HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-17_COUNCIL MEETINGAGENDA
EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 1975
7:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL
MINUTES of October 20 and 27, 1975, approved as submitted or corrected by motion of
, seconded by
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Affidavits of Notice by Clerk. Pre-
sentation by Manager and Engineer. Spectators heard. If Council wishes to
proceed, action by Resolution Ordering Improvement. 4/5 favorable rollcall
vote to pass.
A. Morningside Improvements - Continue indefinitely
B. North Crosstown Highway Frontage Road between Gleason and Vernon Avenues
1. Street Improvement P -C -119
2. Street Improvement P -BA -214
C. Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. P -SS -327 - Blake Road from 250' North of
South line of Brownswood Addition to 319' North
II. PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING MATTER Affidavits of Notice by Clerk. Presentation
by Planning Department. Spectators heard. Action of Council by Resolution.
3/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass.
A. Western Edina Plan Amendment for Roushar Square
III. AWARD OF BIDS Tabulations and Recommendations by City Manager. Action.of
Council by motion.
A. Garbage Collection - Morningside Area
B. Police Cars
C. 3/4 Ton Van
D. Station Wagon
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Location of 50th St. Liquor Store
B. Petitions_
1. York Terrace - Watermain and Sanitary Sewer
V. RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Planning Commission
1. Whiteman Addition
B. Purchase Agreement - Whiteman Property
C. Purchase Agreement - Garden Park - re: Thomson
D. Resignation of Leigh Wakefield - Bicentennial Commission
E. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission - Joint Use Rental Agreement for 1976
F. Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of 11/13/75
G. Volunteer Transportation Plan (Continued from 11/3/75)
H. Ernst & Ernst
1. 1974 Audit
2. Request to Make 1975 Audit
I. Workhouse Charges
J. Vacancy - Board of Directors, Assn. of Metropolitan Municipalities
K. Highway Utility Relocation Financing
L. Feasibility Report - Set Hearing mate
M. Human Relations Commission
N. Declaration of Buildable Lot - Outlot 2, Iroquois Hills 4th Addition
0. Extension of Sick Leave - Calvin Moser
P. Amendment of Ordinance No. 811 -A60 - Refer to Planning Commission
(over, please)
November 17, 1975 Agenda
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VI. ORDINANCES First Reading requires offering of Ordinance only. 4/5 favorable
rollcall vote if Second Reading should be waived.
A. First Reading
1. Ordinance No. 121 -A4 - Police Vacations
VII. ANY OTHERS WHO DESIRE HEARING BEFORE COUNCIL
VIII. FINANCE
A. Golf Course Repairs
B. Grandview Liquor Store Relocation
C. Kitchen Equipment for Senior Center
D_._Claims Paid. Motion of , seconded by and carried
for payment of the following Claims as per Pre -List: General Fund &
Revenue Sharing, $39,783.35; Construction Fund, $311,510.25; Park Funds,
$19,277.06; Water Fund, $1,839.03; Liquor Fund, $120,676.47; Sewer Fund,
154.37; Improvements, $868.00; Total, $494,108.53
METROPOLITAn
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ConTROL
.COf11miffion
Twn Cities Area
October 24, 1975
Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager
City of Edina
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, Minnesota 55424
RE: JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR 1976
Dear Mr. Hyde:
In accordance with Section 4 of the Joint Use Rental Agreement
No. 146 between the City of Edina and the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission, such Contract can be renewed by consent
of both parties.
We wish to renew for 1976 the Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146
under the same terms and conditions contained in the Agreement
which was in force during 1975 with the exception of the
interceptors covered by the Rental Agreement to be as follows:
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1 -ED -480 - Edina Interceptor: from connection with
City of Eden Prairie at Washington Avenue and Samuel
Road, easterly to intersection with Richfield Interceptor
No. 1 -RF -491 at 65th Street and Xerxes. 5.88 miles
1 -ED -481 - Edina Interceptor: from connection with City
of Bloomington at 78th Street and Cecetta Road, northerly
to intersection with Edina Interceptor No. 1 -ED -480 at
Cahill and Dewey Hill Road. 0.66 miles
1 -ED -483 - Edina Interceptor: from connection with
City of Bloomington at 78th Street and Washington,
northerly to intersection with Edina Interceptor No.
1 -ED -480 at Washington Avenue and Sioux Trail. 1.42 miles
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550 METRO fOUARE BLDG.
7TH & ROBERT /TREETf
/A1nT PAUL Mn 55101
612 222.8423
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TOTAL - 7.96 miles
Warren C. Hyde
October 24, 1975
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The amount in Section 3 shall be changed to $4,776 and was
calculated at $600.00 per mile times 7.96 miles. Quarterly
payments of $1,194.00 will be made by the Commission at such
time as renewal consent is received. We request that the City
bill the Commission on a quarterly basis in order that timely
payments can be processed.
Your cooperation in renewing this Contract with the above changes
is appreciated.
Very truly yours,
METROPOLITAN WAS ONTROL COMMISSION
R: o gherty
Caief A-uaiiiistrator
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Enclosures
cc: Richard L. Berg - Comptroller
JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 146
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the City.
of Edina agree to renew the Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146
under the same terms and.conditions contained in the Agreement .
which is currently in force between these parties.. The renewal
period for Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146 shall.be January
1, 1976 - December 31, 1976.
That both parties agree to the renewal period and terms
is evidenced by the signatures affixed to this statement.
FOR THE CITY OF EDINA FOR THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
49peph D Strauss, Chairman
Ri hard J. oughert , iie edm n istrator
Dated Dated OCT 2 7 1975
STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT RENEWAL
JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 146
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the City
of Edina agree to renew the Joint Use Rental Agreement No..146
under the same terms and conditions contained in the Agreement
which is currently in force between these parties. The renewal
period for Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146 shall be January
1, 1976 - December 31, 1976.
That both parties agree to the renewal period and terms
is evidenced by the signatures affixed to this statement.
FOR THE CITY OF EDINA
Dated
FOR THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
Jgseph D Strauss, Chairman
Richa d J. ougt rty, Ch f dm nis ator
Dated OCT 2 7 1975
STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT RENEWAL
JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 146
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the City
of Edina agree to renew the Joint Use Rental Agreement No.-.146
under the same terms and conditions contained in the Agreement
which is currently in force between these parties. The renewal
period for Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146 shall be January
1, 1976 - December 31, 1976.
That both parties agree to the renewal period and terms
is evidenced.by the signatures affixed to this statement.
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FOR THE CITY OF EDINA FOR THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
.Joseph 0trauss, Chairman
Rich rd J. Dou herty, Chi f dmi st ator
Dated Dated OCT 2 7 1975
Edina City Council
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Edin- Minn
Att. Mr. Hoflnan
Dear Mr. Hoffman:
Sept. 8, 1975
Vie, the undersigned, ;%vd- residents of 3105, 3111, and 311.7 Heritage Drive, would
like something done about the parking in front of our buildings. We understand
this is public property and guests qt�- residents should be allowed to park in
front of the buildings.
Your nrompi attention will be anoreciated.
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October 27, 1975
Yayor James Van Val]�enburg
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
TRAF -FIC CONGESTION LYI MAR LAN DRIVE
This letter is written, Mayor Van Valkenbur.g, to acquaint you with
a traffic congestion problem that has arisen because of previous
council action.
BAC-G?GU_?D
SL 's Edgemoor and Delaney Additors were developed about 1958 - 1902.
Council planning visualized a step doer: zoning from France Avenue to
L;,-----a.r Lane i.e, apartment zoning, .double zoning, single residential
zoning, with the residential zoning beginning on the west side of Lynmar
Lane.
To develop the area, the residents of the Sto�,.'s Edgemoor and Delaney
Addition formed e homeowner's association. Through that association
we - orked rith the village to plan the development of those additions.
That cooperation produced some rezoning changes ,(along France Avenuc)
to reduce the density problems that would have arisen with apartment
developriient only. The cooperative efforts also, led to street improve -
rent and storm sewer installations. We opted for concrete streets
ever. though the property assessrents were higher; this was done as the
village officers who met with us (City -Manager Warren Hyde and Planning
Yanager, George Hite) asked us to seriously consider concrete over
asphalt as that would materially reduce maintenance costs. We accepted
the argument and worked out a plan to assess properties equitably so
that the owners of corner lots were not unduly assessed.
L'ntil 1972, our additons remained a residential area with walking streets
and a usuable park area. With the development of Yorktown, our
en, vl_ ^orment -al situation i:as drastically deteriorated.
EN; VI:Rn_y?,'EN -T,4 , STATUS
In 1972, the Edina council approved zoning changes for the Glacier Sand
and Gravel properties that led to the Yo~kto-w-n development. At the time
of the hearings, a.group of concerned citizens from the Stow's Edgemoor and
Delaney additions protested that those zoning changes would adversely affect
our residential areas. Our protests did not prevail. We were, however,
assured that if traffic problems did materialize, the council would address
itself to those problems. Mr. Vayor, those problems have, indeed, materialized.
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October 27, 1975
Yayor James Van Val]�enburg
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
TRAF -FIC CONGESTION LYI MAR LAN DRIVE
This letter is written, Mayor Van Valkenbur.g, to acquaint you with
a traffic congestion problem that has arisen because of previous
council action.
BAC-G?GU_?D
SL 's Edgemoor and Delaney Additors were developed about 1958 - 1902.
Council planning visualized a step doer: zoning from France Avenue to
L;,-----a.r Lane i.e, apartment zoning, .double zoning, single residential
zoning, with the residential zoning beginning on the west side of Lynmar
Lane.
To develop the area, the residents of the Sto�,.'s Edgemoor and Delaney
Addition formed e homeowner's association. Through that association
we - orked rith the village to plan the development of those additions.
That cooperation produced some rezoning changes ,(along France Avenuc)
to reduce the density problems that would have arisen with apartment
developriient only. The cooperative efforts also, led to street improve -
rent and storm sewer installations. We opted for concrete streets
ever. though the property assessrents were higher; this was done as the
village officers who met with us (City -Manager Warren Hyde and Planning
Yanager, George Hite) asked us to seriously consider concrete over
asphalt as that would materially reduce maintenance costs. We accepted
the argument and worked out a plan to assess properties equitably so
that the owners of corner lots were not unduly assessed.
L'ntil 1972, our additons remained a residential area with walking streets
and a usuable park area. With the development of Yorktown, our
en, vl_ ^orment -al situation i:as drastically deteriorated.
EN; VI:Rn_y?,'EN -T,4 , STATUS
In 1972, the Edina council approved zoning changes for the Glacier Sand
and Gravel properties that led to the Yo~kto-w-n development. At the time
of the hearings, a.group of concerned citizens from the Stow's Edgemoor and
Delaney additions protested that those zoning changes would adversely affect
our residential areas. Our protests did not prevail. We were, however,
assured that if traffic problems did materialize, the council would address
itself to those problems. Mr. Vayor, those problems have, indeed, materialized.
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A recently conDleted traffic study (Traffic Safety Con-Lmittee minutes,
October 111) shows that the traffic congestion that we anticipated three
years ago has materialized with a resulting deterioration in the
enviro L..-,rlal surrcu:.uir_,s. That detcrioruticn is a result cf:
a. increased traffic volume
b. increased noise pollution
c. increased safety hazards
d. increased litter
The attached map shows the ',:- -affic volume; additional flo,•r information is
available from Mr. Hoff man's study. The noise pollution accompanies the
traffic voice, the constant thumping of tires on the streetjoints. The
safety hazards have been lessened by the placement of YIELD signs at
Tj{nmar Lane and :avelle Drive. The real answer to traffic safety at this
street junction, havever, is traffic abatement. As you can appreciate,
litter attends traffic volume. Soft drink cans, beer cans, and cigarette
butts sprinkle our la-ems.
Finally, we anticipate that this situation, without corrective action, will
further deteriorate. The development of the southeast corner of 70th and
France (the Southdale National Bank) could dump rrore traffic into our
residential area via Mavelle Drive. Also, it is likely that the Point of
France condc= -L iums could also affect the area, Yorkta;m via Valley View
and Lynmar Lane, Hazleton Road rather than France.
We believe, Mayor Van Valkenburg, that there are alternatives that.the
council could entertain that would reduce this intolerable situation and
return our area to its original environmental status. And, we ask that
you give this problem your immediate attention.
Respectfully submitted,
V"K'b {ic Works
Phone 935 -3381 320 Washington Av. South, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
HeNNePiN COUNTY
October 30, 1975
,1r. Fran Hoffman, Assistant City Engineer
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Hi nnesota 55424
Dear Fran:
We have received an entrance permit application from the First Southdale
.national Bank presently under construction in the southeast corner of the inter-
section of CSAH 17 (France Avenue) and W. 70th Street in Edina. The application
requests that the property be served by two driveways - one on W. 70th Street
approximately 550' east of France Avenue at the east edge of the property, and
the other on France Avenue opposite Mavelle Drive. The number of access points
requested to serve this size of property and type of development can certainly
not be considered excessive.
However, we are concerned about the implications such access may have on France
Avenue. Presently there is a median opening at Mavelle complimented with left
turn lanes on France Avenue, A 30' concrete street return extends east to the
property line at this intersection. These features were constructed with the
paving project about eight years ago and presumably envisioned extension of Mavelle
Drive east of France Avenue as a public street. It is this street return to which
the developer plans to connect his driveway.
rye are concerned that traffic generated at this point may create a hazardous
condition on France Avenue - in particular the left turning movement from the site
to proceed south on France Avenue and the southbound France Avenue left turn to
the site. Conditions may develop where a traffic signal is demanded. Because of
its close proximity to the existing signalized intersections of W. 70th Street
(400' north) and Hazelton Road (400' south) a traffic signal at Mavelle would be
very difficult to coordinate into the signal system we are proposing for France
Avenue. In addition, with the heavy traffic demands on France Avenue and the
multiphasing necessary to accommodate them it is predictable that traffic from
one signal would back up through the next when spaced only 400 feet apart.
In view of this it is our recommendation that the median opening at Mavelle be
closed in order to preclude these conditions from developing. The access to
France Avenue at this point could be retained but would be regulated to right
turns in and right turns out only. Those vehicles generated from within the site
having destinations south on France would circulate within the site and exit onto
Minorities, Women and Other Protected Classes are Enco caged to apply
for Employment at Hennepin County
Mr. Fran Hoffman - 2
October 30, 1975
14. 70th Street from which a left turn to France Avenue could be made. It would
appear that traffic generated on the west side of France Avenue would be
inconvenienced very little by this closure since they have easy access via internal
streets to both W. 70th Street and Hazelton Road.
