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1974-09-09_COUNCIL MEETING
t s 4L. ,c� I `I Lie j C I 1 4F F `. ! �, ,� •� i .,��� . (nevi sect) AGENT36'� EDINA CZTY COUNCIL SEPTF-MBER 9, 1974 Aoi.-LMUI 7 -5 and 19, �974. ,ppi:.-c,ved sUbril' ci: co,:7c,.c-Utd lay mcltion OIL venc)m"Iet'l by Y 1.975 BTJDC,'F.T - Special Heetinc, DaCe U.. PuBmrc HE"A.R-CINZ; 0--i-I PRoi-WED IMT-ROVETHEPT Pres',ntT'.alci-on by C--i.11--y i r. c V-d. EmSincer,, Resoluticm eo procc.-:�d; aezien by -4/5 'Ezvorzi-I.e. "'Ote to pa---S. Ao Street 'Lighting Impravcum-ilt P-L�9 - 1,37� 70G! 7) --or 4 t, a 11Y11", 7 . 140 by Planner. Opevkn" C-S Ir".card S ON ZGNIN�G I ERS P7 'tf 5 OD IC Vo�-C� 1_0 p�j ,S SCC --jjj p- 4 t, ead �? A . Ordlium,3ze, `Co Roller Sklal,;`n.,�; in Pj--nn2n!f-.1 1-ndust-lal Districi. h' +o Ordinance 1'10. 811-it,57 Partr.--vship E Min ncs ,-?ta, to piw3 ploxnc'd RkS'deutia Di "i" z:-c . '1.4:.W. Corner 01F Ecad and Crassto.wn Highway by C-F Avrr"m"', tip A-D-'OUS' T-3 UEC,-�- I " 1 el- ! - c Planninp.,.,, Spe--tvte-,..cs L-e- cf. Council by A. Canlb.c.'un Dcoa-U., y Variance. 9 7 19-Mm'70) OF BIDS - d TDY City W';' -TF -"'s '2'1 Ao CuTh "- 1, u, s Const:j-vi A,,-;Gu A. jzMe" W� Propezrty at 303 AND Lmum-mrs A. Planning I lot IV- Audi-tor's Subd' Islon 7 ';.'g 4, r7 C) 2 S Date 41. Y"Evzo-- L�zkcs Plat Ca.-d'Suarive lum-andmetat - Bosrc?, of alia o acti"ber .'e - 4. Final Plat A. " Da " "n p p The d1i WN. r-Ss B,. Tmcy Avellue C lk.,1: 7, 3?,a-,ck7wcvd ��nol-ls 1. - (a e.,6 ion D.; c4?" Av:;-�Dust 6t 3.97:3 mainis.i- e- ""ue.-Y 0011t2nued CsY, P 9 '74) and- ut� U, -'IC7;t -CY C 0 n ti n, dcd c i a S,F 7 9, 7= '.••)i -zra et Seminar by D--'vicev iyo -!�&nChisc Suburban -j- 13"'11HILY F . ho Z �-:) a e 2 Go GUsscIbeclk - Appeal q ' J Bcaz'd or' Appezis and. Sel: Yla-zring Date !- September 16, 1974 Building Bepaitvent - RIacfing and Siding Permits (Cont. frrm 8/19/74) W. Animal Humane Society Request for T-mi& 0, Appaintment oE Youth Member to Environmental Qu".131ty comission. Y'' AppointTmnt of: sing Boar - 'Pr mazy Election Q, App Ild, of B-,".-centenm. al Commi.asion Mlembers S. Strut h Hanviepin Human Services T,, IV-mic-blaha Greek Wat-ershed District Creek Improvemei-A llzaxing 17 � Revenue Via-i:ing Goaference:, Washingf-,cu, D.C. - Sept. 22 - 24 V. 56th C, 17rance Ave. T-raff ic Control W. Point wl! France Developments VIII. 0:1011MICES pres-Eantation by Manager. E-1-on't" Re-c-di-sig %-equixes offering of- QZd-.`.n'-!nce =3�y,, 4/5 ralle-all vote to pass it Sacom.d Readiyxkg should be wa-imed, A. First, 1. Ordinance No,, LOGI-A2 - To to ILrmeocpta Stauter xx. A. -'s 1, min V Igoz.-, 21- EM-M-1-K Ao U"qwgz- 'Oiu-n.d ev *,ir!' 7/31/74 3. pufzhm�'Lv V,!L e FIAIVIP ISO-'33a 'Brand nmir-c-m-no, -edc Class 5 M -nan Park B. -e ':?�Whs D. ClaifiNs Fald-� Mbtlmi of se,,zirm.dad by paymant of tha &IOU'vm-ging c si,EU a pe� Fra-'LAOf1 dated fl,cpt� 9, 1974- Cew2izal Fund" 11'72,932.82; Fund,, 112,466MZ; "Orh. Funds, $510;,627.07; Water Vund� Liquor Fum-d, �57,626.34, Scnle,�,- Fimd, e44,4433.77;, ATTORNEY AT LAW LEWIS E. LOHMANN 7100 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH - SUtTE 103 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55435 PAUL W. LOHMANN ASSOCIATE July 12, 1974 - VIII -O PHONE (612) 920 -BBOD City Clerk City of Edina ! 