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1974-06-03_COUNCIL MEETING
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I� (,'i,v y�� �1 ~ „'e ,nudo '�i� to lRS v3 CJ l,�1M �:. hJ1:�:bf� .IFFY.:. �aa'i �,� x v �, :s Siul`f' U {. .E.:ti'� i': ll. ii}f,>'.'•. .. ° �f �.�i i; �F„.i r� i;,'f �:. s;, rl. 3. 0. k t- of V -1 4 Copy sent to members of Land Use Committee May 209 1974 mro Fred RichardaD Member Land Use Committee 7225 Fleetwood Drive Edina Minnesota Dear Prods- We very much awraciated the talents and the time you hava•given and -thozcwcern.you.have expressed. or the gemral�well -being of this Committee and f the report )submitted jointly to the City Council and kembers of the School Board-O Undoubtedly-, there, are, many I qumtians; that will be generated by the reading of the report and ideas that you could expand upon during the question and answer session. Therefore, a joint meeting has been developed with the City Council for June 3, 7 p.m.* in the City Council chamberse The report will be the first item of business at the regularly scheduled Council session. I RHL: s 1 of Schools DA May 285 1974 TO: Me:'nbers of the Board of Education rROMo Ralph H,, Lieber, Superintendent of Schools There will be a. Special Meeting, June 3, 7 omo ,- in the City Council cha-nbers, Edina City Hallo The first part of this Special Meeting, whereii'� members of the Council and Board will listen to a brief presentation from the Lard Use Com- mittee (Edina-East Field Study Committee)) will be followed with a question and answer session. It was felt that receiving the report jointly Mould enable members of the. Council and Board to appreciate one another °s issues and concerns in this material that could eff=ect all members of the the comnunit -Y o A copy of the Land Use ConL mitteess report is enclosed. Also enclosed, you will rind a copy of the resolution which estaby. lisped this Committee. Upon conclusion of our joint sessions the Council will con- tinue with its regui aply scheduled meeting. Ralph H. Lieber Superintendent- of Schools T'^ Rig a s l Enclosures SPEED LETTER TO Florence Hallberg SUBJECT Bert Merfeld —FOLD MESSAGE DATE 5/3/74 19 Mrs. Burt Taylor, #8 Edina Court, has indicated to me that a delegation from Edina Court will appear before the Edina City council on May 20, 1974 relative to.their request for a 30 minute parking restriction on Edina Court. SIGNE REPLY DA SIGNED iilD Line -SNAP -A -WAY" FORM 44 -902 3-PARTS RETAIN WHITE COPY. RETURN PINK COPY WILSON JONES COMPANY © 1961 • PRINTED IN U.S.A. � s 1•��•►7� .any "W -. Y_LL- c Village of cEdin a 4001 WEST FIFTIETH STREET • EDINA, MINNESOTA 83424 927 -8861 TO: EDINA COURT RESIDENTS FROM: TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE SUBJECT: ONE -HOUR PARKING LIMIT ON EDINA COURT (8 A.M. - 8 P.M.) The Traffic Safety Committee requests that all residents on Edina Court sign this petition as favoring installation of a one -hour parking limit from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. on the resident side of the street. Signers of petition understand that the time limit applies to the residents and visitors to that street, equally, if strictly enforced. Upon receipt of the signed petition, the sign installation will be completed if the City Council concurs with the Committee action. #2 Edina Court #3 Edina Court M'V Y vw.l ' �., #4 Edina Court #5 Edina Court #6 Edina Court mac • b� ` #7 Edina Court #8 Edina Court I Jack Amderson -dissociates TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS TELEPHONE 612- 717 -8975 April 6, 1974 Mr Robert Dunn Edina City Engineer 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, Minnesota, 55424 Dear fir Dunn, Transmitted herewith are the field inventory sheets for the Traffic Control Device Inventory. These are the originals and there are no copies, so take good care of them. Also transmitted is a summary of comments and observations, and a tabulation of signing needs based on the inventory recommendations. Together, From this imate for will no d Please do these constitute the end data you will be able to the implementation phase aubt have some questions not hesitate to call for product of the inventory. prepare your cost est- of the program. You as you review the data.. clarification. It should be kept in mind that the inventory recommendations were made in the field on the basis of visual impressions, and that your accident experience and other factors unknown to me may be cause for modification of the recommendations. The total-distance inventoried was 982,130 feet, or 186 miles. This is somewhat less than the original 193 mile estimate. some of the difference can be accounted for in platted streets not yet improved and /or border streets. It has been a pleasure to work in your community again. Very truly yours, ack 4i. Anderson, P.E. tJ __ BEAR _ ______ _ 2�2 .nr COUNT'.' -+n.n E - 1.1,1 11 T2 vr..1 "A! /rr C11.ill Y�f111L bLMR f71LLJ rR VfLJ.�ItJ:vnL �.L �.TL•� • LJJ.) LnJI �+�Ui.. .. v•i.. � � 1/1 IrIl v�.• u1L1 n�U I.N. J+taJ CITY OF EDINA TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES INVENTORY SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS GENERAL COMMENTS A number of general comments are summarized here based on observations made during the field inventory. Some of the comments are directed toward-policy decisions that must be made in order to complete the cost estimate for the imple- mentation phase of the program. For example, policy on sign mounting height (rural vs urban) will affect the post quantities. Similarly, policy on non - controlled inter- sections will affect the quantity of STOP signs to be installed. f':1. Sign Placement -" The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices provides two, basic mounting heights for traffic signs, 5' in rural areas and 7' in urbanized areas where parking and /or pedestrian traffic may be involved. Although some areas of Edina are presently rural -in flavor, it would seem to be short-sighted. to stay with the 5' mounting height. Advantages of the 7' height include better visibility over parked or moving traffic anddecreased vandalism such as sign defacing and bending. Disadvantages of the 7' height lie primarily in the cost of additional post materials For the purposes of this inventory the recommended sign height was 7'. Virtually all the existing signs were found to be low on this basis, including many.signs maintained by Hennepin County and the State Highway Department. These authorities should be contacted in this regard. 2. C +on- Controlled Intersections Many non- controlled intersections exist in Edina. Many of these intersections do not need controls, T intersections for example. Houev "er, those that do need control should be evaluated on a.system basis.first identifying the more important streets in the City as through streets, and then Comments Continued - 2.- comparing the inventory data with the system needs. In general, T intersections of minor streets should not require controls. However,if one of the streets forming the T is an important street, control is recommended. Crossings of minor streets would not need control if the motorists observed the right hand rule. However, there is an increasing tendency for the motorist to believe he has the right of way if there is no control facing him. This is due to the increasing tendency to provide pos- �,; itive control at all intersections. Fortunately, YIELD signs handle this situation very well and are recommended if sight distance is at all reasonable. It is recommended that a map be prepared.and special emphasis be given to a systematic solution to the problem of uncontrolled intersections. The recap totals should then be adjusted accordingly. 