
attend. DANCE FESTIVAL
NOT JUST A DANCE... d'r.
I,f}ie'n: Saturday, *larch 31st
Time: 1:00
Cost: 5U
We will be having; a dance festival with a group of square dancers. The dancers
will be .providing; an exciting clogging; routine, a square dance sholrr, a :tinr.g
f:est and the festival will conclude with a dance where everyone gets involved.
These nrofess.ional dancers in their traditional costume, will surely provide a Q P
colorful and *Marvelous festival. Everyone is welcome to watch and participate.
It will be.a fun afternoon.
Refreshments will be served. , ,
POOL TOURNAMENT ` -��'
Date: 'larch 15.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
I-le will be playing 8 -ball against Cr.eckside nool. players. Anyone who is inter.- .,
ested may play- -men or women. This should be a fan match. Creekside will be
here.
P. S. Don't forget the 8-ball pool tournament at, Creekside on March 20, 9:00 1.m.
VARIETY SHOW
Date: April 17
rr f
Time: 7:00 p.m.
r
Get your act together now 'cuz
we have set the date
of the show.
Anyone may be a
performer. We are looking
for a variety of acts.
If you want
to participate or
have any questions call the
office. Let's have a
good number
of Performers. The
we have, the more fun
we will have.
x �'
%more
�
v
G
NO F - - -- n
INSTEAD, KEEP 1°IARC11 15 OPEi1 FOR CASI170 NIGHT
Date: March 15
Time: 7:00 -10:00 n.m. o I
-Cost: Free
e
Corse one, come all, to the exciting; Casino Night at the Center. We will be playing
Black Jack, Chuck -O =Luck and many more Las Vegas games. Everyone will be playing .
With funny money, so let's see you all there using; your skills to win surprises.
This should be a most exciting and challenging night. Everyone is welcome to
attend. DANCE FESTIVAL
NOT JUST A DANCE... d'r.
I,f}ie'n: Saturday, *larch 31st
Time: 1:00
Cost: 5U
We will be having; a dance festival with a group of square dancers. The dancers
will be .providing; an exciting clogging; routine, a square dance sholrr, a :tinr.g
f:est and the festival will conclude with a dance where everyone gets involved.
These nrofess.ional dancers in their traditional costume, will surely provide a Q P
colorful and *Marvelous festival. Everyone is welcome to watch and participate.
It will be.a fun afternoon.
Refreshments will be served. , ,
POOL TOURNAMENT ` -��'
Date: 'larch 15.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
I-le will be playing 8 -ball against Cr.eckside nool. players. Anyone who is inter.- .,
ested may play- -men or women. This should be a fan match. Creekside will be
here.
P. S. Don't forget the 8-ball pool tournament at, Creekside on March 20, 9:00 1.m.
b1c. (6 Pff85s A
1st�Thursday of each month - 10:00 - 1.2:00
Paramedics Blood.Pressure Clinic. Cost 25C.
pressure reading will be sent to your doctor.
and mailing cost.)
If desired, your blood.
a
(The.25G.covers_.crds
2nd Thursday of -each month - 1:00 -3:00
Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic. No cost.
3rd Thursday of each month - 1:00 -3:00
Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic. No cost.
BLOOD PRESSURE 'CT',Ir CIIANGE
Please Note:
of every month from
The Paramedics will be here the first Thursd
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 n.m.
HANDLING STRESS IN YOUR LIFE
How do you cope with stress? Feel crabby? Can't sleep? Get a nervous stomach?
Or a headache?
There are lots of unhealthy ways of handling stress. We all see and experience
those daily. Come and learn some healthy ways of releasing tension, taught by the
Public Health Staff. Bring a friend!
Edina Communitv Center
7151 York Avenue South
1:30 - 2:30
Tuesday, March 20, 1979
CRF..ATIVE APPROACHES TO VISION AND
HEARING LOSS
Four consecutive Thursdays beginning �-tarch 29 -April 19
Cost: $4.00
1:00 -3:00 Sponsored by `it. Sinai & Normandale College
Session tonics are:
March 29 Hearing and vision are priceless; protect them.
April 5 What's going on when you're losing your hearing
and vision?
April 12 How can you compensate for your low vision and
hearing?
April 19 Ways of communicating.
