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EDINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 1979
ROLLCALL
MINUTES of October 1, 1979, approved as presented or corrected by motion of ,
seconded by
I. PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNING MATTERS Affidavits of Notice by Clerk. Presenta-
tion by Planning Department. Spectators heard. First Reading requires
offering of Zoning Ordinance only. 4/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass Second
Reading or 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. Subdivision and Zoning Change - Second Reading
1. Klodt's Addition to Edina - R -2 Residential District to 0 -1 Office
District (located South of W. 76th St. and East of York Ave.) - Z -79 -7
S -79 -11 (CC- 8/20/79 and 10/1/79) Continued from 10/1/79.
2. The Habitat - R -1 Residential District to R -2 Residential District -
Part of the Southwest Quarter, S. 31, T. 117, R. 21 (Generally located
North of Vernon Ave. and West of Lincoln Drive - Z -79 -2 (CC- 7/16/79)
B. Preliminary Plat Approval
1. Kiichli Addition - Generally located North of W. 62nd St. and West
of Tracy Ave. (Lot 2 and the .East 32 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Country-
side Addition) S -79 -10 (PC- 9/5/79) (Continued "from 10/1/79)
C. Final Plat Approval
1. Warden Acres, Peterson Replat (located South of Grove St. and West of
MN &S Railroad tracks) Z -79 -6 - S -79 -8 (CC- 8/20/79)
II. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS
III. AWARD OF BIDS Tabulations and REcommendations by City.Manager. Action of
Council by Motion.
* A. Plow Blades
* B. Grader Blades
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
* A. Traffic Safety Committee Minutes.of October 10, 1979
B. Cable TV Meeting
* C. Public Health Services Contract
D. League of Women Voters /Energy Commission'Energy Savings Plan (Continued
from October 1, 1979) Continue indefinitely..
E. Special Concerns of Mayor and Council
F. Post Agenda and Manager's Miscellaneous Items
V. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Petitions
1. Street Name Change - Limerick Lane in Brookview Heights 5th Addition
to "Limerick Drive" - Set Hearing Date November 19, 1979.
* B. Town Taxi - Request for Rate Increase
VI. FINANCE
A. Claims Paid: Motion of , seconded by , for payment of
the following claims as per Pre -List: (Through 30 September 1979)
General Fund, $53369.45; Park Fund, $7,040.16; Art Center, $296.47; Park
Construction, $100.00: Swimming Pool, $1,967.89; Golf Course, $7,071.65;
Arena, $9,111.16; Gun.Range, $323.72; Water Fund, $32,783.85; Sewer Fund,
$3,017.95; Liquor Fund, $214,078.66; Construction,, $400.00; Total,
$329,560.96. (1 October -15 October 1979) General Fund, $176,323.47;
Park fund, $8673.04; Art Center, $1,786.04; Park Construction, $94 63;
Swimming Pool, $170.21; Golf Course, $5,498.84; Arena Fund, $1`4,494.96;
Gun Range, $261.85; Water Fund, $24,845.68; Sewer Fund, $98,384.28;
Liquor Fund, $9.9,908.40; Construction Fund, $238,442.88; IBR, $356r,282.65,
IBR #2, $47,302,50.
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL
TO
PAUL KLODT FIRST ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that
that certain plat entitled Paul Klodt Addition, platted by Lakewest, a
General Partnership, Paul Klodt, General Partner, Klodt Construction
Corporation, General Partner, Paul Klodt, President, and by Northern
Federal Savings & Loan Association, a United States Corporation, and
presented at the October 15, 1979, Council Meeting of the City of Edina,
be and is hereby granted final plat approval subject to the condition that
the City be granted a 50 foot open space easement and a $15,000 subdivi-
sion dedication, and further that a berm and landscaping be provided to
screen the parking lot from the adjacent residential area to the East.
ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 1980.
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 October
15, 1980, and as recorded in the minutes of said Regular Meeting, and
that the City of Edina has been granted a 50 foot open space easement and
a $15,000 subdivision dedication, and further, that a berm and landscap-
ing has been provided to screen the parking lot from the adjacent resi-
dential area to the East.as provided in said Resolution.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 28th day of February, 1980.
City Clerk
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TO: Ken Rosland, City Manager
FROM: Gordon Hughes, City Planner
SUBJECT: Subdivision Dedication for Klodt's Addition
Pursuant to Council direction, I have reviewed the history of the
subject property. Of primary concern to the Council was the amount
of special assessments which have been levied against the subject
property. Attached is a worksheet prepared by the Assessing Department
which shows that a total of $160,400.78 has been levied against this
property. Approximately $107,000 of this amount was due to the
York Avenue improvements which included a substantial right of
way acquisition cost.
As noted at the last meeting, the subject plat was submitted to
clarify legal desciptions for the property. City ordinances do
not require platting in conjunction with the proposed rezoning to
office.
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LOT
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IMPROVEMENT
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San Sewer Trunk
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San Sewer Dist.
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Lift Station
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Storm Sewer Trunk
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Storm Sewer Lat.
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Watermain Trunk
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Watermain Lat.
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Pay., CSG
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Curb & Gutter
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4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Date October 9, 1979
ADD ITIONC' PINS 39- 02&- 24- --3-4-OOv/
Proj # Levy fi Tot Prin Yr Prin emasin �J_ance
320 $ 320.32 $ 32.03 7 -- (58.24�(Ac (5.5)
319 12435.22 1243.52 7 1(2260.95/Ac (5.5)
130
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25358.01
2535.80
178
528.00
26.40
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5893.09 589.31 •4
(Note: P -2100 was assessed for 193.99')
TOTAL UNPAID BALANCE $
Improvements listed at lines , above have been deferred until deferment
is terminated, all pursuant to Minnesota Statute; Sec. 435.195.
Interest is generally at 5% perannum on the unpaid balance, No interest will be
added to the unpaid balance,. if paid on or before November 15th of the current
year.
Deferred assessments bear interest at 1% in excess of the interest rate on that
assessment.
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KIICHLI ADDITION
REQUEST NUMBER: -S-79-10
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
September 5, 1979
S -79 -10 Kiichli Addition. Generally located north of West 62nd Street
and west of Tracy Avenue.
REFER TO: June 27, 1979, staff report
The proponent has now installed the required subdivision signs on the subject
prop;ierty. Please refer to the attached staff report for_our comments and
recommendations.
GLH:jkt
8/29/79
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
June 27, 1979
S -79 -10 Kiichli Addition. Generally located north of West 62nd Street
and west of Tracy Avenue.
REFER TO: attached graphics and minutes
Countryside Addition which was located west of Tracy Avenue and north of West 62nd
Street, was originally platted in 1946. In 1968, the City Council approved a division
whereby the westerly 83 feet of Lot 1, Block l which measured 32 feet in width was
retained for a future combination with a lot to the east. This residual portion of
Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block .1 constitute the subject property proposed for sub-
division.
The subject property measures 152 feet in width and 180 feet in depth. The proposed
subdivision would divide the subject property in half and create two 76 foot by 180
foot single family lots.
In 1970, the proponent requested a subdivision which was identical to that now pro-
posed. At that time, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the subdivision.
At the Council hearings concerning this subdivision, however, it was discovered that
deed restrictions had been imposed which stated that only one house could be built on
each Countryside Addition lot. The effect of the 1968 lot division and the 1970 pro- ;
posed subdivision was to re -plat two lots into three lots which would conflict with
the deed restriction. Although the City was not a party to these restrictions, the
Council nevertheless tabled the proposed subdivision until expiration of the.deed
restrictions. These deed restrictions have now expired, and the proponent is again
requesting the subdivision.
Recommendation
The subject property represents a transition between relatively small lot sizes to the
west (i.e. 75 feet by 198 feet) and relatively large lot sizes to the north and east
(i.e. approximately 120 feet by 180 feet). The proposed lot sizes would approximate
the size of the lots to the west.
Due to the 1968 lot division, the only alternative to the proposed subdivision would
be to require the development of the subject property as one lot. Such a lot would
measure 152 feet by 180 feet and would be larger than other lots in the area .(especially
lot width).
In that ten of the fourteen lots fronting on West 62nd Street are relatively. small lots
with 75 foot widths, staff believes that the overall symmetry of the area would not be
adversely affected by the proposed subdivision. Thus, staff would recommend approval
conditioned upon subdivision dedication.
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5. Past �lz Kiichli. Lot 2 Block .l Countrr�ide.
Mr. Hcrinington reported that the Planning Cocsiission had been
confronted v:th another lot division about two years ago■ when the request
was to divide off 32 feet of Lot 1. The vacated street was then added to
Lot 1 creating a lot two feet less than the original lot. He noted that the
Q C/ Planning Corluiseion had receirnended its approval and that a house now occupies
lV1 that 113 foot wide parcel.
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'3 Mr. Hoisington indicated that Mr. Kiichli is now asking for
permission to divide Lot 2 (120 feet) and the easterly 32 feet of Lot 1 into
two buildable parcels (each 76 fee'_ vide) but is confronted with a deed
restriction which states that only one hose can be built on each lot. Ile
therefore is requesting the division and intends to sell the east 76 feet of
Lot 2 for building purposes and retain the ;rossinder of Lots 1 and 2 until
the restr.tict{ons expire. There are already newer and water connections for
both parc•sls in anticipation that the restrictions Would run out someday.
j Mr. Kiichli was present and stated that the deed,restriction is
a twenty y,-.3r reatriction with a ten year automatic renevcl. He stated that
this is the fin-al ten years, and that the reatricticn will probably run out
i, the 2=1t six or seven years. He stated that he is currently paying real
1 estate ta-:es for two se-trec and water connections, until such time as this lot
Is divided.
Mr. Hoisington pointed out that normally the Planning Commission
Is concerned about meking such divisions, for fear thet small portions will
be returned to the otrate through taws forfeiture. In this case, the worGt situ-
ation would involve having an entire builftbl.e -lot returned, but in that event,
someone will be able to build on it when the restrictions expire.
I Air. Hoisington indicated that if tt-.in lot division is denied,
I•fr. Kiichli could simply go back to the dsse•sor and rel:ort that because h- no
longer has two buildable lots. he wishes relief from the assessments on the
property, and they would probably be abated. He added that the (iuestion is
{ whether or not these are buildable lots, and stated that he feel: they area
Mr. I?ugeut mewed that the lot division be approved, and Air.
Huelster oetoaded the notion. Ul vated LY-2. Motion Carricd.
,�. LOT 2, BLOCK 1. COUNTRYSIDE ADD?TIO DIVISION CONTINUED TO Al!GUST 1, 1970
- Affidavits of Notice were presented by Cleark, approved as to form. and ordered.
I = placed on file. Mr. Hoisington presented the request of Mr. Ralph Kiichli for
division of Lot 2 and the easterly 32 feet of Lot 1 into two buildable parcels,
each 76 feet wide, but noting that there is a deed restriction which states
that only one house can be built on each lot. Mr. Kiichli.is requeeting.the
division and intends to sell the east 76 feet of Lot 2 for building purposes
and retain the remainder of Lots 1 and 2 until the deed restriction oxpires.in
seven years. Mr. Hoisington said that it aeeavi to be a reasonable request *- ^.d
that the staff and Planning Coo- aission recommend approval. An unidentified
gentleman in the audience protested the division, stating that it is qusstion-
able whether the covenants will actually expire in seven years. Ile protested
that these lots would be smaller than other lots in the Countrysides Addition.
Councilman Johnson noted that adjacent lots were smalleir. Mr. Hoisington
recalled that three connections were made for sewer and wAtermain anticipating
o that someday there would be three houses built on the property.. Mr. Kiiebli
J• said Otat his taxes will be too high unless he can_divide the property. Follo4r-
�,� ing considexable discussion, Councilman Johnson's motion ecntinuigg the matter
for two.weeks so that the Village Attorney can Zook at the dead restriction waa
seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried.
COIt1TRYSIDE ADDITION DIVISION TABLED. Mr. Hoisington recalled th:..
the division of the East 76 feet of Lot 2, Block 19 Zouncryside Addition had
!j,cen•continued from July 20, 1970, so that Hr. Kiichli could provide deed
restrictions for Council's revicwal. He added•that Mr. Erickson Lad a copy
of the deed restriction on hand and recommended that the division be approved.
Air. VanValkenburg said that the restrictions indicate that they rvn at least
until 1977 and tliat they can be continued for additional ten year periods by
the then owners and that tires is also a limitation of building.marc than one
residential structure on any given lot. He said that he believes that this
request is about seven years premature. Air. Shaw recalled that net too long
ago Council had denied a lot division in the same general area, btsed on the
fact that people bought lots in the area in dependence on the existing plat.
Alr. Ericsson said that the restriction would not prevent Air. Kiichli from
building a hOUSC on -Lot 1, less the 44 feet and Lot 2, less the 32 feet so
long as lie does not build on tine combination of Lots l and 2 until the ,
i restrictions expire. Following considerable discussion, Councilman VanVal;v : :-
burg's motion tI:at the division be table indefinitely was seconded by Council -
- -- - .- •..._ -_ man s::aw and cn,rricd.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD WEDNESDAY,. SEPTEMBER 5; 1979, AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Vice Chairman Gordon Johnson, Del Johnson, Helen McClelland,
.Mary McDonald, David Runyan, Richard Seaberg
Members Absent: James Bentley, Len Fernelius,.Bill Lewis
Staff Present: Gordon Hughes, Director.of Planning; Judy Teichert, Secretary
I. Approval of the Minutes
Richard Seaberg moved that the minutes of the August 1, 1979,
Community Development and Planning Commission meeting be approved. Del Johnson
seconded the motion. All voted aye; the minutes were approved.
II. Old Business:
S -79 -10 Kiichli Addition. Generally located.north of West
62nd Street and west of Tracy Avenue.
Gordon Hughes informed the Commission that Countryside Addition,
which is located west of Tracy Avenue and north of West 62nd Street, was originally
platted in 1946. He continued that in 1968, the City Council approved a division
whereby the westerly 83 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, was combined with a vacated street
area to form a new lot. The easterly 32 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, was retained for a
future combination with a lot to the east. Mr. Hughes explained that this residual
portion. of Lot 1, Block 1, and Lot 2, Block 1, constitute the subject property pro-
posed for subdivision.
Gordon Hughes elaborated that the subject property, which measures
152 feet in width and 180 feet in depth, was proposed to be .subdivided to create two
76 foot by 180 foot single family lots. He recalled that in 1970, the proponent
requested a subdivision which was identical to that now proposed, and at that time,
the Planning Commission recommended approval of .the subdivision. At the Council
hearings concerning this subdivision, however,. it was discovered_that.deed.restric-
tions had been imposed which stated that only one house could be built on each
Countryside Addition lot. He noted that the effect.of the 1968 lot division and
the 1970 proposed subdivision was to replat two lots into three lots which would
conflict with the deed restriction. He continued that although the City was not a
party to these restrictions, the City Council . nevertheless tabled the proposed sub-
division until expiration of the deed restrictions; Mr. Hughes pointed out that
these deed restrictions have now expired, and the proponent is again requesting the
subdivision.
Staff indicated that the subject property represents a transition
between relatively small lot sizes to the west (i.e. 75 feet by 198 feet) and
relatively large lot sizes to the north and east (i.e. approximately 120 feet by
Edina Community.Development and Planning Commission
September 5, 1979
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180 feet) with the proposed lot sizes approximating the size of the lots to the
west.
Due to the 1968 lot division, Gordon Hughes advised that the
only alternative to the proposed subdivision would be to require the development
of the subject property as one lot which would measure 152 feet by 180 feet and
be larger than other lots in the area, especially in lot width.
In that ten of the fourteen lots fronting on West 62nd Street
are relatively small lots with 75 foot widths, .staff believes that the overall
symmetry of the area would not be adversely affected by the proposed subdivision.
Thus, staff recommended approval conditioned upon subdivision dedication prior to
final plat approval.
After a general discussion, David Runyan moved that the Commission
approve the requested subdivision with the condition that subdivision dedication be
made prior to final plat approval. Helen McClelland seconded the motion. All voted
aye; the motion carried.
III. New Business:
Z -79 -8 Crossroads Development. R-1-Single Family District
to PRD -3, Planned Residential District.
Gordon Hughes asked the Commission to recall that on August 1,
1979, they conducted an informal discussion with Mr. Henry Hyatt of Crossroads
Development Corporation concerning the subject project. Mr.- Hughes informed the
Commission that Mr. Hyatt has now petitioned for rezoning to PRD -3 for the subject
property and requests preliminary review from the Commission.
Explaining that the subject property has .a gross area of about
eight acres, Gordon Hughes pointed out that included within.this acreage is 3.8
acres of park property, which was dedicated by the property owner about three
years ago, and the Amundson - Avenue right -of -way.
He recalled that in .1976, the City granted preliminary approval
to PRD -3 for the subject property which included 64 units proposed for the subject .
property and 18 units.proposed for a parcel to the north which is not included in
the present proposal. Mr. Hughes noted that access to the 1976 project was by way
of Amundson Avenue. However, this proposed rezoning did not return to the City
Council for final approval.
Gordon Hughes commented that the proponents were requesting a
rezoning to.PRD -3 for the subject property for 64 townhouse units for low and
moderate income families and individuals. He continued that the proponent has
received preliminary approval and a funding commitment from.the Department of
Housing and Urban Development for this project.
The proponents submitted a project booklet to the Commission
which illustrated the vacation of Amundson Avenue with access-to the proposed
project by .way of a private street from Cahill Road.
Subdivision No.
SUBDIVISION DEDICATION REPORT
: Tp: Planning Commission
Park Board
Environmental Quality Commission
FROM: Planning Department
SUBDIVISION NAME:_!?
LAND SIZE: �. C,� LAND VALUE:
(By: Date:
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The developer of this subdivision has been required to �,��•,� 3f�y �_Z_ l7scDo
A. grant an easement over part of -the land-
B. dedicate of the land CIP
j—� C. donate $ as a fee in lieu of land
As a result of-applying the following policy:
A. Land Required (no density or intensity may be used for the first 59. of
land dedicated)
1. If property is adjacent to an existing park and the addition
beneficially expands the park.
2. If property is 6 acres of will-be combined with future dedications
so that the end result will be a miniinum of a 6 acre park.
3. If property abuts a natural lake, pond, or stream.
04. If property is necessary for storm water holding or will be dredged
or otherwise improved for storm water holding areas or ponds.
0 5. If the property is a place of significant natural, scenic or his-
toric value.
6.
B. .Cash Required
1. In all other instances than above.
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Subdivision No.
SUBDIVISION DEDICATION REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
Park Board
Environmental Quality Commission
FROM: Planning Department ,p
SUBDIVISION NAME:
• 20 000 �
LAND SIZE: - % G-OT5 LAND VALUE.
(By: - �cJ Date:
The developer of this subdivision has been required to
A: grant an easement. over part of -the land-
B. dedicate $ of the land
C. ::donate_$ as a fee in lieu of land -.
As a result of•apglying the following policy:
A. Land Required (no density or intensity may be used for the first 5% of
land dedicated)
1. , If property is adjacent to an existing park and the addition '
beneficially expands the park.
2. If property is 6 acres or will be combined with future dedications
so that the end result will be a miniinum of a 6 acre park.