3. Stop Sign Sizes ( 24" vs- ==30" -) Except for County and State Highways, virtually all of the STOP signs in Edina are 24" The manual provides for the 30" as the standard size, with the 24" permitted._on low. volume minor streets. The inventory sheets generally avoided making a recommendation on this issue in favor of making this determination in conjunction with the map of controlled intersections previously recommended. It is suggested that STOP signs on and along the more important streets identified be the 30" size. Again adjustments to the recap totals will be necessary. 4. Factory Entrances Although there is a legal requirment for the - traffic from private driveways to yield to traffic on the street, factory entrances present a periodic high voluniie condition that suggests some control be installed as a reminder. Such signs ( STOP or YIELD ) may not be reimbursible under Comments Continued - 3 - this program so you may wish to check further on this. C 5. Speed Limits In some instances, replacement of R2 -1 SPEED LIMIT signs has been recommended using the posted limit, but with the reservation that a check of the records be made to see if the posted limit is authorized by the State Highway Dept. State law provides for a.statuatory 30 mph limit where conditions satisfy the urban definition for speed zoning. This definition bears no relationship to City Limits, but, depends on the density of development along the street.. Therefore, where there are gaps in the development, the 30 mph statuatory limit does not apply and specific auth- orization from the State is required. You are advised to have the records checked for safe speed determination where the posted limit is questioned on the inventory sheets. In some areas, where reasonable speeds seemed to be .above the posted limit, additional signs may be required in fairness to the motorist. It is suggested that enforcement records would provide insight into those locations. 6. Parking Signs Although parking signs are not -a part of the inventory, some comments are provided. As with all signs in commercial, business and residential areas, parking signs should be mounted at the 7' height. Most of the parking signs were found well below V. Too many parking signs have been used to maintain control, particularly in the industrial park areas. Section 2B -30 in the Marrual indicates alternative ways to place parking signs to minimize costs and reduce visual pollution. Comments Contznuea -* 7. Parks, Schools, and.Playgrounds While the inventory was underway it was difficult to antic - inate and provide recommendations for signs for pedestrian paths in the vicinity of these facilities, consequently some needed-signs may have been overlooked. It is recom- mended that a map be prepared to identify these areas and routes in order to cross check the inventory data. School officials should be contacted to assist in this determination since they may have changes im mind. 8. SLOB!- CHILDREN Sign Removal The inventory recommends removal of 2G3 SLOW- CHILDREN signs. The recommendation for their removal was based on our belief that the sign is not effective in accomplishing its intended purpose, and that its presence detracts from the effectiveness of.other traffic control signs. The purpose of the sign is to encourage slower driving in residential areas. The sign is usually erected at someone's request and is installed without any data substantiating its need or subsequent effectiveness. Indiscriminate use of any sign eventually results in driver disrespect for the sign. Potentially, this could cause driver disrespect for other signs as well, a major cone = = -in in traffic control. Of less concern is the fact that the rectangular SLOW- CHILDREN sign is not a standard shape for a warning sign. It is also sub - standard in .size. In those instances where a sign of this nature can be shown to be neede::, it should be a standard 30 "00" yellow diamond with an appropriate message such as 1IATCH CHILDREN, or PLAYGROUND, or perhaps a symbol message. Fron a standpoint of uniformity of aDDlication, the same sign i should be used at all locations ha :,-! the same conditions. This means that if these signs are to remain in place, addit- ional signs should be installed on e.-.y block in the City. To do otherwise arould imply that there were no children in unosted areas, an obvious fallacy. Comments Continued - 5 - 9. No Trucks In a number of instances various kinds of signs have been erected to discourage heavy traffic on residential streets in the vicinity of major intersections or activity centers. It appears that axle weight limits (R12 -2), and such signs as NO THRU TRUCK TRAFFIC and NO THRU TRAFFIC , are primarily installed to discourage high.volumes, not necessarily. truck traffic per. se. Many of-the residents own campers and vans themselves.- A good solution would be to take advantage of the 7000r"G.W. classification and restrict vehicles above that weight.._.- This would allow for pickups and other light vehicles, but would exclude the larger dual -tired and /or multi -axle trucks. 10. Beaded Reflectorization A number of existing signs are reflectorized with an open beaded surface. Since these signs lose their reflective properties when wet, they should be replaced with the more. effective materials when they have lived their useful -life. This brings to mind the problem of judgeing the condition of beaded surface signs during daylight hours. A nightime check or a check with testing instruments is recommended. Periodic nightime checks of signs should be a standard practice. This is an area where the enforcement people can perform this function incidental to their other work. Comments Continued - 6 - SPECIFIC COMMENTS In addition to the comments found on the inventory sheets t ' f; ^ ' ocat i ons ::ere noted' where further a number of spec l study may be warrante before the inventory recommendations are implemented. 10. Braemar Arena The- configuration of roadways and the syatem of signs controlling traffic in the vicinity of the Braemar Arena parking lot was found to be confusing to a stranger. Although not a part of the inventory, this would seem to be a fertile area for additional study. 11. Dewey Hill Road at Braemar.Boulevard Existing pavement striping indicates that the movement from westbound Dewey Hill Road to southbound Braemar Blvd has priority over eastbound traffic on Dewey Hill Road. In my judgement this is an unnatural arrangement and is potentially hazardous. Therefore, the inventory sheets contain recommendations to make Dewey Hill the prior -ity street by installation of-",a YIELD sign racing northbound traffic on Braemar Boulevard. 12. Dewey Hill Road at Valley View Road From a traffic operations standpoint this intersection leaves much to be desired. The approach grade on Dewey Hill Road must be a problem during winter months. Motorists approaching on Dewey Hill must wonder which side of that.big tree to drive on, some apparently couldn't decide. The hairpin turn on Valley View Road restricts sight distance to such an extent that the accident potential must be high. If you haven't done so already, this area should be placed high on your priority list for improvement. Comments conzinuea - 13. Indian Hills Area This distinctive area contains many curves that would require signing if they were at all isolated. However, a consistant level of driver attention is necessary in driving these curvilinear streets. Hence, signing for these curves would be a form of redundancy. There may be isolated instances (indicated by accident records) where signs may be helpful. Westbound Indian Hills Road is one such instance (Sta.3040), but only because a changing vertical grade is in combination with the horizontal curve. The general recommendation then is to avoid curve signs in this area unless accident experience indicates differently. 