Instructors: Harold Draving, former Director, Executive Director Minneapolis
Hearing Society; Frank Johnson, former Executive Director
Minneapolis Society for the Blind.
This is going to be a tremendous program. Please feel free to invite anyone who
might be interested. Register with Sue.
F , , ; - -,'
O
SPECIAL PEOPLE
ATTENTION ALI, RSVP AND, CENTER VOLUNTEERS:
Great news .... from now on our group volunteers will be known as The Edina
Senior Volunteers rather than listing individuals under each organization
we will be given credit under our own organization.
Our work will continue as usual -- nothing, has changed except our name -.
If you have any questions please contact Ruby' McLaughlin' or Sue Weigle.
We have several jobs coming up at the Center so be sure and look for the no-
tices on the bulletin board.
COFFEE VOLUNTEERS
Manv thinks to those of you who have helped us out in the kitchen these past
months.
We've made some changes with the coffee makers:
2nd Tuesday.: Pete Alnes
4th Tuesday: Pete Alnes
Thursday evening: Edina J.C. Women: Verna Davis
Birthday Party: Mary Anderson
We need more volunteers to make coffee. 1-lary Anderson will be happy to show you
how easily it's done. Please call the office if you are interested; we need
you!
WINNERS OF FEBRUARY BRIDGE E.l'CHANC?:
Congratulations to:
�zta,, Lure].. U
1. Laurette Scholz
2. Dorothv Collins
\ 3. Louis Bober.
j 10 p+ 4. Coral Carey
®o`
BRIDGE ENCITANGE
When: Friday, 'March 2
Time: 1:00 n.m.
Cost: 50¢_
Our second Bridge Exchange will be at Richfield. It will. be a fun afternoon.
Be sure to sign up in the office. We are limited to about 23 persons par rnm-
munity.
BEGIPdNUM BRIDGE LESSONS
6 l•Iednesdays beginning April 4
Cost: $5.00
Louise Rossini, Tnst�.�.
Phis class I, designed for the true heginne.r. If you..have never played bridge car
hwe p -lnyed very little and waist to learn more, here is your opportunity. Si.gii
up in the office.
Please restrict smoking; to the designated smoking area. It is located between
the nlant stand and the pool- tables. This is the on11V area where smoking is
permitted. Thank you for your cooperation.
PLEASE.:
After all. activities at the Center We would appreciate it if all seniors parti-
cipating would help put chairs away. This is most helpful so one person is not
burdened with all the work. This is necessary so that the janitor is able to
complete his work without having to first remove all the chairs. lie is on a
limited time schedule. Thank you!
Senior Club members can purchase your name tag for 50J in the office.
ATTENTION, ALI, EnTPdA .SENIORS CLUB 'i`MBERS
Your 1979 Senior Club Rosters are ready for you to nick up. They will be at the
Center, 7151 York Avenue South. Please pick them up as soon as possible. Thanks!
AM Ov% ®U -
Our singers' group lost a dear friend when Elsve Martin passed away January 22nd.
Elsye had belonged to the Group since it originated. She very willingly gave, of
her time and talents. She loved playing the harominica. Our singers were asked
by her family to sing at the service for her. The g.roun sang " }IOW Great Thou.Art."
Elsve was very sunnor-tive to our groan and We are all grateful for having had the
privilege to know and share in her contributions to us all.
-TAX ASSISTANCE
Tax Assistance will be available every Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 to 12:00 begin-
ning Monday, February 5. You will need to bring:
1. A copy of last year's tax return statement.
2. Your rent credit form.
3. Interest and dividend statements from the bank.
We will not be prepared to complete complicated returns.
No appointment is necessary - -first come, first served.
Sponsored by the AAP.P
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Every organization has four bones. There are wish bones who spend their time
wishing someone else would do the work. There are a17 bones who do all the
talking, and very little else. Then there are the knuckle bones who knock
everything anyone else tries to do. Finally, there are the back bones who get
under the load and do the work. Where do you fit in? Wish we had more back
bones in our group.