3. If property abuts a natural lake, pond, or stream.
4. If property is necessary for storm water holding or will be dredged
or otherwise improved for storm water* holding areas or ponds.
5. If the property is a place of significant natural, scenic or his-
toric value..
6.
R. Cash Required -
In all other instances than above.
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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: October 11, 1979
Material Description (General Specifications):
Plow Blades for One - Way Plows - (50)
Quotation /Bids:
Company
I. Minnesota Tractor.Co.
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Borchert - Ingersoll, Inc.
Amount o.f*Quote or Bid
$3,241.00
$3,600.00
Department Recommendation: Minnesota *Tractor Company $3,241.00
Public Works
Signatuy Department
Finance Director's Endorsement:
The recor611ended bid is
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is not E= within the amount budgeted for the purchase.
J. N. Dalen
Finance Director
City Mana is Endorsement:
recommendation of the De
1 with I concur ith the artment and recommend Council p
approve the purchase.
2. I recommend as an alternative:
Kenneth kos an
Ci tv Manager
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: October 11, 1979
Material Description (General Specifications):
Grader Blades for Graders (50)
Quotation /Bids:
Company
1.* Ziegler, Inc.
Amount 6f'Qu6te or Bid
$3,533.50
2. Borchert - Ingersoll., Inc. $3,636.00
3. Paper.Calmenson & Co. $3,923.50
Department Recommendation:
Zie gJer, Inc. --------- - - - - -- $3,533.50
Public Works
Signature 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:
:. t:ennet i 1 to.. an
CITY 61NA
4801 WEST 50TH STREET, EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424
612 - 927 -8861
October 2, 1979
Mr. Thomas Katter
6611 Parkwood Lane
Edina, MN 55436
Dear Mr. Katter:
As you requested, I enclose a copy of the petition received relative to
the one -way status of Dovre Drive.
Yours very truly,
City Clerk
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We, the residents of the Parkwood Knolls 17th Addition, would like
to strone_1v reccommend to the Council that the section of Dovre Drive from
Parkwood Lane to Biscayne Blvd. be made a one way street slowing westward.
As the residents who would be directly affected by this "Western
Exit" route unto Parkwood Knolls our reasons for proposing a partial one way
` are the following:
A. Children's Safety - Our primary concern is for the safety of the
many small children in this area. Because of the sharp incline going
from west to east on Dovre Drive, a drivel's visibility is greatly
restricted upon reaching the top of the hill. This limited visibility
together with the speed needed for the grade causes great anxiety `
• in the parent's minds. We are in agreement that by controlling the
eastward ,,low of traffic this danger -could be -reduced.
B. To Create Multiple Access - As residents of the Parkwood Knolls
develoomer_t we concur that new access is needed. to and from the
area, but that we do not want to create a problem similar to L e
overloading of the eastern access, i.e. Viewlane /Schaefer Drive.
as, by creating a partial one way on Dovre, incoming traffic
Would be forced north and south on Parkwc)gd Lane. Consequently
waffle Dovre Drive and Biscayne Blvd. would carry the west bound
traEic, the remaining streets would be used for eastbound incoming
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C. To Discourage Drive Through Traffic Patterns - We feel by
ini� cling this partial one way the resulting routes would aid in
eliscouraging "drive through" traffic, which is a major worry to
each resident:
D. Control Speed - The addition of stop signs at' the intersection
of Dovre and Parkwood Lane would help control the _speed through
out the entire western access, thus, protecting children, property
and the intended nature of the neighborhood.
We would hope that the Council will give this matter serious attention
and act upon it immediately. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this
much n =_ewe sal.
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j Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage
and publication,.
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VEHICLE BIDS CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 1975. Mr. Dunn presented tabulation of
two Ford Company bids received in response to advertisement for bids in the
Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin. Tabulation showed Midway Ford at $4,694.00
for squad cars, $4,896.00 for station wagon, $4,947.00 for a van and $6,395.00
for a 12 passenger van. Tabulation showed Superior Ford at $4,498.00 for squad
cars, $4,892.00 for a station wagon, $4,822.00 for a van and $6,724.00 for a 12
' passenger van. Council was advised that American Motors will not bid on anything
less than a 40 car order and that Chrysler- Plymouth and General Motors had requested
more time to bid. In response to the recommendation that the bids be rejected and .
rebid for the November 3, 1975, meeting, Mayor Van Valkenburg said that. he
t believed that the award should be made on the basis of the bids submitted so that-. -
q the Council would not be accused of favoritism. Following some discussion,
Councilman Richards' motion that the bids be rejected as recommended by Mr. Dunn
was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. There being a tie vote with Councilwoman
4g Schmidt and Councilman Richards voting "aye" and Councilman Shaw and Mayor Van
Valkenburg voting "nay ", the matter was continued to October 20, 1975, by motion
of Councilman Shaw, seconded.by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried.
XERXES AVENUE IMPROVEMENT REQUESTED BETWEEN W. 66TH STREET AND W. 78TH STREET.
Council's attention was called to a letter from Mr. Marvin L. Ellingson, Jr.,
6733 Xerxes Ave. S., objecting that the City of Edina and the City of Richfield
are not cooperating in the improvement of Xerxes Avenue between W. 66th Street and
W. 78th Street, and requesting that Edina improve its side of Xerxes at the same
time as the Richfield improvement is being constructed. Mr. Dunn referred to the
fact that the City of Richfield's consulting engineer is now preparing cost
estimates for the Edina side of Xerxes Avenue and a public hearing on the improve-
, ment will be set as soon as those figures are received. No action was taken.
PARK PROPERTY NAME REQUEST NOTED. Council's attention was called to a letter from
Mr. Ralph Campbell III requesting that park property located North of W. 58th St.
and East of Philbrook Lane be named for his grandfather, Gust A. Johnson, who
platted the G. A. Johnson's Southwood Addition in 1951 and dedicated the property
for par!: purposes, „= ...... ...... I I to the Park Department-by motion of
Councilwoman Schmidt, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
REVENUE SHARING DISCUSSION CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 1975. Council's attention was
called to a letter from Senator Bill Brock of Tennessee requesting that a quest-
ionnaire be' filled out and returned to him with a resolution endorsing Revenue
Sharing. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion that Mr. Dalen complete the questionnaire
and that Council adopt a resolution endorsing Revenue Sharing died for lack of a
second. Councilman Shaw's motion that the Council respond negatively on Rev-
enue Sharing died for lack of a second. Councilman Richards then moved that the
questionnaire and resolution be referred to Mr. Dalen and Mr. Luce for their re-
commendations and that the matter be continued to October.20, 1975, was then
seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
BLAKE ROAD TRAFFIC AT VERNON AVENUE AND AT INTERLACHEN BLVD. REFERRED TO TRAFFIC'
SAFETY. C01ITMITTEE. Council's attention was called to two letters from Mr. Robert
Boblett objecting to traffic problems at the intersection of Blake Road and
Interlachen Blvd., and at the intersection of Blake Road and Vernon Avenue on
business days between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The letters were referred to the Traffic
Safety Committee by motion of Councilman Shaw,-seconded by Councilman Richards
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and carried.
DOVRE DRIVE BETWEEN PARK400D LANE AND BISCAYNE BLVD. REQUEST FOR ONE WAY TRAFFIC
REFERRED TO TRAFFIC SAFETY COIL%1ITTEE. Mr. Dunn called Council's attention to a
petition signed by residents in the 6600 blocks of_Dovre Drive and Biscayne Blvd.
requesting that Dovre Drive from Parkwood Lane to Biscayne Blvd. be made a one
way street flowing Westward. The matter was referred to,theTraffic Safety Com-
mittee by motion of Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and
carried-
PETITIONS PETITIONS REFERRED TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FOR PROCESSING. Councilman Richards'
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried, referring the following
petitions to the Engineering Department for processing:
1. Glasgow Drive - Permanent Street Surfacing and Curb
2. Edina Green - Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Graveling, Permanent Street
Surfacing and Curb, Storm Sewer
Traffic Safety Committee Minutes
October 14, 1975 Page 5
4. (cont'd)
Mr. Dunn moved that the Committee recommend no change at this time
because the new construction at Valley View Road and County Road 418 will
provide solution desired by the residents. Mr. West seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
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Requests which are deferred to a later date or referred to others.
1. Petition from neighbors on Dovre Drive and Biscayne Boulevard requesting a
one -way street on Dovre Drive between Biscayne Boulevard and Parkwood Lane,
and STOP signs for the intersection of Dovre Drive and Parkwood Lane.
(See petition attached.)
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ACTION TAKEN:
Based on the following considerations:
(A) Dovre Drive will not be paved this fall.
(B) There is a question as to whether Dovre Drive should be opened this
fall (in a graveled condition) with County Road 1#18 still closed.
(C) The belief that a one -way street would not be considered until the
traffic patterns are determined after Dovre Drive is open.
(D) It is not a safety issue at this time, and it cannot be foreseen
that.it will be a safety problem.
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Mr..Dunn moved that the Committee recommend delay of action on this request
until the Dovre Drive connection is open and have some idea of the traffic
patterns. Mr. West seconded the motion.- Motion carried.
2. Request by Hennepin County Library (Southdale) and Richard 1olsfeld, BRW,
for elimination of U -turn restriction at Hazelton Road and York Avenue.
ACTION TAKEN:
After considerable discussion, in light of the KMSP -9 lawsuit and City
policy on U- turns, Mr. Dunn moved that the Committee recommend deferral of
the matter for further investigation by Mr. Hoffman on the safety issue of
allowing U -turns and City policy on U -turn restrictions. Captain Merfeld
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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Northeast 1/4 to a point 331.95 feet West of the East line of said Southwest
1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence Southerly., 331.95 feet West of and parallel
to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to a point 554.9
feet South of the North line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4;
thence Easterly, 554.9 feet South of and parallel with the North line of said
Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of
the Northeast 1/4; thence Southerly to the point of beginning.
The following tracts of land are excepted from the above description:
1. The North 401.5 feet of the South 418 feet of the West 209 feet of the
East 905 feet of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4.
2. A tract of land lying within the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 8, Township 116, Range 21 and described as follows: Commencing
at the Northwest corner of the North four hundred one and five tenths
' feet (401.5') of the South four hundred eighteen feet.(418') of the West
two hundred nine feet (209') of the East nine hundred five feet (905')
of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 114 of Section 8, Township 116,
Range 21; thence East parallel to the South line of said Southwest 1/4
of the Northeast 1/4 a distance of two hundred nine feet (209'); thence
South parallel to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast
1/4 a distance of one hundred.thirty -four and fifty hundredths feet
(134.50'); thence East parallel to the South line of said Southwest 1/4 of
the Northeast 1/4 to a point three hundred thirty -one and ninety -five
hundredths feet (331.95') West of the East line of said Southwest 1/4 .
0 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North parallel to the three hundred thirty-
00 one and ninety -five hundredths feet (331.95') West of the East line of
said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 a distance of five hundred
W thirty -four and five - tenths feet (534.5');8thence West and parallel
w to the South line of said Southwest 1 /4.of the Northeast 1/4 a distance
of four hundred seventy -nine feet (479.0'); thence southwesterly to point
of beginning.
3. The South 16.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/41
4. The East 33 feet of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; and
EXHIBIT B
That part of the Southwest-1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township
116, Range 21 and described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of
Lot 1. Block 1, Braemar Oaks; thence Southwesterly at an angle of 1060 49' 58"
as turned clockwioe from the boutaeast corner or said Lot i to an irta_ xct-
ion of a line 818 feet Northerly of and parallel with the South line of said
Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence West a distance of 62.6.9 feet;
thence Northeasterly to the Southeast corner of Outlot A, Braemar Oaks;
thence Easterly to the point of beginning; and
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that the above described land be purchased for a purchase
price of $120,000 and on such other terms and conditions as the Mayor and Manager
deem desirable; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate
for the purchase of property at 5600 Dewey Hill Road.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on
rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
POLICE SALARY NEGOTIATIONS DISCUSSED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that the Court
has ordered the immediate payment of back pay checks for the Police Department,
even though the union has refused to sign. He said that the City is negotiating
the 1975 contract and will enter into negotiations for the 1976 contract. No
action was taken.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING DATE SET. Mayor Van Valkenburg announced
that a meeting has been called at the request of the Chairman of the Human Relations
Commission in order to clarify the Commission's position in the distribution of
funds allocated in the 1976 Budget to the Human Relations Commission. The meeting
will be held at 4:30, October 27, 1975, in the Conference Room.
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING ON REDISTRICTING TO BE HELD. Council was
advised of a.meeting of the Legal Action Steering Committee on Hennepin County
Commissioner Redistricting for October 22, 1975. Councilman Shaw will attend.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 1975 REVIEWED. Councilman
Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried approving the
following actions and accepting the remainder of the report: 1) Center striping
the intersection of Tracy Ave. and W. 66th Street; 2) Installation of YIELD
signs on 1•favelle Drive at Lynmar Lane 3) Concentrated enforcement of traffic
speed on W. 72nd Street from Oaklawn to France Avenues; 4) Replacing the STOP
signs on Vandervork at Hollywood Road with YIELD signs. Mrs. Helen McClelland
was told that the petition from neighbors on Dovre Drive and Biscayne Blvd.,
requesting a one -way street on Dovre Drive between Biscayne Blvd. and Parkwood Lane
and STOP signs for the intersection of Dovre Drive and Parkwood Lane had been
continued until the Dovre Drive connection is open and traffic patterns can be
determined.
HEART_NG DATE SET FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS P -C -119 AND P -BA -214 AND SANITARY SE14ER
IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -327. As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Councilman Courtney offered
the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
STREET IMPROVEMENTS NOS. P -C -119 AND P -BA -214
AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS=327
1. The City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as
to the feasibility of the proposed improvements described in the form of Notice
of Hearing set forth below, and as to the estimated cost of such improvements,
said report is hereby approved and directed to.be placed on file in the office
- of-the City Clerk.
2. This Council shall meet on Monday, November 17, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. in the Edina
City Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in
said improvements.
3.• The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time,
place and purpose of said meeting to be.published in the official newspaper once 4.
week for two successive weeks, the second of which publication is to be not less
than three days from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected
properties in substantially the following form:
(Official Publication)
CITY OF EDINA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, i1INNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 6
GRADING, GRAVELING, PRERMANENT STREET
SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER 6
IMPROVEMENT NO. P -C -119 AND 1%1PROVEMENT NO. P -BA -214
SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -327
EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall on Monday, November 17, 1975,
at 7:00 p..m., to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed
under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate
costs of said improvements are estimated by the City as forth below:
ESTIMATED COST
1. Lr_ftU1 ., GRAVELING, Phr,:;. =:iZ `11 01A.ZrIl Zu&rfW114b wiln
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
A. IMPROVEMENT 140. P -C -119 $ 245,888.23
IMPROVEMENT NO. P -BA -214.
North Frontage Road 62nd Street Crosstown from
Gleason Road to Vernon Avenue
2. SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION
A. IMPROVEMENT No. P -SS -327 $ 13,086.06
Blake Road from 250' North of the South line of
Brownswood Addition to 319' North
The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Grading, Gravel-
ing, Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb and Gutter under 1 (A) abov•:.
(Improvement Numbers P -C -119 and P -BA -214) includes Parcels 5640, 5630, 5225.
and 810, Section 6, Township 116, Range 21.
The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Sanitary Sewer
Extension under 2 (A) above (Improvement No. P -SS -327) includes Lots 39, 40
and 41, Aud. Sub. 325; Outlot A, Brownswood 2nd and 2 Lots Whiteman's Addition
(now being platted).
Florence B. Hallberg
City Clerk
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and
on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
REVENUE SHARING QUESTIONNAIRE DISCUSSED. Council's attention was called to a
letter from Senator Bill Brock of Tennessee, requesting that Council fill out
a questionnaire on the merits of Federal Revenue Sharing. Councilmen Richard.:
and Shaw said that they did not think that the Council should indicate its
approval of Revenue Sharing. Councilman Courtney said that he would agree
that Revenue Sharing should be eliminated if all the other municipalities indi-
cated likewise, but that as long as other municipalities were benefiting, he
believed that the City of Edina should also get its share. Following consid-
erable discussion, Councilman Courtney's motion that the City Treasurer com-
plete the questionnaire and send it to Senator Brock was seconded by Council-
woman Schmidt and carried, with Councilmen Richards and Shaw voting "Nay ".
The motion further stated that Council should endorse the renewal of general
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
10 August, 1976
9:00 A.M_
e =e =s _present: Adam Batko
Robert Dunn
Greg Luce
Gary West _
-__ Me=bers Assent: Jay Brask
- Bert Merfeld
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' = Others -- present: -Mr- Douglas Jordal:;: 6624 Dovre Drive
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- Mrs Neal Erickson, 6616 Dovre Drive -
Mr_ = &- Mrs: George Maas, 6633 Biscayne `Blvd_ - -
- - - -- - - Mrs Pamela- Allen, ~. 6612 Dovre Drive
Mr. "11arvey- Hansen, 6629 - Biscayne Blvd.-`_
- ` - s -• S chmoker, -` 6616. °Biscayne Blvd.-
Lois Coon,-Edina-Citizens Safety Council
.. SEI,=1ON A
Recuests on which the Committee recommends approval as requested or
=ied, and the Council's authorization of recommended action:
1. Installation of STOP sign on Westbound Dovre Drive at Biscayne-
_- Blvd; and ONE -WAY street with appropriate signing on Westbound
r_ Dovre D =ive between Biscayne Blvd. and Parkwood Lane on an
ex D rimental basis for one year..
._ Residents on Dovre Drive ' request -a one way street westbound -
_ =_ 'bet -green Biscayne Boulevard and Parkwood Lane. Also, they
request stop signs at the intersection of Dovre_ Drive and
-z Biscayne Boulevard. (See attached petition) . Note: this
reTuest has been held until this meeting to determine traffic
patterns in the area. -
DISCCSSIO!Z : Mr. Hoffman reported that the only significant
L.attic pattern determined was the thru traffic travelling from
4-e Lincoln Drive area via Dovre Drive, Londonderry Road,
Parkwood Road, Schaefer Road to the Blake- Interlachen intersection,
thence dispersing onto County Road 20. The Z�olume of thru traffic
minutes
Traffic Safety Committee
10 August,.1976
9:00 A.M.
Page 2
and local traffic on Dovre Drive is not a problem as the mid -week
average is 350 vehicles per day and only 200 vehicles per day on
the weekends. - He stated that the problem is the sight distance
for safe stopping on Dovre Drive between Parkwood Lane and
Londonderry Road.
Mr. George Maas, 6633 Biscayne Blvd., stated that the major. "
concern of the residents is a safety problem and not . a volume:
problem. He stated_that_ the . residents had contacted:.. some_
traffic engineering types who had indicated that drivers at---'
30 MPH.needed 183 feet of distance to stop.safely and'the =
residents feel that this sight distance does not .exist on Dovre
Drive. ...The residents stated.that a-one- way_.street. westbound:
between Biscayne Blvd. and Parkwood Lane would eliminate the-- -
eastbound traffic sight distance problem which is the most =
- critical.