Please give this recommendation your earliest consideration since the developer
must be informed and plans prepared before the opening of the bank..if the decision
is to close the median.
Sincerely,
D'v
Dennis L. Hansen
Assistant Traffic Superintendent
Traffic Engineering
DLH:pj
cc: Sam Fisher
Dave Feltl
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5532 Wooddale Avenue Minneapo'is, Minnesota 55424 (612) 925 -2711
November 2, 1975
Captain B. Merfeld
City of Edina Police Department
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN. 55424
Dear Captain Merfeld:
Community Congregational
On two occasions over the past couple of years I have written to you
requesting an investigation of the intersection of Grimes /Arden
and Sunnyside, suggesting the need for a stop si :.gn on Sunnysi.de at
that intersection. Each time you indicated that the intersection did
not meet the requirements established by a national safety guidelines.
Yet, if there were a sufficient number of accidents there, you would
re- consider the issue.
This past summer my wife assisted a teen -age girl who was hCt by-.a car
while riding her bike through the intersection- suffer! ng, I believe,
a broken leg. It could have been, as you know, much-worse. The last
couple of winters there have been at least a couple of cars each winter
that ended up in the front lawn of 4500 Arden after failing to negotiate
the curve on Sunnyside due to excess speed and [cy roads. I doubt that
those have been reported, but again, those incidents could have been
much worse, had the cars hit the tree on the boulevard or one of the,
number of children who play on the sidewalks there.
It is a long stretch, of through street, from France to Wooddale and cars
build up fairly high speeds in that stretch (I.know that from my-own".
experience), and we live continually with th.e sounds of squealing tires,
as the cars negotiate that curve at what appears to be excessi :ve speed.
Through my last letter, the loading point for the school buses was moved
off Sunnyside onto Arden or Grimes which was an improvement. Yet, children
do have to cross Sunnyside to catch the bus, and they do play along the
sidewalks on Sunnyside frequently.
ask that you reconsider the possibility of a traffic sign at that
intersection. I believe that if you were to monitor the traffic volume and
speed at that intersection, particularly now on late afternoons, evenings
and weekends, you would see the need.
The enclosed article from the Oct. 22 paper reminded me of our plea th -rough
the years and trust that a similar outcome would not have to occur before
your department places a stop sign there. In a sense the two wh.o were
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Nov. 2, 1975
killed assumed that risk and responsibility when they decided to travel
at that speed on that street, but what if it had been a child playing
on the sidewalk instead of a tree.
Thanks again for your serious consideration.
Cdrdially
avid L. Williamson
P.S. I also have a growing concern for our 18 year old drinki.ng'law-
and the resulting increase in traffic hazzard and would support
action seeking to raise the drinking age to 19 or 20.
November 7, 1975
O: Members of The Traffic Safety Co ,ittee
and The Edina City Council
Gentlemen:
The following residents request
the installation of stop signs at the
intersection of Valley Lane and
Creek Drive:
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Edina Traffic SafP.ty -or ittee
City Hall
• Edina, Minnesota 55424
SUN NEWSPAPERS
6601 WEST SEVENTY. EIG. T 941TREET
EDINA. MINN. 55495
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August 18, 1975
Dear I Hoffman:
A nr of yea---s ago an mar "step sign'' �ti�as installed at the corner
of Arthur Street and '1 i�Oi1eyr� enlle iish kids Swith aabout was quarter f of an acre
request was -mace by a ... �,c .
to play in preferred the street and as a resist one of them Arthur Street
t� ow A�
a car. The kid Baas badly scared but not injured badly. oen cars a day as a
is a bhort dead -end street that has no more �heanv dozen
of vehicles. In
traffic lead. =:alcney, of CO'trse, gets a hib unnded u motors
fic -the meantire, V:e've suffered along with screeching brakes, g p
as no one expects a "stop" sign right in the fiddle of no there's rnof rhymeoorereason
good share don't stop at all and generally sp e g�
eontiruino t b ;nst.aiiau =vci- a6 the Johnson kids are nor' all in high school
or better and don`t require any more surveillance for ',seeping out of the street. .
I've talked to tine neighbors and they
agreed to the saR'.e stand as I.
We understand from one of year colleagues at the city hall, that the committee
will'investioate fairly and objectively and co^ :e up with a decision ,:ithin a
reasonable period of ti This inform=ation was encouraging as we feared getting
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caught up in a lot of bureaucratic red tape.
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1�hat touched this o_.I was an exner et :�e•rZy wise had yesterday-
of co, Vse,sden.L
and literall. gave r^f �,i_'e ::e11 ,.� having .�, -g much.
n,± c1� , but that didn't, q_ :jet him.: do ,n very rn uc'.{
any res, o: sbi�it ur- r tr s
y' r� ,:t down at '.'alcrjey the traffic fr,
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:E�ie this caSe with your usual dispatch we'll be rr.oSt appreciative.
If you Will Y a
Thank you fcr bearing };ivh me to this point.
'-'incerelY YO
E. A. d i,: ien r rdina (Res) .
Senior vice 'resident - 501 Arthur tu. St.,
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SUN NEWSPAWERS
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w;\ wronlg,, rr as hell, i might add , The "step" sib at
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an 2- 2. and 5413 call ues on the Public Safety C c R£ttee.
\o `c \ere 5e53 s» s' =2s remote 3 but the ?SC c_ e£ul1 .
'bile oa Sea" t e s£zns u z hug {f c 6 .a ) wig 3 e �
i ces so that __- — assn ctin3 driver would be lulled into a sense
of
Ise seen it/ et £o . erly came with tile . lei e a stop siEn
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6601 WEST SEVENTY - EIGHTH STREET
EDINA, MINN. 55435 • 941 -4600
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3e_'ore you put the boor _olks living on or near tie corner of Exthur
and ''aloney On the "din_o -Oat" list, a word of explanation is is Orders
Tt see;:: just the other day a letter went out to 'rTarren Hyde commending
tl ° aCtiOn Of yOir CC:: ^ittee 4 r °,- .oving the useless suns• 1`�U:1, it
appea:•s yO'u have a petition in yO,:r leap requesting -bier re-installation.
You can't be any rn,,ore confused than I. 'he informaticn reached me last
n'-ht =b;:wt the petition. "seedless to add, they d_dnIt come near me
for a t: — nature. I u- d :rstand it was a young lacly(acout 1.2 years )who
bre. o around the parer for signatures. '..''hat beats P so-.e of the reople
who E, -.e me the 7:o11t enccuraoement to ask for removal of t'rte stop signs
are. no-i ba,_':74atering.
:rly ?
As _? r,s _ can determine TED Jam_ ?'l Ti „'PP'v "'T1” `:'R1 r IC which now endangers
the- 1 Children." his kind of beef in 'Edina appears strange as Our
cons":.' -1- 1ar-. has a splendid record for traffic laiwl enforcement, especially,.,
spe�ci_.^ --ell, the cars on .'aloney tritnout exception are viol =.tors and
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ea..._;; he�i o•�t o. .e. fo :ice
tl =s hem there's no real traffic , problem requi ring a stop sign- what's
t',e a'_ : -rnati v.°. to t ^em? ^Ow about a ''yield" sign- or `Islow children ", etc.
c a t= -.. °eY,put o ~�_ of t wo of our travelit.g police ambassadors t c oct up .
a c cee� : it there for a time until the aveci`;e becor•.es something
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!;O?•? __ none of t'lese s'_��estion has any mca,it t.,, your commission then put
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O P T I O N
THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered into this 29th day of
19_ by and between JOHN M. THOMSON. and ELAINE J.
Tfioms \, husband and wife, hereinafter called " Optionor" (whether one or
more), and the CITY OF EDINA, a municipal corporation under the laws of
the State of Minnesota, hereinafter called "Optionee ";
WITNESSETH, That, in consideration of the sum of Ten and no /100
Dollars ($10), in hand paid by Optionee to Optionor, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by Optionor, it is agreed as
follows:
1. Option. Optionor hereby grants to Optionee the exclusive
right and option, to be exercised on or before March 1, 1976 (hereinafter
called the "Option Date "), to purchase that certain tract or parcel of land
(hereinafter called "Optioned Premises ") situate in the City of Edina, Hen-
nepin County, Minnesota, described on Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby
made a part hereof, and as the same is to be more accurately described pur-
suant to survey as provided in Exhibit A.
2. Purchase Price. It this option is exercised any :«� r..�.:•u�e
consummated as herein provided, the purchase price to be paid by Optionee
to Optionor for the Optioned Premises shall be Thirty -six thousand Dollars
($36,000) and shall be payable as follows:
(a) Ten Dollars ($10), the payment-made for this option,
the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged; and
(b) The balance of said purchase price, in cash, on the date
of closing.
3. Exercise of Option. The option herein granted shall be deemed
fully exercised if written notice of election to purchase is given by Optionee
to Optionor by depositing said notice in the United States mail, registered
or certified, addressed to Optionor, with postage prepaid, on or before
midnight of the Option Date.
4. Date of Closing. The notice of election to purchase herein -
above described shall set a date for the closing of the sale herein contemplated,
which date shall be on a business day, and which date shall be not less than
ten (10) nor more than thirty -five (35) days from and after the date
the notice of election to purchase is given by Optionee, provided, however,
if title objections are made pursuant to paragraph 6, and Optionor requires
more than the period to the date of closing stated in said notice to correct
them, the date of closing shall then be postponed and shall be within ten
(10) days after said title objections are corrected or Optionee exercises
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election (ii) as set out in paragraph 6, as the case may be. The closing shall
take place at 10:00 o'clock A.M., at the City Hall, City of Edina, 4801 West
50th Street, Edina, Minnesota.
5. Optionoe's Obligation on Date of Closing. Optionor, on the
date of closing, shall execute and deliver to the Optionee a warranty deed
conveying marketable title to the Optioned Premises, subject only to:
(a). Building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federal
regulations.
(b) Reservation of any minerals or mineral rights to.State
of Minnesota.
(c) Utility easements and public road easements that do not
interfere, in the Optionee's sole opinion, with the pro-
posed use or development of the Optioned Premises by the
Optionee.
6. Title Examination. In the event Optionee elects to purchase
the Optioned Premises as herein provided, the Optionor shall, as soon as
reasonably possible after the giving of such notice of election, deliver
to Optionee, at the address hereinafter provided, complete abstracts of
title covering said Optioned Premises, certified to a then current date, or
a registered property abstract, both with the usual searches attached, showing
marr-letable title. Optionee sha11 have twenty (20;, days from 3r.4 :.af * °?" 01e
receipt thereof in which to examine title and notify the Optionor in writing
of any objections thereto. If any objections are made, the Optionor shall.
be allowed one hundred twenty (120) days to correct such objections and make
title marketable. If said title is not marketable, and is not made so within
said 120 -day period, then Optionee shall have the election to (i) declare
this agreement terminated, whereupon all money paid hereunder by Optionee to
Optionor shall be immediately refunded, and thereafter neither party hereto
shall have any further obligation hereunder.. to the other; or (ii) to accept
such title in its then condition and consummate this transaction, except that
Optionee may withhold from the purchase price, and apply toward correction of
such objections, so much of the purchase :price as may be necessary, in Optionee's
reasonable opinion, to correct such objections, including reasonable attorneys'
fees. Any payment made by Optionee in connection with the correction of such
objections shall be considered as payment on the purchase price. Any excess of
the sum withheld by Optionee over the payments made in connection with the cor"-
rection of such objections shall be paid over to Optionor, without interest,
once such objections are corrected of record. But if the title to said property
be found marketable,.or be made so within said time, and said Optionee shall
default in any of the agreements and continue in default for a period of ten
(10) days, then and in that case the Optionor may terminate this agreement,
and on such termination, all payments made upon this agreement shall be retained
by said Optionee as liquidated damages, time being of the essence hereof. The
right-to terminate and the retention of moneys paid hereunder shall be the sole
and exclusive remedy of Optionor in the event of default by Optionee in any of
its agreements herein,.
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7. Taxes and Assessments. In the event'this option is exercised
by the Optionee and the purchase is consummated as herein provided, Optionor,
on or before the date of closing, shall pay in full all real estate taxes
payable in the year of closing and in all prior years, with penalties and
interest, if any. Optionor also shall pay, on date of closing, all special
assessments that have been levied and assessed as of the date of closing
against the Optioned Premises. Optionee shall pay all of the real estate
taxes payable in subsequent years and all unpaid special assessments payable
therewith and thereafter, if any.
8. Special Agreements.
(a) Entrance upon Optioned Premises During Term of Option.
Optionee shall have the right during the term of this option and agreement
to enter upon the Optioned Premises for test borings; surveys, studies, or
for any other purpose in connection with ascertaining the suitability of the
Optioned Premises for Optionee's purposes, provided that any such entry does
not unreasonably interfere with Optionoe's use of the Optioned Premises.
Optionee shall hold Optionor harmless from any and all liability or damages
that Optionor may sustain by reason of any entry upon said Optioned Premises
by Optionee or its agents.
(b) Retention of Option Payments. Except as otherwise pro-
vided herein, if Optionee does not exercise this option within the option
pexioa'as the same may be eaieitued, t cn Optionee will not be entitl e,4 *^
refund of the moneys paid for this option, and such moneys may be retained
by Optionor.
(c) Commission Claim. The parties hereto warrant that neither
has incurred any real estate brokerage fees, finders' fees, loan brokerage
fees, or any other fees to any third party in connection with the purchase
and sale covered by this option. In the event any third party institutes
legal action in an effort to recover any such fees, the parties jointly shall
defend such action. If a judgment is obtained against the parties jointly,
the party responsible for breach of this warranty shall reimburse the other
for the latter's attorneys' fees, court costs, and share of the judgment.
9. Notices. Wherever in this option it shall be required or per-
mitted that notice or demand be given or served by either party to this option
to or on the other, such notice or demand shall be given or served, and shall
not be deemed to have been duly given or served, unless in writing and for-
warded by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
To Optionor at: John M. Thomson c/o Green & Merrigan
4108 IDS Center, Minneapolis, MN 55402
To Optionee at: City Hall
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
Attention: Mr. J. N. Dalen.
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Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by serving
notices as above provided.
10. Successors and Assigns. The terms, conditions, and covenants
hereof shall extend to, be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the
heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns of the respective parties
hereto. Reference herein to Optionor shall include each and all of the persons
so designated, and they shall have joint and several liability hereunder.
11. Acceptance by Optionee. If this Option be first signed by
Optionor, then this Option shall be outstanding, and may not be revoked or
terminated, for a period of fifteen (15) days from the date signed by
Optionor, and Optionee may accept this Option by signing the same within
said 15 -day period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Optionor and Optionee have caused these presents
to be duly executed, all as of the day and year first above written.