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: B -74 -18 Seven Foot Setback Variance for a Freestanding Sign in the 0 -1 Office Building District Dear Sir: This is to notify you that the Calhoun Realty Company intends to appeal from the Order of the Edina Board of Appeals and Adjustments made on the 20th of June, 1974, denying the variance in the foregoint captioned .matter. The appeal will be perfected prior to August 5, 1974. Very truly yours LEWIS E. LOHMANN Attorney for Calhoun Realty Company 7100 France Avenue South lel:sn cc: City of Edina Planning Department C GLG�ZG(. l/ �LL�• F �C7 wn t�c.� y�� l wed 5atti J �u.LnG� � 0 > lliYLnZfl �ai 127 .a- - 97/ Cce.2e.p� Ot�� cl_ du- 0-p-t f v cam, c � c�P OVA -?ln�v zc a ern airvL Gtr cL �s �cc� lL¢��loi ��.CC,cn�•, - Zch.e, -LU c�- z//cL�u�S G1'Ji� srl� � - ✓)zec� Al L9-1� �,c, 13 4"w4 � Fr --") 7� �/inG zvnl� nz z G v� 'To Cane, .2�c.,,v✓ Cr cu c� c��ti o 62 � G /2&7 o ,0, ,cam'„ . Zci- 1 Ao -/'LO A6 "e-,7 do Ll(-a /to Ao ac"je-4i -6&0- 7� �-Cle czo /t�j�t 71,P1 6ozz L4 V Lk4- 'C- J,7-U i C �411 I 13 ' -1.11 MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. �>�,,LC�.� �— lam(,- LC/.trC�L.N✓1� -1-C� -. _.� ... f' u�--" Lc� -LcLlf"-L 1 r So V ii.� G�;��,.C-v1'�_�1M -4�v�- /1'�✓t.�- �..�J�;tX.il`v�. �-`�" vw�, Q- i �l r f �.t/c'� -' .i`i W � V.. �/ \ ' ��- � �.J�- Cat -�.: �L✓l -- t�'L�O 11 4Y Sidney Bernhard Rebers, Master Builder HEBEHS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY • 3525 WEBSTER AVE. • ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 55416 • TELEPHONE 920 -6996 August 27, 1974 The Honorable James Van.Valkenburg and Councilmen Village of Edina 4801 14.. 50th Street Edina, Minnesota Gentlemen; As a longtime resident of Edina and general contractor who builds i,n Edina, z feel that it is absolutely absurd that the people building homes in Edina today have. to pay-the $300.00 for the sewer avai'labi.1i.ty charge., In the past year we have taken out three permits: 118 Merilane in Rolling Green Subdivision, . #19 Meri.'lane in Rollins; Green Subdivision, and 6633 Biscayne Blvd., where the sewer nas been in for umpteen years. For these residents, through us, to have to pay this charge should be contested 6y the Village against the Sewer Board or whoever levied this charge, and these monies refunded to the homeowners in those cases where the sewer has been in existence and already paid through an assessment.. Vie trust that you concur that this is an unfair levy and that you may be able to direct your energies- to rectify this most unfair charge.. SR:j L _ Sincerely, REBERS CONSTRUCTION CO. By i S, Rebers Pres. is %.i 1 1 �: <� �� ��:! �i 4_i LEA J • ..l A � .`._+� tom/ I.� �L. �> 1604 EAST LAKE STREET MINNEAPOLIS MINN.55407 348 -4761 ._ To Participants,in the recent Hunger Day Drive: A deep sense of.gratitude must be expressed to the organizations and volunteers who so willingly helped to make the drive a success. Without your gifts of leadership and action the Emergency Food Shelves of Hennepin County would find it impossible to meet the increased needs for short term food supplies. Donations of food and money are still coming in and shelf stocks, carefully apportioned, should carry over the summer months. With the new awareness of the continuing problem of hunger it is hoped that donations to Food Shelves may be continued on a regular and ongoing basis, while corrective legislation is being sought. 4 Mrs. Marjorie Curry, Chairperson Hunger, Hennepin County Committee Coordinator of Emergency Food Shelves COORDINATING ORGANIZATION'S ADVISORY CO,%t'.