14. Tracy Avenue Fire Station On Tracy Avenue near the Crosstown, there: are no signs indicating the presence of the fire station. Sight distance is good and signing may not be needed. However, you might check -with the fire chief to see-if he has any problems that warning signs might help hin relieve. 15. Valley View Road at. 66th Street Priority at this intersection was.revised on the inventory sheets to Yield right turning traffic coming from the.east on 66th St. If you will check this out on the ground you will find that the lane arrangement is such that no real conflict would exist if traffic stayed in its assigned lanes.. The. right turning traffic is actually in the best position to judge the situation and therefore should yield, even though it may be the higher volume movement. 16. best Shore Drive -64th Street Intersections with Parnell and parallel streets have no control at present. I am concerned that vehicle speeds on 64th and limited sight distance create an accident potential here. A check of accident records is indicated. N comments LonLinueu 17. 78th Street Bridge t Immediately west of Bush Lake Road on 78th St there is an. unprotected bridge rail on the northeast corner of the railroad bridge. Installation of guard rail is recommended. t N finis SUMMARY OF SIGNING NEEDS - CITY OF EDINA DESCRIPTION -CODE RE14OVE RELOCATE REPLACE INSTALL R1 -1, 24" STOP i 4 75 42 R1 -1, 30" STOP 0 2 26 3 R1 -2, 36" YIELD 2 5 32 33 2 0 0 101 RI-3, 4 -WAY R1 -4,- ALL -14AY 0 0 0 20 R2 -1, SPEED LIMIT .10 2 0 0 0 R2 -1, SPEED LIMIT 15 2 0 0 0 R2 -1, SPEED LIMIT 20 1 1 3 0 R2 -1, SPEED LIMIT 30 11 5 109 7 R2 -1, SPEED LIMIT 35 1 2 7 0 R3 -1, NO RIGHT TURN 1 0 5 2. R3 -2, NO LEFT TURN 1 0 1 3 R3 -4, NO U TURN 0 2 6 0 R3 -5R, LANE USE 0 0 3 '3 R3 -5L, LANE USE 0 0 0 1 R3 -6, LANE USE 1 0 0 0 R3-7L, LANE USE 0 0 2 1 R3 -8, LANE USE 0 0 1 0 R4 -1, DO NOT PASS 2 0 0 0 R4 -7, KEEP RIGHT 0 0 2 R4 -7a, KEEP RIGHT 1 0 4 0 R4 -7b, KEEP RIGHT 0 0 0 P,5 -1 , DO NOT ENTER 2 1 13 3 R5 -9, WRONG WAY 6 0 0 0 R6 -1R, ONE WAY 1 1 3 11 R6-1L, ONE WAY 1 2 6 7 R6 -2R, ONE MAY 8 3 48 6 R6 -2L, ONE WAY 4 4 17 2 R12 -2, WEIGHT LIMIT 4 T 0 9 16 0 2B -43 Misc. Regulatory RIGHT TURF; LANE 1 0 3 0 LEFT TURF! LANE 0 0 12 3. EXIT ONLY 7 0 0 0 .: NO THRU TRAFFIC 1 O 5 0 YIELD TO PEDS IN XING 5 0 0 0 • DESCRIPTION; -CODE WI-1R, CURVE 1-11-1L, CURVE 1.11 -2R, CURVE W1 -2L, CURVE W1 -3R, CURVE W1 -4R, CURVE W1 -4L, CURVE W1 -5R, CURVE W1 -5L, CURVE WI-6, ARROW 411 -7, ARROW W2 -1, CROSS ROAD W2 -4, T CROSSING W3-1, STOP AHEAD W3 -2, YIELD AHEAD W3 -3, SIGNAL AHEAD W5 -2, NARROW BRIDGE W6 -1, DIVIDED ROAD 416 -2, DIVIDED ENDS 416 -3, TWO WAY ROAD 1-19 -2L, EMERGE LEFT W10 -1, RR XING, ADV. 4111 -2, PED XING 4113 -1, ADV, 10 MPH 1,113-1, ADV, 15 MPH V113-1, ADV, 20 MPH 4113 -1 , ADV, 25 MPH V114-1, DEAD END 4114 -3, NO PASSING 2C -40, Ptisc. Warning SL01,1 SLOT! - CHILDREN PLAYGROUND TURN- A1;OUND AHEAD BLIND Ei1TP,ANCE CHURCH AHEAD • WATCH CHILDREN (portable) RE'�0VE RELOCATE REPLACE INSTALL 1 6 9 0 5 10 1 1 1 3 1 3 0 0 4 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 42 0 0 18 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 8 38 .'0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 7 8 0 0 11 3 1 -2 1 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 15 42 145 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 53 12 1 . 11 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 1 .3 i - 1 14 2 1 0 0 0 263 0 0 0 0 1 11 30 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1, 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 DESCRIPTION- CODE 2C -40, 2C -40, S1 -1, S2 -1, Ott -1 A, OM -1 R, OM -3, HAIRPIN LEFT HAIRPIN' RIGHT SCHOOL SCHOOL XING OBJECT MARKER OBJECT MARKER OBJECT MARKER RE14O VE RELOCATE REPLACE. INSTALL 0 0 1 0 n n 1 0 8 8 51 6 0 3 33 121 p p .1 29 0 0 2 74 0 0 0 7 F" 1 .1 -A-TIONS Stu I.. E S C) AC Q U I S I T1 N S01 F A S LS I X 11ANCLSOSIT" -,Cl( J S SITE LO('_'A FIONS f,^D_SAf ES 0, IONS,, j_EASE- ,;)EX(._' INIGIS 0 SI FE I..(.)('A-1 K )NSoSALES 0, A(_,QUl1S1'1 .. I N _S 0, L A "-)" ES 0 IA I i FVCJ4A�,'(J��.ra, Q_fF I ()CA llr)\(� 05�Al Fl� MACY)l I BROKERS9 EXCHANGE 4501 minnetonka blvd.• minneapolis, minnesota, 55416 -phone 612/925-2477 May 31, 1974 To The City Council City of Edina. 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota In re•: "Oscar Roberts property" Eden Avenue Edina, Minnesota Gentlemen: As you know, we have been representing Mr. LeRoy Balfanz in his efforts to purchase all or part of the above described property contiguous to his own at 5145 Eden Avenue for the purpose of expanding his parcel and of removing the ease- ment through the property. Mr. Balfanz no longer has any interest in acquiring the Oscar Roberts property. Therefore, we wilk not be attending your June 3rd Council meeting. Lark-Brown and Brokers' Exchange thank you for your patience and consideration these past months, and also thanks to the Church representatives for their cooperation. We ask that you.continue to consider removing the easement through the Balfanz property before you pass title to the Church for the purpose of future marketability. Once again, our sincere thanks to you. Very truly yours, BROKERS' EXCHANGE Helen Brooks Realtor cc: Bob Lark LeRoy Balfanz James Van Valkenburg Warren G. Hyde Pat Finley dealing exclusively in industrial and commercial real estate HB:sh REALTOR' �1 -- 19 March 1974 VAT 4001 WEST FIFTIETH STREET EDINA. MINNESOTA 55424 927.8851 Mr. Arthur Vogel, President LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES 300 Hanover Building 480 Cedar. Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Mr. Vogel: Your letter of January 25 to Mayor Van Valkenburg in which you ask that Edina continue its membership in the League of Minnesota Municipalities was considered by the City Council at its meeting February 4. The Minutes concerning this matter read as follows: "LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES ryMEBERSHIP TABLED. Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to a letter from the President of the League of Minnesota Municipalities urging the city to continue its membership which will ex0ire on February 28. Mayor Van Valkenburg told of meeting with other suburban mayors at which meeting it had been suggested that memberships be continued for another year to see if better representation of the suburbs would be forthcoming by the League. Councilman Courtney pointed out a rule of to League under which any member of the Metropolitan League, the Suburban League or the Out -State League must be a member of the League of Minnesota Municipalities. Discussion ensued as to the League's lack of support o Edina's stand on the Highway Relocation Bill. Following some discussion, Councilman Courtney moved that the matter of membership in the League.of Minnesota Municipalities be tabled and that the City Manager reply to the President's letter. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried." Having first become acquainted with the League in 1939 and having partici- pated actively during most of the twenty -three years I have served as .a manager in Minnesota, I am quite aware of what a good League should be able to do.for its members. Edina's disenchantment with the League started soon after tha 1972 convention in Rochester, when Item 9 -F "Relocation of Municipal Utilities" was approved as part of'.the legislative program. We had, I think, requested this be put in the program. Near the beginning of the 1973 Session, we inquired as to how the League staff was prograssing on getting something prepared. After` discussions, Edina agreed to have its attorneys draw a bill, and secure . authors, to take the "load" off the League staff. As time went on, it became r Mr. Arthur Vogel, President LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES Page Two apparent the League staff was not doing anything to secure consideration of the convention - approved measure. Finally, I was advised by staff that the Board would consider the problem March 24, 1973. I enclose a copy of a report on this. At that meeting, there were casual, off -hand comments by some of the Board that "Edina's rich. - you can pay ". The comparatively high median family income of Edina residents really shouldn't be a factor in this instance. Other members felt Edina.was "welshing" on a previous contract with the Highway Department. Unfortunately, at that .time, I did not refer to a statement made at a public hearing,in 1959 by the then District Highway Engineer that the costs of utility relocation would be. paid by the State. In October, 1973, as an after - thought, I was added to the League Highways and Public Transportation Committee; and at its second meeting, October 31, the utility relocation policy was given further study, and again on Decem- ber 19. At the latter meeting when F. C. Marshall,.Assistant Commissioner, was present, I attempted to get this subject discussed prior to the time I had to leave for a luncheon meeting, but to no avail. Since that time, the League staff has shown a singular lack of interest in the matter,.and we have proceeded on our own to deal with the Highway Department. The above is a case study of a member municipality's interests being neglected by League staff and the State Highway Department interests having been pro- tected. The following feelings have also been expressed by members of the Edina City Council: 1. No municipality should have to belong to the State League in order to be eligible to belong to the Metropolitan Section or the Suburban League. 2. The dues structure of the State League weighs more heavily upon the medium -sized municipalities than it does upon Minneapolis and. St. Paul. For $5,000, Edina could buy a considerable amount of lobbying time and research service. The League staff has not kept abreast of some important developments. For example, when Congress first passed legislation which would put fire fighters under minimum wages and maximum hours, the staff was not aware of the problem when first queried as to what was happening. Personally, having been very close to Clarence Ludwig and Orville Peterson, and having devoted a great deal of time to League activities in the past, I regret the emergence of problems within the League. I regret the feeling on the part of many elected officials that administrative staff of member cities should take a back "seat in the League, and I regret the diminution of League influence in the Legislature. j r Mr. Arthur Vogel, President LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES Page Three At present, however, the Edina Council action on February 4 tabling the matter of rejoining the League stands. Hopefully, some mechanism or organization can develop soon to resolve the diversity of interests within municipal circles. I had hoped that the Metro section, which I helped organize and staff, would be an answer, and. that it would absorb the county leagues in the metro area. This didn't work. I actively promoted the housing of the Hennepin County League with the State League in the hope that such propinquity would breed cooperation. That didn't work. So, maybe we should hang separately for a while. Perhaps the Suburban and Metro Leagues should disband, and then reconstitute the State League Board to represent the divergencies between out - state, big cities and suburban interests. There is certainly duplication of effort and expense now between the Subur- ban and the Metro Leagues. Somehow, we should be able to come up with a reorganized State League which would again be the spokesman for unified action on behalf of all cities. When differences of opinion between types of cities occur, as they always will, they should be resolved among ourselves and not by having competing groups car -Tying different sides to the Legislature. Individual- cities who do not agree with League policy should then take their own case to their representatives in the Legislature. During the remaining months of the present League year, I -hope you will be able to resolve some of the problems facing the League. Very truly yours, Warren C. Hyde City Manager WCH /hd Enclosure Cc - Mayor and Council y vfil � TRANSIT OPERATING DIVISION 3118 NICOLLET AVE.• MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 55408 • 612.827.4071 WILLARD LITTLE Director of Routes, Schedules and Planning May 29, 1974 Mr. Warren C. Hyde City Manager 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Mr. Hyde: The Transit Operating Division is in the process of implementing certain recommendations contained in the Hennepin County Route Ridership Improvement Project. One of the recommendations is that MTC Route 036 (St. Louis Park Crosstown) be .extended from its present terminal at 44th and Wooddale to the Southdale Shopping Center in Edina. (See attached map) The proposal will provide a 30 minute frequency between the hours of 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM on weekdays only. Therefore, prior to the proposals being presented to-the Committees of the Metropolitan Transit Commission, the Transit Operating Division respectfully requests concurrence from your city to operate on the streets as shown on the attached map. If additional information is desired, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, illard/Little Director Routes, Schedules and Planning W L:pec Attachment .\ ` � `00 BMW t IT LVD 12 > , . W, - - et , g7 � BOA U 1001 CEDAR L Er Ix IsT zi z LAKE 3 3300 Ax WALKER 36r ST it L 37TH CA NRID .T AV ZND NgAll lo pz).Yc RIC JN\r 4f st IN ;E RkPo S E X _Z v��"jk toctub.. AIM CO RD IN SK w It TRANSIT OPERATING 3 DIVISION Ir vj ST co Ira� C/3/7`/ .: - A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, many citizens of -Hennepin County are in immediate need of emergency food services; and WHEREAS, ten major distribution centers are established to meet emergency food needs; and WHEREAS, the ever increasing costs of medical services, food and clothing, when coupled with rising inflation and inadequate social security add tre- mendous burdens to our less fortunate citizens; and WHEREAS, these food shelves are in desperate need of replenishment; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Edina joins the County Board of Hennepin County in declaring that June 16, 1974, be designated "Hunger Day Hennepin County "; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Edina City Council strongly encourage,all segments of the citizenry to assist the Minneapolis Urban Coalition in the collection of food and financial commitments to replenish this vitally important resource which many citizens so desperately need. ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 1974. 