Thiirsd March 1
10:00 -12:00 Blood Pressure
9:30 Physical Fitness
12:00 Congregate Dining
12:45 Library Program
2:00 Bowling- Stadium
3:30 Edina Fast Concert
Friday, 1-far.ch 2
9:00 Bowling - Southdale
12:00 Swimnastics
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:00 Bridge Exch.- Richfield
Monday, March 5
9:00 Bowling- Southdale
9:00 -12:00 Tax Assistance
9:30 Physical Fitness
.12:00 Congregate Dining
1:00 Chorus
Tuesday, March 6
9:30 Shuffleboard
10:00 Watercolor -I. Kulberg
12:00 Congregate Dining
CENTER OPEN UNTIL, 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, `larch 7
___:00 -12:00 Tax Assistance
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:30 Progressive Bridge
& 500
Thursday March 8
9:30 Physical Fitness
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:00 -3:00 Blood Pressure
2:00 Bowling- Stadium
NO } - - --
CENTER OPEN UNTIL 9:00 p.m.
Friday_. ' farch 9
9 :00 Bowling- Southdale
12:00 Congregate Dinin-
1:00 -3 :00 Swimnastics
Monday. March 19
9:00 Bowlin;- Southdale
9:00 -12:00 Tax Assistance
9:30 Physical Fitness
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:00 Chorus
Tuesday, March_ 13
9:30 Shuffleboard
10:00 Water color
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:30 Sr..Club Business `itg.
Slides-Wisconsin Dolls
Susan lfedlinp- flut"e,pinno
CENTER OPEN 'UN'1I1, 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, _ *larch 14
9:00 i'as Assistance
10:00 Sr Club Ex. Com. i`itg.
12 :00 Congregate Dining
1:30 Pr.og. Bridge & 500
T_hu_rsd av, 'larch 1 -5
9:00 3 -ball Pool tournament
9:30 Physical Fitness
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:00 -3:00 Blood Pressure
2:00 Bowling - Stadium
7:00 p.m. Casino Night
Friday, 'i:irch 16
9:00 ;',o:•:lin Southdale
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:30 honor all '°larch
birthdays - Slides
1:00 -3:00 Swimnastics
(Final session)
ionday, March 19
8:30 a.m. Trin tn Nutrition
Ctr- lunch Swiss Chalet
9:00 - 12:00 Tax Assistance
9:30 Physical Fitness
10:00 AARP Ex.Bd. Mtg.
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:00 Chorus
Tuesday_-, 'March 20
9:00 8-ball tournament
at Creek-side
9:30 Shuffleboard
1.0:00 Watercolor
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:30 Public health
"Coring, with Stress"
Monda , M. -irch 26
nTc TT(7 Bo1al.1 - 5out}iiiale'"
9:00 - 12:00 Tax Assistance
9:30•Physical Fitness
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:00 Chorus
Tuesday,- March 27
9:30 Shuffleboard
12:00 Con greF ate Dining
1:30 Senior Club Special
Entertairbnent
CE*`TER OPEN UNTIL 3:30 pm
h'ednesday, 'March 28
9:00 -12:00 Tax Assistance
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:00 Conversational French
1:30 Progressive Bridge
& 500
Thursday, March 29
9:30 Phvsical Fitness
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:00 -3:00 Vision &
Hearing
2 :00 Bowlin- Stadium
CENTER OPEN UNTIL 9:00 pm
F ill
d_a_v, March_ 30
9:00 Bowling - Southdale
12:00 Congregate Dining
Saturday, March 31
1:00 Square Dance Program
?•Iednesdav, Harcll 21 c
9:00-12:00 Ta:c Assistance
12:00 Congr.e ^ate Dinin^ �� � '`��' Qu -
1:30 Pros;. Bridge & 500
Thursday., 'far_ch 2.2
9:30 1'h,si "c_al Fitness
12:00 Congrer.nte Dining
2:00 Bowlin„- Stadirntn
CMN'TER OPEN UNTII, 9:00
ti
p.m.
Friday, ?-larch 23
9:00 Bowling- Southdale
12:00 Congregate Dining
1:30 AARP ?lonth.ly Meeting
q,
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S.Q,,,
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Mr. James L. .Cabalka, Principal
Edina West Upper Division
6754 Valley -View Road
Edina, I'M 55435
Dear Mr. Cabalka
inclosed herewith are the resolutions adopted by the Ldina City Council
for your students in the State Ski Tournament and those on the Debate .
Team.
Thank you for your offer to distribute them at an appropriate time.