(ITTEE ON WOMEN'S AFFAIRS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HU ".1,AN RIGHTS NAACP CHURCH b;O'.(EN UNITED OF GREATER MINNEAPOLIS CO,t4 UVITV UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER JOINT RELIGIOUS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE LUTHERAN UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY MINNEAPOLIS FEDERATION FOR JEWISH SERVICE MINNEAPOLIS LEAGUE OF CATHOLIC WO,%(ENI MINNEAPOLIS LEAGUE OF (k)O,'(EN VOTERS U.S. AGRICULTURAL EXTEN'SIO'N (HENINEPIN` COUNTY) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WO,(EN JG "lIO R LEAGUE OF MINN'EAPOLIS UNITED FU'!D INFORP.L'�TION' AND RUERRAL U.S. FOOD 0,0 DRUG AD,,IIdISTRATION1 ARCHDIOSE>!N COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CATHOLIC WIELFARE SERVICE HO,.(E ECONOMICS ASSN. HO:(E,:IAKERS SALVATION AR,•(Y FAMILY SERVICE PILOT CITY REGIO,!AL CENTER Si=NIOR CI1-17 EhdS C0 "TER 1.1,1111-if .rrrr,r?nlrr n.vr, ry n n n±i.uC NA JUNAL l Ui.1PJ-11- UI- NLUKU l':U,'tuv r, rriv;N;,r arr Uivr J IVJJ IQJd:IIPI!f. C0011ITY WELVARE T)(PT. OF AGRICULTURE, FOOi7 f�k,0 NUTRITI011 SERVICE L_ August 28, 1974 I Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Parry 5916 Amy Drive Edina, Minnesota. 55436 Edina City Council City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Gentlemen: On August 26, 1974, the Countryside PTA formally considered the sidewalk construction proposal as outlined in the City Clerk's letter of August 15th. The Countryside PTA unanimously recommended that a sidewalk be constructed on the East side of Tracy Avenue between Benton Avenue and Hillside Road. Further, the Countryside PTA unanimously recommended that the City Council consider construction of a sidewalk on the East side of Tracy Avenue North of Benton Avenue. In reaching our conclusion, some of the factors considered were: 1. The number of students that now must walk North on Tracy in.the street from the Hillside Road area to the school. 2. The danger of having a guarded crossing South of Benton Avenue because of a hill and turns that seriously limit a driver's visibility. 3. The inadequacy of a sidewalk on the West side of Tracy, in part on school property, because of the lack of a good crossing point on- Tracy, South of Benton. Edina City Council August 28, 1974 Page 2 4. The heavy morning and afternoon traffic on Tracy Avenue including the fact the street is a major fire and emergency vehicle route. 5. The similar problems that face children walking South on Tracy from Vernon Avenue to the Benton Avenue crosswalk. The Countryside PTA is concerned that individuals' property and landscaping be disturbed as little as possible; that prominent trees could have the sidewalk built around them as was done at Cornelia School. Thank you for considering the Countryside PTA's recommendation for the construction of a sidewalk on the East side of Tracy. Sincerely, Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Parry Co- Presidents cc: Mr. Eugene D. Davis Principal Countryside School Countryside School PTA Officers RALPH H. LIEBER SUPERINTENDENT August 22, 1974 Mrs. Florence Hallberg City Clerk 4801 West 50 Street Edina, Minnesota Dear Florence: EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 SUITE 340 4660 WEST 77 STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 612- 831 -6900 I am in receipt of a copy of your letter dated August 15 wherein the City Council asked our Board to make a