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husband and wif e
OPTIONEE:
CITY OF EDINA
by
Its Mayor
and
Its Manager
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of o�fe. , 1975, by JOHN M. THO�iSON and ELAINE J. THOMSON,husband and
(SEAL)
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of 1975, by JA`1ES VAN VALKENSURG, Mayor, and WARREN C.
HYDE, Manager, of the City of Edina, on behalf of said City.
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EXHIBIT A
(To Option between John M. Thomson and
Elaine J. Thomson, husband and wife, Optionor,
and City of Edina, Optionee)
The West 341.32 feet of the East 682.64 feet of the
South 16 rods of Lot 5,. Garden Park, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, according to the plat thereof on file or
of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in
and for said county.
METROPOLITAn
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October 24, 1975
Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager
City of Edina
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, Minnesota 55424
RE: JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR 1976
Dear Mr. Hyde:
In accordance with Section 4 of the Joint Use Rental Agreement
No. 146 between the City of Edina and the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission, such Contract can be renewed by consent
of both parties.
We wish to renew for 1976 the Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146
under the Game terms and conditions contained in the Agreement
which was in force during 1975 with the exception of the
interceptors covered by the Rental Agreement to be as follows:
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1 -ED -480 - Edina Interceptor: from connection with
City of Eden Prairie at Washington Avenue and Samuel
Road, easterly to intersection with Richfield Interceptor
No. 1 -RF -491 at 65th Street and Xerxes. 5.88 miles
1 -ED -481 - Edina Interceptor: from connection with City
of Bloomington at 78th Street and Cecetta Road, northerly
to intersection with Edina Interceptor No. 1 -ED -480 at
Cahill and Dewey Hill Road. 0.66 miles
1 -ED -483 - Edina Interceptor: from connection with
City of Bloomington at 78th Street and Washington,
northerly to intersection with Edina Interceptor No.
1 -ED -480 at Washington Avenue and Sioux Trail. 1.42 miles
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150 METRO /OUARE BLDG.
7TH& ROBERT /TREET/
/AinT PAUL mn 55161
612 222.8421
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TOTAL 7.96 miles
Warren C. Hyde
October 24, 1975
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The amount in Section 3 shall be changed to $4,776 and was
calculated at $600.00 per mile times 7.96 miles. Quarterly
payments of $1,194.00 will be made by the Commission at such
time as renewal consent is received. We request that the City
bill the Commission on a quarterly basis in order that timely
payments can be processed.
Your cooperation in renewing this Contract with the above changes
is appreciated.
Very truly yours,
METROPOLITAN WAS ONTROL COMMISSION
Richard J. o gherty
Chief Administrator
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cc: Richard L. Berg - Comptroller
STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT RENEWAL
JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 146
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the City
of Edina agree to renew the Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146
under the same.terms and.conditions. contained in the Agreement
which is currently.in.force between these parties. The renewal
period for Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 14.6 shall be January
1, 1976 - December 31, 1976.
That both parties agree to the renewal period-and terms
is evidenced by the signatures affixed to this statement.
FOR THE CITY OF EDINA FOR THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
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JQ seph D Strauss, Chairman
Ri hard J. ougher?!!�i . i dm nistrator
Dated Dated OUT 2 ? 1975
STATEMENT OF'AGREEMENT RENEWAL
JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 146
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the City
of Edina agree to renew the Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146
under the same terms and conditions contained in the Agreement
which is currently in force between these parties. The renewal
period for Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146 shall be January
1, 1976 - December 31, 1976.
That both parties agree to the renewal period and terms
is evidenced by the signatures affixed to this statement.
FOR THE CITY OF EDINA
FOR THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
�.G'it�vYY
J9seph D Strauss, Chairman
Richa d J. oug rty, Ch' f dm'nist ator
Ddt ed Dated OCT 2 7 1975
STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT RENEWAL
JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 146
The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the City
of Edina agree to renew the Joint Use Rental Agreement No..146
under the same terms and conditions contained in the Agreement
which is currently in -force between these parties. The renewal
period for Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146 shall be January
1, 1976 - December 31, 1976.
That -.both parties agree to the renewal period and terms
is evidenced by the signatures affixed to this statement.
FOR THE'CITY OF EDINA FOR THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
.Joseph Strauss, Chairman
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Rich rd J. Dou herty, Chi f. dmi st atcr:
Dated Dated OCT 2 7 1975
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ERNST & ERNST
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 55402
October 13, 1975
City Council
City of Edina
Edina, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
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Our examination of the financial statements of the various funds of
the City of Edina for the year ended December 31, 1,974 included a review of
internal control and accounting procedures. The following comments are pre-
sented for your consideration.
INTERNAL CONTROL
Payroll clearing claims (request for check) for payroll withholding,
deductions, etc. are not signed as being authorized. We recommend that checks
only be issued for claims bearing authorized signatures.
The transaction sequence number on the cashier's register at the
city hall is turned back to one each day. With each day starting over the con-
tinuity of register transactions cannot be tested since transactions could be
made after cutoff for the day and the register then turned back. We recommend
that the register not be turned back each day so that continuity of register
transactions could be tested and accounted for.
The $250 change fund and the daily receipts are left in the cash
register over night. At the end of each day all monies should be removed from
the cash register and placed in the safe.
Presently the cashier's monthly recap is not reviewed. This recap
is used for the monthly posting. We recommend that someone from the account-
ing department compare the daily cash register tapes to the monthly recap and
test account distribution.
During our review of golf course receipts we noted that most days
tested had "miss rings ". Presently the incorrect cash register slip is signed
and forwarded to city hall; however, there is no indication where the corrected
ring may be on -the register tape. We suggest that all '!miss rings" be voided
and posted to an error sheet. The error sheet should show the transactions
number, amount, sales category voided, the transaction number of the corrected
ring and a brief explanation. The error sheet should be forwarded to city hall
with the register tapes and voided cash register slips.
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While the above comments relate to the golf course we feel the use
of an error sheet for all cash registers would improve internal control over
cash receipts.
Cash receipts of the driving range and par three course are recorded
on a separate cash register at the A- frame. These receipts are taken to the
club house to be deposited with the club house register receipts; however, the
cash register tape is not forwarded to the club house. We suggest that the cash
register tape be taken with the receipts to the main club house and then for-
warded to city hall along with other golf course register tapes.
Currently golf course receipts are not being deposited daily. To
insure proper control over cash and to obtain maximum utilization of cash, we
strongly recommend that receipts be deposited daily.
The City has discontinued the practice of making surprise cash
counts of operating cash funds and the practice of testing cash register tapes
for continuity of ringups to account for cash receipts has not been followed.
We believe that these procedures were significant control features and should
be resumed.
GENERAL
At present the City applies differing accounting policies to each
fund. Although these policies appear similar among the operating funds and
among the non - operating funds, they are internal policies. We suggest that
the Finance Director identify each City fund as an operating or non - operating
fund and that he document accounting policies _for all operating or non- operat-
ing funds as a group. This would help ensure continued accounting uniformity
between funds of the same nature. As a part of this proposed project we suggest
that the Finance Director consider the recommendations of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants relative to governmental accounting.
We thank City personnel for their continued cooperation and assist-
ance during our examination. If you have any questions regarding the above
comments or any other matters with which we may be of assistance, we would be
pleased to discuss them with you.
Very truly yours,
ERNST & . ERNST
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. SS402
November 13, 1975
Mrs. , Florence Hallberg, Clerk
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
Dear Mrs. Hallberg:
Will you please place on the agenda for Council action at
an early date the matter of the annual audit of the financial affairs
of the City of Edina for the year 1975. We hope to be favorably con -
sidered for this appointment.
We assure you that the engagement would again have our care-
ful attention. We would be glad'to discuss any questions you might
have.
Very truly yours,
K. A. Olson
Supervisor
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4401 WEST 76TH STREET — MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55435 — PHONE (612)831 -3600
November 12, 1975
Mr. Warren Hyde, City Manager
City of Edina
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
Dear Warren:
Following our meeting with the Council there were varied opinions
as to the exact definition of the Human Relations Commission's
assignment. I feel it's important, therefore, that we put on paper
the direction and form we are following as we prepare recommendations
for the Council.
The Human Relations Commission is to review their own budget and the
needs of Edina Youth Action, and the Colony. Following this review
we are to recommend by December 15 how the 1976 $20,000 "Human Services"
budget is to be spent.
We will conduct a public hearing on November 17th to hear from Edina
Youth,Action, the Colony and other organizations in youth and family
counseling in Edina.
Additional hearings will be conducted after January 1 to encourage all
human services activities in Edina.
An analysis and report of these investigations will be made to the
Council during the first half of 1976..
If this strategy differs from the City's intent and wishes please let
me know.
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Mr. Bechtle,
Due to unforeseen school commitments,
I will be unable to fulfill my duties as student
member on the Edina Bicentennial Commission. I
have appreiciated and enjoyed my experiences up
to this point, and wish to thank you for the-oppor-
tunity to serve. Paul Carter, I feel, would be an
excellent asset to the Commission and he has my
support. Again, thanks for the good times.
Sincerely,
O P T I O N
THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered into this day of
, 19 , by and between H. CLIFTON 1,n1ITEMAN and SHIRLEY
WHITEi4AN, husband and wife,. hereinafter called " Optionor" (whether one or
more), and the CITY OF EDINA, a municipal corporation under the laws of
the State of Minnesota, hereinafter called "Optionee ";
WITNESSETH, That, in consideration of the sum of Two hundred and
no /100 Dollars ($200), in hand paid by Optionee to Optionor, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by Optionor, it is agreed as
follows:
1. Option. Optionor hereby grants to Optionee the exclusive
right and option, to be exercised on or before December 10, 1975- (herein-
after called the 'Option Date ") , to purchase that certain tract or parcel
of land (hereinafter called "Optioned Premises ") situate in the City of Edina,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, described on Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby
made a part hereof, and as the same is to be more accurately described pursuant
to survey or plat as provided in Exhibit A and paragraph 8(f) hereof.
2. Purchase Price. If this option is exercised and the purchase
consummated as herein :rovI.a °' the ntirrl- non „r; nc to I. 4A a U. n s
to Optionor for the Optioned Premises shall be One hundred thousand dollars
($100,000) and shall be payable as follows:
(a) Two hundred dollars ($200), the payment made for this
option, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged;
and
(b) Nine thousand eight hundred dollars ($9,800) (herein-
after called the "Option Exercise Payment "), in cash
or by certified or cashier's check, on the date of exer-
cise of this option; and
(c) The balance of said purchase price, in cash, on the date
of closing.
3. Exercise of Option. The option herein granted shall be deemed
fully exercised if written notice of election to purchase is given by Optionee
to Optionor by depositing said notice in the United States mail, registered or
certified, addressed to Optionor, with postage prepaid, on or before midnight
of the Option Date. Said notice shall be accompanied by the Option Exercise
Payment.
4. Date of Closing. The notice of election to purchase herein-
above described shall set a date for, the closing of the sale herein contem-
plated, which date shall be on a business day, and which date shall be not
less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days from and after the Option
Date, provided, however, if title objections are made pursuant to paragraph 6,
and Optionor requires more than the period to the date of closing stated in
said notice to correct them, the date of closing shall then be postponed and
shall be within ten (10) days after said title objections are corrected or
Optionee exercises election' (ii) as set out in paragraph 6, as the case may
be. The closing shall take place.at 10:00.o'clock a.m., at the City Hall,
City of Edina, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota.
5. Optionor's Obligation on Date of Closing. Optionor, on the
date of closing, shall execute and deliver to the Optionee a warranty deed
conveying marketable title to the Optioned Premises, subject only to:
(a) Building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federal
regulations.
(b) Reservation of any minerals,or mineral rights to State
of Minnesota.
(c) Utility easements and public road easements that do not
interfere, in the Optionee's sole opinion, with the pro-
posed use or development of the Optioned Premises by the
Optionee:
6. Title Examination. In the event Optionee elects to purchase
the Optioned Premises as herein provided, the Optionor shall, as soon as
rea.sonabl„ rc`ss;bi? . -fter- the - givingY'._o'f.s „.ch noti :re of election, del v-r
to Optionee, at the address hereinafter provided, complete abstracts of
title covering said Optioned.Premises, certified to a then current date, or
a registered property abstract, both with the usual searches attached, showing
marketable title. Optionee shall have twenty (20) days from and after the
receipt thereof in which to examine title and notify the Optionor in writing
of any objections thereto. If any objections are made, the Optionor shall
be allowed one hundred twenty (120) days to correct such objections and make
title marketable. If said title is not marketable, and is not made..so within
said 120 -day period, then Optionee shall have the election to (i) declare .
this agreement terminated, whereupon all money paid hereunder by Optionee to
Optionor shall.be immediately refunded, and thereafter neither party hereto
shall have any further obligation hereunder to the other; or (ii) to accept
such title in its then condition and consummate this transaction, except that
at closing, so much of the purchase price as may be necessary, in the reasonable
opinion of both Optionor and Optionee, to correct such objections, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, shall be placed in escrow with an agent reasonably
acceptable to Optionor and Optionee, to be applied toward the cost of correcting
such objections, which shall then be undertaken.by Optionee. Said escrowed
funds shall be paid out on the written request of Optionee made from time to
time to the escrow agent. Any payment made from said escrowed funds toward
the cost of correcting such objections shall be considered a payment on the
purchase price. Optionor shall have no obligation to pay any additional sums in.
escrow to pay the cost of correcting such objections, even if said escrowed funds
are not sufficient to pay, in full, all costs of correcting such objections. Any
excess of the su.3 withheld by Optionee over the payments made in connection with
the correction of such objections shall be paid over to Optionor, without interest,
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once such objections are corrected of record. But if the title to said property
be found marketable, or be made so within said time, and said Optionee shall
default in any of the agreements and continue in default for a period of ten
(10) days, then and in that case the Optionor may terminate this agreement,
and on such termination, all payments made upon this agreement shall be retained
by said Optionee as liquidated damages, time being of the essence hereof. The
right to terminate and the retention of moneys paid hereunder shall be the sole
and exclusive remedy of Optionor in the event of default by Optionee in any of
its agreements herein.
