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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-15_COUNCIL MEETINGAGENDA EDINA .CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1975 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL' MINUTES November 17, and December 1, 1975, approved.`as presented or amended by motion of�� seconded by �r - rc.— �.C.,/ 1. PUBLIC HEARING 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 roll call vote to pass. * A. Street Improvement No. P -BA -213 - Xerxes Ave, from W. 66th St. to Wash- burn Circle j,/9 B. Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement No. P -L -15 - Xerxes Ave. from W. 66th Street to Washburn Circle * C. Watermain Improvement No. P -WM -300 - To serve undeveloped property in S.W. Quadrant of W. '66th Street and T.H. T00 D. Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. P -SS -329 - To serve undeveloped property in S.W. Quadrant of W. 66th Street and T.H. 100 II. AWARD OF BIDS Tabulation and.recommendations by City Manager. Action of Council by Motion. A. Storm Sewer Improvement No. St.S -140`- COMMUNICATIONS A. Morningside Improvements - (Ron Ringling) 7 IV. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Planning Commission 1. Set Hearing Date a. Preliminary P1 t Approval - Yorktown 2nd Addition - S -75 -18 ( /1'I B. Extension of Ordinance 811 -A60 C. Traffic Safety Commission Minutes.of 11/9/75 * D. Human Relations Commission - Consulting Services (Cont. from 12/1/75) E. Set Meeting Date - End of Year Meeting" Q� F. Grandview Liquor Store (Continued fromm 211/75) * G. Purchase of Voting Machines 1%" H. Appointment of Volunteer Transportation Member - Edina'Covenant Church � `(Continued from 12 /1/75)' . -' McCauley Heights 5th AdAtion - Easement Vacation s - Set Hearing Date -..---J. Valley-View Road Street Vacation (Continued from 10/20/75) _ K. Police Contract.Set'tlement•- Approval of Memo of Understanding L. Tax Compromise `Offer 416 Griffit Street Mm� Hiring of Appraiser for S.E. Edina Tax Cases N.1 Ap ointmentBicentennial Commission Members V. RESOLUTIONS r� A. Chan e i S tetreet System B. Engi a 'n a Agreement with State of Minnesota C. Annual Age c t h Stat y D. Salary -Res ution 1. � VI. ANY OTHERS WHO DESIRE HEARING BEFORE COUNCIL VII. FINANCE * A. Liquor Fund as of 9/30/75 * B. Claims Paid. Motion of , seconded by and carried for payment of the following Claims as'.per Pre -List: General Fund & Revenue Sharing, $1,051,333.66;.,' Construction Fund, $136,651:69; Park Funds, $20,860.42; Water Fund, $6,390.30; Sewer Fund, $55,565.73; Liquor Fund, $181'.636.97; Improvements, $1,018,585.00; Total, $2,471,023.77 _ N111age of (Ed 111 a 4801 WEST FIFTIETH STREET • EDINA, MINNESOTA 86424 927 -8861 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, requests Hennepin County to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of installing traffic signals at West 64th Street - Xerxes Avenue intersection. ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 1975. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HEN14EPIN ) SS CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK CITY OF EDINA ) I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, at 2 duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 15th day of December, 1975, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 22nd day of December, 1975. Deputy City Clerk R E S O L U T I O N city of �Edlna 4801 WEST FIFTIETH STREET • EDINA. MINNESOTA 68424 927 -8861 BE IT RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 161.36, Subdivision l through 6, Minnesota Statutes, the Commissioner of Highways be appointed as agent of the City of Edina to let as its agent, contracts for the con- struction of portions of Municipal Streets, for the year, 1976, and the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf.. of the City Council to execute and enter into a contract with the Commissioner of Highways prescribing the terms and conditions of such contracts in the form as set forth and contained in "Minnesota Department of.Highways Agency Contract Form No. 30.774" a copy of which said form was before the Council, assuming on behalf of the City.all of the contractual obligations therein contained. ADOPTED.this 15th.day of December, 1975. STATE OF MINNESOTA 1 COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City. Council at its regular. meeting of Decem- ber 15, 1975, and as recorded in the minutes of said regular meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this -30th day of December. ;., X73. _ K� Deputy City CCi.er:' L -. 7 111 Ilk I I I■ city of cEdin a 4801 WEST FIFTIETH STREET • EDINA, MINNESOTA 88424 .R E S 0 L U T I 0 N 927 -8861 BE IT RESOLVED, That pursuant to statutory authority, the City Engineer for and on behalf of the City of Edina is hereby authorized to request and obtain from the Minnesota Department of Highways, needed engineering and technical services during the year of 1976; for which payment will be made by the City of Edina upon receipt of verified claims from the Commissioner of Highways. ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 1975. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina, do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its regular meeting, of Decem- ber 15, 1975, and as recorded in the minutes of said regular meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 30th day of December, 1975. Deputy City Clerk The Honorable Members of the City Council Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: Estimated Appraisal Costs for Southeast Edina Appraisals Dear Council Members and Mr. Hyde: In connection with the tax petitions filed by .various land owners in the Southeast Edina area, the City, in cooperation with the Hennepin County Attorney's office (David E. Culbert being.the county attorney.with whom we are dealing), obtained estimates for the cost of appraising the parcels in Southeast Edina on which tax litigation is pending. We obtained an estimate from- Chase - Brackett- Company ('Chase'-'-)- and- f -rom -- Shenehon - Goodlund & Asso- ciates, Inc. ( "Shenehon "). Subsequent to the receipt of these appraisal estimates, I met with Mr. Culbert to review the estimates. In connection with that review, we had further discussions with Mr. Chase and Mr. Shenehon. We also discussed an allocation of the costs between the County and the City. A breakdown of the final appraisal estimates and the proposed allocation of the costs between the County and the City are contained on the attached sheet. The sharing by Edina as to the "basic appraisal'.' was discussed with Mr. Hyde, but no com- mitment has been made. Though the estimate by Chase is higher than that of Shenehon, the. County prefers to retain Chase, and the cost to the City will remain the same. The County's preference is based on an indication from Shenehon that' its appraisal may be lower than the value being asserted by Edina and the County. Since the taxes are under contest, and since the indication from Shenehon, DORSEY, MARQUART, WINDHORST, WEST 8, HALLADAY 5 HIBBS 2300 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING THOMAS R. MANTMET BRADFORD L FERGUSON DONALD WEST WALDO F. 0AROUART JOHN ROBERT 0. FLOTTEN WILLIAM R. HIBBS ROGER J. MAGNUSON JOHN W. WINDMORST JOHN D. LEVINE MINNEAPOLIS M I N N E S O TA b b 4 0 2 PHILIP F. BOELTCR J. ROBERT HIBBS F. HENRY "AL ROBERT J. STRUYM , _ WILLIAM B, PAYNE JAY COOK JULE M. HANNAFORD MICHAEL A. OLSON ROBERT A NEIBERG' STANLEY M. REIN ARTHUR B. WHITNEY LARRY W. JOHNSON (612) 340 -2600 JOHN D. KIRBY R.A.SCHWARTZOAUER CHARLES L. POTUZNIK VERLANE L. ENDORF RUSSELL W. LINDQUIST DAVID IL BRINK 'THOMAS S MAY G, LARRY GRIFFITH _ DAVID N. FRONEK DENNIS BURATTI HORACE HITCH CRAIG A BECK CABLE: DOROW THOMAS W 71M KHAN JON F. TUTTLE GEORGEANN BECKER ROBERT MOBBINS VIRGIL H. HILL DAVID L. MCCUSKEY EMERY w BARTLE BARRY D.GLAZ ER ROBERT V. TARBOX THOMAS O. MOE TELEX: 29 -0606 WILLIAM A. JOHNS PETER MENDRIXSON ROBERT J. JOHNSON M. B. HASSELOUIST JAMES H. O'NAGAN JOHN M. MASON TELECOPIER: (612) 340 -2868 ' JOHN P. VITKO MICKY R -MAY PETER DORSEY MICHAEL W WRIGHT - STEVEN K. CHAMPLIN IRVING WEISER GEORGE P. FLANNERY LARRY L. VICKRET 1466 W -FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING DON D CARLSON MICHAEL J. RADMER STEPHEN GOTTSCHALK THOMAS ELKINS CuRTIS LROY ARTHUR E. WEISBERG LOREN R. KNOTT PM:LLIP H. MARTIN ST. PAU L, M I N N ESOTA 55101 PAUL J. SCMEERER KENNETH J. CUTLER DUANE E.JOSEPM REESE C, JOHNSON (612) :227 -.8017 DAN F.. NICOL DAVID DUINLAN JA B. VC SSCT CHARLES J. MAUCNSTEIN MICHAEL TRUCANO JAMES PIELEMEIER WILLIAM A WHITLOCK CHARLES A, GEER WILLIAM J. KEPPEL GARY M. JOHNSON CJ. SCHwARTZBAUER JOHN C. ZWAKMAN JONATHAN VILLAGE CENTER KENNETH IVERSON TMOMASW.fINN - TMOMAS M. BROWN JOHN R. WICKS JAMES FLADER LYNN KROMINGA CORNELIUS D. HAM ONEY EUGENE L. JOHNSON - CHASKA, MINNESOTA 65318 LA . DAVID.. L. BOEMNEN JAY LBENNETT THOMAS S ERICKSON JOHN W. WINOHORST.JR (612) 448 -4012 LAWRENCE'R. OLIVER WILLIAM C. BABCOCK MICHAEL PRICHARD FRANK M. VOIGT MICHAEL E. BRESS WILLIAM R SOTH WILLIAM E MARTIN RAYMOND A. REISTER RICHARD G. SWANSON II6 THIRD STREET SOUTHWEST WLLWI H. SIPPEE JR. ROBERT A BURNS OF COUNSEL JOHN J. TAYLOR BERNARD G. HEINZEN FAITH L OMMAN DAVID A. RANHEIM ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 55901 TOM BEIT2 GEORGE E.ANOERSON GEORGE WILLIAM J. HEMPEL - ROBERT J. SILVERMAN - . ( 607) 288-3156 MICHEL A LAFONO ROBERT L VANFOSSEN December 12, 1975 CONFIDENTIAL The Honorable Members of the City Council Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: Estimated Appraisal Costs for Southeast Edina Appraisals Dear Council Members and Mr. Hyde: In connection with the tax petitions filed by .various land owners in the Southeast Edina area, the City, in cooperation with the Hennepin County Attorney's office (David E. Culbert being.the county attorney.with whom we are dealing), obtained estimates for the cost of appraising the parcels in Southeast Edina on which tax litigation is pending. We obtained an estimate from- Chase - Brackett- Company ('Chase'-'-)- and- f -rom -- Shenehon - Goodlund & Asso- ciates, Inc. ( "Shenehon "). Subsequent to the receipt of these appraisal estimates, I met with Mr. Culbert to review the estimates. In connection with that review, we had further discussions with Mr. Chase and Mr. Shenehon. We also discussed an allocation of the costs between the County and the City. A breakdown of the final appraisal estimates and the proposed allocation of the costs between the County and the City are contained on the attached sheet. The sharing by Edina as to the "basic appraisal'.' was discussed with Mr. Hyde, but no com- mitment has been made. Though the estimate by Chase is higher than that of Shenehon, the. County prefers to retain Chase, and the cost to the City will remain the same. The County's preference is based on an indication from Shenehon that' its appraisal may be lower than the value being asserted by Edina and the County. Since the taxes are under contest, and since the indication from Shenehon, r` DORSEY, MAROUART, WINDHORST, WEST a - HALLADAY The Honorable Members of the -City Council Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager Page 2 December 12, 1975 if made known, could be harmful, I request that this letter be kept confidential. The County is not involved in the assessment appeal by ETOC, but we will need an appraisal of that property also for the assessment appeal case. The Richfield School District has previously advised that it will not share in any additional costs incurred in obtaining the appraisals or defending against the tax petitions. The District previously shared in the cost of preparing an amicus brief in the prior litigation over the Hedberg taxes. Very truly yours, 1 Y TSE /abc Thomas S. Erickson Enclosure APPRAISAL COSTS - Southeast Edina Appraisal Estimate: . Basic Appraisal County Share Edina Share Shenehon: $3,000 $ 2,000 $ 1,000 Chase: 3,750 2,750 1,000 Expert Witness Fee Shenehon: $240 /day All None anticipated Chase: 275 /day All None anticipated Hourly Fee for Consultation and Preparation as Witness Shenehon: $40 /hour ) County will pay up to $300 -$500 None anticipated Chase: 30 /hour ) total Assessment Appeal by ETOC (Cote) [Not a County matter] Shenehon: $ 700 Chase: 450 Total Costs to Edina (not including possible payment of part of consultation and witness preparation fees): Shenehon Chase Basic Appraisal $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Assessment Appeal 700 450 $ 12700 $ 1,450 AGENDA EDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1975 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL MINUTES of November 17, and December 1, 1975, approved as presented or amended by motion of , seconded by I. PUBLIC HEARING 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 roll call vote to pass. A. Street Improvement No. P -BA -213 - Xerxes Ave. from W. 66th St. to Wash- burn-Circle ' B. Ornamental Street Lighting Improvement No. P -L -15 - Xerxes Ave. from W. 66th Street to Washburn Circle C. Watermain Improvement No. P -WM -300 - To serve undeveloped property in S.W. Quadrant of W. 66th Street and T.H. 100 D. Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. P -SS -329 - To serve undeveloped property in S.W. Quadrant of W. 66th Street and T.H. 100 II. AWARD OF BIDS Tabulation and recommendations by City Manager. Action of Council by Motion. - A. Storm Sewer Improvement'No. St.S -140 III. COMMUNICATIONS A. Morningside Improvements - (Ron Ringling) IV. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. Planning Commission 1. Set Hearing Date a. Preliminary Plat Approval - Yorktown 2nd Addition - S -75 -18 !19 /z /'75% B. Extension of Ordinance 811 -A60 C. Traffic Safety Commission Minutes of 11/9/75 D. Human Relations Commission - Consulting Services (Cont. from 12/1/75) E. Set Meeting Date - End of Year Meeting F. Grandview Liquor Store (Continued from 12/1/75) G. Purchase of Voting Machines H. Appointment of Volunteer Transportation Member - Edina Covenant Church (Continued from 12/1/75) I. McCauley Heights 5th Addition - .Easement Vacations - Set Hearing Date J. Valley View Road Street Vacation (Continued from 10/20/75) K. Police Contract Settlement - Approval of Memo of Understanding L. Tax Compromise Offer - 416 Griffit Street M. Hiring of Appraiser for S.E. Edina Tax Cases . N. Appointment of Bicentennial Commission Members V. RESOLUTIONS A. Changes in State -Aid Street System B. Engineering and Technical Assistance Agreement with State of Minnesota C. Annual Agency Agreement with State of Minnesota D. Salary - Resolution 1 VI. ANY OTHERS WHO DESIRE HEARING BEFORE COUNCIL VII. FINANCE A. Liquor Fund as of 9/30/75 B. Claims Paid. Motion of seconded by and carried.for payment of the following Claims as per Pre -List: General Fund & Revenue Sharing, $1,051,333.66; Construction Fund, $136,651.69; Park Funds, $20,860.42; Water Fund, $6,390.30; Sewer Fund, $55,565.73; Liquor Fund, $181,636.97; Improvements, $1,018,585.00; Total, $2,471,023.77 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1975 7:00 P.M. Answering rollcall were members Courtney, Richards, Schmidt and Mayor Van Valken- burg. Mayor Pro Tem Courtney assumed the Chair to announce that the Mayor had reached his fiftieth birthday, in honor of which a replica of the City Seal, hand carved by Mr. Robert Bahneman, was presented. The seal will be mounted on the Council table in front of the Mayor's place. Council expressed its sincere appreciation to Mr. Bahneman for his outstanding carving of the City Seal. Appropriate festivities in honor of the Mayor's birthday followed. MINUTES of November 3, 1975, were approved as submitted by motion of Councilwoman Schmidt, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. BOY SCOUTS FROM TROOP 68 INTRODUCED. Boy Scouts from Troop 68 of the Good Samari- tan Church were introduced and welcomed to the meeting by Mayor Van Valkenburg. PORTION OF W. 65TH STREET VACATED. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hyde advised that the petition for vacation of W. 65th Street from Tingdale Avenue to Rolf Avenue had been sub- mitted to Council because a garage has been constructed on the street right -of -way and the vacation is needed to clear title so that the property can be sold. Mr. Douglas Barber, 6512 Wilryan Ave., presented a petition signed by residents in the general area, which stated concern that the public access to Normandale Park might be shut off and that the children would have to use busy streets in order to reach the park. He said that he would have no objection if only a portion of the street would be vacated as had been recommended by Mr. Dunn. Mr. David Selegren, representing Mr. H. K. Drew, 6500 Tingdale Ave., advised that Mr. Drew would have no objection if only.the South 15 feet-of.-the= street would be vacated. Council- man Courtney then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF WEST 65TH STREET uTUFUFec ,-oa.,1,iri:.n of rha c:iry rmincil _ adante: the 3rd day of November, 1975, fixed a date for a public .hearing on a proposed vacation of West 65th Street lying between the West side of Rolf Avenue and the West side of Tingdale Avenue; and WHEREAS, two weeks' published, posted and mailed notice of said hearing was given and the hearing was held on the first day of December, 1975, at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and of the public that a portion of said street vacation be made; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered the extent to which the vacation affects existing easements within the area of the vacation and the extent to which the vacation affects the authority of any person, corporation, or municipality owning or controlling electric telephone poles and lines, gas and sewer lines, or water pipes, mains, and hydrants on or under the area of the proposed vacation, to continue maintaining the same, or to enter upon such street or portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace, remove, or otherwise attend thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, thae the following described portion of West 65th Street be and is hereby vacated effective this date, December 1, 1975; That part of West 65th Street in Normandale Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 18, Normandale Addition; thence West along the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 130 feet; thence North, parallel with the East line of said Lot 1 and its Northerly extension, a distance of 15 feet; thence East, parallel with the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 130 feet; thence South 15 feet to the point of beginning; and that the Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a notice of completion of proceedings to be prepared, enter in the transfer record of the County Auditor, and filed with the Register of Deeds, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and on tollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. W. 66TH STREET SIDEWALK REQUEST REFERRED TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Being advised of a- request of Mrs. Marion B. Kittell, 6630 Logan Ave. S., for a sidewalk on W. 66th Street East of Southdale, Councilman Richards motion referring the request to the Engineering Department was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried. s 12/1/75 PARK LAND ACQUISITIONS DISCUSSED; MOORE PROPERTY ON MIRROR LAKE PURCHASE AGREE - MENT AUTHORIZED; CONDEMNATION AUTHORIZED FOR KRAHL HILL. Mr. Dalen reviewed progress made in the acquisition of park lands authorized by the Bond Issue Election of September 4, 1975, ` which approved the expenditure of up to $950,000 for the purchase of land,-part of which would be left in its natural state'. He reported the following: Garden Park Property - (Budget, $140,000) The City has an option to purchase the John Thomson property. The triangle has been purchased. No response has been received from the offer to purchase the two lots owned by Mr. Bruce Bermel. The owners of the property at 5500 Grove Street (assessed value of $39,100) have not been contacted. Moore Property on Melody Lake - (Budget, $75,000) As recommended by Mr. Dalen, Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina-City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into agreement for the purchase of the Moore property on Melody Lake described as Parcel 1600, Sec. 33, Township 117, Range 21. Motion for adoption of.the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards and on rollcall there were- -four ayes >and no nays and the resolution was adopted-. McCauley Trail Property - (Budget, $250,000) The Donald K. Nelsons-do not want- _ to sell their property at this time and Mr. Dalen will.offer them a life estate in the property. Mr. Dalen has received an appraisal for the John Hume property which he considers high, but he will continue to negotiate with the Humes to try to arrive at an acceptable price. No action will be taken on one additional lot in the area until prices have been established for.the Hume and Nelson properties. Whiteman /Leonard Property (Moore Property on Blake Road)_ - Budget, $200,000) An option for purchase.-at cost of_..$100,000 has been Whiteman donating additional land to the City which is valued at $50,000. Mr. A. T. Leonard does not want to sell his property at this time, but now that Mr. Whiteman has agreed to -sell his property to the City, Mr. Dalen will contact the Leonards on the subject of "purchasing the property subject to their life estate. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried, that the option to purchase the property be exercised by December 10, 1975. Krahl Hill - (Budget, $225,000) Recalling that this property is under litigation on a zoning matter, Mr. Dalen suggested the possibility of buying out Mr. Melvin Gettleman and negotiating with Mr. Karl Krahl for the balance of the property. Councilman Courtney thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its ou�rYLlCiia .... RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council does hereby authorize the City Attorney to commence condemnation proceedings if Mr. Dalen's negotiations for the acquisi- tion of Krahl Hill fail.. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. COUNCIL /BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RELATIONSHIP REFERRED TO VARIOUS ADVISORY-GROUPS. Mayor Van Valkenburg presented considerations which he believed would better facilitate communication-and understanding between the various appointed Boards and Commissions. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion approving the Mayor's recommenda- tion that the memo be sent to each appointed advisory group for their comments was seconded by Councilman Richards and carried. PAST AND FUTURE BICENTENNIAL EVENTS NOTED. Mr. Ray Bechtel, Chairman of the Edina Bicentennial Commission, summarized past and future activities of the Edina Bicentennial.Commission in honor of the national theme for our country's 200th birthday, "A Past to Remember - A. Future to Mold ". He set forth the purpose of the Edina Bicentennial Commission to seek community organization sponsorship for and participation in designated events, to encourage all citizens and organiza- tions to participate in Bicentennial events, to encourage and coordinante Bicenten- nial activities by community organizations, to prepare applications for State and Federal funding, and to seek local funding for costs.of coordinating and pro moting the Bicentennial. Mr. Bechtel reviewed the designated events sponsored by the Edina Bicentennial Commission and noted the following groups which had participated in 1975 events: Edina City Council, Edina Public Schools, Community Library, Greater Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society, Human Relations Commis - sion Civic & Improvement Association, Southdale Center, SICO, Dayton Hudson Properties, J. C. Penny, First Edina National Bank,. League of Women Voters, Friends of the Library,.-Greater Girl Scout Council, Colonial;Church, Cub Pack 462, Federated Jr. Womens Club, Garden Council, Jaycees, St. Stephens Church, Church of St. Patrick, Edina Ministerial Association and Lions Club. The Council expressed its appreciation and congratulations to Mr. .Bechtel for his work in connection with the Commisgion and for an outstanding presentation. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and .carried approving the.Commission's request for $2,500 which will come fron Contingencies in the :1976 Budget.. 12/1/75 VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTED. Note was made of Mr. Melena's memo advising that the entire Volunteer Transportation Commission will be insured for either$25 per year or 17e per $100 of estimated pay, and that all drivers will be covered at the rate of 17C per $100 of estimated pay. These people would have to be registered with the City and the insurance company and would then be covered under all insurance that the City now has, with no additional cost to the City. As recommended by Mayor Van Valkenburg, Councilman Richards' motion was seconded by Councilwoman Courtney and carried, accepting the following as members of the Volunteer Transportation Advisory Board: Ms. Nancy Bolke, Ms. Barb Geray, Mrs. Betty Peterson, Mrs. L. G. Mutschler, Mr. Arnold Becker, Mrs. Jean Foster, Mr. Phil Riveness, Mrs. Meredith Hart, Mr. Adam Stanzak, Mr. Burt Cohen and Mrs. Willard Hall. The appointment of the representative from Edina Covenant Church was not confirmed because she did not live in the City of Edina. JEAN MARIE HAMILTON TO BE REPLACED BY GINNY PATRICK AS EDINA SUN REPORTER. Mr. Hyde advised Council that Jean Marie Hamilton will no longer be covering Edina as the Edina Sun reporter. He thanked Miss Hamilton for her cooperation ih giv- ing good coverage to the City's news items and wished her well in her new posi- tion. Miss Hamilton introduced Miss Ginny Patrick who will be the new Edina Sun reporter. HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD APPOINTED. As recommended by Mayor Van Valkenburg, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion appointing the following to the Heritage Preserva- tion Board in accordance with Ordinance No. 802 -A2 was seconded by Councilman Richards and carried: For a term to end February 1, 1978 (two year term): Messrs. Foster Dunwiddie (representing the Minnesota Historical Society), Paul Mucke, Gordon Stuart and James B. McWethy; For a term to end February 1, 1977 (one year term): Messrs. Tom Martinson and George Burke and Mrs. Philip W. Herman. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION CONSULTING SERVICES DISCUSSION CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 15, 1975. Mayor Van Valkenburg referred to a letter from Mr. Joel C. Jennings, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, suggesting that an objective and dir- ect evaluation be made for the consultant to the Edina Human Relations Commission. As recommended by Mayor Van Valkenburg, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion continuing the matter to December 15,1975, was seconded by Councilman Richards and carried. BENTON AVENUE INTERCHANGE MEETING SET FOR DECEMBER 17, 1975. Mr. Hyde advised Lne council Lnar aenaLor uLLo hang nas asKea Lne-minnesota ataLe nigaway vepart- ment and the Metropolitan Council to be present at a meeting to discuss the design of the Benton Avenue /T.H. 100 interchange which meeting will be held on December 17, 1975 in the Council Room at 7:30 p.m. The School District will be represented and the City will present its case. T.H. 100 TEMPORARY PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT APPROVED WITHIN OUTLOT 1, LAKE EDINA-2ND ADDITION. As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Councilman Courtney's motion approving., S.P. 2733 (100= 130 -21 -1) Temporary Permit to Construct within Outlot 1, Lake Edina 2nd Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Manager to execute such permit was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried, with the understanding that the State _provide in the.plan the plantings that the City recommended with its initial plan and also provide a gate for access to the overflow weir. COSTS TO CITY OF EDINA OF 7'.H. 100 RECONSTRUCTION REVIEWED. Mr. Dunn presented a tabulation of total costs to be borne by the City of Edina for the reconstruc- tion of T.H. 100 through the City showing a grand total of $1,479,344.32. No action was taken. 1976 SALARY RESOLUTION CONTINUED. Mr. Hyde advised that the salary resolution will not be .ready until later this month and asked that Council express any recommendations that it might have. No action was taken. MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT PROCEDURES DISCUSSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Hyde advised that he had attended a meeting of residents whose property backs up to Meadowbrook Park, and that questions had arisen as to procedures to he followed regarding improvements proposed to be made by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dis- trict. Mr. Hyde will check on the procedures and advise the Council and the residents. LEVY FOR HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BONDS CANCELLED. As recommended by Mr. Dalen, Councilman Richards offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: ., 12/1/75 RESOLUTION CANCELLING GENERAL OBLIGATION REDEVELOPMENT BONDS OF 1975 (HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) AD VALOREM TAXES COLLECTIBLE WITH 1976 GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina has, by resolution adopted November 3, 1975, levied a special ad valorem tax for the payment of principal and interest of its General Obligation Redevelopment Bonds of 1975 (Housing and Redevelopment Authority) Fund; said ad valorem tax in the amount of $2,200,000 being collectible with and as a part of other general taxes for the year 1976; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.61, permits the cancellation of said levies providing moneys are on hand for payment of principal and interest for said bond issue; and it has been determined by this Council that the required moneys are on hand for the payment of said principal and interest; - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that those ad valorem tax levys made by resolution of this Council, adopted November 3, 1975, and collectible with and as a part of other general property taxes in said City for the year 1976, be and are hereby cancelled; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota, be authorized and directed to cancel the above described ad valorem tax levys and to delete said levys from taxes to be spread for the year 1976. . Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. HEARING DATES SET FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Councilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. P -BA -213, ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. P -L -15, SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -325_ WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. P -WM -300 1.' The City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to the feasibility of the proposed improvements described in the form of Notice of Hearing set forth below, and as to the estimated cost of such improvements, said report is hereby approved and directed to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. This Council shall meet. on Monday, December 15, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. in the Edina City Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in said impruveLUeuLb. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper once a week for two successive weeks, the second of which publication is to be not less than three days from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected pro- perties in substantially the following form: (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -BA -213 ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. P -L -15 < SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -329 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. P -WM -300 EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall`on Monday, December 15, 1975, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the autliority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate cost of said improvements are estimated by the City as set forth below: ESTIMATED COST 1. PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -BA -213 $116,271.08 Xerxes Avenue from W. 66th Street to Washburn Circle 2. ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. P -L -15 $ 19,085.90 Xerxes Avenue from W. 66th Street'to Washburn Circle 3. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -329 $ 49,674.35 to serve undeveloped property in Southwest Quadrant of 66th Street and T.H. 100 4. WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. P -WM -300 $ 43,167.49 to serve undeveloped property in,Southwest Quadrant of 66th Street and T.H. 100 12/1/75 W 42ND STREET SIDEWALK DEFERRMENT REQUEST CONTINUED UNTIL MORNINGSIDE AREA HEARINGS ARE HELD. Council's attention was called to a letter from Mr. Robert G. Fletcher, along with a petition signed by resident owners of property abut- ting W. 42nd Street, requesting that there be no installation of new sidewalk on W. 42nd Street. The request was continued and will be considered at the time the Morningside area improvements are brought again to hearing, by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Richards and carried. MALONEY AVE. AND ARTHUR STREET STOP SIGNS ORDERED REPLACED. Mr. Dunn recalled that, upon the request of a resident who lives on the corner of Maloney Ave. and Arthur Street, the Traffic Safety Committee had recommended the removal of STOP signs on Maloney Ave. at Arthur Street. Upon the removal of the signs, other residents in the area had requested that the signs be replaced and the Traffic Safety Committee had continued the matter to its next meeting. Mr. George Gould, 6516 Waterman Ave., who served as spokesman for the group, said that removal of the sign had brought about a hazardous traffic situation and requested that the sign be replaced. Mr. Dunn added that the person who had requested the removal of the sign has .agreed to go along with the wishes of the majority. Councilman Courtney's motion was then seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried that the STOP signs on Maloney Ave. at Arthur Street be replaced. HENNEPIN COUNTY ADULT CORRECTIONS FACILITY COSTS DISCUSSED. Mr. Hyde recalled that the matter of costs of the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility had been continued from the meeting of November 17, 1975, and called Council's attention to a memo from the Director of the facility advising that the Board of County Commissioners had ordered an increase in the per diem rate for the care of straight time residents to $23 per day effective January 1, 1976. Cost for Work Release residents will remain at $3 per day, but the Work Release service charge will be increased to $3 per day to outside jurisdictions. No action was taken. 50TH STREET LIQUOR STORE SITE GRANTED CONCEPT APPROVAL, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Mr. Dalen advised that the Housing and Redevelopment Auth- ority proposes to exchange the Union 76 Station site for land owned by Bri Mar which will be to the East of the present parking lot and to the West of Dr. Lar- son's property. He explained that the reason for the exchange is to implement the present plan to construct a building on part of this land, on Dr. Larson's ramp. Mr. Donald Sather questioned the reason for moving the present facilities and was told that the present store is too small and that it is difficult to handle stock at that location. It was brought out that the present facility contains 1,500 square feet and that the new store would contain between 9,000 and 10,000 square feet. Following considerable discussion, Councilman Courtney's motion granting concept approval to the proposed location of the new liquor store, subject to learning more details on the estimated cost and on the loading facilities, was seconded by Councilman Richards and carried. Mr. Erickson clari- fied that the developer would create a condominium and that the City would buy a unit on the first floor and basement. GRANDVIEW LIQUOR STORE RELOCATION CONTINUED. Mr. Dalen reviewed costs of reloc- ating the Grandview Liquor Store and advised that Mr. Richard Cross, President of Home Federal Savings had verbally accepted his offer for a closing date of February 1, 1976, with no rental charge to be paid until October 1, 1976. Mr. Dalen added that, since his discussions with Mr. Cross, Mr. Jerry Paulson of Jerry's Foods had indicated that he would have no room for his restaurant if pre- sent plans developed. It was generally agreed that too many unknowns exist at the present time and that the matter should be continued until more information. is available. Mr. Dalen will ask Mr. Cross for additional time to reach a decision. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 1975, APPROVED. Mr. Dunn referred to minutes of a Special Meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee held November 21, 1975. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was then seconded by Councilman Richards for approval of the following: 1. Hennepin County closure of the median opening on France Ave. at Mavelle Drive with left -turn lanes removed at County expense; 2. The following time restrictions be placed: a. One -hour parking in surface parking lots; b. Four -hour parking in City parking ramps; c. Unlimited parking with stickers for employees in the top floor of the North ramp and lower level of the South ramp. Councilwoman Schmidt's motion accepting the remainder of the minutes of November 21, 1975, was seconded by Councilman Richards and carried. - 12/1/75 The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb and Gutter under 1 above (Improvement No. P -BA -213) includes Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Lyndale Builders Addition; Lots 1 through 10, inclusive, Meadow Lane II Addition; Tract B, Tract F (Parts), Parcel 3610, 3630, 3650 and 3670, Tract M (Parts), Parcel 6410 and 6450, Registered Land Survey 629; Lots 1 through 6, inclusive, York Hills; Lots 1 through 4, Lot 5 + 1i vacated street, Block 1, York Terrace; Lot 1 + 11 vacated street, Block 2, Lots 2 through 7, inclusive, Block 2, and Lot 8 + 11 vacated street, Block 2, York Terrace; Lot 1, Block 4, Yorktown, Outlot C and Outlot D, Yorktown; Parcels Nos. 425, 5610 and 7610, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Ornamental Street Lighting under 2 above (Improvement No. P -L -15) will be the same as the assess- ment area for Permanent Street Surfacing and Concrete Curb and Gutter under 1 above (Improvement No. P -BA -213). The area proposed to be assessed for the Sanitary Sewer under 3 above (Improve- ment No. P -SS -329) includes Lot 38, Block 1, Brookview Heights 1st Addition; Parcels Nos. 1000, 1500 and 4500, 2000, 2150, 40001 and 5000, Section 4, Township 116,-Range 21. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Watermain under 4 above (Improvement No. P -WM -300) will be the same as the assessment area for Sanitary Sewer under 3 above (Improvement No. P -SS -329). Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Councilman Courtney was seconded by Councilman Richards and carried for payment of the following claims.as per Pre -List: General Funds, $138,706.86; Construction Funds, $1,970.00; Park Funds, $7,059.53; Water Fund, $2,910.85; Liquor Fund, $786.41; Sewer Fund, $1,353.82; Improvements, $500.00; Advance Funding, $35,087.50; Total, $188,374.97; and for confirmation of payment of the following claims: General and Revenue Sharing, $18,727.52; Construction Fund, $15.00; Park Funds, $1,772.07; Water Fund, $2,964.25; Liquor Fund, $154,923.70; Sewer Fund, $11.69; Total, $178,414.23. No further business appearing, Councilman Richards motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Adjournment at 8:45 p.m. t. L City Clerk 1.9 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1975 7:00 P.M. Answering roll call were.Members Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Shaw and Mayor Van Valkenburg. MINUTES of October 20 and 27, 1975, were approved as presented by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried. MORNINGSIDE AREA IMPROVEMENTS P -WM -299, P -BA -204, P -S -14, P -ST.S -145 and P -L -14 CONTINUED INDEFINITELY. Upon the recommendation of Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney's motion that the hearings be continued indefinitely was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried. - IMPROVEMENTS P -C -119 AND P -BA -214 ABANDONED AT PUBLIC HEARING. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Due notice having been given, public hearing was conducted and action taken as hereinafter recorded. CONSTRUCTION OF GRADING, GRAVELING, PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS NO. C -119 AND NO. BA -214 IN THE FOLLOWING: North Frontage Road 62nd Street Crosstown from Gleason Road to Vernon Avenue 00 Mr. Dunn, noting the location of the proposed frontage road off of the public r' right -of -way, proposed taking.a 60 foot right -of -way from private property at a Wtotal estimated cost, exclusive of right -of -way costs, if any, of $245,888.23; w the improvement to be assessed at $30.00 per assessable front foot against the abutting property and the balance of the cost to be paid from Municipal State -Aid gas tax funds. Mr. Hyde stated the matter was brought to hearing since it has been in the Western Edina Plan for some time and recent planning and zoning decisions involving affected property owners have necessitated a final decision on the construction of the road. He recalled the last action was in June, '74 when the Council said the cul -de -sac on Vernon near Walnut would go in when traffic becomes excessive and after the construction of the frontage road. Mr. Dick Seaberg, 6108 Arctic Way, President of Viking Hills Homeowners Association �-y and representing the majority of people in the Tamarac- Walnut Drive area as well as Killarney Shores, spoke in opposition to the frontage road. He said there would be a significant traffic increase due to Opus II development on the west side of County Road 18, thus generating additional traffic through the County Road 18 diamond interchange and onto the new frontage road or Vernon Avenue; potential traffic accidents at frontage road & Gleason and Tamarac & Vernon; and additional noise generated. Mr. Katter of Partnership Investments stated their site as currently preliminarily platted is based on a private roadway, and if the frontage road is constructed, their structures would be in violation of the ordinances. The obstruction of view by trees at the bend of the road on Gleason and the existing hazardous condition of speeding was noted by Mr. Jim Johnson, 6134 Arctic Way. Mr. Seaberg then gave a possible solution: use the existing highway system, County Road 18 and Crosstown 62, with private drives for access to the property along the Crosstown and the construction of a cul -de -sac on Vernon Avenue west of Walnut Drive. He presented petitions from 116 homes oppos- ing the frontage road and requesting a cul -de -sac west of Walnut Drive on Vernon. Because of lower traffic volume past residential homes and better pedestrian safety, Mr. Jack Ziegler, 6012 Tamarac, opposed the frontage road, even though it causes personal inconvenience to him. Mr. Clyde Hegman, Chairman of the Board of Edina Masonic Lodge, indicated the Lodge accepts the proposal as.submitted by Mr. Dunn, Director of Public Works, and would support it enthusiastically. He further remarked that the site was purchased on the basis that the Western Edina Plan showed a frontage road. In answer to Mr. Hyde's concern on a cul -de -sac designed for emergency vehicles, Mr. Ziegler stated an effective police patrol -� could control the traffic; however, Mr. Bob Nolan, 6153 Artic Way commented t emergency vehicles would use the freeway system. Jim Thorpe, 5901 Walnut Drive and Helen McClelland, Parkwood Knolls Traffic Association, requested more time for notification to residents involved. Mr. Robert Hanson, owner of property south of Edina West and west of Fountainwood, south of Krahl Hill along Vernon Avenue, approved the frontage road. Mayor Van Valkenburg expressed concerns on traffic patterns, emergency vehicle access, and land use for the road; and, therefore, suggested denying the frontage road and delaying the cul -de -sac project. In answer to Councilman Shaw's question on the inconvenience on the Masonic Lodge property, Mr. Hegman stated a public service road would add greater access to the property than private entry. Councilman Shaw also commented that he opposed the cul -de -sac on the general principle that it doesn't make much sense to provide access to one part of the community while walling off another, no matter how much 20 traffic is generated. Councilman Richards remarked that the frontage road only trans ers the problem from one road to another; and on the cul -de -sac issue, Do a was designed to lead traffic via the diamond onto major arteries. He furthe suggested moving the cul -de -sac farther west stating emergency vehicles uld come from the east to service the apartments and the people living in hat area, and recommends deferring any decision until Opus II develops further. ouncilwoman Schmidt favored the frontage road; and in answer to her question, M . Dunn stated the traveled way could be cut down to 36 feet. She also suggeste defe ring the cul -de -sac and to bear in mind that Vernon Avenue has never been through street. In answer to Mr. Hanson, Mr. Dunn remarked that the County and State are not particularly interested in making any footage avail- able; however, if the Council is of the opinion that this frontage road should be built, a request can be made again. After considerable discussion, COUNCILMAN RICHARDS THEN MOVED to deny the request for the frontage road and to defer any decision on the cul -de -sac, either for future study or future volume on the road. In answer to Councilmen Courtney and Shaw's concern for access to the Masonic Lodge, Mr. Erickson stated the site was purchased without having a road and variances on the zoning code can be provided; a plan is a plan only and until implemented, it stands as such. Councilman Shaw seconded the motion; and on roll call, Councilman Courtney voted aye; Councilman Richards, aye; Council- woman Schmidt, no; Councilman Shaw, no; Mayor Van Valkenburg, aye. Mayor Van Valkenburg commented that when the cul -de -sac matter reoccurs, the people on Gleason and those in the View Lane - Schaefer and Parkwood areas should be advised of any discussions at that time. Projects abandoned on 3 -2 vote. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -327 APPROVED. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, presented as to form and ordered placed on file. Due notice having been given, public hearing was conducted and action taken as hereinafter recorded. CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER NO. P -SS -327 IN THE FOLLOWING: Blake Road from 250' North of South line of Brownswood Addition to 319' North Mr. Hyde noted the improvement is to serve four properties, estimated total cost $13,086.06, proposed to be assessed at $3,271.51 per connection. No objections being heard, COUNCILMAN COURTNEY offered the following resolution Rnd MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT N0. 53-327 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearings to be duly published and mailed to owners of each parcel within the areas proposed to be assessed on the following proposed improvement: CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SS -327 IN THE FOLLOWING: Blake Road from 250' North of South line of Brownswood Addition to 319' North and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, the Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being fully advised of the pertinent facts does hereby determine to proceed with the construction of said improvement including all proceedings which may be neces- sary in eminent domain for the acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance of such improvement; that said improvement is hereby designated and shall be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SS -327; and the area to be specially assessed therefore shall include Lot 39, part Lot 40 and Lot 41, Aud. Sub. 325; and Outlot A, Brownswood 2nd Addition (future Tract C, Byerly R.L.S.); Parcel 5410, Aud. Sub. 325 (future Tract B, Byerly R.L.S.); and two lots in Whiteman's Addition now being platted. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. WESTERN EDINA PLAN AMENDMENT FOR ROUCHAR SQUARE DENIED. Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Luce presented a request from the Planning Commission for an amendment to the Western Edina Plan affecting the property generally located south of Fabri -Tek and north of the Edina West condominium, east of County Road 18, to reflect the decision that the land use should be totally multiple residential, and not planned indus- trial, thus discouraging future requests to establish a planned industrial district. Mr. Luce further stated that many residents in the Edina West con- dominium development purchased their property with a reliance on the decision to use the land for multiple residential. Mr. Arthur Doten, Faegre & Benson, representing the First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee, said the property in question has been purchased through foreclosure; and as soon as the one -year redemption period expires, First Wisconsin will be the titleholder. He con- tinued that First Wisconsin opposes the proposal recommended by the Commission as it limits the market for their land, and it is unnecessary to alter the `L 1 Western Edina Plan until a specific development has been proposed. In response to Mr. Shaw's question on whether the loan and the total line of credit to Mr. Darrell Farr was not only for land acquisition but also for construction, the Bank representative answered, "no ". Mr. Erickson commented the Western Edina Plan is a guide plan. After considerable discussion, COUNCILMAN COURTNEY MOVED the Council deny the Planning Commission recommendation, Councilman Richards seconded the motion; and on roll call, Councilman Courtney voted aye; Councilman Richards, aye; Councilwoman Schmidt, no; Councilman Shaw, aye; Mayor Van Valkenburg, no; and motion carried. In accordance with Mr. Erickson's statement that land use plans should be reviewed periodically, COUNCILMAN SHAW MOVED that the Planning Commission,be requested to review the Western Edina Plan; Councilman Courtney seconded and motion carried. } MORNINGSIDE AREA GARBAGE COLLECTION CONTRACT AWARDED. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of four bids received for garbage collection in the northeast corner of Edina. Tabulation for two collections per week showed Peterson Rubbish Removal low bidder at a cost of $46.90 per resident per year, Edina Morningside Sanitation, Inc., $48.00; and Able Sanitation, Inc. at $49.40. As a thorough investigation of Peterson Rubbish Removal by Tom Melena indicated that Peterson is not sufficiently experienced, equipped or financed to be qualified, Mr. Hyde recommended award to second lowest bidder, Edina Morningside Sanitation, Inc. A copy of Melena's report was furnished the Council. COUNCILMAN COURTNEY'S MOTION was then seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried awarding the bid for twice a week garbage collection for the northeast corner of Edina at a cost of $48.00 per resident per year. POLICE SQUAD CARS, STATION WAGON, AND VAN PURCHASE AUTHORIZED. As recommended (Sa by Mr. Hyde, COUNCILWOMAN SCHMIDT'S MOTION was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried, authorizing the purchase of ten police squad cars from North Star Dodge at $4,556.30 each, using option #1 (bucket seats); one station wagon from Bloomington Chrysler at $4,642.95 and one van from Superior Ford at $4,822.00. Mayor Van Valkenburg requested a letter of appreciation be sent to the Lions Club for their donation of Crime Prevention vehicle. NEW 50TH STREET LIQUOR STORE LOCATION CONTINUED. Mr. Hyde noted a letter dated November 6. 1975 from the Housing and Redevelopment Authoritv. Because of design problems and the fact that the pay back of the tax increment bonds depends upon the increase in property values caused by the new development, the H.R.A. is concerned as to the status of the new liquor.store. Mayor Van Valkenburg thanked H.R.A. for the letter and requested a report from the staff at the December 1 meeting. PETITIONS FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION AND SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION FOR YORK TERRACE BETWEEN 74th STREET AND 75th STREET were presented and referred to the Engineering Department for processing. COUNCILMAN SHAW MOVED the petitions be accepted, Councilwoman Schmidt seconded and motion carried. WHITEMAN ADDITION GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. Mr. Luce recommended final plat approval on the property located generally between Blake Road and Mirror Lake on a site of approximately ten acres. He noted the owners requested the sub- division of the whole site as originally presented; the City then purchasing the south half of the property. He recalled that this property was identified for open space on the bond issue. Parkland cash dedication of five percent of value for the north portion, and 50 foot drainage easement has been received. COUNCILMAN SHAW then offered the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING WHITEMAN ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "Whiteman Addition ", platted by H. Clifton Whiteman and Shirley D. Whiteman, husband and wife, and the First National Bank of Minneapolis, a Minnesota corporation, mortgagee, and presented at the Edina City Council Meeting of November 17, 1975, be and is hereby granted final plat approval. Motion for adoption of the Resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt; and I ! on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and the Resolution was adopted. WHITEMAN PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT CONTINUED. In accordance with the Option between H. Clifton Whiteman and Shirley Whiteman and the City of Edina to purchase all that part of the North half of the Southwest quarter of the South- west quarter of Section 29, Township 117, Range 21, Mr. Dalen reiterated the City's obligation for road, water and sewer costs. Mr. Hyde suggested that a status report be prepared on parkland and open space parcels identified in the bond issue. As the City has fifteen days to exercise the Option, COUNCILMAN RICHARDS MOVED the signing be held until December 1, Councilwoman Schmidt seconded, and motion carried. Z JOHN M. THOMSON PROPERTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED. Councilman Richards MOVED that Mayor Van Valkenburg and Mr. Hyde be authorized to sign the Option between John M. Thomson and Elaine J. Thomson and the City of Edina to purchase the West 341.32 feet of the East 682.64 feet of the South 16 rods of Lot 5, Garden Park. Councilwoman Schmidt seconded the motion and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and motion carried. BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S -140. As recommended by Mr. Dunn, COUNCILMAN SHAW offered the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S -140 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: 1. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements set forth in the following Advertisement for Bids form, heretofore prepared by the City Engineer and now on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby approved. 2. The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin the following notice for bids for improvement: (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S -140 CONTRACT 75 -10 BIDS CLOSE DECEMBER 12, 1975 SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers in Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 12, 1975, and the Edina City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on'Monday, December 15, 1975, to consider said bids for the construction of storm sewer. The following are approximate quantities of major items: STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. ST. S -140 200,000 COY. Swamp Excavation 2,740 L /F. 60" to 12" Piping R.C.P. and Bit. Coated C.M.P. and Appurtenances Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work covered by the bid. Bids should be addressed to the City Engineer, City of Edina, 4801 W. 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota. Bids received by the City Engineer, either through the mail or by personal submission, after the time set for receiving them may be returned unopened. Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk. Plans and specifications are available for a deposit of $25.00 (by check). Said deposit to be returned upon return of the plans and specifications with a bona fide bid. No bids will be considered unless sealed and accompanied by cash deposit, bid bond or certified check payable to the City Clerk in the amount of at least ten (10) percent of amount of base bid. The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk Motion for adoption of the Resolution was seconded by Councilman Richards and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and the Resolution was adopted. LEIGH WAKEFIELD RESIGNATION FROM BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION ACCEPTED. The resig- nation of Leigh Wakefield, student member on the Bicentennial Commission, was accepted and appreciation expressed for serving on the Commission by MOTION of COUNCILMAN COURTNEY. Councilwoman Schmidt seconded the motion and motion carried. RENEWAL OF JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 146 AUTHORIZED. As recommended by Mr. Hyde, COUNCILMAN SHAW'S MOTION authorizing the Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 146 for 1976 between the City of Edina and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission was seconded by Councilman Courtney; and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and motion carried. TRAFFIC SAFETY MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13, 1975, were presented for action by Mr. Dunn. COUNCILMAN COURTNEY moved approval of the following: 1. Change NO PARKING ANY TIME restriction on the south side of Heritage Drive between Xerxes and York to NO PARKING, NO STOPPING, 7 -9 AM - 4 -6 PM, EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS. 'F 2. Install STOP sign on westbound Dovre Drive at Lincoln Drive. 3. Install STOP sign on eastern exit from new parking lot behind Grandview Liquor Store. 4. NO PARKING ANY TIME restriction on the west side of France Avenue between West 49� Street and West 50th Street, and the south side of West 49k Street, with a resolution to City of Minneapolis to remove on- street parking on the east side of France Avenue from West 49th'Street to West 50th Street. 5. Remove NO PARKING ANY TIME restriction on the north side of the 5100 block of Windsor Avenue. - 6. Install NO PARKING ANY TIME restriction on the north side of West 66th Street from Virginia Avenue to east end of bike path, and on the south side of the south frontage road (Crosstown #62) from Virginia Avenue to a point on the east end of the Cornelia bike path. Councilman Courtney's motion accepting the reaminder of the Traffic Safety Committee Minutes of November 13, 1975, was then seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and motion carried. Councilman Courtney thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, requests the City of Minneapolis to remove on- street parking on the east side of France Avenue from West 49th Street to West 50th Street. Motion for adoption of the Resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and the Resolution was adopted. VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION PLAN CONTINUED. Mayor Van Valkenburg stated that W appointments will be made following a check on Edina residency and Church member- ship of prospective members. ERNST & ERNST LETTER ON ANNUAL AUDIT ACKNOWLEDGED. Receipt was acknowledged of letter dated October 13, 1975 from Ernst & Ernst, and comments from their examination of financial statements of various funds of the City of Edina were noted. ERNST & ERNST APPOINTED 1975 AUDITORS. As recommended by Mr. Hyde and Mr. Dalen, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried appoint- ing Ernst & Ernst to audit the city's booKS for ly/_'). ADULT CORRECTIONS FACILITY CHARGES CONTINUED. Mr. Hyde informed HENNEPIN COUNTY y the Council that the Ways and Means Committee of the County Board is meeting to consider making substantial increases in daily charges for prisoners committed to the workhouse. As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Councilwoman Schmidt moved the matter be continued until December 1 until a report has been received. Council- man Courtney seconded the motion; and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and motion carried. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS' VACANCY DISCUSSED. In response to the request of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for nominations for a board member to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Donald Poss, Brooklyn Center, Mr. Robert Erickson, City Administrator of Maple Grove, is to be recommended. HIGHWAY UTILITY RELOCATION FINANCING DISCUSSED. Referring to letter dated November 4, 1975 received from the Department of Highways, Mr. Hyde stated that in the future monies for Highway 100 improvements will be taken from highway gas tax money. He further noted, however, that relative to Agreement 56473, Willson Road to 41st Street, the $102,040.76 already paid from Edina's general fund cannot be reimbursed, but the remaining $65,882.56 will be paid from gas tax money. Relative to Agreement 57224, the Valley View to Willson Road payment of $155,062.13 will be deducted in two annual installments beginning in 1976 from Edina's allotment of State -Aid funds. HEARING DATE SET FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS. As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Council- man Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -BA -213 ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. P -L -15 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -329 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. P -WM -300 1. The City Engineer, having submitted to the Council a preliminary report as to the feasibility of the proposed improvements described in the form of Notice Z4 of hearing set forth below, and as to the estimated cost of such improvements, said report is hereby approved and directed to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. This Council shall meet on Monday, December 15, 1975, at 7 :00 p.m. in the Edina City Hall, to consider in public hearing the views of all persons interested in said improvements. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting to be published in the official newspaper once a week for two successive weeks, the second of which publication is to be not less than three days from the date of said meeting, and to mail notice to all affected proper- ties in substantially the following form: (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -BA -213 ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. P -L -15 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -329 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. P -WM -300 EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall on Monday, December 15, 1975, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following proposed improvements to be constructed under the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The approximate cost of said improvements are estimated by the City as set forth below: ESTIMATED COST 1. PERMANENT STREET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -BA -213 $116,271.08 Xerxes Avenue from W. 66th Street to Washburn Circle 2. ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT NO. P -L -15 $ 19,085.90 Xerxes Avenue from W. 66th Street to Washburn Circle 3. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. P -SS -329 $ 49,674.35 To serve undeveloped property in Southwest Quadrant of 66th Street and T.H. 100 '�. ak'►lua\ a'an ta. tcaa, awr ar�+a.a w. a ..aa ..- � - 7 •.RrnR h ....., To serve undeveloped property in Southwest Quadrant of 66th Street and T.H. 100 The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Permanent Street Surfacing with Concrete Curb and Gutter under 1. above (Improvement No. P -BA -213) includes Lots 1 through 5, inclusive, Lyndale Builders Addition; Lots 1 through 10, inclusive, Meadow Lane II addition; Tract B, Tract F (Parts), Parcel 3610, 3630, 3650 and 3670, Tract M (Parts), Parcel 6410 and 6450, Registered Land Survey 629; Lots 1 through 6, inclusive, York Hills; Lots 1 through 4, Lot 5+ vacated street, Block 1, York Terrace; Lot 1 + kZ vacated street, Block 2, Lots 2 through 7, inclusive, Block 2, and Lot 8 + k vacated street, Block 2, York Terrace; Lot 1, Block 4, Yorktown, Outlot C and Outlot D, Yorktown; Parcels Nos. 425, 5610 and 7610, Section 32, Township 28, Range 24. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Ornamental Street Lighting under 2. above (Improvement No. P -L -15) will be the same as the assess- ment area for Permanent Street Surfacing and Concrete Curb and Gutter under 1. above (Improvement No. P -BA -213). The area proposed to be assessed for the Sanitary Sewer under 3. above (Improve- ment No. P -SS -329) includes Lot 38, Block 1, Brookview Heights lst Addition; Parcels Nos. 1000, 1500 and 4500, 2000, 2150, 4000, and 5000, Section 4, Town- ship 116, Range 21. The area proposed to be assessed for the cost of the proposed Water Main under 4. above (Improvement No. P-WM-300) will be the same as the assessment area for Sanitary Sewer under 3. above (Improvement No. P-SS -329). Helen G. Dean Deputy City Clerk Motion for adoption of the Resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on roll call, there were five ayes aid no nays'and the Resolution was adopted. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION LETTER NOTED pertaining to the direction and form the Human Relations Commission is following for their recommendations to the Council. OUTLOT 2. IROQUOIS HILLS 4th ADDITION DECLARED BUILDABLE LOT. As recommended by the Planning Commission and the staff, Mr. Luce presented the request that Outlot 2, Iroquois Hills 4th Addition, generally located on Valley View Road North of Braemar Park, be designated a buildable lot. Mr. Luce recalled that three requests have been denied in the past because of the uncertainty of the FO-ji, Y s i1 25 freeway interchange and the later uncertainty of the location of the cul -de- sac. He noted the lot is buildable from square footage standpoint, but has not included flood plain permits, if required; and the owners have dedicated a forty -foot easement on the south end of the lot so as to preserve the option of extending the overpass road. Councilman Courtney then moved the lot be declared buildable on condition a flood plain permit is received and that an updated and recordable easement, as suggested by Mr. Erickson, be obtained. Councilwoman Schmidt seconded the motion; and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and motion carried. .CALVIN MOSER SICK LEAVE 30 -DAY EXTENSION GRANTED. On recommendation of Mr. 1 Hyde, Councilman Courtney, wishing Cal Moser well, moved his sick leave be extended thirty days. Councilwoman Schmidt seconded the motion and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and motion carried. AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 811 -A60 REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION. Mr. Hyde recommended an amendment to Ordinance 811 -A60 whereby the expiration date for temporary retail sales will be extended for one year. Councilman Shaw's motion referring the matter to the Planning Commission was seconded by Council- woman Schmidt; and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 121 -A4 ADOPTED. Upon recommendation of Mr. Hyde, Councilman Courtney offered Ordinance No. 121 -A4 for First Reading with waiver of Second Reading and moved its adoption as i,:ilows: ORDINANCE NO. 121 -A4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 121 TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE BY WHICH EMPLOYEES ACCRUE VACATION LEAVE WITH PAY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. The schedule contained in Sec. 5 of Ordinance No. 121, is hereby amended by the inclusion of the following: POLICE NUMBER OF YEARS IN ACCUMULATION EMPLOYEES EMPLOY OF THE CITY PER MONTH (Patrolmen, Detec- 0 - 5 Years of Service 0.83 Days f. -in Von,ra of carq+ina 1 7% lava • Captains, Chief) 11th Year of Service 1.33 Days 12th Year of Service 1.42 Days 13th Year of Service 1.50 Days 14th Year of Service 1.58 Days 15th Year or More 1.67 Days Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication. Motion for adoption of the Ordinance was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt; and on roll call, there were five ayes and no nays and the Resolution was adopted. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk LAKE CORNELIA BICYCLE PATHS IN USE. Mr. ment of the Lake Cornelia bicycle paths their feelings about the paths. Mayor Hyde commented on the residents' enjoy - and the 4th graders' letters expressing PARAMEDIC PROGRAM PROGRESS NOTED. Mr. Hyde remarked that the paramedic program is proving to be very successful. WOODDALE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL QUESTIONNAIRE REPORT GIVEN. Chairman of the Wooddale Neighborhood Council, Hoff Heiberg, gave the results of a questionnaire included in their publication, "The Word ". The following questions were discussed: f enforcement of dog leashing laws (96% in favor), Utley Park skating rink (68% in favor), tree replacement due to elm disease (807. concerned) and stop light across from library at 50th Street (97% in favor). No action was taken. GOLF COURSE PUMP REPAIR BID APPROVED. Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried awarding bid to Layne Minnesota Company at $1,518 for repairs on Layne irrigation pump at the Braemar Golf Course. GRANDVIEW LIQUOR STORE RELOCATION CONTINUED. Mr. Hyde presented an unsolicited offer from Home Federal Savings to purchase the present Gradview Liquor Store for $210,000. The costs of land, building and fixtures at approximately $350,000 for replacing the store were explained by Mr. Dalen. After some discussion, 26 Mayor Van Valkenburg requested that Home Federal be notified that the City is considering the proposal and would like an extension of time. Matter continued to December 1. SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY CENTER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND PIANO PURCHASE AUTHORIZED. As recommended by Greg Luce, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried authorizing the purchase of kitchen equipment from Palm Brothers at $4,542.94 and part of the cost of a piano for the Senior Citizen Center for a total of $4,999.99. These items will be paid from Com- munity Development funds. YORKTOWN CONTINENTAL RENT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS DISCUSSED. In response to Mr. Hyde's question on the.possibility of Edina obtaining.rent supplemental funds due to rent increases at the Yorktown Continental Apartments, Mr. Luce said that HUD funds cannot be used for rent supplement; however, a program is available to Rainbow Corporation for such a purpose. Thereupon, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion that H.U.D. and Rainbow Corporation be informed of 'Edina's desire to have Rainbow receive rent supplemental funds was seconded by Council- man Courtney and motion carried. CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM DISCUSSED. Inasmuch as the cost of health insurance will be substantially increased for the present coverage purchased in conjunction with Hennepin County, Mr. Dalen stated the City is investigating the possibility of self- insurance with a stop -loss clause. CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Councilman Shaw was seconded by Councilman Richards _ 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. No further business appearing, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion for adjournment was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Adjournment at 10:45 p.m. Z I v}.i Deputy 1, _ r • rnl►/w fit ILA A►1 nI -1'AT In►IC 1'n1A►1 I CC' InAI BUDGET REQUEST 1976 Consultant $ 1,800 (Retainer + monthly service 12 months @ $150 /month = $1,800) Consultant purchase of services - contingency fund 3,000 $25 per hour, not to exceed $3,000 Conference fees, meetings 100 Membership - League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission 147 Community Programs: High School, Human Affairs Conference 200 Family Life Workshop, Fourth Annual 600 Affirmative Action Workshops 200 Human Relations Commission Newsletter 600 Contingency Fund 650 TOTAL. 7,297 M E M O R A N D U M December 12, 1975 TO:. Mayor and Council SUBJECT: Request of Clinton Swanson, 416 Griffit Street, for Delinquent Tax Compromise. Attached is a letter from Mr. Swanson, October 30, in which he details the special assessment and general property tax situation on his home and adjacent lot. Also attached is a statement showing the full details, and a sketch of the property. From Mr. Swanson's letter I gather he wishes to 'settle" by paying $60.80, representing the 1974 and 1975 general and special assessment. You will note that the total owing is: General Tax ............. $110.24 T Penalties ............... 61.69 TOTAL ................... $273.37 I cannot recommend acceptance of his offer. He admits that the two properties were separate. In view of this, the storm sewer assessment policy was applied correctly, and I see no basis for his failure to pay on the small parcel. I do not believe we have the power to compromise general taxes. I understand that he has sold the property, with a closing date early in January. mm /)�Vwo Warren C. de CITY MANA ER' 1 hgd Enclosures Copy: Mr. Swanson �1 TVM -BUR city ®f ap 4801 WEST FIFTIETH STREET - EDINA, MINNESOTA 85424 927 -8861 December 12, 1975 Mr. Clinton Swanson 416 Griffit Street Edina, MN 55343 Dear Mr. Swanson: - Enclosed is a copy of my recommendation to the City Council concerning your offer to compromise delinquent taxes. I regret that I cannot support your proposal. This matter will be on the Agenda for the Council meeting which starts at 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 15. You are welcome to be present to state your case. Very truly y,u s• Warren C. Hyde CITY MANAGER hgd Enclosure r� 416 Griffit Street Edina, Minnesota 55343 October 30, 1975 Mr. Warren C. Hyde, Manager City of Edina Edina, Minnesota Dear..Mr. Hyde: We are in the process of completing sale of our home, and because we have two parcels of property- comprising our yard, the following information is furnished so you and the City Council may consider a proposal which we feel will be fair to the City and the new owner of our home if it is approved. Taxes on what I will describe as the "lost" lot are delinquent since 1969, and have been discussed with City Assessor, Kent Swanson; he has suggested submitting all information to your office. We own lot five (5), Block Fourteen (14), Mendelssohn, in the City of Edina, and the residence on this property known as 416 Griffit Street. The lot is 100 feet wide and 175 feet in depth, plus � of the vacated alley, amounting to eight feet, for a total of 183 feet in depth. `rhe taxes on this property, have always Lech paid up to 1—t% including special assessments. Directly back of the above property (to the west) is a "lost" lot, 100 feet wide and 30 feet deep, plus � of the vacated alley.or eight feet, for a total depth of 38 feet. This "lost" lot is properly described as "The south one hundred (100) feet of that part of lot seven (7) which lies north of the south one hundred twenty (120) feet of said lot, block fourteen (14) Mendelssohn." The "lost" lot is inaccessible, with no ingress or egress possible without traversing adjoining property. We have a deed to this "lost this deed registered, so all name as "Molly Newland" with ourselves for not having the stead for tax purposes. ' lot dated December 26, 1957. We have neglected to have tax statements have been rendered with the owner or assessed taxpayer or agent as "Clinton E. Swanson" (me). We fault deed registered and the lot included as a part of our home- We discontinued paying taxes on the "lost" lot (payable in 1969) for one main purpose. If you will recall, in 1967 and 1968 when the storm sewer was installed in our area, the Council put a maximum on the amount any one home.owner would be assessed, based on the number of square feet per lot, etc. Our property qualified for the maximum because of the two,lots making up our one yard. After many attempts to get an audience with the groper person to get our two lots to be counted as one, but getting a good "run around" each time (I.should have demanded to see you or a Council member), we decided to dis- continue paying taxes (on the "lost" lot) due in 1969 and subsequent years. In order for the "lost" lot to contribute tax money in the future, we make the following proposal: (Continued) Mr. Warren C. Hyde Page Two City of Edina October 30, 1975 We will agree to pay general taxes and special assessments due and payable in 1974 and 1975 amounting to $60.80 if all taxes, special assessments and penalties due and payable in the years 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973, and penalties for the years 1974 and 1975 are cancelled. We-will then register the deed and request that this "lost" lot become a part of our homestead and be taxed accordingly. Neighboring property owners show no interest in purchasing this small lot and our failure to sell it indicates its inaccessibility destroys any possibility of a sale for delinquent taxes. Please give our proposal full consideration. Should you wish to.contact me, call 933 -1904 (my home) or 633 -2661 (my office). Thank you. very truly yours, Clinton E. Swanson CES :pac M E M 0 TO: Warren C. Hyde, City Manager FROM: Kent P. Swanson RE Storm Sewer #103 Assessment on part of Lot 7, Blk 14, Mendelssohn Plat 76180, Parcel 5835. I. Background Information. A. Owners home: 416 Griffit Street (Plat 76180, Parcel 5850). 