Taank you also for your assistance in their preparatioa.
Y
Yours very truly,
City Clergy:
enclosures
` RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the following described tracts of land constitute various separate parcels:
Lot 5, Block. L, Southdale Fourth Addition, according -to the duly recorded plat
thereof; subject to easements, restrictions and protective covenants of record,
if any; and
Outlot 1, Southdale Fourth Addition, according to the plat thereof on file or
of-record-in the office of the-Registrar of Titles in and for said County; and
Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale Second Addition, according to the plat thereof on
file or of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for said
County; and -that part of Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale First Addition lying West
of the following described line: Beginning at a point in the South line of
said Lot 1, 40.72.feet - -East of--t-he-Southwest-corner as measured along the South
-line thereof; thence running Northerly to a point in the Westerly line of said
Lot 1 which.point.is 129.82 feet Northeasterly from the Southwest corner as
measured along the Westerly line thereof, according to the plat thereof on
file or of record in-the office of ,the Registrar of Titles in and for said
County; and
WHEREAS,.;the owners of the above tracts of land desire to combine said tracts into
the-followiulg described new and separate parcels (herein called "Parcels "):
.Lot 5, Block 1, Southdale'Fourth Addition, according to the plat thereof, on
file or of record in the.office of the Registrar of Titles in and for said
County, subject to drainage and utility easements as shown on plat; Also that
part of Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale Second Addition, according to the plat there-
of on file or of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for
said County, lying Westerly of -a line described as commencing at the most
Northwesterly corner of said Lot 1, Block I., Southdale Second Addition; thence
Southwesterly along the Northwesterly line of said Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale
Second Addition, a distance of 68.47 feet; thence Southerly along the Westerly
line of said Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale Second Addition, a distance of 54.00
feet to the point of beginning - -of -the line to be described; thence Southerly,
deflecting to the left 28 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, to the intersection
with the South line of said Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale Second Addition and said
line there terminating; and
Outlot 1, Southdale:Fourth Addition, according to the plat thereof on file or
of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for said County; and
Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale Second Addition, according to the plat thereof on
file or of record in the office' of the Registrar of Titles in and for said
County; except that part of Said Lot.1, Block 1, Southdale Second Addition, ly-
ing Westerly of a line described as commencing at the most Northwesterly corner
of said Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale-Second Addition; thence Southwesterly along
the Northwesterly line of said Lot 1., Block 1, Southdale Second Addition, a .
distance of 68.47 feet; thence Southerly along the Westerly line of said Lot 1,
Block 1, Southdale Second Addition, a distance of 54.00 feet to the point of
beginning of the line to be described; thence Southerly deflecting to the left
28 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, to the intersection with the South line of
said Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale Second Addition.and said line there terminating;
Subject to certain restrictions, reservations and covenants as contained in
deed Document No. 450484, Files of Registrar of Titles; and subject to Reserva-
tion of Easements, Rights and Privileges with Respect to Utilities, etc. as
contained in deed Document No. 450484, Files of Registrar of Titles; (See
Inst.); and that part of Lot 1, Block 1, Southdale First Addition lying West of
the following described line: Beginning at a point in the South line of said
Lot 1, 40.72 feet East of the Southwest corner as measured along the South
line thereof; thence running Northerly to a point in the Westerly line of said .
Lot 1 which point is 129.82 feet Northeasterly from the Southwest corner as
measured along the Westerly line thereof, according to the plat thereof on file
or of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for said County;
subject to certain restrictions, reservations and covenants as contained in
deed Document No. 448729, Files of Registrar of Titles; and.subject to
Reservation of Easements, Rights and Privileges with Respect to Utilities
etc., as contained in Deed Document No. 448729, Files.of Registrar of Titles;
(See Inst.) and.subject to .easement and option to purchase as shown in deed
Document No. 536076, Files of Registrar of Titles; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning
Regulations of the City..of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Par -.
cels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Sub -
division and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos.
801 and 811;
NOW,.THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that
the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels.as separate tracts of land is hereby
approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No.
811 are hereby waived;to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate
tracts of land but are not waived for any other purpose or as to any-other provision
thereof, and subject, however, to the provision_ that no further subdivision be made
of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City
of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those
ordinances.
ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 1979.