recommendation regarding a need for a sidewalk on Tracy Avenue. This matter, as you well know, was brought to the Council's attention by the President of the Countryside P.T.A., Mr. Richard Parry, and Mr. Eugene Davis, Principal. As a matter of practice our Board has not been engaged in matters dealing with zoning, regulation of traffic, or pedestrian safety, believing that the constituents of a given neigh- borhood could serve themselves best by presenting their concerns directly to their representatives on the City Council. However, I have contacted Mr. Davis and discussed at length the pur- pose and need for a sidewalk located on the eastern side of Tracy Avenue and have reviewed the number of students and adults that could potentially use such a safe walkway to and from school. In my opinion, a sidewalk is highly desirable in that it provides substantial safety to the young members of our community on a daily basis that presently walk on an arterial street (Tracy Avenue). Undoubtedly during the winter months, even with our excellent snow removal crew, the potential for accidents increases dramatically without a sidewalk in this area. Lastly, the maintenance of our present bus service to our elementary youngsters remains questionable. Certainly the alliance of fears for the safety of youngsters in the Cahill and Cornelia area is due to the installation of a sidewalk on 70th Street. From the school's standpoint, placing the sidewalk on these streets and hopefully on Tracy will provide us a better opportunity, through our school patrols, to insure a degree of safety to a large number of the youngsters attending these respective schools. Sin ely, Ral Lieber Superintendent of Schools RHL:sl SPEED. LETTER. ® ;. FRO M /�i r-� W' rc� TOt�s °7 SUBJECT— /7 % 7.� C:c r� 7� _FOLD M,E S S A G E DATE 19 ( CL— L- / J f SIGNED REPLY DATE 19 SIGNED Gra line "SNAP -A -WAY" FORM 44 -902 3 -PARTS RETAIN WHITE COPY, RETURN PINK COPY. TURN OVER FOR USE WITH WINDOW ENVELO - tbm-Pst 13, 1974 Dr, Richard Parry, President Countryside School P.T.A. 5918 Amy Drive Edina, NX 55435 Dear Dr. Parsys At ita meot� of August 5, 1974, the Edina City Council Coxtsidared, in in arm, haring, the PmPossl to construct a sidavatlk an the East side of Tracy Avenue from Benton, Avasuue to Hillside Road. After des cataideration of cOmmOts made by intareeted citisous and by the Staff, Council continued the mattev so thatitt could be consider ma forlly by the School BOQxd and by the CountrYBUIG School P.T.A. for their cots and input. Will you please see that this mstter is placed on as early agenda cad adv ss the City Council of tbo rscommndatious of the Countryside P.T.A.? YousS very trnlys. City Clerk cc: Mr. Gone Davis Dr. Joba S. Voyt August 15, 1974 Dr. John S. noyt o Chairman Edina School Board 4812 Dunbarry Road Edina, M 55435 Dear Dr. Hoyt; At ite meeting of August S, 19749 the Edina City Council considered, in informal hs"L ng, the proposal to construct a sidewalk on the Fast side of Tracye Avenue from Banton Avenue to Hillside Read. After due consideration of comments made by interested citizens pad by the staff, Council continued the matter so that it could be considered formally by tho School Board and by the Countryside School P.T.A. for their comments and input. Will you please see that this matter is placed on an earl a�dviae -the City Council of the recommendations our Board? mendations of and a Youra very truly, City