1975 Market Value - $39,390 Note: (Property sold 8 -75 for $52,330 which may have included Parcel 5835 also). Lot Size: 18,300 sq. ft. Assessed for SS103: 18,000 sq. ft. Rate .03992/sq. ft. Total Assessment: $718.56 B. Adjacent,lot (rear of 416 Griffit) Plat 76180, Parcel 5835. 1975 Market Value = $450.00 Lot Size: 3,800 sq. ft. .-ASGeSS.d far- SS103: 3,$00 s4. ft. Rate: .03992./sq. ft. Total Assessment: $.151.70 C. Tax tabulations on Parcel 5835: Special Assmt Penalty Year General Tax incl Interest (to 12- 19 -75) 1969 $ 14.82 $ 18.34 $ 16.88 1970 15.32 14.80 12.12 1971 14.74 14.42 9.82 1972 13.44. 14.04 7.44 1973 17.30 13.66 6.34 1974 16.74 13.28 5.40 1975 17.88 12.90 3.69 Total: 110.24. 101.44 61.69 Grand Total: $273.37 D. Comment: 1. City has correctly assessed property, although, benefit of "large lot" consideration did not apply to separate parcel. 2. Owner should redeem Parcel 5835, if he wishes to transfer ownership. 3. If not redeemed, lot will forfeit to State of Minnesota in 1976, balance of special assessment will be cancelled and lot may be purchased at tax forfeit land sale. F. Attachments. December 11, 1975 VA cE (I C- 300 OA L o *r- --- - - - - -- - - T-7. 40do 67 0 UMUNITED MAILING COMPANY� 4401 WEST 76TH STREET — MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55435 — PHONE (612)831 -360!0 September 18, 1975 The Honorable James Van Valkenburg / Mayor , City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Attached is Gene Sylvestre's most recent analysis of past performance and redefinition of his role as "consultant" to The City Human Relations Commission. Also please note my comments as presented at a recent HRC meeting. The need is there in my opinion. Assuming the council reaffirms this, I feel it important that Gene, the HRC chairperson and the City Manager or staff sit down at year end and define objectives, clearly spell out Gene's direction and enumerate the City's expectations. In addition, a formal review procedure could be established where an objective and direct evaluation would be made by the City and the commission chairperson of his firm's performance. I'd be happy to discuss this further and work on its implementation if desired. Thank you. nc ly, Jo 1 Jennings JCJ:sma Encl. UPPER MIDWEST DIVISION ADVERTISING DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA, INC. New York • Chicago • Cincinnati • Philadelphia - Detroit • Minneapolis • Atlanta • Baltimore This is to be discussed at the December 1, 1975, Council meeting. (1 -7 4. Although the consultant's role should remain primarily with the 1111C, he should become more of a City resource. t GENE SYLVESTRE ASSOCIATES, xLy. 12006 Briar Lane, Minnetonka, Mn. 55343 (612)545 -8163 June 15,. 1975 Dear Joel, As requested, the following is an aRLalysis and a justification of the role or our firm's consultative services to the HRC. It is divided into three sections: Re- view of original contract; review of actual services rendered; and proposal for future roles of our firm and 1PC raembers. 1. Original Contract - the original contract dated Feb. 10, 1971 specified that our firm would provide consultative services "...in research and development and creative work... ". A retainer fee of $500 per month was agreed -upon to cover these services, as well as "...attendance at Commission meetings..." and "...other meet- ings the Commission and the Village Council and our firm deem necessary... ". It was estimated that the tbttl time per month we would spend in consultative work would range from 45 -55 hours. Three broad categories of service were to be provided including: 1. Develop�x4 an overall human righi.s pitin. 2. Supervising design of community programs and the creation of citizen task forces in the areas of housing, employment, youth, welfare, educ- ation and community education. 3. D6termining needs of specific community groups. 2. Services Rendered - our actual services to the City have included a series of research and development activities not only in the areas of civil and h =an rights, but also in the area of r;.z:aan relations, including: a. Development of Issues - such as facts on discrimination in housing, employ- ment, public accomod'ations and education, moderate- income housing, elderly housirg, hunger, Affirmative Action Plana, black /white relations, student /teacher relations, childrens' rights, single parents and family relationships. b. Contacts - our R & D services have included discussions with a variety of metropolitan, state and national resource people, incouding representatives from: .other ITC's (In the Twin Cities and Mankato, New Ulan, Rochester, Duluth and Fair - bault), NAB, i•Ipls. Urban Coalition, Twin Cities Urban L9agues, Plans for Progress, Youth Services Coalition, State Dept. of Human Rights, State Office of education, State Department of 'fianpower Services, Inernriticnal Association of Human Rights Agencies, Metropolitan Baords of Realtors, Metro Council, University of "'innesots, Carlton College, Augsburg College, NAACP, Upper Midwest Inidan Center, ADD, Henne- pin Covnty, Mpls. Age & Opportunity Center, TCIOC. In addition, we have contacted a number of City organizations and institutions. These have included discussions with people from the City council, government and park and recreation department, the School District, the.Police, Youth Action, ABC Southside Human Services, T.ICA, Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, Bicenntenial `.- Committee, Meals Via Wheels,. PTA Council, Civic Improvement Association, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Rotary, Lions...as well as citizens from companies, congreg- ations and neighborhoods. e. Programs - we've helped in desin Bing, supervisinr_� and conductins programs and activities including a moderate - income housing seminar (with Jaycees), police human relations training, a realtors' seminar on "open housing ", teacher h=an relations training, community forums on chidrens' rights and single parents and the "Peoplemaking" family life workshops. Our services have also included publicity and promotion of various human relations aril human rights issues through news releases and the HRC Newsletter. . d. Complaints - we have assisted several people who have felt they were dis- criminated avainst in the areas of housing and employment. We have worked with these' people, advising them of their rights and resources available to them at the State level and through Federal agencies such as HUD and HEW. 6. FCC Self - education - we have assisted in arranging for resource people to assist the HRC members in the areas of: family life, aging, housing, employment, hungex,welfare, education, youth and corrections. My own consuative time working for the City has.ranged from a high of 71.hours one month to a low of 25 in another. On the average, I have spent 43.8 hours per month. In addition, -other consultants, on our staff and our clerical help have. also put... H_G C1tradt fee f '50' per-month in;.;ude'- in tiIl^ the time spent by these people). 3. Future Roles - IMlike most other City organizations, the HRC. has neither repet- itive, on -going duties or specific, congrete responsibilities. Instead, it is charged generally with imprving the human relations climate in the City. Also, it is charged with keeping the Council and City administration properly advised about activities and concerns in the human rights area. Because of the very n -iture _of these abstract and sensitive tasks, HRC members will continue to spontaneou }1y respond to a changing human relations climate and the oppor- tunitiec i become more cper ani tolerant. This means th wit::i n t to elp cit izens ec �i £-� the work of the consultant must also be flexible. I see my work in the future, as in the past, as helping the City in four ways: a. As an innovator; sucgesting appropriate programs and activities for the HRC to undertake and study (i.e. such as con^ideration and study of holding a family life workshop, producing an HRC Newsletter, co- sponsoring with the Chamber an AAP workshop). b. As a planner, helping the HRC and occassionally other groupstto move from study into actually planning these programs4 i o. As an executor, helping the people concerned to carry out these programs. d. As an evaluator, developing the evaluations that access the degree of sue - f cess or failure of these programs I i Though it is not entirely possible to anticipate precisely what consultative services I should be performing in connection with every program or study that the P1v or D • other City groups might undertake in the future, I believe my rode should con - tinue to bo one of detormining the ncture and the dimensions of the activity to be developed..and then guiding people into doing it. And the more sensitive or complex or technial the work, the greater should be my involvement. My role is depdndent in part on HRC members. The more active they get in creat- ing and implementing helpful human relations activities, the more I will be re- leased to help create, implement and evaluate necessary new programs. (As an example of how this has worked in the past, I cite the " peo plema king" fa*Ui y life workshop. First I proposed the idea to the HRC. The ;,I helpd the H-RC put it on the first year. Theg,I evaluated it. For the second years' workshop I played a less significant role. :Tore parts were played by the HRC and citizens. This year my role has been even smaller. I've concetrated instead on helping develop AAP plans for businessmen ar_d the School District). It HRC md*nbi-rs became more active in the Mork ahead the HRC could be even more helpful to the citizens tnan it has been in th° past. The way to get this done, I suggest, is through activation of the HRC cr•**rnittee structure. Or better sti13 insituting a task force structure. This would release me from some of the work of activiting programs and activities. I would assist the efforts in any ways needed, " but I would be freer to move into other areas such as: a'. 4ployment - study job opportunities for minority and disadvantaged peopilr-, (including women) in the City's pr_vate and public sectors, evalutate civil service tests used to screen potential City employees, cooperate with unions operating in the City to make sure that minority and disadvantaged people are admitted to skilled trades, uddertake a program od contract compliance for the City, provide a clearing, - 'house of information for minority and_ disadvantaged people end encourage minority businessmen to locate and do business in the City. b. Housing - create community awareness of the need for. adequate housing for elderly and other moderate - income people, work with the City's hRA to rrovide ade- quate housin; for people who choose to live in the City, develope a system to handle housing complaints, devise a rr ogram to influence the Greater Mpls. Housing Corp. to construct ho-sing in the City, attempt to build bridges of communication with other suburban corraunities to aid in the solution of decent housing at decent prices for minority and disadvantaged people. e. - Education - undertake a coop3rativ-2 program With the School bo-_rd and adyi.r.- istration to.imr.-:cve personnel policies and rractices by: Identifying sources of minority applicants, insuraing that the teaching faculty and staff _re sensistive to the human relations needs of all students, encouraging development of in- service human relations training, sugg3 sting improved screening and hiring procedures. d. Corn -unity Education - develop "education - action" programs to encourage citizens to become sympathetic to hman. relations problems, publicize and publish a brochure emphasizing the importance of improved hinan relations cliriates in the City and the part that each citizen could clay in bringing this about, develop a speakers' bureau to bring human relations leade,•s into Contact with various groups in the City and provide information to the SUN newspapers about programs and activ- ities of the HRC and other City groups concerned with hu-nan relations and rights i issues (i.e. LAN, Jaycees, School District) If you have any questions about the thoughts in this letter, please let me know. I suggest that the logical next step is for you and I to sit down and discuss this letter in person. ..hen wo d it be convenient to do this? Sinceraly, c 1, r17— -T1 EGAN, FIELD & NOWAK, I NCI, see 6 ■ I7413 WAYZATA BOULEVARD MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 35@6 187'? Estr,e. •� N M• 516.68]7 PRESIDENT ARTHUR E. OSTLUND November 26, 1975 UGISUIED LAND SU4VETD. VICE PRESIDENT VERNON A. NICKOLS WGISRIED uwo SUVETEu DESCRIPTION OF UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO BE VACATED All that part of the utility and drainage easement described in Deed Document #3674645 on file or of record in the office of the Register of Deeds, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, lying within Lot 1, Block 1, McCAULEY HEIGHTS 5TH ADDITION. All that part of the 10 foot utility and drainage easement as shown on Lot 1, Block 1, in the duly recorded plat of McCAULEY HEIGHTS 5TH ADDITION, lying South of a line parallel with and 15 feet Southerly of the Northerly line of said Lot 1. Also all that part of the utility and drainage easement as shown on said Lot 1 which lies Southwesterly of aforesaid 10 foot drainage and utility easement. DESCRIPTION OF NEW UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT That part of Lot 1, Block 1, McCAULEY HEIGHTS 5TH ADDITION, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwesterly corner of Block 3, McCAULEY HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION; thence North 73 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds East along the line dividing said McCAULEY HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION and McCAULEY HEIGHTS 5TH ADDITION,a distance of 132.90 feet; thence North 36 degrees 01 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 1o.L3 feet; thence South 73 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West to the South line of said Lot 1; thence Easterly along said South line to the point of beginning. �G-' ` � �4 (e L % of '` ' I .