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 meeting of June 3, 1974, and as recorded in the Minutes of said regular meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 5th day of June, 1974. Edina City Clerk SUBURBAN LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES 300 HANOVER BLDG. ® 480 CEDAR ST. ® ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 PHONE 222 -2861 May 24 ,1974 To: SLM Managers, Administrators, Clerks From: Vern Peterson, Executive Director Re: Hunger Day, Hennepin County, June 16,1974 The Suburban League's Board of Directors at the May 21st special meeting . passed a resolution in support of the efforts for "Hunger Day Henepir- County" June 16,1974. Background information is enclosed. The SLM Board specifically requests that you place this matter on the agenda for the next meeting of your Council and encourage your Council to: 1) Pass.a resolution of support for this effort 2) Allow the sponsoring agencies to establish a "drop barrel pickup" location within your municipal office building or Fire Station. If you desire more information, please contact-Hy Rosen, Pilot.City Regiona Center, 1315 Penn Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411, telephone 348 -4761. If your municipality adopts a resolution of support and /or authorizes the establishment of the "drop barrel pick up" please notify the: Urban Coalition of Minneapolis 415 Produce Bank Building Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Thank you ; S G Dins RESOLUTION v. NO. 74 -5 -1 Commissioner Olson offered the following resolution: WHEIZI_,AS, Many citizens of Hennepin County are in immediate need of emergency food services; and WHEREAS, Ten major distribution centers are established to meet emergency food needs; and WHEREAS, The-ever increasing costs of medical services, food, and clothing when coupled with rising inflation, inadequate social security, add tremendous burdens to our less fortunate citizens; and WHEREAS, These Food Shelves are in desperate need of replenishment, - NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY, That June 16, 1974, be declared "Hunger Day Hennepin County ". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we strongly encourage all seg- ments of our citizenry to assist the Minneapolis Urban Coalition in the collection of food and financial commitments to replenish this.vitally important resource many citizens so- desperately need. Commissioner Lindgren moved, seconded by Commissioner Robb, that the resolution be amended by inserting "and other agencies" following "Minneapolis Urban Coalition". The vote on the motion was as follows: HANSON YEA TICEN YEA LINDGREN YEA ROBB YEA CHAIRMAN OLSON YEA Motion carried. The question was on the adoption of the resolution, and there were fiveYEAS and no NAYS, as follows: QUOTATIONS QUOTATIONS FOR LANDSCAPING IN FRONT OF COU1,CIL CHAMBERS, AND SIDEJALK TO THE NORTHEAST OF PRESENT CITY OFFICES. MARVIN AIRO WALK — $1.48 per sq. ft. 1,558 sq. ft. $2,305.84 CURB —17-50 per lineal ft. 148 lin. ft. 51,073.00 GRAVEL — $3.50 per cu. yards 45 cu. yards $ 157.50 TOTAL $31533.34 WALT CARLSON WALK — S1.42 per sq. ft. 1,558 sq. ft. 52,212.00 CURB — $7.50 per lineal ft. - 148 lin. ft. $1,073.00 GRAVEL — 53.30 per cu. yards 45 cu. yards S 148.50 TOTAL $31433.50 RECOMPMM AWARD TO WALT CARLSON FOR 33,433-50 M E M O R A N D U M June 3, 1974 MEMO TO: Jerry Dalen FROM: Ken Rosiand, Director Park and Recreation Department SUBJECT: Earth Preparation for tennis courts at Division and Rutledge Park Our specifications for the tennis courts call for earth work to be done and ready for the tennis court contractor. The courts at Division and Rutledge Park need to be cut one foot then filled and compacted with two feet of granular material. The appropriate money is In the budget. We have three quotes. One from Matt Bullock Contracting for $3,560.00, one from J. A..Danens for $5,000.00 and one from Terry Brothers, Inc. at $4,400.00. Recommend award to low bidder, Matt Bullock Contracting, Inc. WOODDALE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL.... P.O. BOX 24301 .... EDINA STATION EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 VOLUME IV — NUMBER 2 NOTICE..... PLEASE READ THIS ISSUE OF THE WORD IN.ITS ENTIRETY. IT HAS INFORMATION IN IT REGARDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE 50TH AND FRANCE SHOPPING AREA THAT WILL AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED_ IN PARTICI- PATING IN THE 50th AND FRANCE STUDY COMMITTEE, CONTACT EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING: Tom O'Connell, Chairman 4825 Townes Road... 926-3095 Dickenson Wiltz, Vice- Chairman 4400 W. 50th Street... 927 -7468 FROM YOUR CHAIRPERSONS The year 1974 has become a critical year for the Wooddale Neighborhood Council. The early part of the year required a to- tal neighborhood effort to stop the pro- posed move of school district adminis- trative offices into Wooddale School, and to urge passage of the school referendum. The WNC will continue to work closely with the PTA in urging that appropriate planned renovation of Wooddale School with budgeted capital funds be completed as soon as possible. Of paramount importance to the Wood - dale neighborhood, and particularly to residents of the White Oaks area, is the planned redevelopment of the 50th and France neighborhood shopping center. We presented our concern to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority at a meet- ing on May 7, 1974. A resolution... ap- proved by the Executive Committee of WNC and printed in full in this issue of the "Word "... was presented at the IIRA meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 1974, by your chairpersons and the co- chairmen of the Study Committee.. By way of clarification, the N' n.\'C is not opposed to some improvement of our shopping area. We want collective view- point of the neighborhood to be accurate- ly reflected to the members of the HRA and to the City Council as planning evol- ves. We ask that full weight be given to the viewpoint of the people. C ©/V 7- The planning process for 50th and France is well underway, with comple- tion of the feasibility study scheduled for the third week in June. The HRA Mid - plan public presentation is scheduled for the second week in August. Public pre- sentation of the final plan is scheduled . for the last week in September. Council approval will be sought in November. As you can see, the planning schedule is tight and -,v411 n-nove ranidl -1r. We- urge all interested residents to contact Tom O'Connell or Dick'Wiltz now.... while there is yet time... to register your opin- ion. We have urged the adoption of a Cit- izens Advisory Committee with open -end- ed membership to participate in the plan- ning process. If this becomes a reality, we will need your participation. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you at the next meeting tentatively scheduled for early August. George and Mina Adamovich 4K� `J A NOTE TO EVERYONE RECEIVING THIS ISSUE OF THE WORD. COSTS OF PUBLICATION ARE DEFRAYED 13Y IN- DIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS. IT IS OUR ONLY MEANS OF COMMUNICATION WITH RESIDENTS OF THE NEIGHBOR- HOOD. WATCH FOR IT AND SEND YOUR DONATION TO WNC, P. O. BOX 24301, EDINA STATION, EDINA, MN. 5542.4. PARKS The persons listed below are the members of the Edina Housing and Redevelopment The addition of a. studio park is going a- Authority. Contact th -m is you have any head and the mayor will snake appoint- questions regarding the 50th and France ments for the work to be done. This will redevelopment plans. probably not start until next. fall. For the area at Browndale acid 50th St., the Police have agreed to make regular patrols of the park at least once or twice a night. In addition, the department urges neighbors to call and report any irregular activities. A meeting was held recently with the Park Board and attended by some 30 neighbors of Arden Park. The follow- ing changes were agreed to: 1. Work to improve the softball field, including the addition of a backstop. 