Mr.-'Douglas Jordal, 6624 Dovre Drive, stated that he lives on
the proposed one -way section and feels the problem..is, serious
enough to warrant.the one way street. He stated that a STOP _
sign on top of the hill on Dovre Drivewestbound would eliminate_:
the sight distance problem westbound
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Mr. and Mrs. Neal Erickson, 6616 Dovre Drive, exhibited pho_tos:.
_= of the sight distance problem.
Mr..Harvey.Hansen,. 6629 Biscayne Blvd.,.- .stated .that:.as a: developer,_-
-._ the proposed one -way street would not- create _a problem, and should
be implemented now before people become. :too- entrenched in a. certain
traffic pattern. _ _
Mr. Luce stated that he has a concern that such a situation
(one- way)streets) would not be necessary_for the volumes and thus
the question is whether this is the answer to the safety concern.
Mr. West questioned the sight distance on Dovre Drive. Mr. Hoffman
stated that the sight distance in -this case is minimal.
Mr. Dunn stated that a sun condition does existbwhich is a
difficulty too.
Mr. Erickson stated that the residents on :. Field Way are aware
of the proposal and do not oppose the suggested solution.
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Minutes
Traffic Safetv Committee
10 August, 1976
5:00 A.M.
Page 3
ACTICN Tl�y: Mr. Luce moved that the Committee recommend
installation of a STOP sign on Westbound Dovre Drive at
Bisca ne Blvd., and make Dovre Drive one -way westbound
between Biscayne Blvd. and Parkwood Lane for a period of
one year, and then review the results. Mr. West seconded
the - Notion. Motion carried.
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nests on :which the - Committee recommends denial of the request T
1_: Its. Mark Ede, - Data _Card, 7625 Parklawn, requests a crosswalk -
on .Parklawn between W :_76th Street. and W. 77th Street. . He
states -that motorists- do,not give pedestrians a reasonable
chance -.to =cross_;_the street on -the ,east aide walk. to
cafeteria and bank -on the West side. -
ACTION T7�N: Mr. West moved that the Committee recommend ...-
denial o� the request as sidewalks do not exist and points to =
cross at mid -block are not apparent. Mr. Luce seconded the
-- _ mot-ion. Motion carried. - -
2. Mrs. James Engquist, 6212 W -man, requests STOP signs on Maddox
at Wyman thus making it a 4 -way stop.` She cites a need to
control speed of vehicles in area, vehicles often take curves
- at high speed, hit curbs, and run up on lawns, etc.
ACTTCN TA_TCN: Mr. Batko moved that the Committee recommend
denial of the request as warrants for multi -way stops are not
met_ Mir- West seconded the motion. Motion carried.
3. -Mr.- Oliver, 6620 Parkwood Road, requests a STOP. sign for Packwood
Lane at Parkwood Road. He cites a need to stop traffic entering
Par1fi7400d Road because the vehicles do not slow down and observe
tra-Pfic on Parkwood Road.
AC-LION TAN: Mr. Luce moved that the Committee recommend denial
o= the rec_tuest as warrants are not met. Mr. West seconded the
motion. motion carried.
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Precinct No. 5.(Highlan.ls School) - Mesdam s Henrietta Bartlett, Chairlady, Carol
Leddcr, Phyllis Cooper, Sue Holden and Carol McPheeters, Alternate; Precinct 6 -
(Countryside School) - Mesdames Jane Baines, Chairlady, Barbara Casselman, Cath-
Brine Swanson, Hope Eilers and Claire MacLennon, Alternate; Precinct 7 (Norman-
dale Lutheran. Church - Mesdames Bess Brudelie, Chairlady, Helen Peterson, Naomi
Ward, Barbara Mathewson and Doris Hartshorn, Alternate; Precinct 8 (Edina East
Upper Division) - Mesdames Audrey Berglund, Chairlady, Maxine Sanders, Betty Tripp,
Margaret Kinney and Constance Ryan, Alternate; Precinct No. 9 (Concord School) -
Mesdames Yvonne Ford, Chairlady, Jean Erdahl, Dorothy Nonnweiler, Elaine Olson
and Kay Bach, Alternate; Precinct No. 10 (Creek Valley School) - Mesdames Lor-
raine EEasselquist, Chairlady, 4-try Bartz, Gay Bostock, Virginia Bodine and Ann
Overholt, Alternate; Precinct No. 11 (Cahill.School) - Mesdames Geneva Smith,
Chairlady, Gloria Thorburn, Anna Taggatz, Eleanor ThornFon, and Barbara Boyd,
Alternate; Precinct No. 12 (Cornelia School) - Mesdames Adele Olson, Chairlady,`
Mary McDonald, Diane Greensweig, Doris Van Campen and Phyllis Taylor, Alternate;
• Precinct No. 13 (Lutheran Church of the Master) - Mesdames. Patricia Harmon, .
: Chairlady, Mavis deLambert, Margaret-Delaney, Marie Crask and Marilyn Person.
Precinct No. 14 (St. Peter's Church) - Mesdames Mary Jane.Platt, Chairlady,
Ruth Volk, Jeanette Lund, Esther Olson and Louise Carlson, Alternate; Precinct
No. 15 (Edina West Upper Division) - Mesdames Charlotte Burns, Chairlady, Pat-
ricia Olander, Lucille Borchers, Rosemary Sweeney and Maxine Hatzung, Alternate;
Precinct.No. 16 (Southdale- Hennepin Library) - Mesdames Betty Doolittle, Chair-
lady, Lucille Russ, Edith Housh, Geraldine Sermeta and Ruth Fitzmaurice, Alternate.
Motion for adoption.of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
j Resolution adopted.
T.H. 100 STUDY REPORT PRESENTED. Mr. Hyde referred to a report which he had
received on several alternates for T.H. 100 at Benton Avenue, none of which were
particularly recommended. All proposals would take from four to six years for
completion. The staff will contact the Highway Department and will report
back to the Council. No action was taken.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 1976, APPROVED. Motion of Council -
woman Schmidt was seconded by Councilman Richards, approving installation of a „
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STOP sign on Westbound Dovre Drive at Biscayne Blvd., and a ONE -WAY STREET with
appropriate signing on Westbound Dovre Drive between Biscayne Blvd. and Parkwood
Lane on an experimental basis for a period of one year, and accepting the remain-
der of the minutes.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
I Nays:' None
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT SEMINAR TO BE ATTENDED BY CITY MANAGER. Mayor'Van
/ Valkenburg's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt, authorizing the City
Manager to attend a regional seminar on the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 in
Chicago on September 2, 1976. The motion was unanimously carried.
BUDGET MEETING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 1976, at 7:00 p.m. by motion of Councilman Shaw,
seconded by Councilman Richards.
' Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried ,
1 COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE ACT SPECIAL MEETING SET for August 23, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
1 by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Mayor Van Valkenburg.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BLOSSOM COURT WATERMAIN PROJECT APPROVED. Mr. Hyde recalled that there has been
a problem with the watermain on Blossom Court for many years. Mr. Dunn advised
that bids had been received from Raymond E. Haeg Plumbing, Inc., at $4,837.50
and from Metro Sewer and Water at $5,565.00, and recommended awarding a contract
for the construction of a new line to the low bidder, cost for which would be paid
from the Water Fund, rather than by assessment against the properties. Council=
man Shaw then offered-the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that Watermain Improvement No. WM -308 be installed in Blossom
Court at a cost of $4,837.50, contract for which is to-be awarded,to recommended
low bidder, Raymond E. Haeg Plumbing; Company, Inc. +
Motion for adoption of the resolution.was seconded by Mayor Van Valkenburg.
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Attorney to prepare a written set of proposed findings, conclusions and decision
for review and final action by the Council at the Council Meeting of October 4,
1976. Councilman Richards' motion also suggested that the proposed findings,
conclusions and decision be in the hands of the Council approximately one week
before the meeting and further, that copies of the proposed findings be submitted
to Mr. Doten. Motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney. (See correction in
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Minutes of 10/4/76)
Nays: None
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Motion carried.
Councilman Richards also encouraged Mr. Doten to submit proposed findings to the
Council. Mayor Van,Valkenburg recalled that Mr. Erickson's opinion letter of
July 15, 1976, was made available to Nr. Doten, but recommended that Mr. Erick -
son's letter of September 8, 1976, be kept confidential on an attorney /client
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basis.
T. C. TUSSING REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COST OF PRESSURE. REDUCING WATER VALVE
DENIED. Council's attention was called to a letter from Mr. T. C. Tussing, 6621
Paiute Pass, requesting reimbursement for the cost of a pressure reducing water
valve which he found necessary to install. Mr. Hyde said that pressure is high,
but not abnormally high and that this is the first request of its kind ever
received. As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney's motion that the.
request be denied was seconded by Councilman Richards.
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Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg
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Councilman Richards asked that the.City Manager advise Mr. Tussing of the denial
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of his request. He then suggested that any time any such communication is placed
on the agenda, g , a copy of the agenda be sent to the writer so that he will be aware
that his problem is being considered and can attend the meetAg if so desired. The
Clerk will make this a part of her normal procedure. No formal action was taken.
JAMES C. DUNCAN REQUEST FOR BACKYARD DRAINAGE TILE NOTED. .Council's attention
was called to a letter from Mr. James C. Duncan, 6004 Schaefer Road, requesing
the City to install drainage tile across the width of his back yard to alleviate
a standing water problem which exists when heavy rain or melting snow drains down
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from the higher elevated lots of View Lane and Schaefer Road: Mr. Dunn advised
that this storm sewer will come to hearing at the next Council Meeting as Storm
Sewer Improvement No. ST.S -153.
DR. EDWARD C. MAEDER JR. OBJECTION TO ONE -WAY STREET FOR DOVRE DRIVE NOTED.
Council's attention was called to a letter from Dr. E. C. Maeder, Jr., objecting
to the fact that a portion of Dovre Drive has become a one way street between
Biscayne Blvd, and Parkwood Lane, particularly because he believes that a signifi-
cant increase in traffic coming over a blind hill will mean a significant risk
of injury to children living in the area. Mrs. Helen McClelland, 5717 Continental
Drive, expressed surprise that this street had been designated a one way.street,
inasmuch as traffic volumes are only 500 cars per day. She suggested trying a
4 -way stop sign at Parkwood Lane and Dovre Drive and expressed concern that this
one way street would start a whole new traffic pattern and requested that, at any
rate, the trial period only be extended for a shorter period of time, rather than.
for a one year period. Mr. Dunn recalled that at the time Dovre Drive was approved,
there was discussion about making it a one way street. He recalled also that one
of the reasons that Dovre Drive was constructed was to reduce the traffic at View
Lane and Schaefer Road. Councilman Richards said that he would like a member of
the staff to go through the Traffic Safety Committee and Council Minutes with Dr.
Maeder so that he will be aware of the reasons for the action taken in the past
and.at the time the matter is reviewed again after a reasonable trial period. The
letter of Dr. Maeder will be placed on file and considered at the time the one way
street is reassessed. No formal action was taken.
DIVISION OF LOT 26, BLACK 2, KILLARNEY SHORES ADDITION APPROVED. As recommended
by the staff and the Planning Commission, Councilman Courtney offered the follow-
ing resolution and moved its adoption, approving the division of Lot 26, Block
2, Killarney Shores Addition down the party wall of a double bungalow:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land:
Lot 26, Block 2, Killarney Shores; and
WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate .
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parcels (herein called "Parcels:) described as follows:
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lawn Ave.; thence Northerly along the centerline of Parklawn Ave. to the center-
line of Parklawn Ave. to the centerline of W. 76th Street; thence Easterly
� along the centerline of W. 76th St. to the centerline.of France Ave.; thence
Northerly along the centerline of France Ave. to the point of beginning. Poll-
ing Place - Lutheran Church of the Master
PRECINCT NO. EIGHTEEN
i Commencing at the centerlines of France Ave. and W. 70th Street; thence
1 Southerly along the centerline of France Ave. to the South City Limits; thence
i Easterly along the South City limits to the centerline of Xerxes Ave.; thence
Northerly along the centerline of Xerxes Ave. to the centerline of W. 70th
i I Street; thence Westerly along the centerline of W. 70th Street to the point of
beginning. Polling Place - 7151 York Ave. S. (Continental Apartments)
i Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
-� Rollcall:
Ayes:- Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
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PORTABLE WEIGHING MACHINES USE DISCUSSED. Councilman Courtney requested that
the staff look into the possible use of portable weighing machines.to check on
overweight trucks, No formal action was taken.
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PARKING OF CARS IN FRONT OF HOUSES DISCUSSED. Councilman Courtney expressed his
concern about the number of cars that are parked in front of some residences in
the City. He requested that the ordinance covering this problem be enforced.
LIQUOR REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1976, was presented by Mr. Dalent reviewed and•
ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Courtney, Seconded by Councilman
Shaw.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion - carried.
METROPOLITAN INVESTMENT FRAMEWCRK DISCUSSED. Mr. Dalen submitted his comments
on the Metropolitan Investment Framework which had been presented to Council pre-
viously. Council generally concurred with Mr. Dalen's comments and agreed that
the project should be funded on a per capita basis. The Mayor and Mr. Dalen
noted comments of the Council and will convey them at one of the public hearings
to be held on December 8 and 9, 1976.
GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPANY APPOINTED AUDITORS. Council's attention was called to
a memorandum from Mr. Dalen in which he advised that he had asked.six accounting
firms to give quotes for performing the City's audit for the year 1976. Mr. Dalen
explained that during the transition period to LOGIS an auditing firm would be
overseeing the transfers and that he did not believe that a large national firm
would be needed for the City at the same time. Mr. Dalen recommended that George
M. Hansen Company be engaged for 1976 and the next two years at a reasonable
increase in cost from the $9,000$9,300 given at this time to cover inflation..'He
explained that he-had recommended George M. Hansen Company over low bidder, John-
son, West & Company because they have much more experience in government account-
ing and their firm has been.active in Municipal Finance Officers activities for
a number of years. He also noted that the $9,000- $9,300 bid of George M. Hansen
Company is substantially lower than the larger firms and that they would do an
adequate job during the transition period to LOGIS. Councilman Shaw's motion
authorizing Mr. Dalen to engage George M. Hansen .Company was seconded by Council-
man Courtney,
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
GRANDVIEW CEMETERY OFFER DISCUSSED. Council was advised by Mr. Erickson that no
counter offer had been received in the Grandview Cemetery court case. No action
was taken.
DOVRE DRIVE HEARING CONSIDERED. Mayor Van Valkenburg questioned whether or not
a hearing should be conducted because of the number of letters received from
residents regarding the establishment of a one way street segment on Dovre Drive
from Parkwood Lane to Biscayne Blvd. No action was taken.
CLAIMS PAID. motion of Councilman Courtney was seconded by Councilman Shaw for
payment of the following claims as per pre -list: General Fund, $275,618.36;
Park Fund, $6,933.34; Park Construction, $16,662.20; Swimming Pool, $307.24;
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DOVRE DRIVE AS ONE -WAY STREET QUESTIONED; REFERRED TO TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
Mr. Hyde presented a petition requesting removal of one way traffic on Dovre
Drive. The petition was referred to the Traffic Safety Committee by motion of
Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
UNDERGROUND WATERING SYSTEM BID AWARDED. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of bids
for irrigation systems at Garden Park, Lake Edina Park and Pamela Park showing
Aqua City Irrigation, Inc., at $25,374.00, Dale Sorensen Company, Inc., at
$26,528.00, Evergreen Lawn Sprinkler Co., Inc., at $29,160.00 and Metro Engineer-
ing, Inc., at $32,990.00. Councilman Courtney's motion for award to recommended
i low bidder, Aqua City Irrigation, Inc., was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VEHICLE BIDS CONTINUED TO NEXT MEETING. As recommended
by Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt,
continuing bids for the tractor loader, two dump trucks and a sewer cleaning
machine until September 12, 1977.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Q PARK FENCING BID AWARDED TO CROWN IRON WORKS. As recommended by Mr. Hyde,
Councilman Shaw's motion for award of bid for fencing for Lake Edina and Garden
Park in the amount of $9,931.00 was seconded by Councilwomani6chmidt. (Bids
had also been received from Century Fence Company in the amount of $10,684.00.)
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NOISE ABATEMENT WALL IN AREA OF 62ND STREET AND RYAN AVENUE CANCELLED. Mr.
Hyde reported that results of his letter to residents living in the area of 62nd
Street and Ryan Ave. had indicated that 27 residents objected to construction of
the noise abatement wall, with 4 favoring the wall. As recommended by Mr. Hyde,
Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, construction plans for Trunk Highway 100 between 74th Street and Valley
View Road, which included the installation of a 12' high wall to be constructed
between the off -ramp from Westbound Crosstown Highway to Northbound Highway 100,
for a distance of 350' Northwesterly from 62nd Street, were approved by the
Edina City Council on March 21, 1977; and
WHEREAS, this wall had been contemplated by plans of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation which were fully explained to property owners at an informational
meeting on January 30, 1975; and
WHEREAS, after construction work which will include the noise abatement wall
started about July 5, 1977, affected residents requested that the City of Edina
reconsider its approval of the construction plans; and
WHEREAS, a poll of 36 residents who would be directly or indirectly affected by
the construction of the wall resulted in 27 of the residents signing the follow-
ing statement: "I do not desire to have the noise wall constructed, realizing
that if it is not built the State Department of Transportation will not consider
later requests for noise abatement facilities in this area ", with only 4 favor-
ing having the noise wall constructed as originally proposed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in view of the feelings of a significant
majority of the affected residents, the City Council of the City of Edina does
direct the Minnesota Department of Transportation to delete this noise abatement
wall from the construction.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 1977, APPROVED. Councilwoman Schmidt
moved that the "No Parking Any Time" sign installation on both sides of York Ave.
between W. 66th Street and I -494 be approved, that the remainder of the Traffic
Safety Committee Minutes of August 9, 1977, be accepted, and that handicapped
parking for City Hall be investigated. Motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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MINUTES
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 11, 1977
9:30 A.M.
Members present: Robert Dunn
Ray O'Connell
Lowell Holman
Gordon Hughes
Members absent: Adam Batko
Craig Swanson
Staff present: Fran Hoffman
Others present: Helen McClellan, Parkwood Knolls Traffic Association
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, Dovre Drive e
Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Dovre Drive
Several Parkwood Lane residents
SECTION A
Requests on which the Committee recommends approval as requested or modified, and
the Council's authorization of recommended action.
1: Continue the present one-way street on Dovre Drive and change existing
YIELD signs on Londonderry Road at Biscayne Boulevard to STOP signs.
Review of.the one -way street on Dovre Drive between Biscayne Boulevard
and Parkwood Lane.
ACTION TAKEN:
Mr. Hoffman reported that he had nothing new to report. (Last month's
traffic report is attached.) Captain Holman reported that the Police
Department has worked radar in.the area frequently in recent days. The
results of the survey indicate no speeding problem or accident problem
which is related to the existence of the one -way street. Captain Holman
indicated that the Police Department recommends continuing the one -way
street system and no additional traffic control devices be installed
other than changing the existing YIELD signs on Londonderry Drive at
Biscayne Boulevard to STOP signs.
Unidentified resident questioned whether the intersection should have
STOP signs for all four directions. Mr. Hoffman responded that the inter-
section does not meet warrants for multi -way STOP signs and would not be
recommended to the Committee.
Mr. O'Connell moved that the Committee recommend no change in the one -way
system and change YIELD signs to STOP signs at Londonderry at Biscayne.
Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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proceedings to be prepared, entered in the transfer record of the County Auditor,
and filed with the Register of Deeds, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
Section 412.851.
Motion for adoption of the resolution.was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Rollcall:
Ayes': Courtney, Richards; Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
EDINA MILL EXCAVATION PROTESTED. Council's attention was called to a letter from
Mr. George W. Wells, 4640 Edgebrook Place, objecting to the excavation at the
Edina Mill site in Williams Park. Council was-advised that the excavation will be
filled within the next week. No formal action was taken.
.TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 1977, APPROVED. Councilman
Courtney's motion for acceptance of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of October
11, 1977, be accepted and that the following items be approved was seconded by
Councilman Richards was seconded by Councilman Richards:
1. That no change be made.in the one -way system and that the YIELD signs be
replaced by STOP signs at Londonderry at Biscayne Blvd;
2. That the 1973 action calling for the closure of the median cut on W. 66th St.
by Point of France be rescinded.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
MAJOR RIVER CROSSINGS CRITERIA DISCUSSED. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman, Council-
man Shaw's motion that the following criteria relative to major river crossings be
submitted to the Metropolitan Council was seconded by Councilman Courtney:
1. Structural adequacy and safety on existing bridges.
2. Impact on alternative route bridges if bridge is closed or not built.
3. Impact on travel time, the total increase of travel time by alternative routes..
4. Energy savings /air - pollution reduction if new bridge is built.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNITY ENERGY SYSTEMS PLANNING SEMINAR BOOK TO BE PURCHASED. Following discus-
sion on having a representative of the City attend a comprehensive briefing on
Integrated Community Energy Systems Planning, it was generally decided to buy the
book which goes along with the course, with the understanding that someone could
attend the seminar at a later date if if should be considered worthwhile. No
formal action was taken.
ROBERT 1KOJETIN APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION. Mr. Rosland announced
the appointment of Mr. Robert Kojetin as Director of Parks and Recreation. No
formal action was taken.
GARBAGE AND HOUSEHOLD REFUSE BIDS TO BE TAKEN. As recommended by Mr. Rosland,
Councilman Richards' motion authorizing taking bids for garbage and household
refuse in the former Village of Morningside, for garbage and refuse for all City
properties, and for collection of connercial refuse for the Edina portion of 50th_
and France Commercial District was seconded by Councilman Courtney.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
C.E.T.A. FUNDING FOR FORESTERS REQUESTED. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Council-
man Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw that proposals be submitted
for C.E.T.A. funding for three foresters so that the reforestation program dis-
.t
: PETITION OF RESIDENTS OF
PARKWOOD LANE AND FIELD WAY
TO DISCONTINUE ONE -WAY STATUS OF DOVRE DRIVE
The undersigned are residents of Parkwood Lane and
Field Way. We suggest the following considerations to the
Council as valid reasons for reinstating Dovre Drive as a
two -way street.
1. Dovre Drive was established as.a one -way
street for no reason better than that the residents peti-
tioned for it.
2. The Petition upon which Dovre was made a one-
way street set forth three specific reasons why the request
should be granted:
a. "Our primary, concern is for the safety
of the many small children in this area."
b. "Incoming traffic would be forced -north
and south on Parkwood Lane."
c. "It would discourage drive- through
traffic."
3. In 1975, - -when there were no houses on this
portion.of Parkwood Lane, the Petition probably had little.--
opposition. It should now go- without saying, however,: that .
the small children of Parkwood Lane deserve as much protec-
tion as.those of Dovre Drive,.and it is no longer legitimate'
to assuage the concerns "of some residents by forcing traffic
onto their neighbors' streets.
4. We are aware of no reason why the one -way
status of Dovre Drive should discourage "drive- through"
traffic-from the neighborhoo4, generally, and we suggest
that the only discouragement is to the use of Dovre Drive,
at the cost of heavier traffic burdens on Field Way and
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Parkwood Lane.
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5. In August 1977, the Council was presented
with a Petition requesting removal of one -way traffic on
Dovre Drive. The matter was referred to the traffic safety
committee, which then received a police department report
police report, the residents of Parkwood Lane and-Field Way
are aware that there is a great deal of speeding on both
those streets. Those residents make this statement based:
upon their own observation and personal experience which is
far more reliable than a "radar study" can possibly be.
That speeding presents a serious danger to all children-of
the neighborhood. Therefore, we recommend that the inter-
section of Dovre Drive and Parkwood Lane should be made a
four -way stop. 6
stating that because radar studies in recent days had indi-
cated "no speeding problem or accident problem," the one -way
street system should be continued.. This is incomprehensible.
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Was the police department intending to._suggest that if there
had been speeding or if there had been accidents, one -way
status should then have been removed? The fact that a one -.
way street has not caused speeding or.accidents is not a
reason for continuing-the status quo.
-6.: The essence of this issue is that Dovre Drive
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was set up as a one -way street at a time when there were no
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residents of Parkwood Lane to object, and was continued as a .
one -way street at a time when there were few Parkwood Lane
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residents to object. None of us, no matter what street we
may live on, likes to have more than his fair share of the
traffic burden. We object to this discriminatory-alteration
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of natural traffic patterns.
-7. Furthermore, contrary to the assertion of -the -
police report, the residents of Parkwood Lane and-Field Way
are aware that there is a great deal of speeding on both
those streets. Those residents make this statement based:
upon their own observation and personal experience which is
far more reliable than a "radar study" can possibly be.
That speeding presents a serious danger to all children-of
the neighborhood. Therefore, we recommend that the inter-
section of Dovre Drive and Parkwood Lane should be made a
four -way stop. 6
AGENDA
EDINA CITY COUNCIL _
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 1979
ROLL CALL
ail: %'UTES of September 17, 1979, approved as submitted or corrected by motion of ,
seconded by
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PLANNING MATTERS Affidavits of Notice by Clerk.. Presenta-
tion by Planning Department. Spectators heard. First Reading requires
offering of Zoning Ordinance only. -4/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass Second
Reading or 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. Preliminary Plat Approval
1. Kiichli Addition - .Generally located North of W. 62nd Street and West
of Tracy Ave. (Lot 2 and the East 32 feet of Lot 1, Block 1,'Country-
side Addition) S -79 -10 (9/5/79) ---
B. Final Plat Approval
1. One Corporate Center - Phase III - Generally located West of Metro
Blvd., East of Ohms Lane and W. 73rd St. - S -79 -13 (CC- 9/17/79)
C. Subdivision and Zoning Change - Second Reading
1. Klodt's Addition to Edina - R -2 Residential District to 0 -1 Office
District (located South of W. 76th St. and East of York Ave.) - Z -79 -7
S -79 -11 (CC- 8/20/79)
II. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS `
A. Dovre Drive - Cancellation of One -Way Status
III. AWARD OF BIDS Tabulations and Recommendations by City Manager. Action of
Council by Motion.
A. Park Shelter Foundations /Athletic Field Lighting
B. Emergency Well Repair - Well No. 12
C. Arneson Park Greenhouse Water Supply
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. City of Edina Home Improvement Grant Program
B. League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting - 10/25/79
C. League of Women Voters Energy Commission Report
D. Joint Cable TV Commission Meeting
E. George M. Hansen Company - 1979 Audit
F. Special Concerns of Mayor and Council `
G. Post Agenda and Manager's Miscellaneous Items
ACCIDENTS IN AREA OF DOVRE DRIVE
1975 1976
1977
1978
1979 (thru Sept.)
Dovre & Parkwood Lane
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Parkwood Lane & Field Way
0 0
0
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Dovre & Londonderry
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05/03/78
7:35
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Speed & pedestrian error.
(3 yr. old child)
#2 Vehicle (bus) & vehicle
08/31/77
6:35
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None & inattention.
`3 Vehicle & Vehicle
05/27/76
5:10
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Failure to yield & inat-
tentive (raining)
n4 Vehicle & Vehicle
02/03/76
10:45
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Speed & exercise due care
(icy)
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09/15/75
5:25
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(9 yrs. old - bike)
violation
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October 11 1979
TO: Edina City Council
FROM: - Residents of Dovre Drive
We are writing to address the issue of Dovre Drive being continued
_- as a one -way street.
The one -way -street on Dovre Drive _:•gas instated for the following
-- reasons:
'I}ovre Drive was originally a cul -de -sac, and the city cut it
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i_ .through as_an access to County Road 18. -
:2.--.The steep grade on Dovre Drive made eastbound visibility blind
:,,at the crest of the hill.
- Without the one-way restriction, Dovre Drive would become the
main western access road for P arkwood Knolls and drive - through
traffic. -
_` After construction of this access road, the Edina City Council
recognized the potential sa-ety problems; end, upon the Traffic
- =- Safety Cocamittee's recornr�enaation, the one-way street system
-was_ implemented for a one -,?ear trial period.
_ `= "•t 15.-,.Upon evaluation of this trial period, the Traffic. Safety
Committee found the one -wa, street system to be the most
effective means of dispersing traffic safely. Thus, in
November, 1977, the Edina City Council voted to make it a
-permanent one -way street.
6. After 1977, residents in the area purchased their homes with
- full_ knowledge- of the existing one-way street.
The Edina City Council is fully : aware • and it is a matter of
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public record, that the one -way street on Dovre Drive was established
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for-good and valid reasons. Those reasons have not changed.
Further study would be repetitious, and unnecessary.- -We respectfully
_ urge the Council therefore, to dismiss the petition brought by
- residents of Parkwood Lane and Field :Jay.
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UEONARD E.LINDOUIST
NORMAN L NEWMALL
LAURESS V. ACKMAN
GERALD E. MAGNUSON
EDWARD M.GLENNON
MELVIN I. ORENSTEIN
EUGENE M. KEATING
JAMES P. MARTINEAU
RICHARD J. FITZGERALD
PHILIP J. ORTHUN
NACLAY R. HYDE
EDWARD J. PARKER
JOHN A. FORREST
WILLIAM E. FOX
JERROLD F. BERGFALK
WILLIAM T. DOLAN
WILLIAM C. MORTENSEN
JOHN M. STROTM MAN
DAVID G. NEWHALL
KURTIS A. GREENLET
ROBERT V. ATMORE
HOWARD J. KAUFFMAN
JOHN B.WI'NSTON
LAURANCE R. WALDOCH
THOMAS M. GARRETT ZII
DARYLE L. UPMOFF
L I N D Q U I S T & V E N N U M
4200 IDS CENTER 80 SOUTH 8L" STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA SS402
TELEPHONE (612) 371 -3211
CABLE ADDRESS: LINLAW
WAYZATA OFFICE
740 EAST LAKE STREET
WAYZATA. MINNESOTA 5 53 91
October 9, 1979
Edina Traffic Safety Committee
'- - Edina City Hall
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota -55424
Re: Continuation of the Present One -Way
Street on Dovre Drive
Gentlemen:
DAVID J. DAVENPORT
MARK R.JOHNSON
RICHARD A. PRI MUTH
JEFFREY R. SCHMIDT
KRISTINE STROM ERICKSON
TIMOTHY H. BUTLER
ROBERT G. MITCHELL,JR.
J. MICHAEL DADY
J. KEVIN COSTLEY
BRUCE A. ENSTAD
ROBERT J. HARTMAN
JOSEPH G. KOHLER
JACK A. ARNOLD
RICHARD D.M.NE1L
ALAN C. PAGE
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THOMAS VENNUM
DENNIS M. MATMISEN -
We represent various people living on Dovre Drive. These
residents request that the one -way street on Dovre Drive
between Biscayne Boulevard and Parkwood Lane be continued.
They request the continuation of the one -way street for the
following reasons:
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1. Dovre Drive was never intended to be a collector
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street. When Dovre Drive was first constructed,
it did not go through to Parkwood Lane, but -
instead formed a "U" with Biscayne Boulevard.
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People who bought or constructed homes on Dovre
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Drive believed that this situation would continue.
Because Dovre Drive lines up inmediately east of
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the "Western Access ", Dovre Drive would become
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a collector street unless the one -way is maintained.
2. The one -way street causes traffic to disperse.
The one -way street forces eastbound traffic to turn
either right or left at Parkwood Lane. -Unless the
one -way is maintained most of the eastbound traffic
will continue straight ahead on Dovre Drive. A
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October 9, 1979
Page Two
map attached to the Traffic Safety Committee's minutes
of October 11, 1977 indicates that the "best traffic
dispersion for western access" would be from an inter-
section located to the north of Dovre Drive. The
intersection was not constructed at that point,
however, because of other considerations. The one -way
street solves the dispersion problem recognized by
the Traffic Safety Committee several years ago, and
is an acceptable alternative remedy to the problem.
3.'`'Pedestrian safety dictates the continuation of the
one -way street.- More than three years ago, as -
indicated in the Traffic Safety Committee's minutes
of August 10; 1976, the Traffic Safety Committee
recognized the safety problem in having eastbound
traffic on Dovre Drive. The minutes reflect a
;:, problem with "sight distance for safe stopping" = --
and a - "sun condition ". Poor sight distance.
' as well. as a potential for increased speed as
traffic reaches the summit of the hill makes
pedestrian safety a real concern, and a substantial
reason for continuing the one -way street.
4. .The maintenance of the one -way street protects all
of the area residents. In the subject neighborhood
children who live on Parkwood Lane play on and use
Dovre Drive. The reverse is also true, as children
who live on Dovre Drive play on and use Parkwood
Lane. Maintenance of the one -way will protect
not only the children who actually live on Dovre
Drive, but also the other neighborhood children
who frequent the same street. The residents of
Dovre Drive believe that their request is for the
.protection.,of all area residents, therefore, and -
not just a select few. In this regard, it should
be remembered that Dovre Drive handles perhaps more
than its fair share of westbound traffic. The traffic
counts of July- August, 1977 indicate 23.westbound
vehicles on Field Way,'compared to 108 westbound
vehicles on Dovre Drive during the same-time frame.
5. Drive through traffic will be discouraged by the
maintenance of the one -way street. By maintaining
the one -way street drive through traffic will be
discouraged in the entire. neighborhood, as it will
be recognized that there is no easy west to east
route through the neighborhood. Thus, the main -
tenance of the one -way should be of benefit to the
entire neighborhood, including many people living
to the east of +Londonderry Road.
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October 9, 1979
Page Three
this area of potential danger.
6. No speeding problem or accident problem has been
found which is related to the existence of the
one -way street. The minutes of the Traffice Safety
Committee of October 11, 1977 reference a report
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submitted by the Edina Police Department stating
that a survey of the area indicates "no speeding
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problem or accident problem which is related to the
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existence of the one -way street." In other words,
the existence of the one -way street does not increase
- traffic hazards, but instead is of benefit to the -'
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neighborhood as elsewhere indicated in this letter. .
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7., Parkwood Lane was developed with the knowledge of
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the existence of the one -way street.. Many of the
petitioners now complaining about the existence of
the one -way street purchased or developed their
properties after the establishment of the one -way
street, and knew of its existence. The fact that
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there are now more people living on Parkwood Lane
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than there were in 1976 or 1977 is not relevant to-
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a consideration of whether the one -way street'is a
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good idea. Traffic should still be dispersed from
this area of potential danger.
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8. There has been no significant change in circumstances
since the establishment of the one -way street, and
the status quo should be maintained. This matter has
been reviewed by the Edina City Council and the Edina
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Traffic Safety Committee on eleven separate occasions_
The Traffic Safety Committee and Council first con -
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sidered the matter in 1975, approved the establishment
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of the one -way street in 1976, and again reviewed the
matter in 1977. There is no reason why after this
much time and expense has been spent in reviewing
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Council and Traffic Safety Committee should be
reversed.
For these reasons, the residents of Dovre Drive respectfully
request that the Traffic Safety Committee recommend the con -
tinuation of the one -way street between Parkwood Lane and
Biscayne Boulevard.
Respectfully submitted,
LINDQUIST & VENNUM
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October 4, 1979
2. Not suprisingly this connection created some concerns
that excess traffic might use Dovre Drive to-access
other parts of the neighborhood.
BATHER. RINGROSE. WOLSFELD. JARVIS. GARDNER. ING 2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. S.E. MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55414 PHONE 612 1 379.7878
Mr. Fran Hoffman
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City Traffic-Engineer
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4801 West 50th Street
`Edina, Minnesota 55435
Re:- :.Assessment of Traffic.Concerns in Western Edina
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Dear Mr:, .Hoffman: -
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This letter summarizes my general assessment of the traffic concerns and
traffic circulation characteristics of the residential- neighborhood in
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western - Edina, generally located east of Hennepin County Road, north of
Hennepin County Road 62, west of Blake Road, and south of Maloney Avenue
and Interlachen Blvd: Specifically, the major issue concerns a short
segment of one -way traffic flow on Dovre Drive and its probable impact
on Parkwood Lane. -
I have _ driven..the -_area and inspected -the current situation and have also..
reviewed some of the traffic counts taken in the area.. It is my general
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conclusion, after evaluating the situation, that the primary issue before
' the.City is not so much the solution of a traffic engineering problem as
it is the determination of what localized control measures are fair and
equitable to the involved parties. Therefore, I believe that it would
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not be productive to attempt to analyze the situation from a traffic
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engineering perspective since I have not been able to discern a documented
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traffic problem supported by factual data.
However, I have summarized below some of my thoughts regarding the overall
travel characteristics in the area which you may find helpful in your
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deliberations.
1. The connection between County Road 18 into the neigh-
borhood has been located directly opposite Dovre Drive.
2. Not suprisingly this connection created some concerns
that excess traffic might use Dovre Drive to-access
other parts of the neighborhood.
BATHER. RINGROSE. WOLSFELD. JARVIS. GARDNER. ING 2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. S.E. MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55414 PHONE 612 1 379.7878
Mr. Fran Hoffman
October 4, 1979
Page Two
3. In order to reduce the traffic that might use Dovre
Drive, the one -way west bound restriction was.imple-
mented. The net effect of this restriction is to
require eastbound vehicles to turn left or right
at Parkwood Lane. Thus, it is true that some addi-
tional traffic uses Parkwood Lane that would normally
use Dovre Drive.
4. This shift in traffic has generated concerns which
relate to= safety, speeding, etc. which are valid .
concerns but which, to my knowledge, are not sub
stantiated with back -up data. (e.g, speeding vio-
lations, accidents, etc.)
5. Traffic count data does exist, however, and indicates
that, in any event, the actual number of-vehicles is
=small and probably totally associated with the resi-
dential and park development in the area.
6. The total average daily traffic entering and leaving
the neighborhood is less than 1000 vehicles per day..
(City count October, 1979) The section of Dovre Drive
which is one -way westbound carries approximately 125
vehicles per day while Parkwood Lane is carrying
slightly more than 300 vehicles per day. (City counts
October, 1979)
7. If Dovre Drive were converted to- two - way - operation, it
is reasonable to expect that the volume would decrease
on Parkwood -Lane (and perhaps Field Way also) and that
the volume on Dovre Drive would increase. The current
volume of 125 vehicles per day on Dovre Drive (one -way) -
could be expected to increase to approximately 250 vehicles
per day (two -way) under the assumption that those using
Dovre Drive to leave the area would also use Dovre Drive
to return to the area. In addition, this volume of 250
vehicles per day is estimated to decrease east of Biscayne.