7. Taxes and Assessments. In the event this option is exercised by
the Optionee and the purchase is consummated as herein provided, Optionor, on
or before the date of closing, shall pay in full all real estate taxes payable
in 1975 and in all prior years, with penalties and interest, if any; Optionor
also shall pay, on date of closing, all installments of special assessments
which are payable with the real estate taxes to be paid by Optionor pursuant
hereto. Optionee shall pay all of the real estate taxes payable in 1976 and
subsequent years and all installments of special assessments payable there-
with. Optionor and Optionee understand and agree (which agreement shall sur-
vive the date of closing) that the special assessments now levied against the
whole of the property outlined in red and green on the map attached to said
Exhibit A and remaining unpaid after payment of the installments thereof to,be
paid by Optionor pursuant hereto, will be allocated by Optionee, beginning with
the installments payable in 1976, between the Optioned Premises and the
area outlined in green, on the same basis (e.g., acreage, road frontage,
square feet) as such assessments were originally determined and levied.
8. Special Agreements.
(a) Entrance upon Optioned Premises During Term of Option.
Optionee shall have the right during the term of this option and agreement
to enter upon the Optioned Premises for test borings; surveys, studies, or
for any other purpose in connection with ascertaining the suitability of the
Optioned Premises for Optionee's purposes, provided that any such entry does
not unreasonably interfere with Optioner's use of the Optioned Premises.
Optionee shall hold Optionor harmless from any and all liability or damages
that Optionor may sustain by reason of any entry upon said Optioned Premises
by Optionee or its agents.
(b) Retention of Option Payments. Except as otherwise pro-
vided herein, if Optionee does not exercise this option within the option
period as the same may be extended, then Optionee will not be entitled to
refund of the moneys paid for this option, and such moneys may be retained
by Optionor.
(c) Commission Claim. The parties hereto warrant that neither
has incurred any real estate brokerage fees, finders' fees, loan brokerage
fees, or any other fees to any third party in connection with the purchase
and sale covered by this option. In the event any third party institutes
legal action in an effort to recover any such fees, the parties jointly shall
defend such action. If a judgment is obtained against the parties jointly,
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the party responsible for breach of this warranty shall reimburse the other
for the latter's attorneys' fees, court costs, and share of the judgment.
This agreement shall survive the date of closing.
(d) Use of Premises. Optionee acknowledges that its present
intention is to use the Optioned Premises exclusively for public park pur-
poses, but if not for public park purposes, then exclusively for public purposes.
Optionee further acknowledges that, based on independent appraisal, the Optioned
Premises have a present fair market value of at least $150,000, and that the
Optionor has made a donation to Optionee of the difference between the purchase
price and said fair market value, said difference being $50,000.
(e) Optionee's Payments for Road, Water, and Sewer Costs. It
is understood that Optionor is contemplating the platting of the Optioned
Premises, and the platting, with the Optioned Premises, and subsequent
development of the tract of land outlined in green on the map attached to
said Exhibit A (the "Platted Area "); therefore, Optionor and Optionee agree
(which agreement shall survive the date of closing) that if Optionor obtains
final approval of a plat for the Optioned Premises and Platted Area by May 11
1976, and if Optionee requires, in connection with such final approval and as
a part of the Developer's Agreement .required by Optionee in connection with
such final approval:
(i) That the road adjacent to and north of the Optioned Prem-
ises and shown on the map attached to said Exhibit A be
:Lm roved by Ontion.or with a hard surface,.curbs, and gutter,,,_
then Optionee agrees to pay one -half of the cost of so im-
proving.said road, but not, in any event, more than Ten
thousand dollars ($10,000).
(ii)
That a storm sewer system or an east /west water main
extension along said road adjacent to-and north of the
Optioned Premises be installed by Optionor to serve
the Platted Area and.the Optioned Premises, then
Optionee agrees (1) to pay a portion of the cost of
installing such storm sewer system, which portion.
shall be.determined by Optionee using -the same
method that Optionee would use to determine the amount
of any special assessment (including any assessment
for special benefit) that would be made against -the
Optioned Premises if the said storm sewer system were
a public improvement to be paid for by special assess -
ment and (2) to pay twenty percent (20 %) of the cost
of installing such water main extension.
(iii) That extensions of the sanitary sewer system (other
than connections) be made to service the Optioned
Premises, then the costs thereof shall be borne by
Optionee.
(iv) Optionor agrees to construct, or have constructed, all of
the orojects at (i), (ii), and (iii) above, pursuant to.the
Developer's Agreement, and Optionee's share of.the projects
at (i), (ii), and (iii) above shall be paid to Optionor,
without interest,if a Plan A improvement under the
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Developer's Agreement, once the bond given therefor
is released by Optionee, or if a Plan B improvement
under the Developer's Agreement, once the.special
assessment therefor is fully paid by Optionor.
(f) Platting. Optionor may obtain approval of a plat for the
Optioned Premises and the Platted area and file the same. If so approved and
filed prior to the date of closing, the legal description to be used in the war-
ranty deed to be delivered on date of - closing shall describe the Optioned Premises
by reference to said plat. Optionee agrees that the parkland dedication, or cash
in lieu thereof, to be dedicated and donated by Optionor in connection with such
platting, shall be computed with reference to the Platted Area only, and such
computation shall not include the Optioned Premises.
9. Notices. Wherever in this option it shall be required or per-
mitted that notice or demand be given or.served by either party to this option
to or on the other, such notice or demand shall be given or served, and shall
not be deemed to have been duly given or served, unless in writing and for-
warded by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
To Optionor at: 5201 South Blake Road
Edina, Minnesota 55436.
To Optionee at: City Hall
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
Attention: -Mr. J. N. Dalen.
Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by serving
notices as above provided.
10. Successors and Assigns. The terms, conditions, and covenants
hereof shall extend to, be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the
heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns of the Optionor. Reference
herein to Optionor shall include each.and all of the persons so designated, and
they shall have joint and several liability hereunder. The rights of Optionee
hereunder are not assignable.
11. Acceptance by Optionee. If this Option be first signed by
Optionor, then this Option shall be outstanding, and may not be revoked or
terminated, for a period of fifteen.(15) days from.the date signed by
Optionor, and Optionee may accept this Option by signing the same within
said 15 -day period.
IN k'ITNESS WHEREOF, O.ptionor and Optionee have caused these presents
to be duly executed, all as of the day and year first above written.
OPTIONOR:
H. Clifton Whiteman
Shirley Whiteman,
husband and wife
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OPTIONEE:
CITY OF EDINA
by
and
STATE OF MI`NESOTA )
SS.
COUNTY OF HELL PIN )
Its Mayor
Its Manager
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of , 1975, by H. CLIFTON WHITEMAN and SHIRLEY WHITEMAN,
husband and wife.
(SEAL)
STATE OF MI.QNESOTA )
SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of , 1975, by JAIIIES VAN VALKENBURG, Mayor, and 14ARREN C.
HYDE, Manager, of the City of Edina, on behalf of said City.
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
(To Option between H. Clifton Whiteman and
Shirley [,'hiteman, husband and wife, Optionor,
and City of Edina, Optionee)
All that part of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter
of the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 117, Range
21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, shown outlined in red on
the map attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. The
exact legal description of said red- outlined area shall be
determined by a survey to be prepared by Optionee, at
Optionee's expense, as soon as possible after exercise by
Optionee of the Option to which this Exhibit A is attached,
or by reference to a plat thereof if platted of record on
date of closing, as such date is determined by the Option
to which this Exhibit A is attached.
R
November 6, 1975
Mayor James Van Valkenberg and
Members of the City Council
Village of Edina
Edina, Minnesota 55435
The Council:
The Edina Housing and Redevelopment Agency has instructed
me to write you concerning the status of the 50th and France
redevelopment plan and specifically, the importance of the HRA
promptly knowing the exact location of the new Edina Licquor
Store.
As you know, we are successfully moving to a conclusion of
this year's building program. We expect to have the lower
level of the North Side Ramp open November 17th, with full
completion scheduled for December 1st. The undergrounding of
the utilities will also be finished in December for this
portion of the project. Urban design (landscaping, lighting,
1.
1 1 i iu.c..�
� ����wements will ,J a.0 �trev.L anu
begin early in 1976 with completion of the North Side in total
expected by late summer. Private development north of 50th is
actually ahead of schedule. We are happy to report that the
Lund Building is nearing completion; Peterson Appliances is
renovating; Frederick Herfurth is expanding; and many of the
stores are redoing their signage and improving their property
in general.
The South Side of the Project has commenced with the
successful relocation of the Union Oil tennants. In addition,
negotiations are currently under way for the acquisition of
the Union Oil property. Next month our schedule calls for
the employment of a ramp specialist to design the South Ramp
addition. Since private development in this sector is closely
tied to the ramp (the professional building will adjoin the
ramp with pedestrian access from the ramp on a floor by floor
basis; the Red Barn property hopefully will be converted into
a restaurant or retail building with access again directly
from the ramp) it is necessary to have the location of the
Licquor Store pinpointed shortly. The Licquor Store's loading
area and importance as an activity center make it necessary
to have its location known during the design stage of the ramp.
Edina City Council
page two
More importantly, since the pay back of the tax increment
bonds (without dipping into the general funds).depends upon the
Increase in property values caused by new 'development, it is of
the utmost importance that we do everything in our power to
facilitate and encourage private development. One key to
sustaining development at this point in time would be-the timely.
relocation of the Edina Licquor Store within the .project.
We are confident that you will give this point your utmost
consideration in order that we can maintain; the positive
momentum we now enjoy and need to successfully complete.this
tax increment project.
Mr. Frederick Richards has assured me he will answer any
specific questions you might have, however,_ please feel free
to call on me or our staff "or consuitaris IF you need furthe --
assistance. _
Sincerely,
Charles W. Freeburg, Chairman
Edina Housing and Redevelopment
Authority.
October 20, 1975
MEMO TO: Mayor
City Council
FROM: Greg Luce
Planning Department
On September 23, 1975 at a special H.R.A. meeting (minutes attached) the
H.R.A. requested me to inform the City Council that they would prefer a
liquor store located in the S.W. corner of 'the-proposed new Edina /Dr./
Lund building. The H.R.A. also requested that a final decision be made
as rapidly as possible so that they may proceed with their planning.
On the October 14, 1975 meeting the H.R.A. asked for a response to these
requests as soon as possible. I; therefore,, on .behalf of the H.R.A.,
ask that you make your final location decision as soon as possible and
that preferably it be located in the S.W. corner of the Edina /Dr. /Lund
building.
-B. Financial Matters.
1. Sale of Bonds/Financial Report. ,
Mr. Jerry Dalen, the Finance Director, stated the City Council at their last
meeting approved the sale of $2,200,000 of H.R.A. bonds. He proposed to sell the
bonds on November 3rd, have them printed by November 25th, and have the money by
December 1st. Mr_ Dalen explained that two rules apply in regard to paying back
-_-the bonds; first, the bonds must begin maturing within three years, and second,
the smallest maturity cannot be less than one -fifth the amount of the largest
maturity. He explained the projected tax increment matches the maturity schedule
' except during the first five years; therefore, the city may have to subsidize the
B.R.A. during those years because their initial increment will not_come back fast
enough. He noted the bonds will start maturing in 1978 and will be retired in 1993.
Brief discussion followed. In reply to Mr. Freeburg, Mr. Dalen indicated that
a call feature to pay off the bonds before their scheduled retirement would be too
expensive because of a prepayment penalty. He noted that any earnings from the
bonds will stay in the increment and will be used to pay off the project cost.
No action was taken.
2. Progress Report - Liauor Store Location. -
Mr. Dalen stated that because negotiations with Lunds for liquor store space
in the Hager building were unsuccessful, the liquor store will be located on the
south side of 50th Street in the building to be built cooperatively by Lunds, Dr:
Allen K. Larsen, and the City of Edina. He noted that although he and Mr. Luce
zees. uie liquor s�cae should be located in the southwest corner of that building
adjacent to the parking ramp, Mr. Hyde (the City Manager) and Mr. Robert Snyder
(the liquor store manager) want the store in the northwest corner near 50th Street
because they feel loading and unloading to the rear space would be less efficient
and more expensive. Mr. Dalen added that in any event the building would be a
condominium building; the City of Edina would own 4,000 -4,500 square feet of space
in the basement and on the first floor, and Lunds and Dr. Larsen would own the
remainder of the building, with Dr. Larsen receiving air rights over the first
floor for the second floor.
Lengthy discussion followed regarding the advantages or disadvantages of the
front and rear locations, including the possible loading and unloading arrangements -
Mr. Dalen indicated the loading and unloading system to the rear space would be by
conveyor belt through the parking rang, and Mr. Art Dickey (the architect) has .
been asked to locate several examples in the Twin Cities area where this type 0:
system is operating successfully. Mr. Luce noted that loadin g and unloading for
the front space would be prohibited from 50th Street and would therefore be
forced to occur from the parking lot across the pedestrianway.
Mr. Richards suggested the H.R.A. communicate a preference to the City Council
in that the final decision regarding the liquor store location will be made by them.
Mr. Greer made a motion to inform the City Council the H.R.A. would prefer
that
liquor store be located in the southwest corner (rear) of the new building C
built cooperatively by the City of Edina, Dr. Allen K. Larsen, and Lunds on the
south side of W. 50th Street. Mr. Richards seconded the motion, and upon roll call
the following voted:
`J Ayes: Mr. Richards, Mr. Freeburg, Mr. Greer.
Nays : None. , ____•
MAIN c
November 14, 1975
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Finance Director
SUBJECT: Grandview Liquor Store
We have an offer from Home Federal Savings to purchase our present Grandview
liquor store site.for $210,000. (See attached letter for details).
Our investment in the site is as follows:
Building .(Including addition and
sprinkler system) $1639230
Depreciation taken 19,3221. $143,909
Land improvements. $ 69875
Depreciation taken 652 6,223
Fixtures, equipment and furniture $ 59,214
Depreciation taken 18,895 40,319 (A)
$190,451
Land 30,000
$220,451
Note A - Much of this cost can be salvaged, if we should move.
The cost of the new store would be as follows:
yauau — klwv lots to ve pa chased Irow
Jerry Paulson) 19,200 feet at $4.00 $ 761800
Building (10,000 square feet at $23.25 per foot).. 232,500
Cost of moving and fixtures 40,700
$350,000
Sale of present site 210,000
NET COST $140,000
Approximate number of square feet:
New store 109000
Present 6,300
INCREASE 3,700
Percent of increase about 60%
IEGHJN
FEDERAL SAVINGS
MAIN OFFICE - IDS CENTER, 730 MARQUETTE AVENUE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 - (612) 370 -8000
October 15, 1975
Mr. Warren Hyde,
City Manager
City of Edina
City Hall
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424
Re: 5013 Vernon Avenue South, Edina, Minnesota.
Dear Mr. Hyde:
This will confirm and act as a Letter of Intent concerning the willingness
of this Association to enter into a standard form purchase agreement covering
the above premises on the following terms:
1. Cash purchase price of $210,000 for building and land at the above
address. This would include the land easterly of a north and south
::•������ ^� ��^ _= ^rly party line of the building.