2. Removal of the parking lot and ad- dition of sod. 3. Addition of two pieces of structural playground equipment made of wood in order, to blend with the environment. Bill Code, Chairman "SCHOOLS" Exciting things are planned for Wooddale School this summer. The board has ap- proved $77, 000 for remodeling and re- pairs. Approximately $25,000 will go for window replacement in an on -going prog•ram.. .'1_'1'" ,^nmainr_' f, +V; w,nne-, . will finance changes in the inside of the building such as enlargement of rooms and installation of carpeting. The plan to be followed has been drawn up by the faculty, Mr. Van Sarff and Mrs. Virginia Anderson with the approval of the admin- istration and the Board. For over a year, the PTA has been work- ing with the Environmental Science Center on plans for adding shrubbery to the play- ground and building creative playground equipment. Last Saturday, the planting was done and construction'of the first piece of playground was begun. Joana and Ron Cornwell headed the committee. At the annual PTA meeting, Mrs. Canny Wright was elected Wooddale PTA Presi- dent for next year. Debby Horovitz, School Representative COMMUNITY SERVICES AVAILABLE Edina Meals Via Wheels This is a program sponsored by Edina chavelies for Lltusc who are uriabie •for some reason to help themselves. They are delivered on Monday thru Friday. It is a non- profit program, but clients are billed $1. 25 for each meal delivered. If you are homebound and cannot prepare your own meals, contact J\Rrs. Mary Estrem at 929- -0871. evenings. UPDATE Gary B. Lyall 4811 Maple Road Edina, MN 55424 Charles W. Freeburg 4114 Morningside Road Edina, MN 55416 James. W. Nelson 6415 Stauder Circle Edina, MN 55436 Lawrence W. R.ixe 7.100 Fleetwood Drive Edina, MN 55435 William F. Greer 7125 Schey Drive Edina, MN 55435 Johnson Property, Browndale Ave. It is our understanding that the Edina Historical Society has submitted a pro - po sal, .t6 the.: owners. :of.; the. pr_ope.r.ty.. Al- though we have no information as to the content of the proposal, we assume that this group has developed a plan for the use of the property should it be given to them. We urge residents of the area who are concerned about the future to contact Mrs. John Skagerberg, Presi- dent, Edina Historical Society, 4801 W. 50th Street for details. THESE ARE STUDY GROUP CHAIR- PERSONS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUEST- IONS REGARDING THEIR SPECIAL - TIES, CALL THEM: Trees: Mike and Bev Casserly 4611 Bruce... 920 -2549 Parks: Bill Code 4704 Townes Rd... 920-2630 Creeks: Tom and Mary Supplee 4905 E. Sunnyslope..920 -4083 Schools: Allen and Debbie Horovitz 5002 Arden... 922-8951 Streets: Bill and Mary Horn 4511 Browndale... 922 -9013 50th & France: Tom O'Connell 5825 'Townes Rd... 926 -3095 WOODDALE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Resolution Adopted May 30, 1974 BE IT RESOLVED that, the Wooddale Neighborhood Council supports the improvement of Edina's retail and commercial areas, consistant with basic principles which serve to benefit Edina citizens. We believe that the H. R. A. redevelopment of the 50th and France retail area, if authorized, must be accomplished in a manner which is.in keeping with the total interests of Edina, and the specific interests of the immediate neighborhood. Therefore, the Wooddale Neighborhood Council supports the following basic planning principles to be incorporated in any evolving plan: 1. Improved efficiency and beautification of the 50th and France retail area be accomplished without removing surrounding private homes, or destroying the homeowner's property values, right to privacy and quality of life. 2. Neighborhood retail shopping center improvements, such as 50th and France, be accomplished without imposing traffic congestion, safety hazards, noise pollution, and visual pollution on the surrounding neighborhood. 3. The desirable character of the neighborhood must not be com- promised by the widening of 50th Street or by additional shopping center access roads being cut through the residential area. 4,.. Neighborhood retail shopping center improvements, such as 50th and France, be accomplished without forcing out small business and access to their services due to higher costs. 5. Financing of individual neighborhood- shopping center improve -, ments should not in any way reduce tax funds essential to the improvement and operation of the Edina School System. 6. 'Financing of the business and commercial improvements of an Edina neighborhood shopping center should be accomplished without a direct or indirect increase in taxes for the citizens of Edina. 7. H. R. A. planning for the re- development of the Neighborhood Shopping Center at 50th and France, or at any other site, must include broad -based citizen participation throughout the plan- ning, development and implementation phases of such a project. This should be provided through a Citizens' Advisory Committee. with membership open ended to permit participation by any interested citizen. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the above basic planning principles be adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Chairpersons: --------------- - - - -- Mina Adamovich --------------- - - - -- George G. Adamovich 4610 Bruce Avenue Secretary- Treasurers: ------------------ - - - - -- Barbara Laederach Paul Laederach 4633 Bruce Avenue Wooddale Neighborhood Council P.O. Box 24301 -Edina Station Edina, Minnesota 55424 June 3, 1974 The Wooddale Neighborhood Council is vitally interested in the evolving plans for the redevelopment.of the 50th and France neighborhood shopping area...Therefore, the Council has participated in the deliberations of the H.R.A., and has established a Study Committee.to reflect the viewpoint of the 1200 households in the Wooddale area. The Wooddale Neighborhood Council approved in principle the enclosed "Open Letter to the Edina Housing and Re- development Authority ", and, on May 7th, made a formal presentation to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. At the Executive Committee meeting of May 30, 1974, the enclosed resolution covering seven basic planning principles was adopted for presentation to the H.R.A. on June 4, 1974. As a civic leader in Edina, we are anxious that you be in- formed about the views of the Wooddale Neighborhood Council on this important issue. Sincerely, Georg G. Adamovich i na Adamovich Chairpersons enclosure WOODDALE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Resolution Adopted May 30, 1974 BE IT RESOLVED that, the Wooddale Neighborhood Council supports the.improvement of Edina's retail and commercial areas, consistent with basic principles which serve to benefit Edina citizens. We believe that the H.R.A. re- development of the 50th and France retail area, if authorized, must be accomplished in a manner which is in keeping with. the total interests of Edina, and the specific interests of the immediate neighborhood. Therefore, the Wooddale Neighborhood Council supports the following basic planning principles to be incorporated in any evolving plan: 1. Improved efficiency and beautification of the 50th and France retail area be accomplished without removing surrounding private homes, or destroying the homeowner's property values, right to privacy and quality of life.. 2. Neighborhood retail shopping center improvements, such as 50th and France, be accomplished without imposing traffic congestion, safety hazards, noise pollution, and visual pollution on the surrounding neighborhood. . 3. The desirable character of the neighborhood must not be compromised by the widening of 50th Street or by additional shopping center access roads being cut through the residential area. 4. Neighborhood retail shopping center improvements, such as 50th and France, be accomplished without forcing out small business and access to•their services due to higher costs. 5. Financing of individual neighborhood shopping center improvements should not in any way reduce tax funds essential to the improvement and operation of the Edina School System. 6. Financing of the business and commercial improvements of an Edina neighborhood shopping center should be accomplished without a direct or indirect increase in taxes for the citizens of Edina. 