Clerk enclaauxa cc: Dr. Richard Parry Mr. Gene Davis Dr. Ralph H. Lieber August 2, 1974 City of Edina 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55+24 Re: Notice of Meeting August 5,' 1974 7PR Honorable City Council members, City Engineering Dept. & others: We the owners - residents or 5909 Tracy Ave. So., propose and want to go on record as requesting that the sidewalk be placed on the West side of Tracy Avenue rather than the East Side. Countryside school is on the Wiest side of Tracy and we feel that the sidewalk should be on the school property for greater benefit to the school children. Under the proposed;plaq children living on the West side of Tracy Ave. will have to cross Tracy,Ave. 2 times in order to make use of the sidewalk. While children living on the East side will have to cross Tracy Ave. only once regardless of which side the sidewalk is placed. Result is the same exposure to traffic for East side children, but double exposure to traffic for west side children who would have none . if the sidewalk was placed on the West side of Tracy. The same would apply for children going to Countryside Park. We have noted that the other Edina Schools have the sidewalk on the school property and see no reason why Countryside should be an exception. It was our belief when we purchased our home that if a sidewalk was provided it would be placed on the school pr warty. Similar to other Edina Schools. ' K� Gregerson P.O. Box 16003 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, Minnesota 55424 ' li 6117 Tracy Ave. S. Edina, Minnesota 55436 July 31, 1974 Robert Dunn, City Engineer City of Edina Edina, Minnesota Dear Mr. Bunn, Received the information about the proposed sidewalk along the east side of Tracy Ave. and the scheduled hearing on August 5th. 1`7 wife and I probably cannot make. the hearing due to vacation plans, but we would like to express our approval of the proposed plan. we feel the side - walk would provide needed safety for our neighbors and our children's safetey in making there way along a most busy street up to the Countrysid-e School and also to.the recreational areas in Countryside park. c `rel , h U R. Daniel Brown Veljean G. Brown y X. 1 7�/ At its meeting of August 5, 1974; the Edina City Council considered, in fA L LcGi Si tl// C O� informal hearing, the proposal to construct a sidewalk on Tracy Avenue from Benton Avenue to Hillside Road-. After due consideration of comments made by interested citizens and by the staff, Council continued the matter so that it could be considered formally by the Countryside School P.T.A. and the School Board for their comments and input. Will you please see that this matter is placed on an early agenda and advise the City Beep C;;)�-of the recommendations of your group? 3 S�� L 6 o -7 ? ro 5521 Countryside Road Edina, Minnesota 55436 v . & - / 14 TAP L ; skjxj-L� twVVI44- 1�1 TL �L . /I � 1: C/ 74 Aj r August 17, 1974 tie. Florence.Hallberg, Village Clerk Village Hall 4801 West Fiftieth Street Edina, Minnesota Re: Sidewalk on east side of Tracy from Hillside to Benton Dear Ms., Hallberg, We are writing.in reference to the August 8, Sun Newspaper article "Sidewalk in Limbo ". We would like to state the reasons why we feel strongly that a sidewalk should be put in now. 1. the visibility for either walking along Tracy or crossing Tracy is very poor because of the crest of the hill at Benton and the curving roadway 2. in order