The volume on Parkwood Lane could be expected to decrease
by approximately 50 to 75 vehicles per day (and also 50
to 75 vehicles per day from Field Way to account for the
125 vehicles added to Dovre Drive. The net effect of
this shift is to establish a more even distribution of
traffic flow on the local street network. For example,
Dovre Drive might carry 250 vehicles per day while
Parkwood Lane might carry 225 to 250 vehicles per day..
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Mr. Fran Hoffman
October 4, 1979
Page Three
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The existence of a short, one -way segment of local
street is not a common traffic engineering practice.
However, similar types of traffic control measures
are used in local neighborhoods to satisfy the de-
sires of the residents whether it be a stop sign,
street closure or some other device.
In conclusion, while there is nothing inherently
wrong with the existing one -way segment of Dovre
Drive -from a traffic engineering point of view, I
believe that a conversion back to two -way traffic
flow would not result in any adverse problems or
hazards. Therefore, the basic decision for the City
seems -to focus upon the equity of diverting some
traffic from one residential- street ( Dovre Drive)
to other- residential streets (Parkwood-Lane and
Field Way). This is based upon the fact that the
amount of traffic is quite small and the physical
characteristics of the streets in the entire area
are very similar with respect to grades, number of
driveway openings, etc.
If you have any questions regarding this-matter, please contact me at your
convenience.
Sincerely yours,
BATHER- RINGROSE- WOLSFELD- JARVIS- GARDNER, INC.
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Arnold J. 1 evig Jr., P. .
Associate
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Faegre & Benson
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We, the residents of the Parkwood knolls 17th Addition, would like
to stronoly r eccornmend to the Council that the section of Dovre Drive from
Parkwood Lane to Bisca/ :e Blvd. be r-ade. a one way street stowing westward.
As the residents who would be directly affected by this "Western
Exit" route unto Parkwood knolls our reasons for proposing a partial one way
` are the following:
A. Children's Safety - Our primary concern is for the safety of the
many small children in this area. Because of the sharp incline going
from west to east on Dovre Drive, a driver's visibility is greatly
restricted upon reaching the top of the hill. This limited visibility
together wita the speed needed ior tae grade causes great anxiety '
in the parent's minds. We are in agreement that by controlling the
eastward flow of traffic this danger would be reduced.
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B. To Create Multiple Access - As residents of the Parkwood Knolls
develoornent wa concur that new access is needed, to and from the
area, but that we do not want to create a problem similar to t'ze
overloacing of the eastern access, i.e. Viewlane /Schaefer Drive.
by creating a partial one way on Dovre, incoming traffic
:•ovld be forced north and south on Parkwggd Lane. Consequently
vz =tee Dovre Drive and. Biscayne Blvd. would carry the west bound
tragic, the remaining streets would be used for eastbound incoming
tra::fic.
C. To Discourage Drive Through Traffic Patterns We feel by'
i -airiating this partial one way the resulting routes would aid in
ciscouraging "drive through" traffic, which is a major worry to
each resident:
D. Control Spe=d - The addition of stop signs at` the intersection
of Dovre and Parkwood Lane would help control the .speed through
out the entire western access, thus, protecting children, property
and the intended nature of the neighborhood.
We would hope that the Council will give this matter serious attention
and act u ?oa it immediately. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this
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in the Her Preservation District, if available.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage
and publication.
VEHICLE BIDS CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 1975. Mr. Dunn presented tabulation of
two Ford Company bids received in response to 'advertisement for bids in the
Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin. Tabulation showed Midway Ford at $4,694.00
for squad cars, $4,896.00 for station wagon, $4,947.00 for a van and $6,395.00
for a 12 passenger van. Tabulation sho:+.d Superior Ford at $4,498.00 for squad
cars, $4,892.00 for a station wagon, $4,822.00 for a van and $6,724.00 for a 12
passenger van. Council was advised that American Motors will not bid on anything
less char: a 40 car order and that Chrysler - Plymouth and General Motors had requested
more time to bid. In response to the recommendation that the bids be rejected and
rebid for the November 3, 1975, meeting, Mayor Van Valkenburg said that he
believed that the award should be made on the basis of the bids submitted so that
the Council would not be accused of favoritism. Following some discussion,
Councilman Richards' motion that the bids be rejected as recommended by Mr. Dunn
was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt. There being a tie vote with Councilwoman
Schmidt and Councilman Richards voting "aye" and Councilman Shaw and Mayor Van
Valkenburg voting "nay ", the matter was continued to October 20, 1975, by motion
of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried.
XERXES AVENUE IMPROVEMENT REQUESTED BETWEEN W. 66TH STREET AND W. 78TH STREET.
Council's attention was called to a letter from Mr. Marvin L. Ellingson, Jr.,
6733 Xerxes Ave. S., objecting that the City of Edina and the City of Richfield
are not cooperating in the improvement of Xerxes Avenue between W. 66th Street and
W. 78th Street, and requesting that Edina improve its side of Xerxes at the same
time as the Richfield improvement is being constructed. Mr. Dunn referred to the
fact that the City of Richfield's consulting engineer is now preparing cost
estimates for the Edina side of Xerxes Avenue and a public hearing on the improve-
- ment will be set as soon as those figures are received. No action was taken.
PARK PROPERTY NAME REQUEST NOTED. Council's attention was called to a letter from
Mr. Ralph Campbell III requesting that park property located North of W. 58th St.
and East of Philbrook Lane be named for his grandfather, Gust A. Johnson, who
platted the G. A. Johnson's Southwood Addition in 1951 and dedicated the property
for par!: purpose— �«= Wa « =• v�.:����:.� to the Park Department by motion 6f `r
Councilwoman Schmidt, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
REVENUE SHARING DISCUSSION CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 20, 1975. Council's attention was
called to a letter from Senator Bill Brock of Tennessee requesting that a I quest-
ionnaire be filled out and returned to him with a resolution endorsing Revenue
Sharing. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion that Mr. Dalen complete the questionnaire
and that Council adopt a resolution endorsing Revenue Sharing died for lack of a
second. Councilman Shaw's motion that the Council respond negatively on Rev-
enue Sharing died for lack of a second. Councilman Richards then moved that the
questionnaire and resolution be referred to Mr. Dalen and Mr. Luce for their re-
commendations and that the matter be continued to October 20, 1975, was then
seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
BLAKE ROAD TRAFFIC AT VERNON AVENUE AND AT INTERLACHEN BLVD. REFERRED TO TRAFFIC
SAFETY. CO.&•?ITTEE. Council's attention was called to two letters from Mr. Robert
Boblett objecting to traffic problems at the intersection of Blake Road and
Interlachen Blvd., and at.the intersection of Blake Road and Vernon Avenue on
business days between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The letters were referred to the Traffic
Safety Committee by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Richards
and carried.
DOVRE DRIVE BETWEEN PAR1,1400D LANE AND BISCAYP:E BLVD. REQUEST FOR ONE WAY TRAFFIC
REFERRED TO TItArFIC SAFETY CO�LMITTEE. Mr. Dunn called Council's attention to a
petition signed by residents in the 6600 blocks of Dovre Drive and Biscayne Blvd.
requesting that Dovre Drive from Parkwood Lane to Biscayne Blvd. be male a one
way street flowing Westward. The matter was referred to the Traffic Safety'Com-
mittee by motion of Councilman Richards, seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and
carried.
PETITIONS REFERRED TO ENGINEERING DEPART'fENT FOR PROCESSING. Councilman Richards'
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried, referring the following
petitions to the Engineering Department for processing:
1. Glasgow Drive - Permanent Street Surfacing and Curb
2. Edina Green - Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Graveling, Permanent Street
Surfacing and Curb, Storm Sewer
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October 14, 1975
4. (cont'd)
Mr. Dunn moved that the Committee recommend no change at this time
because the new construction at Valley View Road and County Road r18 will
provide solution desired by the residents. Mr. West seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
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Requests which are deferred to a later date or referred to others.
• 1. Petition from neighbors on Dovre Drive and Biscayne Boulevard requesting a
`one -way street on Dovre Drive between Biscayne Boulevard and Parkwood Lane,
and STOP signs for the intersection of Dovre Drive and Parkwood Lane.
(See petition.attached.)
ACTION TAKEN:
Based on the following considerations:
(A) Dovre Drive will not be paved this fall.
(B) There is a question as to whether Dovre Drive should be opened this
. fail (in a graveled condition) with County Road r18 still closed.
(C) The belief that a one -way street would not be considered until the
traffic patterns are determined after Dovre Drive is open..
(D) It is not a safety issue at this time, and it cannot be foreseen
that..it will be a safety problem.
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Mr..Dunn moved that the Committee recommend delay of action on this request
until the Dovre Drive connection is open and have some idea of the traffic
patterns. Mr. West seconded the motion.-. Motion carried.
2. Request by Hennepin County Library (Southdale) and Richard W'olsfeld, BR4J,
for elimination of.0 -turn restriction at Hazelton Road and York Avenue.
ACTION TAKEN:
After considerable discussion, in light of the KMSP -9 lawsuit and City
policy on U- turns, M.r. Dunn moved that the Committee recommend deferral of
the matter for further investigation by Mr. Hoffman on the safety issue of
allowing U -turns and City.policy on U -turn restrictions. Captain Nerfeld
seconded the motion. t- lotion carried.
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Northeast 1/4 to a point 331.95 feet West of the East line of said Southwest
1/4 of the Northeast 1 /4, thence Southerly., 331.95 feet West of and parallel
to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to a point 554.9
feet South of the North line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4;
thence Easterly, 554.9 feet South of and parallel with the North line of said
Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of
the Northeast 1/4; thence Southerly to the point of beginning.. .
The following tracts of land are excepted from the above description:
1. The North 401.5 feet of the South 418 feet of the West 209 feet of the
East 905 feet of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4.
2. A tract of land lying within the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 8, Township 116, Range 21 and described as follows: Commencing
at the Northwest corner of the North four hundred one and five tenths
feet (401.5') of the South four hundred eighteen feet (418') of the West
two hundred nine feet (209') of the East nine hundred five feet (905')
of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 116,
Range 21; thence East parallel to the South line of said Southwest 1/4.
of the Northeast 1/4 a distance of two hundred nine feet (209'); thence
South parallel to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast
1/4 a distance of one hundred thirty -four and fifty hundredths feet
(134.50'); thence East parallel to the South line of said Southwest 1/4 of
the Northeast 1/4 to a point three hundred thirty -one and ninety -five
hundredths feet (331.95') West of the East line of said Southwest 1/4'
of the Northeast 1/4; thence North parallel to the three hundred thirty-
one and ninety -five hundredths feet (331.95') West of the East line of
said, Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast J/4 a distance of five hundred
thirty -four and five - tenths feet (534.5');bthence West and parallel
to the South line of said Southwest 1/4-of the Northeast 1/4 a distance
of four hundred seventy -nine feet (479.0'); thence southwesterly to point
of beginning.
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4. The East 33 feet of said Southwest l/4 of the Northeast 1/4; and
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That part of the Southwest- 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township
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116, Range 21 and as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of
Lot 1. Block 1, Braemar Oaks; thence Southwesterly at an angle of 106° 49' 58" .
as turned clockwiue Zrom the Southeast corner or saia Lot .l to an irzarZ:_ct-
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Northeast 1/4 to a point 331.95 feet West of the East line of said Southwest
1/4 of the Northeast 1 /4, thence Southerly., 331.95 feet West of and parallel
to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to a point 554.9
feet South of the North line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4;
thence Easterly, 554.9 feet South of and parallel with the North line of said
Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of
the Northeast 1/4; thence Southerly to the point of beginning.. .
The following tracts of land are excepted from the above description:
1. The North 401.5 feet of the South 418 feet of the West 209 feet of the
East 905 feet of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4.
2. A tract of land lying within the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 8, Township 116, Range 21 and described as follows: Commencing
at the Northwest corner of the North four hundred one and five tenths
feet (401.5') of the South four hundred eighteen feet (418') of the West
two hundred nine feet (209') of the East nine hundred five feet (905')
of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 116,
Range 21; thence East parallel to the South line of said Southwest 1/4.
of the Northeast 1/4 a distance of two hundred nine feet (209'); thence
South parallel to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast
1/4 a distance of one hundred thirty -four and fifty hundredths feet
(134.50'); thence East parallel to the South line of said Southwest 1/4 of
the Northeast 1/4 to a point three hundred thirty -one and ninety -five
hundredths feet (331.95') West of the East line of said Southwest 1/4'
of the Northeast 1/4; thence North parallel to the three hundred thirty-
one and ninety -five hundredths feet (331.95') West of the East line of
said, Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast J/4 a distance of five hundred
thirty -four and five - tenths feet (534.5');bthence West and parallel
to the South line of said Southwest 1/4-of the Northeast 1/4 a distance
of four hundred seventy -nine feet (479.0'); thence southwesterly to point
of beginning.
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3. The South 16.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/41
4. The East 33 feet of said Southwest l/4 of the Northeast 1/4; and
EXHIBIT B
That part of the Southwest- 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township
116, Range 21 and as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of
Lot 1. Block 1, Braemar Oaks; thence Southwesterly at an angle of 106° 49' 58" .
as turned clockwiue Zrom the Southeast corner or saia Lot .l to an irzarZ:_ct-
ion of a line 818 feet Northerly of and parallel with the South line of said
Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence West a distance of 62.69 feet;
thence Northeasterly to the Southeast corner of Outlot A, Braemar Oaks;
thence Easterly to the point of beginning; and
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that the above described land be purchased for a purchase
price of $120,000 and on such other terms and conditions as the Mayor and Manager
deem desirable; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate
for the purchase of property at 5600 Dewey Hill Road.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on
rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. .
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POLICE SALARY NEGOTIATIONS DISCUSSED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that the Court
has ordered the immediate payment of back pay checks for the Police Department,
even though the union has refused to sign. He said that the City is negotiating
the 1975 contract and will enter into negotiations for the 1976 contract. No
action was taken.
HUMAN P.ELATIONS COMIMISSION SPECIAL MEETING DATE SET. Mayor Van Valkenburg announced
that a meeting has been called at the request of the Chairman of the Human Relations
Commission in order_ to clarify the Commission's position in the distribution of
funds allocated in the 1976 Budget to the Human Relations Commission. The meeting
will be held at 4:30, October 27.. .1975, in the Conference Room.
HENNEPIN COUNTY COu`lISSIONER MEETING ON REDISTRICTING TO BE HELD. Council was
advised of a meeting of the Legal Action Steering Committee on Hennepin County
Commissioner Redistricting for October 22, 1975. Councilman Shaw will attend.
TRAFFIC SAFETY CO`NITTF.E MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 1975, REVIE1,1ED. Councilman
Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried approving the
following actions and accepting the remainder of the report: 1) Center striping
the intersection of Tracy Ave. and W. 66th Street; 2) Installation of YIELD
signs on Mavelle Drive at Lynmar Lane 3) Concentrated euforcemcut of traffic
speed on.W. 72nd Street from Oaklawn to France Avenues; 4) Replacing, the STOP
signs on Vandervork at Hollywood Road with YIELD signs. Mrs. Helen t1cClelland
was told that the petition from neighbors on Dovre Drive and Biscayne Blvd.,
requesting a one -way street on Dovre Drive between Biscayne Blvd. and Parkwood Lane
and STOP signs for the intersection of Dovre Drive and Parkwood Lane had been
continued until the Dovre Drive connection is open and traffic patterns can be
determined.
H ARTNG DATE SET FOR STREET TMPROVF.MFNTS P -C -119 AND P -BA -214 AND SANITARY SE14ER
ImI,POV1 >1ENT NO. P -SS -327. As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Councilman Courtney offered
f the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
STREET IMPROVF -MENTS NOS. P -C -119 AND P -BA -214
AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -327
1. The City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as
to the feasibility of the proposed improvements described in the form of Notice
of Hearing set forth below, and as to the estimated cost of such improvements,
said report is hereby approved and directed to be placed on'file in the office
of the City Clerk.
2. This Council shall meet on Monday, November 17, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. in the Edina
City Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in
_ said improvements.
' 3.' The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time,
place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper once 4.
week for two successive weeks,.the second of which publication is to be not less
than three days from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected
properties in substantially the following form:
(Official Publication)
CITY OF EDINA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, (MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
GRADING, GRAVELING, PRERILL41NENT STREET
SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER �
IMPROVEMENT NO. P -C -119 AND INPROVE31E14T NO. P -BA -214
SANITARY SEWER EXTE\SION I,IPFOVEMENT NO. P -SS -327
EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall on Monday, November 17, 1975,
at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed
under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate
costs of said improvements are estimated by the City as forth below:
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ESTIMATED COOT
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_ 1. V2�lf111S:., GRAVELING, PErni- =111 D1KbLl JUrrA%.11Vb W11a
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CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
A. IMPROVEME17 No. P -C -119 $ 245,888.23
IMPROVE:.1—ENT NO. P -BA -214
North Frontage Road 62nd Street Crosstown from
Gleason Road to Vernon Avenue
j 2. SANITARY SEVER EXTENSION
/ A. IMPROVEMENT N0. P -SS -327 $ 13,086.06
Blake Road from 250' North of the South line of
Brownswood Addition to 3.19' North
The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Grading, Gravel-
ing, Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb and Gutter under I(A) abov%.
(Improvement Numbers P -C -119 and P -BA -214) includes Parcels 5640, 5630, 5225
and 810, Section 6, Township 116, Range 21.
The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Sanitary Sewer
Extension under 2 (A) above (Improvement No. P -SS -327) includes Lots 39, 40
and 41, Aud. Sub. 325; Outlot A, Brownswood 2nd and 2 Lots Whiteuan's.Addition
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(now being platted).
Florence B. Hallberg
City Clerk
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Scl=idt and
on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
REVENUE SHARING OUESTIO *.NAIRE DISCUSSED. Council's attention was called to a
letter from Senator Bill Brock of Tennessee, requesting that Council fill out
a questionnaire on the merits of Federal Revenue Sharing. Councilmen Richard::
and Shaw said that they di' not think that the Council should indicate its
approval of Revenue Sharing. Councilman Courtney said that he would agree
' that Revenue Sharing should be eliminated if all the other municipalities indi-
cated likewise, but that as long as other municipalities were benefitin;, he
believed that the City of Edina should also get its share. Following consid-
erable discussion, Councilman Courtney's motion that the City Treasurer com-
plete the questionnaire and send it to Senator Stock was seconded by Council -
woman Schmidt and carried, with Councilmen Richards and Shaw voting "Nay ".
The motion further stated that Council should endorse the renewal of general :
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U NL'IES
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
10 Aucust, 1976
9:00 A.tl.