2. Included would be access to loading dock at rear of premises and
adequate space at the east wall end of the building for drive
in facilities for the Association as well as access to public
street from the premises.
3. The transaction could be closed by November 30, 1975, providing
title examination shows clear title and there is authority to
proceed from the City Council.
4. We would be willing to enter into a rental agreement to continue
the present liquor store use until October 1, 1976. Rental would
be based on a monthly pro- ration of an annual rate of 10% of the
purchase price, net of charges for real estate taxes (if any) and
property insurance (to be provided by tenant during rental period).
5. The purchase price would be net to the City, free of any sale
commission.
6. The foregoing assumes that the City would proceed with reasonable
diligence to construct or acquire other premises for its use as
a liquor store location so that the above property involved would
be available by approximately October 1, 1976, subject to unforseen
delays from strikes, lock -outs, etc.
Mr. Warren Hyde,
City Manager
City of Edina
October 15, 1975
Page 2 of 2
Our people certainly appreciated discussing our interest in this property
with Mr. Dalen and yourself. Since our Board of Directors has approved our
proceeding on the terms outlined above, we hope to hear from you soon on this.
Please let me know if you need anything further.
RCC:kk
Yours very truly,
f4�
Richard C. Cross
President
November 17, 1975
TO: Warren C. Hyde, City Manager
FROM: Robert C. Dunn, Director of Public Works & City Engineer
SUBJECT: Improvement Feasibility Report (1975 -10)
The following improvements have been investigated and it has been
determined that they are feasible and their construction would be.in
the best interests and toward the orderly development of the City of
Edina:
IMPROVEMENT AND LOCATION
PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE
CURB AND GUTTER
ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING
Xerxes Avenue from W. 66th Street
to Washburn Circle
SANITARY SEWER
WATERMAIN
To serve undeveloped property in
Southwest Quadrant of 66th Street
and TH 100
ESTIMATED COST
$116,271.08
$ 19,085.90
$ 49,674.35
$ 43,167.49
I hereby recommend that upon acceptance of this report by the City
Council on November 17, 1975, that Public Hearings on these
improvements be scheduled for December 15, 1975.
Respectfully submitted,
f9
4
Robert C. Dunn, P.E.
Director of.Public Works
and City Engineer
RCD:jvn
cc: Mayor and City Council
MEM0RA.:NDUM
November 13, 1975
MEMO TO: Mayor Van Valkenburg
City Council Members
FROM: Ken Rosland, Director
Park and Recreation Department
SUBJECT: Bid Approval for Golf Course Pump Repair
At this time a bid has been received on the repairs needed on the Layne
Irrigation pump at the Braemar Golf Course.
Layne Minnesota Ccmpanv is the only company able to do the repair +•pork
on the pump. They have submitted a bid to complete all repairs for
$1,518.00 during the winter months and install the pump spring of 1976.
Recommend to award bid to:Layne Minnesota Company for $1,518.00.
CO`AU:RICAL AREA PATROL - INCIDENT STATISTICS
October 1, 1975 - October 31, 1975
Cr
DATE
TIME
INCIDENT
LOCATION
DISP.
75009714
10/1/75
0826
Theft from Auto
6800 France
CONT
75009724
10/1/75
1643
PD Accident
Crosstown & France
A &A
75009726
10/1/75
1659
PD Accident
69th and York
0TH
75009728
10/1/75
1808
Shoplifting
Target
CBA
75009743
10/2/75
1125
Theft -.
7100 France
CONT
75009744
10/2/75
1247
Medical Emergency
7000 York
A &A
75009747
10/2/75
14o0
Car Fire
68th and France
A &A
75009749
10/2/75
1648
Shoplifting
Bjorkmans
CBA
75009753
10/2/75
2041
Theft
Walgreens
CONT
75009755
10/2/75
2112
Till Tap
Penney's
CONT
75009756
10/2/75
2116
Medical Emergency
Daytons
A &A
75009760
10/3/75
0120
Alarm
Buchkosky Jewelers
A &A
75009762
10/3/75
0219
Alarm
Penney's
A &A
75009763
10/3/75
0648
Alarm
County Seat
A &A
75009775
10/3/75
0654
PI Accident
66th and France
0TH
75009776
10/3/75
1703
Warrant
66th and France
CBA
75009779
10/3/75
1824
Shoplifting
Daytons
CBA
75009781
10/3/75
1904
Damage to Property
7151 York,Pkg. Lot
CONT
75009782
10/3/75
1938
H &R PD Accident
Raccoon Lot
A &A
75009788
10/4/75
0035
Alarm
Donaldson Car Care
A &A
75009793
lo/4/ -75
0244
Check DWI
Byerly's -
GOA /UTL
75009799
10/4/75
1113
medical Emergency.
YMCA
A &A
75oo98ol
10/4/75
1200
Simple Assault
Target
EC,
75009810
10/4/75
1430
Medical Assistance
69th and France
A &A
75009809
10/4/75
1426
PD Accident
69th and France
0TH
75009813
10/4/75
1445
PI Accident
70th and France
INA,
75009826
10/4/75
2140
Open Window
France & Hazelton
A &A',
75009832
10/4/75
2331
Open Door
7200 France
A &A
75009834
10/5/75
0026
Open Door /Alarm
Krapu's
A &A
75009838
10/5/75
0203
Theft from Auto
Byerly's
CONT
75009843
10/5/75
0534
open Door
Galleria
A &A
75009857
10/5/75
1438
Theft from Auto
7151 York
CONT
75009859
10/5/75
1646
Medical Emergency
66th and France
A &A
750o9866
10/5/75
1901
Al arm
Wickes
A &A
75009873
10/5/75
2124
Susp. Character
Garden Shop
A &A
75009879
10/6/75
0031
Welfare Check /Reset Alarm
YMCA
A &A
75oo9818
10/6/75
0131
A L- Richfield Runaway
Southdale Bowl
GOA /UTL
7500988!,
10/6/75
0710
Alarm
County Seat
A &A
75009886
10/6/75
0919
Damage to Property
6821 York
CONT
75009895
10/6/75
1424
PD Accident
68th and France
0TH
75009898
10/6/75
1604
Car Fire
Giraffe Lot
A &A
75009902
10/6/75
1515
Theft
Dayton- Employee Lot
CONT
75009922
10/7/75
1940
Lost Property
6823 York
A &A
75009934
10/7/75
2i45
Shoplifting
Donaldsons
CBA
75009953
10/8/75
1442
PD Accident
Kangaroo Lot
A &A
75009955
10/8/75
1507
Assist other Dept.
Goose Lot
A &A
75009983
10/9/75
1507
Soplifting
Target
CBA
75009990
10/9/75
1752
A'zrm
Dorothy Collins
A &A
75009999
10/9/75
2000
Susp. Person
Fairview Southdale
GOA /UTL
er ^i='1 Area Patrol - Page 2
I^Ci ent Statistics
--31,
1975
5
-
LATE
TIiE
INCIDENT
LOCATION
7- - r3
j v _
10/9/75
2108
Shopliing
Target
7= ;1 G11
10/10/75
0953
Theft
7350 York
?7
10/10/75
1439
Found Property
Yorktown Area
75125
10/10/75
2026
P &C /Tampering with Auto
YMCA
7=a01� = =t26
10/10/75
2108
Alarm
Scandival Imports
7j01 .JJ31
10/10/75
2240
Kids Disturbing
Zapata's
7;01CL36
'_0/11/75
0040
P &C
Southdale Bowl
75010-052
10/11/75
1059
PI Accident
66th and Xerxes
7�;1�57
10/11/75
1452
PD Accident
71st and France
7CCoI
10/11/75
1602
Susp. Person
Turtle Lot
10/11/75
1618
Accident
66th and York
75010.165
10/11/75
1940
Check for Runaways
Southdale Bowl
750 =0, j76
10/11/75
1545
Shoplifting
Daytons
7510/0101
10/12/75
1628
Disorderly Conduct /Poss.
Daytons
Stolen Property
750101GO'
10/12/75
1805
PD Accident
66th and France
7=n+" 10 7
10/12/75
1833
Alarm
Red Owl
7;0 -0103
10/12/75
1912
Open Door
Key Cadillac
750/0/17
10/13/75
0207
Possible Car Prowl
Key Cadillac
7=10123
10/13/75
0828
Theft
Donaldson's Employee Lot
- ZOID12=
10/13/75
0958
Auto Theft
Key Cadillac
75� =01?0
10/13/75
2203
Theft from Auto
Gopher Lot
10/14/75
0141
Alarm
Daytons
10/14/75
0813
Recovered Vehicle
Key Cadillac
56
10/14/75
1450
Damage to Auto
7151 York
7;01162
10/14/75
1944
Shoplifting
Daytons
7510 1.172
10/14/75
0456
Alarm
7000 York
7j0= L - -?77
10/15/75
0917
PD Accident
66th and France
?5 ^� =0182
10/15/75
1246
H &R Accident
6600 France- Pkg.Lot
75�1?183
10/15/75
1337
Damage to Auto
Camel Lot
75010_8?
10/15/75
1355
PD Accident
Rooster-Lot
7501 1-;; =92
10/15/75
1840
Indecent Exposure
Southdale Bus Stop
750 {%103
10/15/75
1925
Shoplifting
Donaldsons
7- 010 -95
10/15/75
1952
Shoplifting
Daytons
75O1v?C0
10/15/75
2346
H &R PD Accident
Southdale Bowl
7=0 =C %10
10/16/75
1030
Medical Emergency
7151 York
75010213
10/16/75
1428
Poss. Stolen Property
Cinema I &II &III
70 -o-16
10/16/75
1551
Theft from Auto
Fox Lot
7;0- 10 °-23
10/16/75
1913
Bomb Threat
Cen Com
75C_C%226
10/16/75
2022
Terroristic Threats
Goose Lot
75c1 -38
10/16/75
2325
Fire Alarm
Red Owl
7z- log ;45
10/16/75
2359
Alarm
SKI of Minnesota
1
10/17/75
1154
PD Accident
69th and Xerxes
75:0102 3
10/17/75
1252
Grass Fire
69th and France
;_ _ 7 =68
10/1(/75
1624
Shoplifting
Daytons
1`, %70
10/17/75
1712
Auto Theft
Turtle Lot
7 =_a6
10/17/75
2050
Shoplifting
Donaldson's
10/17/75
2135
Damage to Property
York Theatre
10/17/75
2213
P &C
PdcDonalds
10/17/75
2225
Safe Ala.=
Byerly's
10118/75
0105
Reckless Vehicle
Byerly's- Pgk.Lot
75x.1 3 -?
10/18/75
1559
PI Accident
69th and France
7501032/
10/18/75
1617
Motorcycle Theft
Rabbit Lot
Ccr_--nercial Area Patrol -
_n`iyent Statistics
C__- tober 1 -31, 1975
Page 3
C=
T)A
TIP•^F
Irrr.TnrNT
LOCATION
DISP.
7;0103 %3
10/18/75
1722
Car Fire
Camel Lot
A &A
;5010330
10/18/75
1959
P &C
69th.and France
CBA
1 510339
10/19/75
0020.
Curfew
Southdale Bowl
A &A
7;01,.35'
10/19/75
1344
P.I Accident
70th and France
0TH
75010356
10/19/75
1600
Shoplifting..
Donaldson's
CBA
7501036
10/19/75
2001
Solicitors
Southdale Cinema
GOA /UTL
7;010365
10/19/75
2043
Recovered Stolen Auto
Giraffe Lot
A &A
7501395
10/20/75
1953
Customer Dispute
Goodman Jewelers
A &A
7510010396
10/20/75
1903
Shoplifting
ROZ- Southdale
CBA
750 =0390
10/20/75
2040
Theft
YMCA
CONT
75010400
10/20/75
2136
Shoplifting
Donaldson's
CBA
75010 =02
10/20/75
2200
Theft from Auto
Southdale Bowl
CONT
750 -1 1L
10/21/75
1758
PD Accident
Southdale Cab Stand
A &A
750/0416
10/21/75
1815
Trespass
Penney's
A &A.
7501017
10/21/75
1821
Car Fire
66th and York
A &A
75010 =25
10/21/75
2107
Alarm
Theodores Clothing
A. &A ..
750/0427
10/21/75
2309
Vehicle Lock Out
66th & Xerxes - Perkins
A &A
75010433
10/22/75
0533
Alarm
Daytons
0TH
75010432
10/22/75
0733
Alarm
J.B.Hudson
A &A
7501OL34
10/22/75
0756
Burglary
Fas Gas
CONT
750/0440
10/22/75
1134
Shoplifting
Daytons
CBA
7501CLL1
10/22/75
1210
Shoplifting
6801 York
CBA
75010443
10/22/75
13+7
Shoplifting
Daytons
CBA
,75010444
10/22/75
1355
Theft from Auto
Fox Lot
CONT
75010445
10/22/75
1512
Assist Richfield PD
Southdale Square
GOA /UTL
75010446
10/22/75
1601
Susp. Person
Northwest Book Store
A &A
75010448
10/22/75
.1629
Forgery
The Limited
CONT
75010449
10/22/75
1629
Theft from Auto
Fox Lot
CONT
750/04,50
10/22/75
1740
Theft from Auto
Cinema I &II &III
CONT
75010 -52
10/22/75
1745
Poss.Marijuana /P &C
Tiger Lot
CBA,
7501057
10/22/75
2145
Alarm
Gabberts
A &A
750,0`53
10/22/75
2322
Check DK
Byerly's
GOA /UTL
750104159
10/22/75
2324
Simple Assault
Zapata's
EC
750 -0477
10/23/75
132.5
Theft
Fox Lot
CONT
7501^473
10/23/75
1350
Theft
Gabberts
CONT
75010483
10/23/75
1705
PD Accident
Gabberts
0TH
7501%''93
10/23/75
2055
Shoplifting
Daytons
CBA
7501CL98
10/24/75
0912
H &R Acc. /Vehicle Listing
McDonald's Lot
A &A
750104,99
10/24/75
0957
Alarm
7101 France I
A &A
75010500
10/24/75
0929
Armed Robbery /Auto Theft
Nelson's Restaurant
CONT
75010502
10/24/75
1034
Rec.Stolen Auto
Byerly's
A &A
75010504
10/24/75
1143
Da-nage to Property
Southdale
CONT
';5010506
10/24/75
1502
Alarm
Jones Office Machines
UNF
75010507
10/24/75
1458
Shoplifting
Daytons
CBA
75019512
10/24/75
1749
Auto Theft
Donaldsons Overflow Lot
CONT
7501052/
10121+/75
2047-
Auto Theft
Rooster Lot
CONT
75010526
10/24/75
2323
H &R PD Accident
McDonaids
CONT
75-010529
10/25/75
0050
H &R PD Accident
Southdale Bowl Lot
UNF
7501,3533
10/25/75
0253
Susp. Circumstances
Dayton Garden Shop
A &A
750/0531
10/25/75
0332
Susp. Circumstances
Key Cadillac
A &A
7501, 548
10/251/75
0958
Medical Emero;ency
Donaldsons
A &A
7501055;
10/25/75
1344
Vehicle Lock Out
Penney's Auto Center
A&A
Commerical Area Patrol -
Inci 'dent Statistics
October 1 -31, 1975
DATE
10/25/75
1431
10/25/75
1450
10/25/75
1530
10/25/75
1552
10/25/75
1613
10/25/75
1701
10/25/75
1734
10/25/75
1819
10/26/75
0833
10/26/75
1234
10/26/75
1554
10/26/75
174o
10/27/75
0223
10/27/75
0540
10/27/75
1017
10/27/75.