to ,cross where school patrols are stationed (Benton and Tracy) children must walk up the east side of Tracy - this is exactly opposite the school safety program which teaches children to walk facing the traffic (west side) - in winter it is impossible to stay off hhe street because of the snow piled on the walking area 3: rather than walk along Tracy to Benton they must cross Tracy to the school yard - visibility for crossing is extremely poor because of curving and hilly roads 4. Tracy is a main fire truck route and because of the poor visibility it is im- possible to see emergency vehicles (or general traffic) approaching 5• Countryside School is the only elementary school located on a heavily tra- fficked street that does not have access by sidewalk 6. Tracy is the main access to school during off school hours when there are no school patrols on duty - also main access to Countryside park 7. in winter - due to ice - a driver would have difficulty stopping even if he did see children in the street 8. construction and maintenance of this sidewalk would cause no burdens to the individual property owners along Tracy, because it would be paid for by Minnesota State Aid funds 9. the Countryside PTA - Dec. 1973 - realizing the hazards to students, reco- mmended the installation of a sidewalk 10. this is not the first request for a sidewalk - when the school was first opened parents asked for a sidewalk - a compromise was reached to have a bus stop on Countryside Rd. this is now at Benton and Tracy which does not solve the problem. We ask you to seriously consider the dangerous traffic conditions the Countryside children are forced to cross or walk along. Why wait until a child is killed or seriously injured before installing a sidewalk? Take the action nowt cc to Eugene_; °Davie, principal Robert C. Dunn, Public Works i 0 I -4 9`'a''�1 WALTER E. KRAFFT, M.D. ROBERT A. DORNBACH, M.D. MICHAEL C. MAGNUSON, M.D. 200 SOUTHDALE MEDICAL BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55435 TELEPHONE: 920 -8060 September 12, 1974 Robert C. Dunn, P.E. Director of Public Works and City Engineer City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Mr. Dunn: I will not be able to attend the informal public hearing to be held at 7 p.m. .September 16, 1974. The purpose of this letter is to in- form you that I am completely in agreement with the proposal to con- struct a sidewalk along the East side of Tracy Avenue. I am the owner of Lot 3, Block 6, in the Countryside Addition, which would have the sidewalk run across it according to this plan. I repeat, I am in agreement and hope it will be acted upon favorably. Sincerely, 4utr A.,Yw WALTER E. KRAFFT, M.D. WEK: d 1/1/74 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS. CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF MAILING NOTICE I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified acting City Clerk of the City of Edina, Minnesota, hereby certify that on the following date LtA& Co 19 -? �4 , acting on behalf of said City deposit d in the United States mail _copies 'of the attached (Exhibit A), encl$sed i sealed envelopes, w th postage thereon duly prepaid, addressed to the persons at the addresses as shown on the mailing list (Exhibit B) attached to the original hereof, which list is on file in my office, said persons being those appearing on the records of the County Auditor as owners of the property listed opposite their