Membe present: Adam Batko
Robert Dunn
Greg Luce `
Gary West
Membe rs Absent: Jay Brask •�'
Bert Merfeld
sir=-• .v� " _ - � -- - - - _- " '-r:- ?.;t.•: __ - - -'..-- ...._, � - _.-, ;,_ :� _:
Other present: ' =Douglas -Jordal :: 6624
Dovre Drive
-- -- - -- ' `" Mr. & Mrs `Neal Erickson, 6616 Dovre Drive
Mr. - &--Mrs. George -Maas-, -6633 Biscayne.-Blvd-
Mrs Pamela-'Allen 6612 Dovre Drive ==• - -
8arvey- Hansen,- 6629 - Biscayne Blvd. -
�`' yirs'.' Schmoker,- 6616 Biscayne Blvd. - -'�
Lois Coon,,-Edina-Citizens Safety Council
S3CTTCI;N- A _
Recuasts on which the Committee recommends approval as requested or
Jodi =ied, and the Council's authorization of recommended action:
Installation of STOP sign on Westbound Dovre Drive at Biscay ie-
Y 317d; and OYE' -WAY street with aporooriate signing on Westbound
Dovre D=ive between Biscavne Blvd. and Parkwood Lane on an
exx=i mental basis for one year.
_Desidents on Dovre Drive request -a one way street westbound-
'between Biscayne Boulevard and Parkwood Lane. Also, they
s request stop signs at the intersection of Dovre-Drive and
' Biscayne Boulevard. (See attached petition). Note: this
recuest has been held until this meeting to determine traffic
patterns in the area.
DT- SCL3SIONZ: Mr. Hoffman reported that the only significant
traffic pattern determined was the thru traffic travelling from
the Lincoln Drive area via Dovre Drive, Londonderry Road,
Parkwood Road, Schaefer Road to the Blake- Interlachen intersection,
thence dispersing onto County Road 2.0. The ;&lume of thru traffic
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Traffic Safety Committee
10 August,.1976
9:00 A.M.
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and local traffic on Dovre Drive is not a problem as the mid -week
average is 350 vehicles per day and only 200 vehicles per day on
the weekends.- He stated that the problem is the sight distance
for safe stopping on Dovre Drive between Parkwood Lane and
Londonderry Road. -
Mr. George Maas, 6633 Biscayne Blvd., stated that the major
concern of the residents is a safety problem and not a volume - =--
problem.. He stated that the residents had contacted, some
traffic engineering types who had indicated that drivers at .
30 MPH. needed 183 feet of distance to stop.safely and -the.,.,.
residents feel that this sight distance does not -exist on Dovre
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Drive.-.-.The residents stated. that a one -way_: street.. westbound
between Biscayne Blvd_ and Parkwood Lane would eliminate the._
eastbound traffic sight distance problem which is the most
critical.
YLr:- Douglas Jordal, 6624 Dovre Drive, stated that he -dives on
the. proposed one -way section and feels the problem_. is. serious
enough to warrant the one way street He stated that a STOP
sign on top of the hill on Dovre Drivewestbound would eliminate
the sight distance
_problem westbound.
Mr. and Mrs. ?veal Erickson, 6616 Dovre Drive.. exhibited photos
of the sight distance _problem. -_ -- ; �_ ._
- Mr..Harvey- Hansen, 6629 Biscayne Blvd.,-.stated that,. as. a developer,
-= {. the proposed one street would not create.a problem,..and: should
be implemented now before people become.too- entrenched in a. certain
-traffic traffic pattern.
Mr. Luce stated that he has a concern that such a situation
(one- wayistreets) would not be necessary_for the volumes and thus
the question is whether this is the answer to the safety concern.
Mr. West questioned the sight distance on Dovre Drive. Mr. Hoffman
stated that the sight distance in.this case is minimal.
Fir. Dunn stated that a sun condition does exist.which is a
difficulty too.
Mr. Erickson stated that the residents on- Field Way are aware
of the proposal and do not oppose the suggested solution.
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Traffic Safety Committee
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9:00 A.M.
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ACTION TA_�V: Mr. Luce moved that the Committee recommend
it -stallation of a STOP sign on Westbound Dovre Drive at
Bisca:Tr- -e Blvd., and make Dovre Drive one -way westbound
between Biscayne Blvd. and Parkwood Lane fora period of
one year, and then review the results. Mr. West seconded
the :Notion. Motion carried.
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°guests on which the :Committee recommends denial of the request:
Mr_+�rk Ede, Data--Card, Parklawn, requests a crosswalk - W.
on -s ar?clawn between W ..._7 6th Street and W. 77th Street. He
s-ates -that motorists- do,not give pedestrians a reasonable
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=;- ..chance -ao; cross =they street - People. on-the _east, =side walk-,to - - -- _-
-. cafeteria and bank on the West side. - --
AL -r-rON TA_ V :. Mr. West moved that the Committee reconmend . -
denial of the request as sidewalks do not exist and points to
cross at mid -block are not apparent. Mr. Luce seconded the
motion. Motion carried. =
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2. m=s- James Engquist, 6212 Wv,.ian, requests STOP signs on Maddox
7i. at Wy.ua --L thus making it a 4 -wa_y stop.` She cites a need to
control speed of vehicles in area, vehicles often take curves
at high speed, hit curbs, and run up on lawns, etc.
AC^T CN TA's: Ins. Batko moved that the Committee. recommend
denial o= the request as warrants for multi -way stops are not
tom, met_ Mr. We seconded the motion. Motion carried. -
3. Mir-Oliver, 6620 Parkwood Road, requests a STOP.sign for Parkwood
Lance at Parkwood Road. He cites a need to stop traffic entering
Par'_ -c400d Road because the vehicles do not slow down and observe
tra= is on Parkwood Road_
ACIIOV TA N: Mr_ Luce moved that the Committee recommend denial
o the request as warrants are not met. Mr. West seconded the
motion. +Motion carried.
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Precinct No. 5 011Pnlanus bcnoot) - riesuames llenrleCLa DarL1eLL9 V&9i11a a.sur, a.uaai
Ledder, Phyllis Couper, Sue lhlden and Carol Dicl'hecters,.Alter.nate; Precinct 6 -
(Countryside School) - Mesdames Jane Baines, Chairlady, Barbara Casselman, Cath
Brine Swanson, Hope Filers and Claire MacLennon, Alternate; Precinct 7 (Norman-
dale Luthcran.Church - Mesdames Bess Brudelie, Chairlady, Helen Peterson, Naomi
! Ward, Barbara Mathewson and Doris Hartshorn, Alternate; Precinct 8 (Edina East
Upper Division) - Mesdames Audrey Berglund, Chairlady, Maxine Sanders, Betty Tripp,
Margaret Kinney and Constance Ryan, Alternate; .Precinct No. 9 (Concord School) -
Mesdames Yvonne Ford, Chairlady, Jean Erdahl, Dorothy Nonnweiler, Elaine Olson
and Kay Bach, Alternate; Precinct No. 10 (Creek Valley School) - Mesdames Lor-
raine Hasselquist, Chairlady, Mary Bartz, Gay Bostock, Virginia Bodine and Ann
Overholt, Alternate; Precinct No. 11 (Cahill School) - Mesdames Geneva Smith,
. Chairlady, Gloria Thorburn, Anna Taggatz, Eleanor Thornton, and Barbara Boyd ,L
i Alternate; Precinct No. 12 (Cornelia School) - Mesdames Adele Olson, Chairlady,
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Mary McDonald, Diane Greensweig, Doris Van Campen and Phyllis Taylor,,A.tternate;
Precinct No. 13 (Lutheran Church of the Master) - Mesdames Patricia Harmon, .
Chairlady, :Mavis deLambert, Margaret Delaney, Marie Crask and Marilyn Person;
Precinct No. 14 (St. Peter's Church) - Mesdame§ Mary Jane Platt, Chairlady,
1 Ruth Volk, Jeanette Lund, Esther Olson and Louise Carlson, Alternate; Precinct
- No. 15 (Edina West Upper Division) - Mesdames Charlotte Burns, Chairlady, Pat -.
ricia Olander, Lucille Borchers, Rosemary Sweeney and Maxine Hatzung, Alternate;
Precinct No. 16 (Southdale- Hennepin Library) - Mesdames Betty Doolittle, Chair-
lady, Lucille Russ, Edith Housh, Geraldine Sermeta and Ruth Fitzmaurice, Alternate.
Motion for adoption.of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
T.H. 100 STUDY REPORT PRESENTED. Mr. Hyde referred to a report which he had
received on several alternates for T.H. 100 at Benton Avenue, none of which were
particularly recommended. All proposals would take from four to six years for
completion. The staff will contact the Highway Department and will report
back to the Council. No action was taken.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 1976, APPROVED. Motion of Council -
woman Schmidt was seconded by Councilman Richards, approving installation of a
STOP sign on Westbound Dovre Drive at Biscayne Blvd., and a ONE -WAY STREET with
jappropriate signing on Westbound Dovre Drive between Biscayne Blvd. aad Parkwood
Lane on an experimental basis for a period of one year, and accepting the remain-
der of the minutes.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
/ PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT SEMINAR TO BE ATTENDED BY CITY MANAGER. Piayor Van
Valkenburg's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt, authorizing the City
! Manager to attend a regional seminar on the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 in
Chicago on September 2, 1976. The motion was unanimously carried.
IBUDGET MEETING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 1976, at 7:00 p.m. by motion of Councilman Shaw,
seconded by Councilman Richards.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE ACT SPECIAL MEETING SET for August 23, 1976, at 7:30 p.m.
by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Mayor Van Valkenburg.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
! Motion carried.
BLOSSOM COURT WATER2UIIN PROJECT APPROVED. Mr. Hyde recalled that there has been
a problem with the watermain on Blossom Court for many years. Mr. Dunn advised
that bids had been received from Raymond E. Haeg Plumbing, Inc., at $4,837.50
' and from Metro Sewer and Water at $5,565.00, and recommended awarding a contract
for the construction of a new line to the low bidder, cost for whici would be paid
from the Water Fund, rather than by assessment against the properties. Council=
man Shaw then offered-the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION .
BE IT RESOLVED that Watermain Improvement No. WM -308 be installed in Blossom
Court at a cost of $4,837.50, contract for which is to be awarded to recommended
low bidder, Raymond E. Hacg Plumbing Company, Inc.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by M.. yor Van Valkenburg.
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Attorney to prepare a written set.of proposed findings, conclusions and decision
for review and final action by the Council at the Council Meeting of October 4,
1976. Councilman Richards' motion also suggested that the proposed findings,
conclusions and decision be in the hands of the Council approximately one week
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before the meeting and further, that copies of the proposed findings be submitted
to Mr. Doten. Motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney. (See correction in
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg Minutes of 10/4/76)
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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Councilman Richards also encouraged Mr. Doten to submit proposed findings to the
Council. Mayor Van Valkenburg recalled that Mr. Erickson's opinion letter of
July 15, 1976, was made available to Mr. Doten, but recommended that Mr. Erick -
son's letter of September 8, 1976, be kept confidential on an attorney /client
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basis.
T. C. 1'USSING REQUEST FOR REIMEURSEMENT OF COST OF PRESSURE. REDUCING F:ATER VALVE
DENIED. Council's attention was called to a letter from Mr. T. C. Tussing, 6621
Paiute Pass, requesting reimbursement for the cost of a pressure reducing water
valve which he found necessary to install. Mr. Hyde said that pressure is high,
but not abnormally high and that this is the first request of its kind ever
received. As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney's motion that the.
request be denied was seconded by Councilman Richards.
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Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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Councilman Richards asked that the City Manager advise Mr. Tussing of the denial
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of his request. He then suggested that any time any such communication is placed
on the agenda, a copy of the agenda be sent to the writer so that he will be aware
that his problem is being considered and can attend the meeting if so desired. The
Clerk will make this a part of her normal procedure. No formal action was taken.
JAMES C. DU:CAN REQUEST FOR BACKYARD DRAINAGE TILE NOTED. Council's attention
was called to a letter from Mr. James C. Duncan, 6004 Schaefer Road, requesing
the City to install drainage the across the width of his back yard to alleviate
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a standing water problem which exists when heavy rain or melting snow drains down -
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from the higher elevated lots of View Lane and Schaefer Road. Mr. Dunn advised
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that this storm sewer will come to hearing at the next Council Meeting as Storm
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Sewer Improvement No. ST.S -153.
DR. EDWARD C. MAEDER, JR. OBJECTION TO ONE -WAY STREET FOR DOVRE DRIVE NOTED.
Council's attention was called to a letter from Dr. E. C. Maeder, Jr., objecting
to the fact that a portion of Dovre Drive has become a one way street between
Biscayne Blvd, and Parkwood Lane, particularly because he believes that a signifi-
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cant increase in traffic coming over a blind hill will mean a significant risk
of injury to children living in the area. Mrs. Helen McClelland, 5717 Continental
Drive, expressed surprise that this street had been designated a one way street,
inasmuch as traffic volumes are only 500 cars per day. She suggested trying a
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4 -way stop sign at Parkwood Lane and Dovre Drive and expressed concern that this
one way street would start a whole new traffic pattern'and requested that, at any
rate, the trial period only be extended for a shorter period of time, rather than
for a one year period. Mr. Dunn recalled that at the time Dovre Drive was approved,
there was discussion about making it a one way street. He recalled also that one
of the reasons that Dovre Drive was constructed was to reduce the traffic at View.
Lane and Schaefer Road. Councilman Richards said that he would like a member of
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the staff to go- through the Traffic Safety Committee and Council Minutes with Dr.
Maeder so that he will be aware of the reasons for the action taken in the past
and.at the time the matter is reviewed again after a reasonable trial'period. The .
letter of Dr. Maeder will be placed.on file and considered at the time the one way
street is reassessed. No formal action was taken.
DIVISION OF LOT 26, BLOCK 2, KILLARNEY SHORES ADDITION APPROVED. As recommended
by the staff and the Planning Commission, Councilman Courtney offered the follow -
ing resolution and moved its adoption, approving the division of Lot 26, Block
2, Killarney Shores Addition down the party wall of a double bungalow:
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land:
Lot 26, Block 2, Killarney Shores; and
WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate
parcels (herein called "Parcels:) described as follows:
. lawn Ave.; thence Northerly along the centerline of Parklawn Ave. to the center-
line of Parklawn Ave, to the centerline. of W. 76th Street; thence Easterly
j� along the centerline of W. 76th St. to the centerline of France Ave.; thence
Northerly along the centerline of France Ave, to the point of beginning. Poll-
�. ing Place - Lutheran Church of the Master
PRECINCT NO. EIC11'rF.EN
Commencing at the centerlines of France Ave. and W. 70th Street; thence
Southerly along the centerline of France Ave. to the South City Limits; thence
i Easterly along the South City limits to the centerline of Xerxes Ave.; thence
Northerly along the centerline of Xerxes Ave. to the centerline of W. 70th
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Street; thence Westerly along the centerline of W. 70th Street to the point of
beginning. Polling Place - 7151 York Ave. S. (Continental Apartments)
i Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
iNays: None
iResolution adopted.
' I PORTABLE WEIGHING MACHINES USE DISCUSSED. Councilman Courtney requested that '
the staff look into the possible use of portable weighing machines to check on
overweight trucks, No formal action was taken.
j PARKING OF CARS IN FRONT OF HOUSES DISCUSSED. Councilman Courtney expressed his
concern about the number of .cars that are parked in front of some residences in
1 Q the City. He requested that the ordinance covering this problem be enforced.
Q LIQUOR REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1976, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed and
Q ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Courtney, Seconded by Councilman
Shaw.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
METROPOLITAN IA'VESTITENT FRAMEWCRK DISCUSSED. Mr. Dalen submitted his comments
j on the Metropolitan Investment Framework which had been presented to Council pre -
viously. Council generally concurred with Mr. Dalen's comments and agreed that
the project should be funded on a per capita basis. The Mayor and Mr. Dalen
noted comments of the Council and will convey them at one of the public hearings
to be held on December 8 and 9, 1976.
GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPANY APPOINTED AUDITORS. Council's attention was called to
a memorandum from Mr. Dalen in which he advised that he had asked six accounting
firms to give quotes for performing the City's audit for the year 1976. Mr. Dalen
explained that during the transition period to LOGIS an auditing firm would be
overseeing the transfers and that he did not believe that a large national firm
would be needed for the City at the same time. Mr. Dalen recommended that George.
M. Hansen Company be engaged for 1976 and'the next two years at a.reasonable
increase in cost from the $9,000 -- $9,300 given at this time to cover inflation.: He
explained that he-had - recommended George M. Hansen Company over low bidder, John
son, West S Company because they have much more experience in government account-
ing and their firm has been active in Municipal Finance Officers activities for
a number of years. He also noted that the $9,000- $9,300 bid of George M. Hansen
Company is substantially lower than the larger firms and that they would do an.
adequate job during the transition period to LOGIS. Councilman Shaw's motion
�- authorizing Mr. Dalen to engage George M. Hansen Company was seconded by Council -
man Courtney,
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
- Nays: None
' Motion carried.
GRANDVIEW CEMETERY OFFER DISCUSSED. Council was advised by Mr. Erickson that no
counter offer had been received in the Grandview Cemetery court case. No action
was taken.
DOVRE DRIVE HEARING CONSIDERED. Mayor Van Valkenburg questioned whether or not
a hearing should be conducted because of the number of letters received from
residents regarding the establishment of a one way street segment on Dovre Drive
from Parkwood Lane to Biscayne Blvd. No action was taken.
CLAIMS PAID. motion of Councilman Courtney was seconded by Councilman Shaw for
payment of the following claims as per pre -list: General Fund, $275,618.36;
Park Fund, $6,933,.34; Park Construction, $16,662.20; Swimming Pool, $307.24;
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DOVRE DRIVE AS ONE -WAY STREET QUESTIONED; REFERRED TO TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
Mr. Hyde presented a petition requesting removal of one way traffic on Dovre
Drive. The petition was referred to the Traffic Safety Committee by motion of
Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
UNDERGROUND WATERING SYSTEM BID AWARDED. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of bids
for irrigation systems at Garden Park, Lake Edina Park and Pamela Park showing
Aqua City Irrigation, Ine. -at $25,374.00, Dale Sorensen Company, Inc., at
$26,528.00, Evergreen Lawn Sprinkler Co., Inc., at $29,160.00 and Metro Engineer-
ing, Inc., at $32,990.00. Councilman Courtney's motion for award to recommended
low bidder, Aqua City Irrigation, Inc., was seconded by Councilman.Shaw.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VEHICLE BIDS CONTINUED TO NEXT MEETING. As recommended
by Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt,
continuing bids for the tractor loader, two dump trucks and a sewer cleaning
machine until September 12, 1977.
Ayes:. Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PARK FENCING BID AWARDED TO CROWN IRON WORKS. As recommended.by Mr. Hyde,
Q Councilman Shaw's motion for award of bid for fencing for Lake Edina and Garden
Park in the amount of $9,931.00 was seconded by Councilwoman 4schmidt. (Bids
had also been received from Century Fence Company in the amount of $10,684.00.)
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NOISE ABATEMENT WALL IN AREA OF 62ND STREET AND RYAN AVENUE CANCELLED. Mr.