7. H.R.A. planning for the re- development of the . Neighborhood Shopping Center at 50th and France any other site, must include broad -based citizen or at ticipation throughout the par - implementation Planning, development and be provided through ea Citizens' Advisor This should with membership open ended to y Committee by any interested citizen. Pelt Participation' BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above basic planning principles be adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Chairpersons: Secretary- Treasurers: Mina Adamovich George G. Adamovich 4610 Bruce Avenue Barbara Laeder —ac h Paul Laederach 4633 Bruce Avenue AN OMI I=ER TO THE EDITLA HOUSING AMID REMIEMPMENT AUTHORITY Re: The Proposed Redevelopment of the 50th & France Commercial Area May 7, 1974 We the. Executive Committee of the Wooddale Neighborhood �"-, and its Study Committee are by obvious reason most interested in the proposed plans to redevelop the ccErnercial area centering on 50th and France. We support your general attention with regard to the area within reasonable parameters. In no way are we interested in expanding those reasonable parameters and will not compromise our position this side of,public condemnation and legal recourse. First, we support a plan to provide better traffic flow through the intersections in the Lumediate area, i.e.; widening the intersection, ' providing left turn lanes, installing additional electronic traffic controls, enforce-a-ent of no- parking zones, or re- evaluation of present traffic patterns (1st Edina ingress and egress) . Any one or a ccabination. of solutions this side of expanding the commercial boundaries may be supported by our organization. I-e are a,.-.are of the traffic problers in this subject area, but don't consider this to he so severe that infringement upon the surrounding residential area. is necessary or wise. Second, we feel it is the responsibility of the merchants in the area to provide the redevelopment initiative for their cca mercial space, not scm.- outside source that has no concern for the economic condition of these merchants. It is necessary that all of the agents of production are in reasonable balance so as to protect the economic well -being of the business community-. Third, any such redevelopment should not be directed so as'.to create a egional shopping mall or even a large neighborhood center. The basic services that. the commercial area provides should be maintained without expanding its scope as a major retailing center. We realize the need to maintain the concentrated nature of the area Li that the congestion that the City Planner so identified in his slide presentation.is encouraging to most merchants and should not be considered a singularly negative factor. Ile are not encouraging additional motorized traffic through of. into the area soley for the purpose of convenience. We are interested in encouraging additional non - motorized traffic, nearby walk ways and bicycle paths. Any thoughts as to additional road. -lays and streets that are not wholly contained :.._thin the pr - :sc1t 1'I!'its e subject area --ai l be C ^A -i the citizens represented by our organization. Fourth, it appears that a certain amount of existing residential prope�.,ty %ti 'ould have to be re -zoned and transformed so as to provide the fee - simple title necessary for apartment development. We are not interested in s e'ing the multiple area encroach upon.the less dense single family area. Apartments do not provide good buffer zones as the City Planner proposes with regard to the bright light commercial area. We would rather se` additional park -way or green areas serving as buffer zones. Again, we are firmly opposed to any enlargement of the cats ercial area now in existence or any radicle change in the surrounding residential area. The subject of multi- family residence should not pass without additional comment. It appears that any interest in attracting multi- family development to the immediate area i•. -Juld contradict the expressed goals., of the redevelopment area in that it would contribute to the already congested traffic patterns with additional parking nerds competing with proposed green Ways and people.walks. A recently passed law in the State of Minnesota provides a tax break for mid -rise multi- family structures so as to encourage higher density land use. Our concern is one of over development and encroachment upon areas that are noTs serving their highest and best purpose as single family and double family residence. If one parcel of land in a neighborhood becomes valuable as an economic unit for apartment development, what keeps the adjoining parcel from beca-aing the same? Perhaps the highest and best use of the Edina Country Club is multi- family when one considers only the econan.1c value of that particular parcel of ground. We remain diametrically opposed to any changes with regard to zoning. Summarizing our position, we can adopt a simple program defined as a p6licy of contairrent, refinement and common sense, without affecting the future physical make -up of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. We should work closely with the i-.etropolitan Council and the City of Piinneapolis'so as to conserve and for a more lasting relationship with all 'concerned. We believe that close attention should be given to improving the present traffic area. Ring routes should provide needed detours around the central core of the subject area, but in no tray should they encroach upon the existing residential fringe. We support any effort to gain additional data with regard to income and expense analysis with regard to ca=.ercial redevelopment. We are volunteering our time to assist with any such feasibility work. We are not interested in subsidising the commercial interests now present in the area with'tax monies or existing residential property. The surrounding residential areas now support the merchants in the area to a great extent and are rest interosted in their efforts to exist and be profitable. However, we trust there is mutual respect on the part of the merchants with regard to the desires of their . neighbors a*id customers . . Many times elements that, practically speaking, are in obvious conflict with each other are overlooked because of the overzealous enthusiasm of special interest groups and without the proper amount of good sense and dial create irreparable damage. It is our deep concern that whatever direction this project takes, the comTon good of the majority be the guiding rule and that the needs or greeds of a few won't cause umianted and unnecessary confrontation that will in turn destroy any positive aspects now inherent in the proposals being considered. George G. Adamovich Chairman wooddale Neighborhood Council Thomas A. O'Connell Chairman Study Ccranittee Dickinson G. waltz Vice Chairman Study CoMittee i SOUTHSIDE DIST. CO., INC. 1929 E. 84th ST. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 86404 17 May 1974 Gentlemen: Please read enclosed article about municipal wastes. This seems much more like a solution to local waste and litter problems. NSP could consume up to 80% of municipal wastes. Also, this would save greatly on coal consumption,_which is in short supply. If an area -wide "Ban the Can" bill is passed, I really feel it could put my company out of business.,iNot only would we lose accounts due to lack of space, but also we would have to double our delivery frequencies because of the same reason. Therefore, we would have to double our delivery work force, double our trucks, forklifts, warehouse help and also the warehouse building itself. We are a small company - three drivers, two helpers. There is no way we can afford capitalization of this sort without local and state aid. I plead do not pass any "Ban the Can" bills. It would be a devastating bill for all concerned. Sincerely, A W, oVP V-z Herbert P. Vitullo Secretary - Treasurer Southside Distributing Co. Keep Amerieo Beautiful AM TO: ALL WHOLESALERS ST. LOU IS,MO., U. S.A. 63118 April, 1974 The attachments are forwarded for your information. 