-1 i -3 r LIQUOR FUND BALANCE SHEET CITY OF EDINA SEPTEMBER 30, 1975 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash: Demand Deposits Working Fund Due from Other Funds Loan to Other Funds Accrued Interest Inventory: Liquor Wine Beer and Mix Prepaid Expenses: Unexpired Insurance Supplies Inventory TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS FIXED ASSETS AT COST: Land Land Improvements Buildings Furniture & Fixtures Leasehold Improvements Less: Allowance for Depreciation and.Amortization Construction in Progress CURRENT.LIABILITIES: Trade Accounts Payable Accrued Payroll SURPLUS: Invested in Fixed Assets Unappropriated $ 501,041.69 3,500.00 $ 504,541,69 18,775.00 415,000.00 14,085.00 $ 454,978.26 169,303.84 (26,368.94) 597,913.16_ $ 3,305.30 400.00 3,705.30 $1,554,020.15 $ 151,448.85 $ 21,644.06 455,911.08 146.842.09 3,035.55 $627,432.78 180,298.40 447,134.38 $ 598,583.23 3,482.92 602,066.15 TOTAL ASSETS $2,1561086.30 LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $ 70,586.10 3,183.44 $ 73,769.54 $ 602,066.15 1,480,250.61 2,082,31-- -6.76 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS $2,156,086.30 :CST OF SALES: In.crtorr - janucn 1 191,471.96 210,403.16 218,397.83 620,272.95 183,230.00 202,960.00 165,390.00 551,580.00 8,241.96 7,443.16 53,007.83 68,059.95 ?�rcScses 750,922.35 1,130,128.50 774,815.35 2,655,866.20 752,524.00_ 993,080.00 677,203.00 2,422,807.00 . 12-601.65* 137,048.50 97,612,35 233,059.20 $942,394.31 $1,340,531.66 $993,213.18 $3,276,139.15 $935,754.00 :1,196,040.00 $842,593.00 $2,974,387.00 $ 6,640.31 $144,491.66 $150,620.18 $301,752.15 ln•cr.rorY Sapt.30 174,310.73 197,'97'1.09 225,631.34 579,913.16' 199,677.00 2111.652.00 '189,1 -43.00 600 472.00 25.,366.27* '13,680.91* 36,483.34 2,553. a!, $768,083.58 $1,142,560.57 $767,581.84 $21628,225.99 $736,077.00 984 388.00 $653,450.00 $2.3732915.00 S32,006.58 $158,172.57 S114,131.64 $304,310.99 GROSS PRC $143,655.19 $ 246,371.54 $145,905.57 $ 535,932.30 $153,873.00 $ 233,218.00 $129,089.00 $ 516,180.00 $10,217.81 $ 13,153.54 $ 16,816.57 $ 19,752.30 :PERATIN G EXPENS 51,174.76 49,201.92 40,434.75 140,811.43 46,742.00 42,276.00 33,481.00 122,499.00 4,432.76 6,925.92 6,953.75 18,312.43 Orcc�c.d 10,793.68_ 21,399.53 16,461.97 48,655.18 15,729.00 19,446.00 16,382.00 51,557.00 4,935.32* 1,953.53 79.97 2,901.52* ;s:rct:.e 33;370.92 35,761.27 31,837.50 100,969.69 21,661.00 21 797,00 19 034.00 62,492.00 11 709.92 13 964.27 12,803.50 35,477.69 TOTAL C.E AT $ 95,339;36 $ 106,362.72 $ 88,734.22 $ 290,436.30 $ 84,132.00 83,519. 00 $ 68,897 00 $ 236,548.00 511,207.36 $ 22,843.72 $ 19 837.22 $ 58,'88.'0 Ex7EN! NET 01E ?'•' $ 48,315.83 $ 140,008.82 $ 57,171.35 $ 245,496.00 $ 69,741.00 149,699.00 $ 60,192.00 $ 279,632.00 $21,425.17*$ 9,690.18*$ 3,020.65*$ 34,135.00* PFOFIT CTrE;.INCC.E: 3,353.82 5,320.18 4,437.30 . 13,111.30 3,813.00 5,190.00 3,672.00 12,675.00 459.18* 130.18 765.30 436.30 Ccsi'iSccu--r 23.99 91.16* 143.99 76.82 71.00 . . . 15.00* 113.00 169.00 47.01* 76.16* 30.99 92.13* Ccsi o•cr or wl", 14 085.00 2 731.00 2,731.00 11, 354.00 11,354.00 In:c -c on ir.restm 1 14,085.00 . • _ c, 1,008 49 264.30 165.60 1,438._39 1,182.00_ _ 1,1.82.00_ 173.51* 264.30 165.60 255.:9 $ 18,471.30 $ 5,493.32 $ 4,746.89 $ 28,711.51 $ 7,797.00 5,175 00 $ 3,785.00 $ 16 757 00 $10,674.30 $ 318.32 $ 961.89 $ 11,95 - NET INC, S 66.787.13 $ 145.502.14 $ 61,918.24 $ 274 207.51 $ 72,538.00 154,874.00 $ 63,977 00 $ 296,389.00 $10 750 87*$ 9,3 1.86*$ 2 058.75*$ 22,1c1.49" PE-RCENT TO NET S 1 15.76% 17.74% 15.97% 16.67% 17.29% 19.15% 16.50% 17.86% G:::s P.m O; crating expenses 10.46 7.66 9,71 9.03 9.45 _ 6.86 8.80 8.18 o,.:.:ing p•ofir 5.30'/, lO.Ofl% 6,26% 7.64% 7.84/ 12.29% 7.70% 9.68% Oacrinccac t 2,03 .40 .53 .89 LIQUOR DISPENSARY FUND .58 NET the 7,33% 10.48% 6.79% 8.53% 8.71% 12.72% 8.18% 10.26% COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NCOME AND EXPENSE CITY OF' E )INA Nine Months Ending September 30, 1.75 and September 30, 1975 1975 1974 ran11, Tn -nl SOch St. 1' s�rlrrinlr` Ornnrlview :o[sl _ ,., SOCh...St,_,_ $545,628.93 $ 827,796.15 $581,559.69 $1,954,984.77 $547,515.00 $ 738,747.00 $513,307.00 $1,799,569.00 $ 1,886.07*$ 89,049.15 $ 68,252.69 31,855.67 $155,415.77 70,300.17 �: ❑e 148,056.32 256,92.2.18 153,544.67 558,523.17. 144,000.00 2.22,534.00 121,689.00 488,223.00. 590,153.00 .4,•056.32 20,424.59 , 34,383.18 45,787.68 29,892,33 96,104.60 Eetf 2114,920.59 297,766.68 173,570.33 686,257.60 194,496.00 251,979.00 23,341 00 143,678.00 18;443.00 601718.00 680.66 5,678.80 2,367.39 8,726.85 Pi : and Mlsce°en:�04 197614.66 $928,220.50 29,019.80 $1,411,504.81 20,810.39 $929,485.08 69,444.85 $3,269,210.39 .18,934.00 $904,945.00 _ .51,:36,601.00 $797,117.00 $2,938,663.00 $23,275.50•$174,903.81 $132,368.08 $330,547.39 Less be,:'-- refunds 16,481.73 22,572.70 15,997.67 55,052.10 14,995.00 18 995.00 14 578.00 $782,539.00 43,568.00 $2,390,095.00 1,486.73 $21,788.77 3,577.70 $171,326.11 1,419.67 $130,948.41 6,484.10 $324,053.29 NET SALES $911,738.77 $1,388,932.11 $913,487.41 $3,214,158.29 $889,950.00 $1,217,606.00 :CST OF SALES: In.crtorr - janucn 1 191,471.96 210,403.16 218,397.83 620,272.95 183,230.00 202,960.00 165,390.00 551,580.00 8,241.96 7,443.16 53,007.83 68,059.95 ?�rcScses 750,922.35 1,130,128.50 774,815.35 2,655,866.20 752,524.00_ 993,080.00 677,203.00 2,422,807.00 . 12-601.65* 137,048.50 97,612,35 233,059.20 $942,394.31 $1,340,531.66 $993,213.18 $3,276,139.15 $935,754.00 :1,196,040.00 $842,593.00 $2,974,387.00 $ 6,640.31 $144,491.66 $150,620.18 $301,752.15 ln•cr.rorY Sapt.30 174,310.73 197,'97'1.09 225,631.34 579,913.16' 199,677.00 2111.652.00 '189,1 -43.00 600 472.00 25.,366.27* '13,680.91* 36,483.34 2,553. a!, $768,083.58 $1,142,560.57 $767,581.84 $21628,225.99 $736,077.00 984 388.00 $653,450.00 $2.3732915.00 S32,006.58 $158,172.57 S114,131.64 $304,310.99 GROSS PRC $143,655.19 $ 246,371.54 $145,905.57 $ 535,932.30 $153,873.00 $ 233,218.00 $129,089.00 $ 516,180.00 $10,217.81 $ 13,153.54 $ 16,816.57 $ 19,752.30 :PERATIN G EXPENS 51,174.76 49,201.92 40,434.75 140,811.43 46,742.00 42,276.00 33,481.00 122,499.00 4,432.76 6,925.92 6,953.75 18,312.43 Orcc�c.d 10,793.68_ 21,399.53 16,461.97 48,655.18 15,729.00 19,446.00 16,382.00 51,557.00 4,935.32* 1,953.53 79.97 2,901.52* ;s:rct:.e 33;370.92 35,761.27 31,837.50 100,969.69 21,661.00 21 797,00 19 034.00 62,492.00 11 709.92 13 964.27 12,803.50 35,477.69 TOTAL C.E AT $ 95,339;36 $ 106,362.72 $ 88,734.22 $ 290,436.30 $ 84,132.00 83,519. 00 $ 68,897 00 $ 236,548.00 511,207.36 $ 22,843.72 $ 19 837.22 $ 58,'88.'0 Ex7EN! NET 01E ?'•' $ 48,315.83 $ 140,008.82 $ 57,171.35 $ 245,496.00 $ 69,741.00 149,699.00 $ 60,192.00 $ 279,632.00 $21,425.17*$ 9,690.18*$ 3,020.65*$ 34,135.00* PFOFIT CTrE;.INCC.E: 3,353.82 5,320.18 4,437.30 . 13,111.30 3,813.00 5,190.00 3,672.00 12,675.00 459.18* 130.18 765.30 436.30 Ccsi'iSccu--r 23.99 91.16* 143.99 76.82 71.00 . . . 15.00* 113.00 169.00 47.01* 76.16* 30.99 92.13* Ccsi o•cr or wl", 14 085.00 2 731.00 2,731.00 11, 354.00 11,354.00 In:c -c on ir.restm 1 14,085.00 . • _ c, 1,008 49 264.30 165.60 1,438._39 1,182.00_ _ 1,1.82.00_ 173.51* 264.30 165.60 255.:9 $ 18,471.30 $ 5,493.32 $ 4,746.89 $ 28,711.51 $ 7,797.00 5,175 00 $ 3,785.00 $ 16 757 00 $10,674.30 $ 318.32 $ 961.89 $ 11,95 - NET INC, S 66.787.13 $ 145.502.14 $ 61,918.24 $ 274 207.51 $ 72,538.00 154,874.00 $ 63,977 00 $ 296,389.00 $10 750 87*$ 9,3 1.86*$ 2 058.75*$ 22,1c1.49" PE-RCENT TO NET S 1 15.76% 17.74% 15.97% 16.67% 17.29% 19.15% 16.50% 17.86% G:::s P.m O; crating expenses 10.46 7.66 9,71 9.03 9.45 _ 6.86 8.80 8.18 o,.:.:ing p•ofir 5.30'/, lO.Ofl% 6,26% 7.64% 7.84/ 12.29% 7.70% 9.68% Oacrinccac t 2,03 .40 .53 .89 .87 _ .43 .48 .58 NET the 7,33% 10.48% 6.79% 8.53% 8.71% 12.72% 8.18% 10.26% TO: 'The ..Edina City Council FROM: The'Edina Human Relations Commission At a special meeting of the City Council held October 27, 1975, the Edina Human Relations Commission (HRC) was given the task of recommending to the Council the best way to distribute funds allocated to it in the 1976 budget. The Council included $20,000 in this budget, with the understanding that the Commission would recommend allocation of funds for itself, Youth Action, and other groups it considered worthwhile. The HRC held a public hearing on November 17, 1975, to provide a forum for youth and family service agencies who sought funding. Youth Action and The Colony presented proposals to the Commission. The Commission with City staff assistance consulted with the following agencies in its investigation: 1. Edina Police Department 2. Edina Police - School Liason Officer 3.. Edina School Counselors 4. Edina School Principals 5. South Hennepin Human Services Council 6. Phil Riveness 7. The Ministerial Alliance 8. Other Edina Clergy 9. Side by Side 10. Storefront 11. Bloomington Human Services Department 12. Youth Action 13. The Colony 14. The City Attorney In.additio.n, the Commission called follow -up meetings to gather additional information about Youth Action and The .Colony. The Commission recommends the following for fiscal year 1976: . I., The City enter into a $12,500 purchase of services agreement with Youth Action.. Youth Action will submit monthly reports documenting the use of this funding. 2. The City recognize,and endorse the purposes of The Colony, but withhold City funding for 1976. 3. The City approve the revised Human Relations Commission Budget for 1976 of $7,297• 4. The City direct the Human Relations Commission to continue its investigation of human service needs in the Edina community and submit a final report to the City by April 1, 1976. 1. ASSIGNMENT On October 27, 1975, the Edina City Council, in joint meeting with the Human Relations Commission, directed the HRC to: 1) assess the need for youth and family service agencies within the Edina community; 2) examine two existing youth service agencies, Youth Action and The Colony, both of which have applied for 1976 City funding; 3) determine if other agencies serving youth exist within Edina and would merit consideration of funding; and 4) recommend to the Council allocation of a $20,000 human services budget for fiscal 1976. It was understood that the Human Relations Commission's budget needs were to be included within this $20,000 budget recommendation. In addition, the Commission, if it were to recommend City funding of community based youth service agencies, was requested to recommend the type of funding agreement the City and agency should enter into, and a reporting model for accountability measure:. The Human Relations Commission was asked to report back to the Council with its recommendations by.the Council's December 15, 1975, meeting. INVESTIGATION To accomplish the task set forth by the City Council,.the Human Relations Commission established the set of procedures and investigative process outlined below: A. Public hearing - The HRC contacted a public hearing on November 17,:1975, to consider specific requests for City funds from Youth Action and The Colony. An:open invitation to other human service.agencies was extended. Representa- tives from Youth Action and The Colony gave presentations outlining organiza- tional goals, structure, funding patterns, services offered and assessment of community need. Both presentations were followed by lengthy question.. and answer periods. B. Consultation with human service agencies and personnel within Edina and the South Hennepin area. The HRC identified and contacted "the following individ- uals and agencies to gather further information. on the specific youth service agencies under consideration and to broaden the investigative scope of community need assessment: 1. Edina Police Department - Capt. Merfel.d E.Sgt. Nissen 2. Edina Police School Liason Officer -Judy Hanson 3. Edina School Counselors 4. Edina School Principals 5. South Hennepin Human Services Council - Phil Riveness, Director 6. Edina Ministerial Alliance 7. Edina 8. Side by Side, youth service located in Bloomington and partially funded by. the City of Bloomington 9. Storefront, Richfield youth service agency, funded through Hennepin County Youth Diversion Program 10. City of Bloomington. 11. Edina City Attorney, Tom Eirckson Edina City staff accompanied HRC members on each of the interviews and participated in all discussions and analysis. C. HRC Budget Analysis - A sub - committee of the Human Relations Commission was assigned the 'specific task of reassessing the proposed HRC budget request A re- evaluation of Commission goals, objectives and staffing needs resulted. III. INVESTIGATIVE OUTCOME One of the major problems that surfaced and continuously reinforced during the HRC 's investigation was that of chemical dependency, and most specifically, an increasing incidence of alcohol abuse within the Edina youth community. Both Youth Action and The Colony out lined strong programs directed'at this particular community problem. In addition, both indicated plans to further strengthen and broaden their professional efforts in this critical area. A meeting was held with Police Department officials and HRC members and staff to determine the Police Department's assessment of human service needs in the community and to examine common Police Department practices and procedures in this area. The Commission was told that alcohol abuse is the most prevelent chemical problem the Police are encountering today. In cases involving juvenile offenders, agencies such as Youth Action, the Storefront and The Colony provide for the officers an alternative response to the juvenile justice system. Although the department could not supply statistics on the number of juveniles referred to any of these agencies and the result of those referrals, it recognized that without theseiagencies, a serious gap in youth services would result. They stressed the importance of agency involvement in both public awareness and Police.Department education and training programs Police officials noted a desire for follow -up reports regarding cases they refer to service agencies. It was felt that such feedback would encourage officers to more readily make use of community services. School concerns were much the same. Chemical dependency.was recognized and noted as a major problem. Youth Action and The Colony were seen as performing an important service in this regard. Although school officials.recognize that chemical dependency is a major youth problem, they pointed to additional critical" areas of community youth service needs. Employment