1140
10/27/75
1551
10/27/75
1934
10/27/75
2200
10/27/75
2249
10/28/75
2206
10/28/75
2215
10/28/75
2243
10/29/75
0140
10/29/75
0153
10/29/75
0915
10/29/75
0944
10/29/75
1151
10/29/75
1520
10/29/75
1626
10/29/75
2230
10/29/75
2349
10/30/75
0003
10/30/75
0652
10/30/75
0932
10/30/75
1723
10/30/75
1849
10/30/75
1937
10/30/75
2047
10/30/75
2109
10/31/75
0339
10/31/75
1110.
10/31/75
133"'
10/31/75
1703
10/31/75
2033
10/31/75
20413
D -I'' i T? ON OF DISVOST=Ojtj CODITIGS :
R0. -`_ Referred to Other Agency
A_3 Assisted and dVised
C0 ?;^ Continued
EC Fxcep-,ional Clearance
I`ICIDEITT
Susp. Circumstances
PI Accident
Shoplifting
Shoplifting
Shoplifting /Poss..Marij.
Simple Assault
Shoplifting /Resisting
Arrest
Shoplifting
Alarm
Theft .
Theft
Shoplifting
Alarm /Burglary /DAS
Recovered Stolen Auto
Lost Wallet
PD Accident
Shoplifting
Theft
Shoplifting
Alarm
`ineft from Auto
Alarm
Theft from Auto
Alarm
Alarm
arm
Susp. Male.
Theft
PI Accident
Found Property
Alarm
Shoplifting
Alarm .
Susp. Car
Alarm
11!edical Emergency
H?cR PD Accident
^'hell
;Shoplifting
Theft from Auto
Susp. Vehicle
Reckless Veh..& Noise
Vehicle Lock Out
Vehicle Lock Out
Vehicle Lock Out
Medical Emergency
:gold Up Alarm
GOA /UTL
OF
0TH
CBA
Page 4
LOCATION I I DISP.
Donaldsons
GOA /UTL
68th and France
0TH
Mary Adams
CBA
Daytons
CBA
Donaldsons
CBA
Thayer- McNeil Shoes
CONT
Penney's
CBA
Donaldsons
Henn. Cty.Library
Brown Photo
Daytons .
Daytons
Southdale Ford
Henn. Cty. Library -lot
Southdale
Happy Chef
Daytons
Target
Daytons
Penney's
Southdale Bowl
Penney's
KMSP TV
Byerly's
Donaldsons
Donaldson Lane
Kangaroo Lot
66th and France
Henn. Cty. Library
Target
Target .
Diperna Jewelers
Red Owl - Pkg. Lot
3650 Hazelton
Henn. Cty Library
Rooster Lot
Southdale Center
Donaldsons
Owl Lot
Key Cadillac.
Target Lot
Camel Lot
7001 York.
Penney's Overflow Lot
Southdale Cinema
Goodman Jewelers
Gone on Arrival /Unable to Locate
Unfounded
Other
Cleared.by Arrest
CBA
A &A
CONT
CONT
CBA
CBA
A &A
A &A
A &A
CBA
CONT
CBA
A &A
CONT
A &A
CONT
A &A
A &A
GOA /UTL
CONT
A &A
OTH,
A &A
CBA
A &A
A &A
A &A
A &A
A &A
CBA
CBA
CBA
GOA /UTL
A&A
0TH
A &A
A &A
A &A
A &A .
t
ne.M0`RW1MGS1bE MESSENGER
MORNINGSIDE, COMqUNITY ASSOCIATION OF EDINA
NOTES FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
The first annual election of new officers
for the Association will. be held next
Thtirsday, November 13, at the regular
meeting. This is an importa--rit occ&sssion
as it is the opportunity for residents to
express their views and submit their
ballots for leadership of the next year
of Association affairs.
WU1--) we are a young orginization, we
have encountered a broad level of interest
and growing attendance at meetings by
residents of the neighborhood. Wb hava
beep called upon to ssmra as a counauni-
cations linlk with city gnvernmnt on the
streets improvement projact; have worked
toward better maintenance anei safety. in
our open space and park_areas; and have
been a focal point for aialogue on the
lib,-i-ary closing, issue -- all important
matter-- critical -to prpser-�ring the
health and strength of the community.
aat so far, only a handful of people
have steppod forward to do the -work.
As the new President takes office and
,Clc-as about appointing comi-rdttees, I hopra
tl-i,,-%t narAy more volurt-eers t,,Tija come
forward to help in the job of improving
our noighborhood.
19?5 has baen a year of organization
and challenge I teLsh the mw officers
well as they proceed to plan another
year of activitisa.
Lon Ferne)-iUs
FUTITREIP OF THE LERRARY' ST 111 TN
The AH'annepir County Library Boar(.1, at its
meting on October 23, discussed the
matter of closing the Morningside.
Community Library. Residonts from the
community spoke in favor of continuing
the operation of thelibrAry. The Assoc.
iation", as a result of the manihners
consensus reached at the October meting,
also supported continued operation in a
formal Utter sent to the Board and
the County Commissioners.
thy. Library Board aprr,,&.-ed
sympathetic with residents view6, it
nevertheless faces the need to r0duce its
expenses to Met budget -limitations.
A suggestion was made at tho meoting
that staffing -the library with volunteers
could be considered as an alternative plan
for keeping the library open. No
final action was taken at the October 23
meeting d® the recommendation for closing
the facility will be reviewed by
the County Commissioners at a.later
date when the 1976 budget is discussed.
If any Morningside residents are
interested in participating in volunteer
service at the Morningside Library in
the future, please call any t%f the
Association officers.
�& 1 99
VOUME 2- NUMER 3
7 NOVEMBER 1975
CANDIDATES FOR 1276 ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Ms. Mary Ness
Fir. Jim Gentry
Mr, John Jefferson
others (nominations from the floor)
Person receiving the .highest number of
votes will be elected President; next
highest count will be elected Vice President+
remaining person will be elected
Secretary-Treasurer. All other positions
are appointive.
This slate of candidates was submitted
by the N
PL-
Mr
Mr.
Mr.
14s.
ominating Committee:
Ron Ringling. chairman
Doug Wright
Larry Venard
Jack Cracraft
Corrine Paterson
UPDATE ON �KN 114GSIDE IMPROVP'; Iq-I'S
PROJECT
The Edina City -Ccuncil has postponed
further consideration of the Morningside
Improvemsnts Project until later this
Novedher. The postponeront was made to
gins Edina City Mananger Warren Hyde
more time to investigate the possibility
of obtaining federal fur-as for the projoct,
a PO S sib"-'-, lit-y- that now appears very slim.
Since the last Counc-l.1 hearing of the
matter, Ron Ringling, Chairman of the
Morningsida Community Association's
Corry rdty Improvoments Committee b-zis
Bret wl-t-h Minneapolis and Edina offici�,,,ls
to explore &.1t/arnalLive solutions +0
the Y-rater problem that may not require
complete and immediate replacement of the
wa"Ar syster�.t. An alternative plan
has been discussed one that could
reduce the entire �rojact cost by up
to $800,000.
The Morningside Community Association
has also muds -the following requests
to Edina officials:
!. That all of Morningside's streets
be considered "permanently and
eligible for 50-50 participation with
the City of Edina in the cost of
replacemant. f .
2. That the sidewalks be repaired or
replaced as needed and that the
installation of sidewalks in new areas
be planned in cooperation with the
residents of Morningside to provide the
necossary safety and convenience but
with an emphasis on minimizing this
expense*
3. That the City of Edina's engineerlrig
fee for the Morningside'project be
reduced from 12% to 6 % of the project,
costa I
continll,MA
That the Ciity of Edina consider a level
The MCAE has also learned that the
amortization of the project cost to
original estimate for ornamental
reduce the size of monthly assessment
lighting has been substantially reduced
payments.
assuming installation at the time curbs
and gutters are replaced.'
5. That the City of Edina immediately
The next meeting of the NCAE is
decide whether, Senior Citizens will
scheduled for 8PM November 13th +.
be eligible fo'r deferred payment of
the Morningside Community Building.
assessments.
An update on the status of the project
will be given at this time.
_ -- - ------ ---------v___---__ ----------------------------------------------------------
11TH HOUR UPDATE
The Edina Engineering Department
called a meeting on Thursday, November 6, of
the Minneapolis Water Department, Bannister
Short Et al Consulting Firm, the Edina Fire
Department, the Edina Water Department, and
a group of Morningside residents. The purpose
of the meeting was to discuss possible alternatives
I
to replacing the entire water syp'-
It was generally agreed that the
critical water problem is with the hydrant flow
for fire fighting. The current system is dangerously
inadequate in the opinion of the
Edina Fire Department.
Our current water system is supplied by only two 6 inch mains- -one at 42nd and
one at Morningside Road. These mains are fed through a system of mains that do not come
directly intolMorningside but serge an area in southwest Minneapolis first.
One proposal is to run a 16 inch main from 40th and France (which is a Minnean-
Water Department pump house) to 42nd, then reduce to a 12 inch main going west on 49-'
Grimes, south.to Morningside Road and Grimes, back east to France, and south on ti' ..,ice to
pick up 44th and Sunnyside Road which are now dead -ends. The proposal also to -..ld tie Lny
dead -end into the system.
This proposal would probably increase the pressure and volume of water in our .
current system for domestic use, and hopefully solve the fire flow problem also.
Many of the newer homes, and homes that have replaced the galvanized plumbing
witL L ^. -ner have no real problem except for 3 -4 weeks in the summer when there is heavy
lawn water_-7., If you.have a galvanized water main from the street to the house and
galvanized pipe inside, the proposed system will still not solve your pressure problem.
You must replace those pipesawith copper if you want maximum pressure.
The!Community Improvements Committee of the Association is working hard to
the cost of the improvement to a level that will reflect a good sound investment in our
homes. The Committee believes the estimates x-ehich the city put forth in the public hearing
notice were Loo high to live with and has been working to get more city participation and
looking at any, and al1_other alternatives.
TheiEngineering Department's estimate reflected a possible 20 -30% inflated cost;
the Departments would rather be too high than 10% too low. (With the passage of 2 -3 lranrs .
time, the Engineering Department's estimates may be fairly accurate).
Using current prices obtained from St. Louis Park for the same type project, but
adding something for water pressure solutions, the costs for the project should be less
than originally estimated and could be about as follows:
I
If the assessment period is 15 years at 7 % --
50 ft. lot - $1,600.00 or an average of $15.00 per month
75 ft. lot - $2,200.00 " " " if $18.00 " "
j 100 ft. lot - $2,800.00 " " " " $25.00
(assuming level amortization)
COMMITTEE EDITORIAL
There are some residents who have expressed the view that the improvement projec':
should be laid aside for 5 or 10 years. However, it seems obvious to us that the problems
will not go away- -the situation will only degenerate further. Residents wbo plan to live
in the community for some time will only suffer a heavier burden through cost inflation,
if the project is delayed. We cannot and should not try to make our neighborhood into a
Country Club or Indian Hills area, but we must stop deterioration which threatens to erode
our property values and lower the quality of life.
r]
IV p
HERBERT P. LEFLER III; TO ALL DIRECTORS. AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS OF
THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
-/YL, - 4 � �U ___1\
TELEPHONE
(612) 333- 0543
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a report on the
Northern States Power Company case and the Minnesota.Gas Company
case.
The two matters can be classified as "good news" and "bad news."
The Public Service Commission by its Order dated October 31, 1975,
provided for a reduction in NSP's proposed rate increase from
$60 million to $36.6 million., The Report, Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law in the matter run to some 66 pages and are
therefore too voluminous to reproduce and send to all of you.
However, we are attaching a copy of page 36 which shows, at the
bottom of the page, the amount which NSP filed for, as to each
class of customers, and the amount of increase and the percentage
of increase which the Commission allowed: We are also enclosing
a copy of pages 50 and 51, consisting of the Order requiring the
Company to file the revised rate schedules and to take certain
other actions relating to this filing and future filings.
We are pleased to note in the body of the Report, Findings of Fact
and Conclusions of Law that several aspects of the testimony of
the SRA were useful to the Commission in arriving at its decision.
For example, the Report, Findings of Fact and Conclusions appear
to rely upon the testimony of SRA's witness, Mr. Towers, in
arriving at the overall rate of return and the cost of common
equity. In a number of respects the Commission agreed with the
contentions of the SRA relating to the method of arriving at
NSP's cost of service.
The Commission did not agree with the SRA on all of its contentions.
On the subject of what should be the test year, for example, the
Commission went along with a projected test year which was used
by the Company and by the Commission staff. The Commission's Report,
Findings of Fact and Conclusions do not comment upon the Commission's
choice of a-test year. It may be that in future filings it would
LAW OFFICES
LEFEVERE,'LEFLER, HAMILTON AND PEARSON
1100 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
CLAYTON L. LeFEVERE
HERBERT P. LEFLER
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA SS402
JOSEPH E. HAMILTON
CURTIS A. PEARSON
November 6, 1975
J. DENNIS O'BRIEN
JOHN E. DRAWZ
JOHN B. DEAN
DAVID J. KENNEDY
WARREN R. SAGSTUEN
'
GLENN E. PURDUE
WILLIAM E. FLYNN
DAVID J. BUTLER
"
JAMES D. LARSON
�7�
MEMORANDUM
CHARLES L. LEFEVERE
HERBERT P. LEFLER III; TO ALL DIRECTORS. AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS OF
THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
-/YL, - 4 � �U ___1\
TELEPHONE
(612) 333- 0543
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a report on the
Northern States Power Company case and the Minnesota.Gas Company
case.