Hyde reported that results of his letter to residents living in the area of 62nd
Street and Ryan Ave. had indicated that 27 residents objected to construction of
the noise abatement wall, with 4 favoring the wall. As recommended by Mr. Hyde,
Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, construction plans for Trunk Highway 100 between 74th Street and Valley
View Road, which included the installation of a 12' high wall to be constructed
between the off -ramp from Westbound Crosstown Highway to Northbound Highway 100,
for a distance of 350' Northwesterly from 62nd Street, were approved by the
Edina City Council on March 21, 1977; and
WHEREAS, this wall had been contemplated by plans of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation which were fully explained to property owners at an informational
meeting on January 30, 1975; and
WHEREAS, after construction work which will include the noise abatement wall
started about July 5, 1977,.affected residents requested that the City of Edina
reconsider its approval of the construction plans; and
WHEREAS, a poll of 36 residents who.would be directly or indirectly affected, by
the construction of the wall resulted in 27 of the residents signing the follow -.
ing statement: "I do not desire to have the noise wall constructed, realizing
that if it is not built the State Department of Transportation will.not consider
dater requests for noise abatement facilities in'this area ", with only 4 favor-
ing having the noise wall constructed as originally proposed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in view of the ,feelings of a significant
majority of the affected residents, the City Council of the City of Edina does
direct the Minnesota Department of Transportation to delete this noise abatement
wall from the construction.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
TRAFFIC SAFETY C01•L4ITTF.E MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 1977, APPROVED. Councilwoman Schmidt
moved that the "No Parking Any Time" sign installation on both sides of York Ave.
between W. 66th Street and I -494 be approved, that the remainder of the Traffic
Safety Committee Minutes of August 9, 1977, be accepted, and that handicapped
parking for City Hall be investigated. Motion was seconded by Councilman.Shaw..
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
MINUTES
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 11. 1977
9:30 A.M.
Members present: Robert Dunn
Ray O'Connell
Lowell Holman
Gordon Hughes
Members absent: Adam Batko
Craig. Swanson
Staff present: Fran Hoffman
Others present: Helen McClellan, Parkwood Knolls Traffic Association
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, Dovre Drive a
Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Dovre Drive
Several parkwood Lane residents
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Requests on which the Committee reconnnends approval as requested or modified, and
the Council's authorization of recocmended action.
1: Continue the present one-way street on Dovre Drive and chance existing
YIELD signs on Londonderry Road at Biscayne Boulevard to STOP signs.
Review of the one -way street on Dovre Drive between Biscayne Boulevard
and Parkwood Lane.
ACTION TAKEN:
Mr. Hoffman reported that he had nothing new to report. (Last month's
traffic report is attached.) Captain Holman reported that the Police
Department has worked radar in the area frequently in recent days. The
results of the survey indicate,no speeding problem or accident problem
which is related to the existence of the one -way street. Captain Holman
indicated that the Police Department recommends continuing the one -way
street system and no additional traffic control devices be installed
other than changing the existing YIELD signs on Londonderry Drive at
Biscayne Boulevard to STOP signs.
Unidentified resident questioned whether the intersection should have
STOP signs for all four directions. Mr. Hoffman responded that the inter-
section does not meet warrants for multi -way STOP signs and would not be
recommended to the Conuni ttee.
Mr. O'Connell moved that the Committee reconinend no change in the one-way
system and change YIELD signs to STOP signs at Londonderry at Biscayne.
Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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proceedings to be prepared, entered in the transfer record of the County Auditor,
and filed with the Register of Deeds, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
Section 412.851.
Motion for adoption of the resolution.was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Resolution adopted.
EDINA MILL EXCAVATION PROTESTED. Council's attention was called to a letter from
Mr. George W. Wells, 4640 Edgebrook Place, objecting to the excavation at the
Edina Mill site in Williams Park. Council was advised that the excavation will be
filled within the next week. No formal action was taken.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 1977, APPROVED. Councilman
Courtney's motion for acceptance of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of October.
11, 1977, be accepted and that the following items be approved was seconded by
Councilman Richards was seconded by Councilman Richards:
1. That no change be made -in the one -way system and that the YIELD signs be
replaced by STOP signs at Londonderry at.Biscayne Blvd;
2. That the 1973 action calling for the closure of the median cut on W. 66th St.
by Point of France be rescinded.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
.Motion carried.
MAJOR RIVER CROSSINGS CRITERIA DISCUSSED. As recommended by Mr. Hoffman,,Council-
man Shaw's motion that the following criteria relative to major river crossings be
submitted to the Metropolitan Council was seconded by Councilman Courtney:
1. Structural adequacy and safety on existing bridges.
2. Impact on alternative route bridges if bridge is closed or not built.
3. Impact on travel time, the total increase of travel time by alternative routes..
4. Energy savings /air - pollution reduction if new bridge is built.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COM�NITY ENERGY SYSTEMS PLANNING SEMINAR BOOK TO BE PURCHASED. Following discus -
sion on having a representative of the City attend a comprehensive briefing on
.Integrated Community Energy Systems Planning, it was generally decided to buy the
book which goes along with the course, with the understanding that someone could
attend the seminar at a later date if if should be.considered worthwhile. No
formal action was 'taken.
ROBERT 1:OJETIN APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION. Mr. Rosland announced
the appointment of Mr. Robert Kojetia as Director of Parks and Recreation. No
formal action was taken.
GARBAGE AND HOUSEHOLD REFUSE BIDS TO BE TAKEN. As recommended by Mr. Rosland,
Councilman Richards' motion authorizing taking bids for garbage and household
refuse in the former Village of Morningside, for garbage and refuse for all City
properties, and for collection of commercial refuse for the Edina portion of 50th
and France Commercial District was seconded by Councilman Courtney.
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw, Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
C.E.T.A. FUNDING FOR FORESTERS REQUESTED. As recommended by Mr. Rosland, Council-
man Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw that proposals be submitted
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PETITION OF RESIDENTS OF
PARiC,d00D I.A"NE AND FIELD WAY
TO DISCONTINUE ONE -WAY STATUS OF DOVRE.DRIVE
The undersigned are residents of Parkwood Lane and
Field Way. We suggest the following considerations to the
Council as valid reasons for reinstating Dovre Drive as a
two -way street. _
.. 1. Dovre Drive was established as.a one -way
-. street for no reason better than that the residents peti-
tioned for it.
2..'. -The Petition upon which Dovre was made a one-
way street set forth three specific reasons why the request
should be granted:'
1, _ a. "Our primary concern is for the safety-.
of the many small children in this area." -
- b. "Incoming traffic would be forced -north -
and south on Parkwood Lane.'
_ C.,:_ "It would discourage drive- through
traffic."
3. In 1975, when there were no houses on this
portion.of Parkwood Lane, the Petition probably had little_.
opposition. It should now go without saying, however, that
the small children of Parkwood Lane deserve as much protec-
tion as those of Dovre Drive, and it is no longer legitimate
to assuage the concerns -of some residents by forcing traffic
s onto their neighbors' streets.
i 4. We are aware of no reason why the one -way
status of Dovre Drive should discourage "drive - through"
traffic from the neighborhood, generally, and we suggest
! that the only discouragement is to the use of Dovre Drive,
at the cost of heavier traffic burdens on Field Way and
Parkwood Lane.
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S. In August 1977, the Council was presented
with a Petition requesting removal of one -way traffic on
Dovre Drive. The matter was referred to the traffic safety
committee, which then received a police department report
section of Dovre Drive and Parkwood Lane should be made a
four -way stop.
stating that because radar studies in recent days had indi-
cated "no speeding problem or accident problem,' the one -way
street system should be continued.. This is incomprehensible.
Was the police department intending to.- suggest that if there
had been speeding or if there had been accidents, one -way
status should then -have been removed? The fact that a one-
way street has not caused speeding or.accidents is not a
reason for continuing the status quo.
=.6... The essence of this issue is that Dovre Drive
was set up as a one -way street at a time when there were no
residents of Parkwood Lane to object, and was continued as a -
one -way street at a time when there were few Parkwood Lane
. '
,.residents to object. None of us, no matter what street we
may live on, likes to have more than his fair share of the
traffic burden. We object to this discriminatory alteration`
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of natural traffic patterns.
Furthermore, contrary to the assertion of -the .
police report, the residents of Parkwood Lane and Field Way
are aware that there is a great deal of speeding on both.
-.
those streets. Those residents make this statement based.
Upon their own observation and personal experience which is
far more reliable than a "radar study" can possibly be.
That speeding presents a serious danger to all children of
the neighborhood. Therefore, we recommend that the inter- ,
section of Dovre Drive and Parkwood Lane should be made a
four -way stop.
AGENDA
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 1979
ROLLCALL
MINUTES of September 17, 1979, approved as submitted or corrected by motion of ,
seconded by
I. PU3LIC HEARINGS ON PLANNING KNTTERS Affidavits of Notice by Clerk. Presenta-
tion by Planning Department. Spectators heard. First Reading requires
offering of Zoning Ordinance only. -4/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass Second
Reading or if Second Reading should be waived. Lot Divisions, Plats, Flood
Plain Permits, Appeals from Administrative or Boardrof Appeals and Adjustments
Decisions and Plan Amendments require action by Resolution. 3/5 favorable
rollcall vote to pass.
A. Preliminary Plat Approval
1. Kiichli Addition - .Generally located North of W. 62nd Street and West
of Tracy Ave. (Lot 2 and the East 32 feet of Lot 1, Block 1,'Country-
side Addition) S -79 -10 (9/5/79) ---
B. Final Plat Approval
1. One Corporate Center - Phase III - Generally located West of Metro
Blvd., East of Ohms.Lane and W. 73rd St. - S -79 -13 (CC- 9/17/79)
C. Subdivision and Zoning Change - Second Reading
1. Rlodt's Addition to Edina - R -2 Residential District to 0 -1 Office
District (located South of W. 76th St. and East of York Ave.) - Z -79 -7
S -79 -11 (CC- 8/20/79)
II. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS `
A. Dovre Drive - Cancellation of One -Way Status
III. AWARD OF BIDS Tabulations and Recommendations by City Manager. Action of
Council by ;lotion.
A. Park Shelter Foundations /Athletic Field Lighting
B. Emergency Well Repair - Well No. 12
C. Arneson Park Greenhouse Water Supply
IV. RECO�- MNDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. City of Edina Home Improvement Grant Program
B. League of :Linnesota Cities Regional Meeting - 10/25/79
C. League of Women Voters Energy Commission Report
D. Joint Cable TV Commission Meeting
E. George M. Hansen Company - 1979 Audit
F. Special Concerns of Mayor and Council `
G. Post Agenda and Manager's Miscellaneous Items
ACCIDENTS IPA ARc7A
OF DOUR' DRIVE
" 1975 1970
1977
1978
1979 (thru Sept.)
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08/31/77
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09/15/75
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(9 yrs. old - bike)
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October 1, 1979
TO: F,3ina City Council
FROM: Residents of Dovre Drive °
We are writing to address the issue of Dovre Drive being continued
_as a one -way street.
The one-way-street on Dovre Drive -was instated for the following
reasons:
`�• 1. Dovre Drive was originally a cul -de -sac, and the city cut it
through as an access to County Road 18. -
2. The steep grade on Dovre Drive made eastbound visibility blind
at the crest of the hill.
'3 .Without the one-way restriction, Dovre Drive would become the
main western access road for Parkwood K olls and drive - through
traffic. _-
`__4.- ::After construction of this access road, the Edina City Council
- _- recognized the potential sz_'ety problems; and, upon the Traff -c
- - =- Safety Committee's recors ueadation, the one -:gay street s stem
r: : -was: implemented for a one -,,ear trial period.
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-.= = ._ .5.. _Upon evaluation of this trial .period, the Traffic- Safety
=- Committee found the one -way street system to be the cost
1 .--
;. effective means of disnersi ng traffic sa =ely. Thus, in
- =" November, 1977, the Edina City Council voted to make it a
permanent one -way street.
_- - 6. After 1977, residents in the area purchased their homes win
full- knowledge - of the existing one -gray street.
The Edina City Council is fully aware - . and it is a matter of
public record, that the one -way street -on Dovre Drive was established
for.000d and valid reasons. Those reasons have not changed.
z`. Further study would be reuetitious . and unnecessary. - .- We respectfully
urge the Council therefore, to dismiss the petition brought by
:..: residents of Parkwood Lane and Field May.
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AND SAFETY CC!"-ITT=-"-:' M—E-3-71'N'"a ___D '.2D_'.'_':'SDAY, 10t1979:
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LAURESS V. ACKMAN
GERALD E. MAGNUSON
EDWARD M.GLENNON
04ELVIN I. ORENSTCIN
EUGENE N. KEATING
JAMES P. MARTINEAU
RICHARD J. FITZGERALD
PHILIP J. ORTHUN
MACLAY R. HYDE
EDWARD J. PARKER
JOHN A. FORREST
WILLIAM E. COX
JERROLD F. BERGFALR
WILLIAM T. DOLAN
WILLIAM C. MORTENSEN
JOHN M. STROTH MAN
DAVID G. NEWHALL
KURTIS A.GREENLEY
ROBERT V. ATMORE
HOWARD J. KAUF ►MAN
JOHN S. WINSTON
LAURANCE R. WALDOCM
THOMAS H. GARRETT a
DARYLE L.UPHOFF
L I N D Q U I S T & V E N N U M
4200 IDS CENTER 80 SOUTH 8L" STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA SS-402
TELEPHONE (612) 371 -3211
CABLE ADDRESS: LINLAW
WAYZATA OFFICE
740 EAST LAKE STREET
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DAVID J. DAVENPORT
MARK R.JOHNSON
RICHARD A.PRIMUTM
JEF►REY R. SCHMIDT
KRISTINE STROM ERICKSON
TIMOTHY M. BUTLER
ROBERT G. MITCH ELL, JR.
J. MICHAEL DADY
J. KEVIN COSTLEY
BRUCE A. ENSTAD
ROBERT J. HARTMAM
JOSEPH G. KOHLER
JACK A. ARNOLD
RICHARD D.MCNEIL
ALAN C. PAGE
OF COUNSCL
THOMAS VENNUM
DENNIS M. MATHISEN
Edina City Hall -
- 4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota -55424
Re: Continuation of the Present One -Way
Street on Dovre Drive
_ Gentlemen:
_- We represent various people living on Dovre Drive. These
residents request that the one -way street on Dovre Drive
between Biscayne Boulevard and Parkwood Lane be continued.
They request the continuation of the one -way street for the
following reasons:
1. Dovre Drive was never intended to be a collector
street. When Dovre Drive was first constructed,
i did id not go through to Parkwood Lane, but
instead formed a "U" with Biscayne Boulevard.
People who bought or constructed homes on Dovre
Drive believed that this situation would continue.
Because Dovre Drive lines up immediately east of
the "Western Access ", Dovre Drive would become
a collector street unless the one -way is maintained.
2. The one -way street causes traffic to disperse.
The one -way street forces .eastbound traffic to turn
either right or left at Parkwood Lane. Unless the
one -way is maintained most of the eastbound traffic
will continue straight ahead on Dovre Drive. A
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U-NDQUIST & VENNUM
Edina Traffic Safety Committee
October 9, 1979
Page Two
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map attached to the Traffic Safety Committee's minutes
of October 11, 1977 indicates that the "best traffic
dispersion for western access" would be from an inter-
section located to the north of Dovre Drive. The
_
intersection was not constructed at that point,
-
however, because of other considerations. The one -way
street solves the dispersion problem recognized by
the Traffic Safety Committee several years ago, and
is an acceptable alternative remedy to the problem.
3 "Pedestrian safety dictates the continuation of the :.
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-= one -way street. More than three years ago, as
indicated in the Traffic Safety Committee's minutes
- _-
- of August 10; 1976, the Traffic Safety Committee
recognized the safety problem in having eastbound
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traffic on Dovre Drive. The minutes reflect a
:problem with "sight distance for safe stopping"
and a "sun condition ". Poor sight distance
as well as a potential for increased speed as
traffic reaches the summit of the hill makes
- pedestrian safety a real concern, and a substantial
reason for continuing the one - way.street.
The maintenance of the one -way street protects all
of the area residents. In the subject neighborhood
children who live on Parkwood Lane play on and use
`.: Dovre Drive. The reverse is also true, as children
who live on Dovre Drive play on and use Parkwood
Lane. Maintenance of the one -way will protect
not only the children who actually live on Dovre ..
_
Drive, but also the other neighborhood children
who frequent the same street. The residents of
Dovre Drive believe that their request is for the
protection-of all area residents, therefore, and-
_
not just a select few. In this regard, it should
be remembered that Dovre Drive handles perhaps more
=. than its fair share of westbound traffic. The traffic
=:
counts of July- August, 1977 indicate 23.westbound
vehicles on Field Way,'compared to 108 westbound
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vehicles on Dovre Drive during the same-time frame.
5. Drive through traffic will be discouraged by the
maintenance of the one -way street. By maintaining
the one -way street drive through traffic will be
discouraged in the entire.neighborhood, as it will
be recognized that there is no easy west to east
route through the neighborhood. Thus, the main-
tenance of the one -way should be of benefit to the
entire neighborhood, including many people living
to the east of.Londonderry Road.
S
LINDQUIST & VENNUM
Edina Traffic Safety Committee
October 9, 1979
Page Three
6. No speeding problem or accident problem has been
found which is related to the existence of the
one -way street. The minutes of the Traffice Safety
Committee of October 11, 1977 reference a report
submitted by the Edina Police Department stating
that a survey of the area indicates "no speeding
problem or accident problem which is related to the
existence of the one -way street." In other words,
the existence of the one -way street does not increase
- traffic hazards, but instead is of benefit to the
neighborhood as elsewhere indicated in this letter.'-.
7.- Parkwood Lane was developed with the knowledge of
the existence of the one -way street. Many of the
petitioners now complaining about the existence of
. -the one -way street purchased or developed their
properties after the establishment of the one -way
street, and knew of its existence. The fact that
there are now more people living on Parkwood Lane
than there were in 1976 or 1977 is not relevant to - --
a consideration of whether the one -way street is a
good idea. Traffic should still be dispersed from
this area -of potential danger.
8.. There has been no significant change in circumstances
since the establishment of the one -way street, and.
the status quo should be maintained. This matter has
been reviewed by the Edina City Council and the Edina
Traffic Safety Committee on eleven separate occasions.
The Traffic Safety Committee and Council. first con -
sidered the matter in 1975, approved the establishment
of the one -way street in 1976, and again reviewed the
matter in 1977. There is no reason why after this
much time and expense has been spent in reviewing
- the matter that-the prior decisions of the City -
Council and Traffic Safety Committee should be
reversed.
For these reasons, the residents of Dovre Drive respectfully
request that the Traffic Safety Committee recommend the con-
tinuation of the one -way street between Parkwood Lane and
Biscayne Boulevard.
Respectfully submitted,
LINDQUIST & VENNUM
' John . Winston
JBW:llt
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PLANNINGITRANS PORTATIONIENGINEERING /ARCHITECTURE
October 4, 1979
Mr. Fran Hoffman
City Traffic - Engineer
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55435
Re:---.Assessment of Traffic.Concerns in Western Edina
x Dear-Mr. .-Hoffman:.-
This letter summarizes my general assessment of the traffic concerns and
traffic circulation characteristics of the-residential neighborhood in
western- Edina, generally located east of Hennepin County Road, north of
Hennepin County Road 62, west of Blake Road, and south of Maloney Avenue
and Interlachen Blvd: Specifically, the major issue concerns a short
segment of one -way traffic flow on Dovre Drive and its probable impact
on Parkwood Lane. -
I have.driven -.the area and inspected the current situation and have also
reviewed some of the traffic counts taken in the area.. It is my general
conclusion, after evaluating the situation, that the primary issue before
the .City -is not.so much the solution of a traffic engineering problem as
....it is the determination of what localized control measures are fair and
equitable to the involved parties. Therefore, I believe that it would
not be productive to attempt to analyze the situation from a traffic
engineering perspective since I have not been able to discern a documented._
traffic problem supported by factual data.