and career counseling,.medical facilities and recreational activities (teen center),`were.cited as a further step in the HRC's investigation. Tha Commission is submitting to the schools a student survey to determine on a broader scale how the youth of Edina perceive existing community services and what, if any, currently non - existent services they feel would be valuable aids in helping to meet their needs. In an effort to address the potential problem of duplication of services and to explore the issue of community based as opposed to regionally based service centers, the Human Relations Commission met with the South Hennepin Human Services Council. A question of particular signifigance is, "How does Edina fit into the comprehen- sive strategy the Council is developing for the whole South Hennepin are While.no definitive answers were immediately forthcoming, the Council's Director.. Phil Riven-.s noted the increasing acceptance and .advocacy of community -based service agencies and ;indicated that community -based service is not only compatible with, but an integral part of the Council's developing comprehensive plan. Mr. Riveness's assessment of the services provided by Youth Action and The Colony was favorable. In addition to these existent services, he pointed out the specific need in Edina for a youth employment counseling service. The Ministerial Alliance and Edina clergy expressed concern for the elderly as well as the youth of Edina. They responded positively to the programs of Youth Action and The Colony and noted particular need for a teen center recreational facility. They supported the fact that chemical dependency among youth as a rapidly growing problem in Edina. Again, alcohol abuse was seen as anA ncreasingly strong phenomenon. IV. AGENCY EVALUATION - YOUTH ACTION, THE COLONY, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Data gathered from investigative sources supports a positive evaluation of Youth Action. Youth Action personnel are veiwed as highly competent and effective professionals. Youth Action programs are recognized.as targeted to meet specific youth and family needs, with a strong emphasis on preventative outreach measures. In short, Youth Action is viewed as an important community asset, performing an increasingly significant and needed human service in Edina. It was felt that a greater degree of stabilized funding would enable Youth Action to concentrate more of its time and professional assets on effectively impacting the community. Evaluation of The Colony resulted in the identification of some clear and positive organizational strengths, but also, in the HRC's.view, some limitations precluding the advisability of tax dollar support. The Colony is providing an important;,highly regarded service to a specific clientel of Edina youth. However, its close affiliation with Colonial Church of Edina and its stated ultimate. goal, "to introduce the message of-God's love in Christ', i.e. to encourage the junior high young person to discover and participate in the Christian experience'..', present clear potential for legal contoversy 6f the organization. as it is now constituted, if publicly funded. Following consideration of .a set of guidelines issued by'the City Attorney, the HRC feels it inadvisable to recommend public funding at this time for The Colony. '(A copy of the set of guidelines from the:attorney's: office is attached.) The HRC feels it important to note that in addition to reservations on the part of the legal staff, some Edina clergy also expressed concern regarding the potential of City funding for The Colony. They: stressed the importance of separation of church and state. One further obstacle noted by the HRC regarding public funding of The Colony is the current state of flux of the agency. The Colony is engaged in a process of reorganization and while its central Christian ministry to serve the needs of Edina youth is not in question, its close.affiliation with Colonial Church and its Board direction and funding base is in a state of transition. A clear sense of goals and direction could not be ascertained at this time. As important to the completion of.the task, set forth by the City Council to the Human Relations Commission, as community needs assessment and evaluation of Youth Action and'The Colony has been the review and re- evaluation of the Commission's own function and program. The vehicle provided once again, was budget evaluation, i.e. a re- evaluation of the HRC's budget request for fiscal 1976. Two important conclusions should be noted: 1) City staff support has been greatly increased resulting in a need for substantially less use of an outside Human Relations consultant. in consideration of this increased staff support, the Commission feels that use of a consultant is presently needed only in a very limited advisory role. However, since staff support cannot be guaranteed after June 30, 1976, it was felt that a contingency fund ($3,000) must`be allocated, to be sued specifically for consultant fees either for approved projects or, in the event that staff is not available after June 30, for staff functions no longer available through City personnel; and 2) an increasing belief on the part of HRC members that Commission educational activities should become self- supporting to a greater degree. Relevent to the latter point is the committment to attempt to increasingly broaden the base of support, both financial and human, for Commission programs. A revised budget request, reflecting these changes in direction, is attached. V. RECOMMENDATIONS The Edina Human Relations Commission, Tn response to the above outlined request from the Edina City Council, makes the following recommendations for Council action: A. 'That the City of Edina enter into a purchase of :_ ervices agreem with Youth Action for fiscal 1976 in the amount of $12,500. The HRC further recommends that this sum be payable,in two equal amounts, $6,250 on January 1, 1976, and $6,250 on July 1, 1976. B. That the City of Edina authorize the Human Relations Commission to act as the agency charged with monitoring and evaluating the service of Youth Action. The HRC further recommends that Youth Action submit monthly reports to the Edina Human Service Aide, who will then report to the Commission. C. That the City of Edina recognize and endorse the services provided to the community by The Colony, but withhold City funding for 1976. D. That the City of Edina approve the revised.Human Relations Commission budget for 1976 in the amount of $7,297• E. That the City of Edina direct the-Human Relations Commission to continue its investigation of human serv.ice'needs within the Edina community and to report back to the.Council with further recommendations by April 1, 1976. TO: Edina City Traffic Manager FROM: Undersigned Residents of the Yorker Condominium SUBJECT: Closing of York Avenue Entrance to Titus Building Parking Lot or Fifteen Mile- Per -Hour Speed -Limit on York Avenue At the time the Titus Building was under construction, the York Avenue entrance to the Titus Building parking lot was opened. We were promised that this entrance would be closed after construction had been completed. This has not been done. Therefore, we petition that the Titus Building be instructed by the Edina City.Traffic Manager to close the street as it was prior to construction of the Titus Building. In the event that this cannot be done, then we petition for a fifteen (15) mile -per- hour speed limit on York Avenue. The street is used not only by the residents of the Yorker Condominium, but by the elderly residents of the adjoining nursing homes, and high speed traffic is a hazard. We would also like to have a semaphore installed at the intersection of West 64th Street and Xerxes Avenue South. /JV to - f-�y Al lL za V. V E,r Z a ;7 V4C� YO�i6C AVENUE SOUTH / L— ours, 9,9INNE�O�.", 55Y3� TO: Edina City Traffic Manager FROM: Undersigned Residents of the Yorker. Condominium SUBJECT: Closing of York Avenue Entrance to Titus Building Parking Lot or Fifteen Mi -le- Per -Hour Speed Limit on York Avenue At the time the Titus Building was under construction, the York Avenue entrance to the Titus Building parking lot was opened. We were promised that this entrance would be closed after construction had been completed. This has not been done. Therefore, we petition that the Titus Building be instructed by the Edina City Traffic Manager to close the street as it was prior to construction of the Titus Building. In the event that this cannot be done, then we petition for a fifteen (15) mile -per- hour speed limit on York Avenue. The street is used not only by the residents of .the Yorker Condominium, but by the elderly residents of the adjoining nursing homes, and high speed traffic is a hazard. ::e would also like to have a semaphore installed at the intersection of West 64th Street and Xerxes Avenue South. V ` C� 4/0 6 �-r Z l -� 7/7 - V 6400 YORK AVENUE SOUTH/ EDIPdA, M11dldESOTA 5535 TO: Edina City Traffic Manager FROM: Undersigned Residents of the Yorker Condominium SUBJECT: Closing of York Avenue Entrance to Titus Building Parking Lot or Fifteen Mile- Per -Hour Speed Limit On York Avenue At the time the Titus Building was under construction, the York Avenue entrance to the Titus Building parking lot was opened. We were promised that this entrance would be closed after construction had been completed. This has not been done. Therefore, we petition that -the Titus Building be instructed by the Edina City Traffic Manager to close the street as it was prior to construction of the Titus Building. In the event that this cannot be done, then we petition for a fifteen (15) mile -per- hour speed limit on York Avenue. The street is used not only by the residents of the Yorker Condominium, but by the elderly residents of the adjoining nursing homes, and high speed traffic is a hazard. We would also like to have a s and xes Avenue South. / e installed at the intersection of West 64th Street _—r e, i66 �. (003 t �a1— W4 CU Xe Y 1 P7G 6400 YORK AVENUE SOUTH/ EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 T0: Edina City Traffic Manager 1 FROM: Undersigned Residents of the Yorker Condominium SUBJECT:' Closing of York Avenue Entrance to Titus Building Parking Lot or Fifteen Mild-Per-Hour Speed Limit on York Avenue y ` At the time the Titus Building was under construction, the York Avenue entrance to the Titus Building parking lot was opened. We were promised that this entrance would be closed after construction had been completed. This has not been done. Therefore, we petition that the Titus Building be instructed by the Edina City Traffic Manager to close the street as it was prior to construction of the Titus Building. In the event that this cannot be done, then we petition for a fifteen (15) mile -per- hour speed limit on York Avenue. The street is used. not only by the residents of the Yorker-Condominium, but by the elderly residents of the adjoining nursing homes, and high speed traffic is a hazard. We would also like to have a semaphore installed at the intersection of West 64th Street and Xerxes Avenue South. t tk SOUTHDALE GARDENS 6315 YORK AVENUE SOUTH TO: Edina City Traffic Manager FROM: Undersigned Residents I / EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 SUBJECT: Closing of York Avenue Entrance to Titus Building Parking Lot or Fifteen Mile- Per -Hour Speed Limit on York Avenue At the time the Titus Building was under construction, the York Avenue entrance to the Titus Building parking lot was opened. We were promised that this entrance would be closed after construction had been completed. This has not been done. Therefore, we petition that the Titus Building be instructed by the Edina City Traffic Manager to close the street as it was prior to construction of the Titus Building. In the event that this cannot be done, then we petition for a fifteen (15) mile -per- hour speed limit on York Avenue. The street is also used by elderly residents of the adjoining nursing homes, and high speed traffic is a hazard. Vie would also like to have a semaphore installed at the intersection of West 64th Street and Xerxes Avenue South. �%�1 '� 3a� � — SOUTHDALE GARDEPIS 6301 YORK AVENUE SOUTH TO: Edina City Traffic Manager FROM: Undersigned Residents / EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 SUBJECT: Closing of York Avenue Entrance to Titus Building Parking Lot or Fifteen Mile- Per -Hour Speed Limit on York Avenue At the time the Titus Building was under construction, the York Avenue entrance to the - Titus Building parking lot was opened. We were promised that this entrance would be closed after construction had been completed. This has not been done. Therefore, we petition that the Titus Building be instructed by the Edina City Traffic Manager to close the street as it was prior to construction of the Titus Building. In the event that this cannot be done, then we petition for a fifteen (15) mile -per- hour speed limit on York Avenue. The street is also used by elderly residents of the adjoining nursing homes, and high speed traffic is a hazard. We would also like to have a semaphore installed at the intersection of West 64th Street and Xerxes Avenue South. 1 � 36V 1`4 C'L I A/11 r� 2 Z ��/�� G64' - ���1 -�' SOUTHDAIE GARDENS 6309 YORK AVENUE SOUTH TO: Edina City Traffic Manager FROM: Undersigned Residents I / EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 SUBJECT: Closing of York Avenue Entrance to Titus Building Parking Lot or Fifteen Mile- Per -Hour Speed Limit on York Avenue At the time the Titus Building was under construction, the York Avenue entrance to the - Titus Building parking lot was opened. Vie were promised that this entrance would be closed after construction had been completed. This has not been done. Therefore, we petition that the Titus Building be instructed by the Edina City Traffic Manager to close the street as it was prior to construction of.the Titus Building. In the event that this cannot be done; then we petition for a fifteen (15) mile-per- hour speed limit on York Avenue. The street is also used by elderly residents of the adjoining nursing.homes, and high speed traffic is a hazard. Vie would also lik2 to have a semaphore installed at the intersection of West 64th Street and Xerxes Avenue South. C ` � A71i0 � 103 7 - �c�? A c SIC/ �' � - /�'�;� ✓'rte- ��o� - � �� r ✓ SOUTHDALE GARDENS 6305 YORK AVENUE SOUTH TO: Edina City Traffic Manager FROM: Undersigned Residents / EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 SUBJECT: Closing of York Avenue Entrance to Titus Building Parking Lot or Fifteen Mile- Per -Hour Speed Limit on York Avenue At the time the Titus Building was under construction, the York Avenue entrance to the Titus Building parking lot was opened. We were promised that this entrance would be closed after construction had been completed. This has not been done. Therefore, we petition that the Titus Building be instructed by the Edina City Traffic Manager to close the street as it was prior to construction of the Titus Building. In the event that this cannot be done, then we petition for a fifteen (15) mile -per- hour speed limit on York Avenue. The street is also used by elderly residents of the adjoining nursing homes, and high speed traffic is a hazard. 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