The two matters can be classified as "good news" and "bad news."
The Public Service Commission by its Order dated October 31, 1975,
provided for a reduction in NSP's proposed rate increase from
$60 million to $36.6 million., The Report, Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law in the matter run to some 66 pages and are
therefore too voluminous to reproduce and send to all of you.
However, we are attaching a copy of page 36 which shows, at the
bottom of the page, the amount which NSP filed for, as to each
class of customers, and the amount of increase and the percentage
of increase which the Commission allowed: We are also enclosing
a copy of pages 50 and 51, consisting of the Order requiring the
Company to file the revised rate schedules and to take certain
other actions relating to this filing and future filings.
We are pleased to note in the body of the Report, Findings of Fact
and Conclusions of Law that several aspects of the testimony of
the SRA were useful to the Commission in arriving at its decision.
For example, the Report, Findings of Fact and Conclusions appear
to rely upon the testimony of SRA's witness, Mr. Towers, in
arriving at the overall rate of return and the cost of common
equity. In a number of respects the Commission agreed with the
contentions of the SRA relating to the method of arriving at
NSP's cost of service.
The Commission did not agree with the SRA on all of its contentions.
On the subject of what should be the test year, for example, the
Commission went along with a projected test year which was used
by the Company and by the Commission staff. The Commission's Report,
Findings of Fact and Conclusions do not comment upon the Commission's
choice of a-test year. It may be that in future filings it would
a
LAW OFFICES
LEFEVERE, LEFLER, HAMILTON AND PEARSON
DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
November 6, 1975
Page 2
be possible to urge a change in the test year, which we believe
would provide the Commission and intervenors with more reliable
information.
-No doubt, Mr..Hess will want to comment at greater length about
the October 31, 1975 Order at the next meeting of the Board..
In the meantime, if there are any questions that any of you may
have that we can answer, please do not hesitate to call upon us.
The other matter, i. e. the Minnesota Gas Company litigation,
has resulted in a decision adverse to the SRA. The Hennepin
County District Court concluded that the rate increase which
was filed for by the Minnesota Gas Company on November 13, 1974
should be permitted to stand.
In this case it appears that the Court did accept the two
principal contentions of the Gas Company that (a) the appeal to
District Court was in the nature of a declaratory judgment action
on a contract rather than a review of a regulatory decision and
(b) that the filing made by the Gas Company was justified under
that provision of the franchise which permits a second filing,
after July 31 of any year, to avoid or minimize excessive
fluctuations in the rate.
It will appear that if further action is not taken by the SRA in
this case, the current gas rates will remain in effect until a
rate change is proposed before the Public Service Commission.
A copy of the Court's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and
Order for Judgment in the Gas Company case is enclosed..
CLL:jpf
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
IVR S R-Q& arc
Clayton L. LeFevere
SRA Attorney
The combined commercial and industrial increase which averaged 16.4
percent under NSP's proposal should be reduced to an approximately 11.8 percent
increase. The Commission concludes that some internal class rate of return
differences between the large and small commercial and industrial groups do exist
and should be further reduced as recommended by Mr. Budetti and acceded to as
reasonable by Mr. Sorensen. The rate of return difference based upon the
coincident peak study of 10.2 percent for small and 8.8 percent for large at
NSP's proposed level of rates is viewed as an approximation of the difference
and should be reduced by only approximately one -half (from 1.4 percent to 0.7
percent)gt this time. Specifically, the large commercial and industrial
revenue increase should be reduced to approximately 15.3 percent.
The average increase for the small commercial and industrial group should
be approximately 5.3 percent.
The percentage increase for the Public Sector (Public Lighting and Other
Public Sales) should not be reduced from the average 15.9 percent level proposed
by NSP and currently in effect. Rate reforms which have produced the relatively
wide swings in utility bills associated with other classes have not been under-
taken in this area and the rates of return of these two classes are below the
average return for NSP and for other classes. We note that slight changes in
the class rates of return shown by the various studies will result from
Commission determinations with respect to revenue level.
The NSP proposals and the Commission determinations are summarized below:
Average Rate Increase
NSP Commission
Proposed Determination
$ w S
Class Millions Increase Millions Increase
Residential 23.0 15.8 11.5 7.9
Small C S I 10.3 13.8 3.9 5.3
Large C 3 I 24.9 17.8 21.4 15.3
Public Lighting 1.0 16.0 1.0 16.0
Other Public Sales .8 15.9 .8 15.9
TOTAL 60.0 16.1 38.6 10.4
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WHEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
ORDER
1. Within 45 days of the date of this Order, ,ASP shall file with the
Commission for its approval a revised schedule of rates and charges incorporating
the class allocation and structural changes made elsewhere herein so as to allow
the production of increased annual revenues of $38,640,000.
2. The rates as revised and approved by the Commission shalt be effective
for service rendered on and after February 2, 1975.
3. Within 15 days of the date of this Order, ,ISP and staff shall file
with the Commission proposed procedures for the refund to 11SP's customers of
amounts collected by 14SP subject to refund which exceed the amounts authorized
by this Order. The Commission will then issue an order directing which procedures
shall be followed in making refunds.
4. Within three months from the date the Commission notifies 1SP of its
designated representatives, ASP and representatives of the Commission which it
will subsequently designate shall jointly submit to the Commission for its re-
view a proposed plan for a study of the appropriateness, costs, benefits and
effects on consumers and upon .1ISP of tire of day and other peak pricing alterna-
tives.
5. Within one year of the date of this Order, NSP shall submit to the
Commission for its review an alternative illustrative schedule of rates and
supporting cost studies justifying the rates for Public Sector rate forms
identifying the demand, energy, customer and service cnaraes separately, except
that demand and energy charges may be combined where so metered.
6. Within one year of the date of this Order, NSP shall submit to the
Commission for its review alternative illustrative rate schedules in which
various customer charges, service arrangements and conditions of service
currently incorporated into the blocked rate structure are removed and shown
as special service riders.
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7. Within three months of the date of this Order, NSP shall itemize on all
customer bills all surtaxes, surcharges and gross receipts taxes and similar
levies by local governments.
S. This Order shall become effective immediately.
BY ORDER OF THE CO.MISSION
Lawrence J. Anderson
Secretary
Service Date: October 31, 1975
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
Minnesota Gas Company,
Plaintiff,
VS.
Suburban Rate Authority,
Defendant.
DISTRICT COURT
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
FILE NO. 710420
FINDINGS OF FACT,
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND
ORDER FOR JUDGMENT
This case came duly on for trial before the Court on
September 30 and October 1, 1975.
George C. Mastor, Esq. and Charles A. Bassford, Jr.,
Esq., Mastor.and Mattson, Ltd., 315 Peavey Building,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, appeared as attorneys for
plaintiff Minnesota Gas Company (. "Minnegasco ").
Clayton L. LeFevere, Esq. and David J. Butler, Esq.,
LeFevere, Lefler, Hamilton and Pearson, 1100 First National
Bank Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, appeared as
attorneys for defendant Suburban Rate Authority ( "SRA ").
This action is brought under the provisions of the
Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act, Minn. Stat. c. 5.551
to obtain a declaratory judgment construing certain terms
and provisions of and the rights of the parties under
uniform suburban franchise contracts, effective January 1,
1963, between 26 suburban municipalities and Minnegasco.
The Court, having heard the evidence and considered
the pleadings, statements of the case, stipulation of facts,
and exhibits and being fully advised, finds the facts and
states its Conclusions of Law as follows:
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FINDINGS OF FACT
Parties
1. Minnegasco is a corporation duly organized and exist-
ing under the laws of the State of Delaware and holds a valid
certificate of authority to transact business in Minnesota.
It is a natural gas distribution utility serving 155 communi-
ties in Minnesota including the 26 municipalities which are
members of the SRA.
2.
The SRA is an organization created and existing under
Minnesota
Statutes §471.59, providing
for the joint exercise-
of powers
by-units of government. The
membership of the SRA
consisted
of the following 26 Minnesota
cities:
•
Bloomington
Hopkins
Brooklyn Center
Maple Grove
Brooklyn Park
Minnetonka
Columbia Heights
New Hope
Crystal
Osseo
Deephaven
Plymouth
Eden Prairie
Richfield
Edina
Robbinsdale
Excelsior
St. Anthony
Fridley
St. Louis Park
Golden Valley
Shorewood
Greenwood
Wayzata
Hilltop
Woodland
Uniform Suburban Franchises
3. Minnegasco operates in the 26 SRA municipalities
under uniform franchise contracts which, by their terms,
expire on January 1, 1983 ( "Uniform Suburban Franchises ").
.The major areas governed by the franchises include
rates, service and standards, use of the streets, accounts.
and records, liability, indemnification and acquisition by
the municipalities. The provisions of all of the Uniform -- -
Suburban Franchises relating to the issues in this case
are identical.
The Uniform Suburban Franchises were duly adopted by
the municipalities involved and accepted by Minnegasco.
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4. The Uniform Suburban Franchises provide for annual
filings by Minnegasco with the SRA of gas,rates for the 26
SRA municipalities considered as a single zone for rate making
purposes. Annual rate filings are to be made not later than
January 10 of each year to establish the rates proposed to
be charged beginning February 1.
Minnegasco's annual rate filings are based on fore-
casts of its revenues, expenses and permitted earnings in
the SRA municipalities. The data submitted by Minnegasco
in support of its rate filings show the results for the most
recent year as well as the forecasts of operations for the
new 0 year involved. While the forecasts provide the basis
for rate filings, only the results of actual operations are
recorded on Minnegasco's books and are used to determine its
permitted earnings.
.5. The Uniform Suburban Franchises are cost -of- service
contracts under which Minnegasco is allowed to recover its
actual costs of operation including a specific return deter-
mined in accordance with a formula contained in the fran-
chises.
The franchises limit the return to be earned by
Minnegasco by providing for the transfer of any earnings
above that allowed to a reserve account which is used to re-
duce the rate requirements in later periods. Interest is
credited monthly by Minnegasco to the reserve at the then
current prime rate. In August 1975, interest at the rate of
7 3/4 percent was added to the reserve.
Balances in the reserve account at the end of each
year have ranged from a low of $423,000 at December 31, 1963
to a high of $2,527,000 at December 31, 1967. At year -end
1974 the balance was $946,000. These balances as a
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percentage of Minnegasco's annual revenue have ranged from a
low of 1.3 percent in 1973 to a high of 7.7 percent in 1967.
In 1974 the percentage was 1.6.
The amounts of the year -end reserve balances were
not anticipated in most cases because of pipeline refunds
to Minnegasco that could not be anticipated or scheduled .
and the occurrence of colder than normal weather during
several of the years.
6. The SRA is charged in the franchises with the duty
of administering the rate provisions of the franchises.
Filed rates not in accordance with the rate provisions may
be "altered, amended or revised" by written order of "an
engineer, auditor or accountant" of the SRA duly appointed
for such purpose.
7. Section 3(d) of the franchises gives Minnegasco the
right to a prompt hearing and review in the courts of the
State of Minnesota of any rate order of the SRA which alters,
amends or revises its filed rates if application is made
within 30 days after notice of such alteration, amendment or
revision. If judicial review is applied for, then until
the SRA rate order is finally sustained or changed by the
courts, the rates filed by Minnegasco shall take effect
and be charged.
At the time of making application for judicial
review, Minnegasco is required by §3(d) to file with the
clerk of court "a corporate undertaking requiring it to
refund, rebate or comply with such other relief" as may be
ordered by the courts.
8. Section-3(b) of the franchises, in part, provides that
Minnegasco may, in order to minimize or prevent excessive
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fluctuations in the "block rates ", additionally once during
the calendar year, but not prior to July 15 thereof, adjust
.the block rates in the same manner as is provided for their
.:adjustment at the end of each calendar year..
Minnegasco's Rate Adjustment Filing
of November 13, 1974
9. On November 13, 1974, Minnegasco filed with the SRA
a rate increase of 130 per Mcf ( "Mcf" equals one thousand
cubic feet) for all blocks of gas consumption except the
"minimum" block (300 cubic feet of gas or less) to be ef-
fective December 5, 1974 in the 26 SRA municipalities:
Net Rates then New Net
in effect Rates
First
300
cubic
feet
or
less
$2.40
$2.40
Next
3,700
,cubic
feet
per
month
1.65
1.78
Next
26,000
cubic
feet
per
month
1.23
1.36
All over
30,000
cubic
feet
per
month
1.18
1.31
The rate filing stated it was made pursuant to the
following paragraph of Section 3(b) of the Uniform Suburban
Franchises:
"Provided, however, in order to minimize
or prevent excessive fluctuations in the Block
Rates, the Company may additionally once during
a calendar year, but not prior to July 15 thereof,
adjust the Block Rates in the same manner as pro-
vided above for the adjustment of said Block Rates
at or about the end of each calendar year."
Further the rate filing stated:
"The Company here exercises the provisions of
3(b) to recover only the additional cost of'gas
resulting from the implementation of two wholesale
rate increases by Northern Natural Gas Company on
October 27 and December 27, 1974 as follows:
FPC Docket RP74 -80 6.61¢
Purchased Gas Adjustment 6.34
Total 12.951
"The Company stipulates that if the Uniform
Suburban Franchise is superseded, it will continue
to account for any cumulative overage and will not
effectuate an increase in its" 'Block Rates', ex-
cept for a purchased gas adjustment, until such
overage has been exhausted.
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"Attached hereto is a tabulation showing
actual operating results as shown by the Company's
books for the twelve months' period ending September
30, 1974; also, a forecast of the operating results
of the Company for the twelve months' period end-
ing December 31, 1975 based on the above filed
rates; also a calculation of the 'Allowable Annual
Return'-to which this Company is entitled for the
year ending September 30, 19.74,.and a forecast of
the 'Allowable Annual Return' for the twelve
months' period ending December 31, 1975."
10. The cost of natural gas purchased for sale is
Minnegasco's largest single expense item, currently amount-
ing to approximately 53 percent of its total revenues. All
of Minnegasco's supply of natural gas is purchased from its
sole interstate pipeline supplier, Northern Natural Gas Com-
pany of Omaha, Nebraska ( "Northern Natural "). Northern
Natural's rates to Minnegasco and other distribution com-
pany.customers are regulated by the Federal Power Commission.
11. Two substantial increases. to Minnegasco in the cost
of gas purchased from Northern Natural became effective late
in 1974. The total annual dollar amount of these two in-
creases to Minnegasco was $16,957,000 or 12.95¢ per Mcf.