:.However, I have summarized below some of my thoughts regarding the overall
travel characteristics in the area which you may find helpful in your
deliberations.
1. The connection between County Road 18 into the neigh -
borhood has been located directly opposite Dovre Drive.
2. Not suprisingly this connection created some concerns
that excess traffic might use Dovre Drive to- access
other parts of the neighborhood.
BATHER. RINGROSE. WOLSFELD. JARVIS GARDNER. INC— 2829 UNnrERSITY AVE. SE. MINNEAPOUS. MN 55414 PHONE 612 1 37¢7676
Mr. Fran Hoffman
October 4, 1979.
Page Two
3. In order to reduce the traffic that might use Dovre
Drive, the one -way west bound restriction was.imple-
mented. The net effect of this restriction is to
require eastbound vehicles to turn left or right
at Parkwood Lane. Thus, it is true that some addi-
tional traffic uses Parkwood Lane that would normally
.use Dovre Drive.
4. This shift in traffic has generated concerns which
relate to. safety, speeding, etc. which are valid .
concerns but which, to my knowledge, are not sub
stantiated with back -up data: '(e.g. speeding vio-
lations, accidents, etc.)
5. Traffic count data does exist, however, and indicates
that, in any event, the actual number of- vehicles is
=small and-probably totally associated with the resi-
dential and park development in the area.
6. The total average daily traffic entering and leaving
the neighborhood is less than 1000 vehicles per day_
(City count October, 1979) The section of Dovre Drive
which is one -way westbound carries approximately 125
vehicles per day while Parkwood Lane is carrying
slightly more than 300 vehicles per day. (City counts
October, 1979)
7. If Dovre Drive were converted to-two-way-operation, it
is reasonable to expect that the volume would decrease
on Parkwood Lane (and perhaps Field Way also) and that
the volume on Dovre Drive would increase. The current
volume of 125 vehicles per day on Dovre Drive (one -way) .
could be expected to increase'_to approximately 250 vehicles
per day (two -way) under the assumption that those using
Dovre Drive to leave the area would also use Dovre Drive
to return to the area. In addition, this volume of 250
vehicles per day is estimated to decrease east of Biscayne.
The volume on Parkwood Lane could be expected to decrease
by approximately 50 to 75 vehicles per day (and also 50
to 75 vehicles per day from Field Way to account for the
125 vehicles added to Dovre Drive. The net effect of
this shift is to establish a more even distribution of
traffic flow on the local street network. For example,
Dovre Drive might carry 250 vehicles per day while
Parkwood Lane might carry 225.to 250 vehicles per day..
Mr. Fran Hoffman
October 4, 1979
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8. The existence of a short, one -way segment of local
street is not a common traffic engineering practice.
However, similar types of traffic control measures
are used in local neighborhoods to satisfy the de-
sires of the residents whether it be a stop sign,
street closure or some other device.
9. In conclusion, while there is nothing inherently
wrong with the existing one -way segment of Dovre
Drive from a traffic engineering point of view, I -
believe-that a conversion back to two -way traffic
flow would not result in any adverse problems or
hazards. Therefore, the basic decision for the City
seems-to focus upon the equity of diverting some
- traffic from one residential street ( Dovre Drive)
to other residential streets (Parkwood -Lane and -
Field Way). This is based upon the fact that the
- amount of traffic is quite small and the physical
- characteristics of the streets in the entire area
are very similar with respect to grades, number of
driveway openings, etc.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at your
convenience.
Sincerely yours,
BATHER- RINGROSE - WOLSFELD - JARVIS- GARDtr'ER, INC.
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Arnold J. 1 evig Jr., P. -
Associate
AJU:aw
cc: Mr. Paul Birkeland -
Faegre & Benson
Mr. Thomas Katter
6611 -Parkwood Lane
Ldina, 111; 55436
Dear *Mr. Katter:
The enclosed documents -must be the petition to which you.referred. This,
I recall now, was handed out to the Council just at the start of..the October
1 vA8tinr.
I am sorry that it was buried in my agenda itens_ and that .I had not recalled
receiving it.
Yours very truly,
City Clerk
enclosure
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Mr. Thomas Katter
6611 -Parkwood Lane
Ldina, 111; 55436
Dear *Mr. Katter:
The enclosed documents -must be the petition to which you.referred. This,
I recall now, was handed out to the Council just at the start of..the October
1 vA8tinr.
I am sorry that it was buried in my agenda itens_ and that .I had not recalled
receiving it.
Yours very truly,
City Clerk
enclosure
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October 1, 1979
TO: Edina City Council
FROM: Residents of Dovre Drive
We are writing to address the issue of Dovre Drive being continued
as a one -way street.
The one -way street on Dovre Drive was instated for the following
reasons:
' 1. Dovre Drive was originally a cul -de -sac, and the city cut it
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through as an access to County Road 18.
2. The steep grade on Dovre Drive made eastbound visibility blind
at the crest of the hill.
.3. Without the one -way restriction, Dovre Drive would become the
main western access road for Parkwood Knolls and drive - through
traffic.
4. After construction of this access road, the Edina City Council
recognized the potential safety problems; and, upon the Traffic
Safety Committee's recommendation, the one -way street system
- was.implemented for a one -year trial period.
5. Upon evaluation of this trial period, the Traffic Safety
Committee found the one -way street system to be the most
effective means of dispersing traffic safely. Thus, in
:.''.November, 1977, the Edina City Council voted to make it a
,permanent one -way street.
6. After 1977, residents in the area purchased their homes with
full knowledge of the existing one -way street.
The Edina City Council is fully aware' and it is a matter of
public record, that the one -way street on Dovre Drive was established
:•for good and valid reasons. Those reasons have not changed.
Further study would be repetitious and unnecessary. We respectfully
urge the Council therefore, to dismiss the petition brought by
residents of Parkwood Lane and Field Way.
Members present:
Members absent:
Staff present:
Others present:
MINUTES
TRAFFIC SAFETY COM"•tITTEE
OCTOBER 11, 1977
9:30 A.M.
Robert Dunn
Ray O'Connell
- Lowe1 -1 -- Holman- - - --
Gordon Hughes
Adam Batko
Craig. Swanson. .
Fran Hoffman`
Helen McClellan, Parkw.00d Knolls Traffic Association
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, Dovre Drive a
Mr. and tars. Allen, Dovre Drive
Several parkwood Lane residents
SECTION A
Requests on which the Committee recommends approval as requested or modified, and
the Council's authorization of rececd-nended acticn.
1: Continue the present one-way street on Dovre Drive and change existing
YIELD signs on Londonderry Road at Biscayne Boulevard to STOP signs.
Review of the one -way street on Dovre Drive between Biscayne Boulevard
and Parkwood Lane.
ACTION TAKEN:
Mr. Hoffman reported that he had nothing new to report. (Last month's
traffic report is attached.) Captain Holman reported that the Police
Department has worked radar in.the area frequently in recent days. The
results of the survey indicate no speeding problem or accident problem
which is related to,:,the existence of the one -way street: Captain Holman
indicated that the Police Department recommends continuing the one -way
street system and no additional traffic control devices he installed
other than changing the existing YIELD signs on Londonderry Drive at
Biscayne Boulevard.to STOP signs.
Unidentified resident questioned whether the intersection should have
STOP signs for all four directions. Mr. Hoffman responded that the inter -
section does not meet warrants for multi -.way STOP signs and would not. be
recommended to the Comiittee.
Mr. O'Connell moved that the Committee recoranend no change in the one -way
system and change YIELD signs to STOP signs at Londonderry at Biscayne.
Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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October 1, 1979
T0; Edina City Council
FROM: - Residents of Dovre Drive
We are writing to address the issue of Dovre Drive being continued
as a one -way street.
The one -way street on Dovre Drive was instated for the following
reasons:
1. Dovre Drive was originally a cul -de -sac, and the city cut it
through as an access to County Road 18.
2. The steep grade on Dovre Drive made eastbound visibility blind
at the crest of the hill.
3. Without the one -way restriction, Dovre Drive would become the
main western access road for Parkwood Knolls and drive - through
traffic.
4. After construction of this access road, the Edina City Council
recognized the potential safety problems; and, upon the Traffic
Safety Committee's recommendation, the one -way street system
,was.,.implemented for a one -year trial period.
• 5. .Upon evaluation of this trial period, the Traffic Safety
Committee found the one -way street system to be the most
effective means of dispersing traffic safely. Thus, in
November, 1977, the Edina City Council voted to make it a
permanent one -way street.
6. After 1977, residents in the area purchased their homes with
-full knowledge of the existing one -way street.
;'�;..v • The Edina City Council is fully aware and it is a matter of
public record, that the one -way street on Dovre Drive was established
_ for. good and valid reasons. Those reasons have not changed.
-.Further study would be repetitious and unnecessary. We respectfully
_ urge the Council therefore, to dismiss the petition brought by
"..residents of Parkwood Lane and Field Way.
i MINLITES
TRAFFIC SAFETY WIMITTEE
OCTOBER 11, 1977
9:30 A.M.
Members present: Robert Dunn
Ray O'Connell
Gordon Hughes
Members absent: Adam Batko
Craig. Swanson -
Staff present: Fran Hoffman
Others present: Helen McClellan, Parkwood Knolls Traffic Association
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, Dovre Drive
Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Dovre Drive
Several parkwood Lane residents
SECTION A
Requests on which the Committee recommends approval as requested or modified, and
the Council's authorization of recermended action.
1. Continue the present one -:•ray street on Dovre Drive and chance existing'
YIELD signs on Londonderry Road at Biscayne Boulevard to STOP signs.
Review of the one -way street on Dovre Drive between Biscayne Boulevard
and Parkwood Lane.
ACTION TAKEN:
Mr. Hoffman reported that he had nothing new to report. (Last month's
traffic report is attached.) Captain Holman reported that ttre Police
Department has worked radar in the area frequently in recent days. The
results of the survey indicate no speeding problem or accident problem
which is related to the existence of the one_way street. Captain Holman
indicated that the Police Department recommends continuing the one -way
street system and no additional traffic control devices he installed
other than changing the existing YIELD signs on Londonderry Drive at
Biscayne Boulevard to STOP signs.
Unidentified resident questioned whether the intersection should have
STOP signs for all four directions. Mr. Hoffman responded that the inter-
section does not meet warrants for multi -way STOP signs and would not. be
recommended to the Committee.
Mr. O'Connell moved that tfre Committee recorrnend no change in the one -way
system and change YIELD signs to STOP signs at Londonderry at Biscayne.
Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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PETITION OF RESIDENTS OF
PARKWOOD LANE AND FIELD WAY
TO DISCONTINUE ONE -WAY STATUS OF DOVRE DRIVE
The undersigned are residents of Parkwood Lane and
Field Way. We suggest the following considerations to the
Council as valid reasons for reinstating Dovre Drive as a
two -way street.
1. Dovre Drive was established as a one -way
street for no reason better than that the residents peti -.
tioned for it.
2. The Petition upon which Dovre was made a one -
way street set forth three specific reasons why the request
should be granted:
a. "Our primary concern is for the safety.
of the.many small children in this area."
b. "Incoming traffic would be forced north
and south on Parkwood Lane."
C. "It would discourage drive - through
traffic."
3. In 1975,.when there were no houses on this
portion of Parkwood Lane, the Petition probably had little
opposition. It should now go without saying, however, that
the small children of Parkwood Lane deserve as much protec-
tion as those of Dovre Drive, and it is no longer legitimate
to assuage the concerns of some residents by forcing traffic
onto their neighbors' streets.
4. We are aware of no reason why the one -way
status of Dovre Drive should discourage "drive- through"
traffic from the neighborhood, generally, and we suggest
that the only discouragement is to the use of Dovre Drive,
at the cost of heavier traffic burdens on Field Way and
Parkwood Lane.
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5. In August 1977, the Council was presented
with a Petition requesting removal of one -way traffic on
Dovre Drive. The matter was referred to the traffic safety
committee, which then received a police department report
stating that because radar studies in recent days had indi-
cated "no speeding problem or accident problem," the one -way
street system should be continued. This is incomprehensible.
Was the police department intending to suggest that if there
had been speeding or if there had been accidents, one -way
status should then have been removed? The fact that a one -
way street has not caused speeding or accidents is not a
reason for continuing the status quo.
6. The essence of this issue is that Dovre Drive
was set up as a one -way street at a time when there were no
residents of Parkwood Lane to object, and was continued as a
one -way street at a time when there were few Parkwood Lane
residents to object. None of us, no matter what street we
may live on, likes to have more than his fair share of the
traffic burden. We object to this discriminatory alteration
of natural traffic patterns.
7. Furthermore, contrary to the assertion of the
police report, the residents of Parkwood Lane and Field Way
are aware that there is a great deal of speeding on both
those streets. Those residents make this statement based
upon their own observation and personal experience which is
far more reliable than a "radar study" can possibly be.
That speeding presents a serious danger to all children of
the neighborhood. Therefore, we recommend that the inter-
section of Dovre Drive and Parkwood Lane should be made a
four -way stop.
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LAKE MINNETONKA
WATERSHED DISTRICT
P.O. Box 387, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 MI0ESOTA RIVER
BOARD OF MANAGERS:
David N. Cochran. Pre&, • Albert 1. Lehman • James S- Russell • John E. Thomas -• Barbara Gudmundson
The Honorable James Van Valkenburg
Mayor, City.of Edina
4801 .West Fiftieth Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
The.--Honorable Albert Hofstede
Mayor, City of Minneapolis
203 City Hall
..Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
October 11, 1979
The.Honorable Jerre Miller
Mayor, City.of Hopkins
1010 South First Street
.Hopkins,. Minnesota 55343
The Honorable Kenneth Yager'
Mayor, City of Minnetonka
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
The_Honorable.Frank.Howard 'Dale Gilbert, President
Mayor, City of.St. Louis Park .:.Mpls. Park & Recreation Board
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard -250 South Fourth Street
St Louis .Park, .Minnesota .55416 :Minneapolis, -MJLnnesota 55415
Re: ' -Basic Water and.Land- Management Improvement
Proiect for Minnehaha Creek
Gentlemen:
I am: pleased to inform.you that at its regular meeting on
September 20,.1979, the.Board of Managers of the 14innehaha Creek
.Watershed District awarded co.ntracts.for..construction of the im-
provements _comprising:.the.Basic Wa er and.Land Management Improve -
ment-project for Minnehaha Creek.
As you know the major improvement in the project consists
.of construction of -a new headwaters control structure located at
the site of the existing Grays-Bay -.Dam. Construction of the`new
- - -- :control structure will commence--.early this winter .and should be
--completed by -early in .19.8.0.
The•Meadowbrook.Lake area improvements will be constructed
::between November 15, 1979:and March 1, 1980.. Work on the recrea-
-tional improvements.at the Grays :Bay Dam site will-be-done between
:May 1 and July 1, 1980. The remaining - recreational and channel
Improvements along the-creek will beconstructed.between
-October 1, 1980 and December 31, 1980.
i
We appreciate the continuing assistance of each of the
petitioning municipalities to bring this project to a successful
conclusion. A copy of the resolution authorizing the contracts.
is-enclosed for your files. Should you -have any questions re-
garding these projects, feel free to call any member of the
District's Board of Managers or the District's Engineer at
473 -4224.
Very truly yours,
David .H. Cochran
.President, Board' of Managers
;,Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
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Enclosure
cc: ._Council Members
City Managers
City Engineers
E. A. Hickok & Associates
Popham, Haik,.Schnobrich,:Kaufman & Doty, Ltd.
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,ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE I
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1421
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
Section 1. Repealer. Whereas the enactment by the State of Minnesota.
of Chapter 168C, Minnesota Statutes, 1977, providing for a state -wide system
of bicycle registration, has rendered Ordinance No. 1421 redundant, Ordinance
No. 1421 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon its passage and publication.
T
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Ken Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES
DATE: October 11, 1979
Last year at contract approval time certain members indicated
that private alternatives for service should be explored. In
August requests were sent together with pertinent information
to the selected health services providers to ascertain their
interest in providing these services. The City indicated a
willingness to provide additional information and discuss the
possibility with them. A date of October 10th was set to
respond with at least a preliminary cost. All four agencies
contacted responded negatively for 1980 for varying reasons.
MedCenter - Such services are not within the scope of
their present practice and do not at this time desire
to enter the area.
Methodist Hospital - They rwork closely wiibh !Suburban
Public Health Nursing Services (SPHNS), Edina's previous
provider, and are therefore not interested.
Fairview Southdale Hospital - They were initially
interested, but after discussions with Bloomington and
Hennepin County felt that services were adequate for
current demand in the area.
Nicollet -Eitel - The group expressed great interest,
but was not at the point that they could commit for
1980, but would probably be prepared for 1981.
At this time, the City will commence negotiations for the 1980
contract with Bloomington. The City will continue to work with
Nicollet -Eitel to look at a possible package for 1981. Should
you have further questions, please contact Mark or myself.
enneth E. Rosland f
City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A" ,
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 117,
Range 21, described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said
Section 31; thence North along the West line thereof 529. 68 feet; thence
East to a point 528. 12 feel. North of the South line of said Section 31 as
measured along a line drawn parallel to and 824. 94 feet East of the West
line thereof, said point being the point of beginning of the land to be
described; thence East to a point 543. 07 feet North of the South line of
said. Section 31 as measured along a line drawn parallel to and 990 feet :rest
of the East line of said Southwest Quarter; thence South along the last
mentioned parallel line 543. 07 feet to the South line of said Southwest
Quarter; thence West along said South line to its intersection with a line
drawn parallel with the West line of said Southwest Quarter from the point of
beginning; thence 'North along the last mentioned parallel line to the point of
beginning, the boundaries of the premises are marked by Judicial Landmarks
set pursuant to Torrens Case No. 14890, according to the Government Survey _
thereof.
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
THE HABITAT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled The - Habitat, platted by Midland National Bank of:Bill-
ings, Wally Irwin, Inc., Cardarelle & Associates, Inc., and Rudy Txdnes
Construction, Inc., and presented at the Edina City Council Meeting of Octo-
ber 15, 1979, be and is granted final plat approval, with the condition
that a subdivision dedication fee of $16,000 be paid.
ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 1980.
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 October 15,
1980, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting,_ adtd-that the
$16,000 subdivision fee has been paid.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 13th day of April, 1980.
City Clerk
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
WARDEN ACRES PETERSON REPLAT
BE IT`.RESOLVED by..the Edina =City Council that that certain plat entitled
Warden Acres`.Peterson Replat, platted by James-T. Peterson, Charles F. Lee -
feldt,and Patricia S. Leefeldt, Evans R. Meineke and Arlene G. Meineke,
Twin -City Federal Savings-.& Loan Association and Minnesota Federal Savings
and Loan Association and presented for final plat approval at the Edina
City Council :Meeting of October 15., 1979, be and is hereby granted final
plat approval, with the condition that a subdivision dedication of $6,000
be paid.
DATED this 15th day of October, 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 October 15, 1979,
and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting and that a subdivi-
sion of $6,000 has been paid.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City.,this 25th day of June, 1980.
City Clerk