1. E.L. Miles letter of March 25 to Jerry Steinman 2. St. Louis will start Running on Garbage (Environment Section, article, Business Week: 3/16/74) The logic of our industry's advocacy of a total systems approach to, resource and energy recovery is being proved by private sector invest- ments. Please acquaint your personnel, retailers, community and political leaders with this superior alternative to restrictive packaging legislation. St. Louis is not alone. Other locations reported to be operating or planning total or partial energy and /or resource recovery systems include: Albany, Amarillo, Ames, Ansonia, Baltimore, Boston, Bridgeport, Brockton, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Eugene, Franklin, Great Falls, Hamilton (Ontario), Harrisburg, Houston, Knoxville, Los Gatos, Louisville, Madison, Martinez, Memphis, Menlo Park, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Castle County, New Orleans, Oakland, Philadelphia, Rochester, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Stickney, Tampa, Vancouver, and some counties in Maryland, New York,and Virginia. Many resource recovery systems have overall costs in the same range as the cost of other solid waste disposal alternatives. The operational costs, over time, would be less than those of disposal in landfill; for large urban areas, while conserving energy and,materials resources. Stumbling blocks frequently exist in the form of public attitudes, political pressures, general ability of communities to plan, organize, and manage such systems, and their uncertainty of markets for recovered resources. However, state and local utility and government planners should be advised to seek technical assistance and other support from the Environmental Protection Agency, The National Center for Resource Recovery, Inc., and large solid waste management companies. Sin rely, Edward L. Miles Manager, Industry & Environmental Affairs cc: A.A. Busch III Keep Field Marketing AmerP St. Louis Dept. Heads Beeulllul LW ENVIRONMENT St. Louis will start running on garbage As a fuel, it seems almost ideal. It is low in sulfur (0.196), so cheap that the average American discards five pounds a day, and so plentiful that it could pro- duce enough energy to light the U. S. indefinitely. It is garbage— ordinary household garbage —and if utilities tapped its power - producing potential, they could easily generate 5% of the country's electricity needs and simulta- neously solve the cities' solid waste problems. Last month, "garbage power" won a vital boost when Union Electric Co. in St. Louis announced that it will convert two of its coal -fired plants to enable them to burn virtually all of the trash — some 7,500 tons a day— generated by St. Louis and six surrounding counties. Each of the converted boilers will run on a mixture of up to 20% trash and 80% coal. The ambitious program, which will reach full operation in 1977, will thereby cure the area's garbage headache and save Union Electric about 1- million tons of scarce coal a year, 6% of its systemwide annual con- sumption. Financially, too, the utility expects a payoff. It will invest $70- million to set Union Electric sees a fuel saving of $10-million a year by switching to trash. P up five to seven trash collection cen- ters, convert the boilers to handle trash, and buy separation, hauling, shredding, and other equipment. Oper- ating costs will add another $11- million a year. But the fuel saving alone will come to about $10- million a year at to- day's coal prices and more as coal prices rise. Further, because a ton of garbage contains 150 lb. of recoverable steel and 10 to 20 lb. of other metals, the utility will be able to sell the scrap metal to industry. Finally, Union Electric will gain the dumping fees that sanitation haulers now pay for landfill or incinera- tion. "The system will be economically feasible and conserve resources now wasted," beams Charles J. Dougherty, the utility's president. Equally happy is the Environmental Protection Agency, which joined with the utility and the city two years ago to fund a $3.8- million demonstration project. "It's a great bonus that a pri- vate company sees a way to make a profit in the solid waste field," says Robert Lowe, EPA project officer. "When we started on the project, no- body envisioned an investor -owned utility that would accept raw waste from collection trucks." Setting an example. The Union Electric success is certain to spur other utilities. Already, Commonwealth Edison in Chicago, Northeast Utilities in Con- necticut, and Consolidated Edison in New York are well along with gar- bage- to-power plans. Generally, only i plants designed to burn coal can switch to trash because only they have they precipitators needed to trap the ash generated by burning garbage. But San Diego is starting an EPA- funded project to test whether trash can be ef- ficiently converted to a clean, oil -like fuel. If so, oil- burning plants, too, could tap the energy of garbage. Reproduced from March 16, 1974, Copy Right 1974 Business Week, by special permission. by McGraw -Hill, Inc. LITTER THE MALT BEVERAGE INDUSTRY'S ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION TO LITTER, SOLID WASTE, AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION 1972 SOLID WASTE ENERGY CONSUMPTION II 14.00 TO 31.00 PERCENT 2..73 PERCENT 0.30 PERCENT (+0.05 PERCENT) R. S. Weinberg & Associates M E M 0 R A N D.0 M TO: .Mayor Van Valkenburg DATE: 13 May 1974 FROM: Tom Melena SUBJECT: Disposition of bicycles and unclaimed property. Enclosed is the ordinance for disposition of bicycles. The last auction the City had was in November of 1973, at that time the public was present and also present were several bicycle dealers. ..The dealers did bid and.as a result, received approximately 50% of the bicycles. The next auction has been scheduled for 2 July 1974 and at that time it is proposed that approximately 25 -30 bicycles will go on sale along with several air conditioners, lamps, and other unclaimed and salvaged property. It is also very probable the dealers will again be bidding. T.M.Id. smm A � L z. Y ORDINANCE NO. 131 An Ordinance Providing for the Disposal of Unclaimed Property. Section 1. Custody of Property Belonging to Others. All property, belonging to others, which lawfully comes into the possession of the Village, in the course of municipal opera - tions, shall be kept in the custody of the Chief of Police until claimed by the owner thereof. Such shall be surrendered to the owner only upon proof of ownership satisfactory to the Chief of Police, and the payment of any registration or other fees required by law. Sec. 2. Disposal of Unclaimed Property. Any such property which has been in the custody of the Chief of Police for a period of 30 days may be sold to the highest bidder at public sale following two weeks' prior notice published in the official i `' 17 newspaper of the Village. All proceeds of sale shall be delivered to the Treasurer and deposited in a special fund established for the purpose. If the owner of any such property, sold in accordance with this Section, shall furnish evidence of ownership satisfactory to the Chief of Police within six months after the date of sale, the Treasurer shall deliver to said owner the proceeds of the sale. Sec. 3. Records. A record shall be kept listing with respect to each such item of, property the date and circumstances under which possession by the Village was acquired, the date of publication of notice of sale, the date of sale and the proceeds thereof. 'S "O 1t;v-E:i7.�w .__:.L -. 3,,i,c'.v:... OF �i 'tY Irw. 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