This represented a 22.5 percent increase in Minnegasco's
annual cost of gas purchased. The total of the two increases
was the largest increase ever faced by Minnegasco and were
equal to the total net increase in its cost of gas. during
the previous 13 years.
The two increases by Northern Naural could not have
been anticipated and provided for by Minnegasco in its
annual rate filing in January 1974 because the needed infor-
mation was not available until October 1974. Other possible
additional increases in the cost of gas purchased by
Minnegasco were pending at the time of its rate filing
on November 13, 1974.
12. Gas supply to Minnegasco has become much tighter
in recent years and .increased volumes of gas are no longer
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available from Northern Natural. Volumes available in the
past for certain customers are being reduced or eliminated.
The nonavailability of additional gas supplies af-
fects the retail rates of Minnegasco because it is no longer
able to offset cost increases by. additional sales volumes
and because substantial investments in supplemental gas
supply projects are being made by Minnegasco to provide the
capacity needed to serve new residential and small volume
customers..
13. The rates to all customers in all 155 communities
served by Minnegasco were increased by the amount of the
cost increase from Northern Natural.or 13¢ per Mcf. Other
gas distributors in Minnesota that are major purchasers
of gas from Northern Natural also increased their rates in
an amount equal to the cost increases from Northern Natural.
14. The procedure used by Minnegasco in making its
rate increase filing of 13�6 per Mcf on November 13, 1974
with the SRA followed that used under the Uniform Suburban
Franchises for an annual rate filing. The estimated return
reserve on December 31, 1974 was taken into account and used
in establishing the rates contained in the filing. An increase_.
of 19.78¢ per Mcf would have been required if rates to recover
the increased costs of purchased gas were established based on
forecasted 1975 operations without use of the return reserve.
The forecasts of revenues, expenses and allowable
return covered a 13 -month period, December of 1974 and all
of 197.5. These forecasts for the 13- month. period (with the
increase) projected the return reserve at December 31, 1975
to have a deficiency of $109,000.
Since the 13¢ per Mcf - increase.was not applied to
the "minimum" block of gas consumption, the average increase
per Mcf of sales amounted to 12.85¢ or 9 percent.
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15. If the adjustment in gas.rates which was effective
on December 5, 1974 had been delayed until February 1, 1975,
an increase of 18.5¢ per Mcf rather than 13¢ per Mcf would
have been required to recover the increased gas purchased
costs from Northern Natural. Sales of "firm" gas are tem-
perature sensitive and mostly made in the cold months of
the year. Approximately 50 percent of Minnegasco's firm
sales are made in the three cold months of December, January
and February.
j The filing of November 13, 1974 was based upon the
facts and forecasts of revenues, expenses•and allowable re-
turn which existed at that time and was made to enable
'Minnegasco to recover its costs.and return permitted under
the Uniform Suburban Franchises and to minimize the excessive
fluctuation in rates which would have occurred if the filing
was delayed to February 1, 1975.
16. The 13¢ per Mcf rate increase effective December 5,
1974 covered only the increased costs of gas paid to Northern
Natural and did not change or increase Minnegasco's allowable
return under the Uniform Suburban Franchises. Any amounts
received by Minnegasco will be accounted for in the return
reserve.
SRA Amendment on November 27, 1974
of Minnegasco's Rate Filing
17. By written order dated November 27, 1974 the SRA
rate engineer decided that the rates proposed in Minnegasco.'s
filing were not in accordance with the provisions of the Uni-
form Suburban Franchises, denied Minnegasco's rate filing of
November 13, 1974 and amended the filed rates downward to
the rate levels than being charged.
18. The SRA rate engineer.has had full access at all
reasonable times to examine Minnegasco's books and records
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and has done so over the years in connection with previous
rate filings.
Minnegasco has continued to file with the SRA regular
monthly reports showing its financial condition and the results
of its operations in its.Suburban-Division communities on a
monthly and yearly basis. 'It has stipulated that it will con-
tinue to account to the SRA for any balances in the reserve
account, to furnish regular monthly reports and to provide
full access to its books and records.
Judicial review of the SRA rate order
of November 27, 1974
19. The adjusted block rates contained in the November 13,
1974 rate filing have been charged and collected by Minnegasco
starting December 5, 1974 pursuant to §3(d) of the Uniform
Suburban Franchises.
Minnegasco gave, on December 5, 1974, written notice
to the SRA that it would exercise its right to judicial
hearing . and review under §3(d) of the franchise and the ad-
justed block rates would be charged effective December 5,_
1974, and until the order of the SRA rate engineer was sus-
tained or altered by the courts..
20. Minnegasco applied for judicial review of the amend
ment of its rate filing pursuant to §3(d) of the franchises
by commencing this lawsuit and filing the required corporate
undertaking within 30 days after notice of the SRA rate order
of November 27, 1974.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. This Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the
subject matter of this action.
2. There exists a genuine conflict in the tangible
interests of.the parties under the Uniform Suburban Franchises
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and this action presents a justiciable controversy proper
fora declaratory judgment thereon under the Uniform De-
claratory Judgments Act, Minn. Stat. c. 555.
3. For purposes -of this action, the Uniform Suburban
Franchises constitute valid and.binding contracts between
Minnegasco and the 26 SRA communities.
4. The adjusted block rates filed by Minnegasco with
the SRA on November 13, 1974 are pursuant to and in accor-
dance with the Uniform Suburban Franchises and within the
meaning and intent of §3(b). of the franchises "to minimize
or prevent excessive fluctuations.in the Block Rates." These
adjusted block rates were the lawful and proper rates to be
charged and collected under the Uniform Suburban Franchises
effective December 5, 1974.
5. The November 27, 1974 rate order of the SRA rate
engineer and the amended block rates contained therein are
of no force and effect and are hereby set aside.
LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY.
Dated:
A
/DOUu--AS. K AMDAHL
Drouglas K. Amdahl
District Court Judge
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MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING OF SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
October 15, 1975
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the quarterly
meeting of the Suburban Rate Authority was held at the Ambassador
Motor Hotel, in the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on Wednesday,.
October 15, 1975 , ,commencing at 6: 30 p.m.
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Dan Briggs.
2. Roll Call: Upon roll call attendance was found to
be as follows:
Bloomington
Robert Darr
Brooklyn Park
Ronald Dow
Graydon Boeck
Champlin
Josephine D. Nunn
Deephaven
William Schoell
Edina
Russell Hedlund
Forest Lake
H. K. Dupont
Fridley
W. R. Starwalt
Golden Valley
Mary Anderson
Hastings
James W. Cosby
Hopkins
John Strojan
Maple Grove
David Wencel
Mendota Heights
Orvil J. Johnson
Minnetonka
Donald Asmus
Mound
Leonard Kopp
New Brighton
Don Howes
North St. Paul
Gerald Splinter
Osseo
Ida Dochniak
Richfield
Frank Boyles
Robbinsdale
Dan Briggs
George Delay
Roseville
James Andre
St. Anthony
Jerry Dulgar
St. Louis Park
Robert Ehrenberg
Earl Hanson
Shoreview
L. Cecil Metz
Also in attendance were George F. Hess, SRA rate
consultant, and Clayton LeFevere and William Flynn, SRA attorneys.
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes of the
meeting of July 16, 1975 were presented. It was moved by Mr.
Dow, seconded by Mr. Starwalt, that the minutes be approved
as mailed. Carried unanimously.
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4. Treasurer's Re ort: Secretary- Treasurer Dalen was
absent. Mr. LeFevere istrib ted copies of his financial report
for the nine -month period ended September 30, 1975. The report
indicated that the cash balance of the SRA on that date was
$6,717.90 and that the SRA had investments having a face value
of $113,000.
The following claims were presented:
George F. Hess, rate consulting
services for July, August and
September 1975 -
LeFevere, Lefler, Hamilton and
Pearson, legal services for
the period July 16, 1975
through September 30, 1975 -
$ 2,312.60 for work
on the NSP case
$ 3,105.00 for work
on the Minnesota
Gas Company case
$18,584.97(of which
$3,997.47was for
general services
and disbursements,
$5,696.25 was for
the Minnesota Gas
Company case, and
$8,891.25 was for
the NSP case)
It was moved by Mr. Dulgar, seconded by Mrs. Anderson, that the
treasurer's report be received and that the foregoing claims be
paid. Carried unanimously.
5. New Hope Withdrawal: Mr. LeFevere read a letter
from New Hope wherein it was withdrawing from the Suburban Rate
Authority. He.also read the letters of response which were sent
by David J. Kennedy to Mr. Harlyn Larson, city manager of New
Hope, expressing his regret that the city feels compelled to take
this step and expressing the hope that the SRA may work together
with the City of New Hope in the future.
6. Northern States Power Company Rate Case: Mr.
William Flynn, one of the SRA attorneys, gave a status report
on the NSP rate case. He indicated that the case is now
fully submitted to the Commission and that the Commission should
be issuing its final order in the proceeding by October 31, 1975.
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He reviewed a number of the main issues in the proceeding
including the rate base issue which was resolved in favor of the
SRA position, the question of what period should be used as a
test year, the question of how capital.expenses and operating
expenses should be allocated between Minnesota and non-Minnesota
customers, the question of what working capital should be included
in the rate base, the question of what rate should be used as an
allowance for funds used during construction, the question of what
interest deduction should be permitted for income taxes, the
question as to what adjustments should be made for fuel clause
adjustments and the question of whether or not charitable contri-
butions and certain other expenses should be allowed as operating
expenses for rate - making purposes.
He also discussed the contentions of the parties on what the rate
,of return should be on the rate base.
Mr. Hess commented on matters relating to the rate design. He
indicated that he had reviewed the testimony of NSP and the other
parties and had come to the conclusion that there was not a great
likelihood that the Commission would compel Northern States
Power Company to change its rate design at this time. He expressed
the opinion that the Company's rate design should be thoroughly
studied with a view towards possible future changes, after the
effect of such changes could be predicted more accurately.
Mr. LeFevere indicated that the rate consultant's work and the
attorneys' work on this case now appear to be substantially
complete unless there should be appeals or other court proceedings
challenging the order issed by the Commission. He indicated a
reluctance to proceed to participate in any such further proceedings
without being authorized to do so by the SRA board or its executive
committee. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Kopp, seconded
by Mr. Dulgar, that the executive committee be authorized to instruct
the rate consultant and attorneys as to any further participation in
the NSP rate case after the Commission order has been issued.
Carried unanimously.
7. Minnesota Gas Company Rate Proceeding: Mr. LeFevere
reported on the trial of the Minnesota Gas Company case in District
Court of Hennepin County. The case arose when Minnesota Gas
Company filed for a rate increase in the suburban division in
November .1974. Mr. Hess, SRA rate engineer, issued an order
disapproving of the rate increase. The company then brought a
proceeding in District Court to determine the question of whether.
Mr. Hess' order should be upheld or whether the Company's rate
increase should be sustained.
He indicated that a decision by Judge Douglas Amdahl should be
forthcoming in the very near future.
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He indicated that it might also be desirable to authorize the
executive conunittee to give direction to him concerning any
further proceedings in that case after the District Court order
has issued. Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Darr, seconded by Mr.
Asmus, to authorize the executive committee to direct the SRA
rate consultant and attorneys as to the extent to which they should
participate in further proceedings in the Minnesota Gas Company
case after the District Court order has issued. Carried
unanimously.
8. Audit: The chairman called attention to the need
to appoint a fir tm audit the books of the SRA for the year 1975.
It was moved by Mr. Starwalt, seconded by Mrs. Ida Dochniak, that
the George M. Hansen Company be engaged to conduct such audit.
Carried unanimously.
9. Nominating Committee: Chairman Briggs called
attention to the fact that the next regular meeting of the SRA
in January of 1976 will be an annual meeting, necessitating the
election of officers. He asked for action on the creation of a
nominating committee. After discussion, it was moved by Mrs.
Anderson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the chairman be authorized
to appoint a three -man nominating committee to make nominations
for the offices of the SRA at the January 1976 annual meeting,
but with the proviso that other nominations for any offices may
also be made at that meeting from the floor. Carried unanimously.
10. Date, Time and Place of Next Meeting: It was moved
by Mr. Dow, seconded by Mr. Schoell, that the next regular meeting
of the SRA be held on Wednesday, January 21, 1976, at 6:30 p.m. at
the Ambassador Motor Hotel. Carried unanimously.
11. Adjournment: There being no further business to
come before the meeting, it was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by
Mr. Kopp,that the meeting be adjourned. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Chairman
Enclosures: Financial Report
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SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN CASH BALANCE
SAINT LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1975
Balance at January 1, 1975
Additions:
Assessments received:
City of
Mapleton
$ 130.00
Village
of Belgrade
100.00
City of
Avon
100.00
City of
Freeport
.100.00
Village
of Waite Park
282.50
City of
Paynesville
192.00
City of
Red Wing
1,283.00
City of
North Mankato
734.70
City of
Wyoming
100.00
City of
Bird Island
130.90
City of
St. Cloud
4,222.30
City of
LaCrescent
338.30
City of
Winona
2,643.80
City of
Montevideo
572.90.
City. of
Tracy
252.00
Village
of Prinsburg
100.00
City of
Mankato
3,089.50
City of
St. Joseph
100.00
City of
Albany
159.90 .
City of
Sauk Rapids
505.10
Interest
receivable at December 31,
1974
Interest on income
Investments
sold
Deductions:
Surety Bond
Annual audit
Accounts payable at December 31, 1974
Investments purchased
Legal Cost (Lerevere, Lefler, Hamilton and Pearson)
Rate Consultant- George F. Hess
Refund -City of Crystal
Refund -City of Hilltop
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1975
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Federal Home Loan Bank Consolidated
Bonds
Federal National Mortgage.Associates
Federal Land Banks Consolidated Bonds
Federal Home Loan Bank Consolidated
Bonds
United States Treasury Notes
Federal Land Bank Bonds
Federal Land Bank Bonds
Federal Land Bank Bonds
INVESTMENTS
9.55
4.50
8.25
8.80
6.25
7.60
7.35
5.00
$ 5,059.76
$15,136.90
4,075.00
5,501.51
63,690.01 88,403.42
$ 93,463.18
S 129.00
250.00
7,263.60
19_,857.50
23,700.92
27,296.66
8,131.87
115.73 86,745.28
$ 6,717.90
Due 8 -25 -76 $ 30,000.00
Due 2 -10 -77 7,588.00
Due 4 -20 -77 40;000.00
Due
8 -25 -77
9,960.00
Due
2 -15 -78
7,007.50
Due
4 -20 -78
10,010.00
Due
10 -19 -78
6,007.50
Due
1 -22 -79
1.976.11
TOTAL $112,549.11
FACE VALUE $113,000.00