respective names, as of a date _ days prior to the date of the hearing; and that I also sent said notice to the following corporations at the indicated addresses whose property is exempt from taxation and is therefore not carried on the records o` said County Auditor.. - -- Name Address WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this Cie- day of 19 7"/ Edina City Clerk i . ' MAILING LIST - SIDEWALK (IMPROVEMENT NO. S -10) LOCATION: East side of Tracy Ave. from Hillside Road to Benton Ave. INFORMATIONAL HEARING DATE: _LOT BLK - LYLE 3RD ADDITION 1 11._ Melvin C. Gregerson, Box 16003, s, _MN 55416 - __2 2 - -- 2 -_[II Ray_R. Kelley-, 5901 Tracy Avenue S. , Edina, MN 55436 - - Magni E. Lunaas,. -5901 Tracy Avenue S. ,- Edina,_MN 55436 i WARDEN ACRES, HANSEN REPLAT 1 1. Edward E. Hansen, 5919 Tracy Avenue, Edina,_MN 55436 Ella Mae J. Tracy, 5919 Tracy_ Avenue,--Ed ina, MN- 55436 - -_ - - -_ I 2 1 �i._ -0o 7- yoK_C�SSFfoiC I I; EDINA COUNTRYSIDE 14 3 Daniel D. Adams, 6216 Schaefer Circle, Edina, MN 55436 �I I Occupant, 5621_Country_side Road. Edina. MN 55436 - _ T COUNTRYSIDE -- - -- - - - 10 Brice M. Martinson, 6100 Ridgeway Road, Edina, MN 55436 -_- - - - - -_- 11 4 �� James C. & Norma W. Lyle, 6105 Tracy Avenue, Edina MN 55436 - -- , - -- 1 - -- 12 4 Theodore- F._ Kane. ._ Jr._,_6.109Trac.y_Av_enue,_. .Edina.,-- MN.__- 55436_. -__ - -- -__ - 13 4_ Bruce H. Lau,_6113 Tracy Avenue, Edina, MN 55436_ - -_ MAILING LIST - SIDEWALK (IMPROVEMENT NO. S -10) -LOCATION: East side of Tracy Avenue from Hillside Road.to Benton Avenue INFORMATIONAL HEARING DATE: Page 2 _LOT_ BLK_COUNTRYSIDE 14 4 (continued) ___ R. Daniel Brovn,_ 6117. -T. racy_ Avenue_...__Edina- ,_MN;5543_6 —_ 15 — 4 Jack Bomier, 61_21 Tracy Avenue, Edina, MN 55436 1 5 11 r H. H. Bains, 6101 Tracy Avenue, Edina,-MN 55436 1 6 li� Robert C. Livingston, 6001 Tracy Avenue, Edina,_MN. 55436 _ 2 6 I� Donald J. Long, 600_5 Tracy Avenue, — Edina, MN _.55436 3 6 Walter E. Krafft, 5608 Highland Road, Edina, MN 55436 4 6 L_He.rbe.rt- W..- Gaus., -- 60.1.3 Tracy - Avenue,- Edina -, -MN -55436 - VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS _ 1 3 John 0. Pfeifer, 6201 Hillside Road, Edina, MN 55436 UTILITY COMPANIES______ 11Mr. Warner P. Blake — - _ _ — - -- -- � e Chief Engineer _ny .�,_8_th -S t..- &_Marquette -Av_e nue----- - - - - -- ------- - - - - -- _ -_- - - - - -- - - -- - - - -- Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 - - - - -- - -- _ _ 1— . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ - - - - MAILING LIST - SIDEWALK (IMPROVEMENT NO. S -10) LOCATION: East side of Tracy Avenue from Hillside Road to Benton Avenue INFORMATIONAL HEARING DATE: Page 3 -- —_ -- ILI Y COMPANIES continued — _Mr.— W..- _A._- P_a.rl.ow- - -- - -- ------- - - - - -- -- - - - - -- Northwestern Bell_Telephone Company 5532 County Road 18 South Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 _— I Mr. Thomas M. Kulas Division Engineer Division �Northern States Power Company 5309 West 70th Street Edina, Minnesota 55435 — - Also— sent__t -o —City Attorney and_ - Council— T - . li ' I� i (Mailing List - Sidewalk (Improvement No. S -10) ILocation: Ea.st side of Tracy Avenue from Hillside Page 4 Road to Benton Ave. - _ II WA- RDEN- A.CRES_LARS -ONS— REPLAT _Lot Block 1 1 - .Wi,l-lard P._Aronson, 5601 Tracy Avenue Edina 55436 2 1 George Caldis, 5605 Tracy Avenue Edina 55436 I 3 1 I,Daniel N. Paetznick, 5609 Tracy Avenue Edina 55436 4 1. jiDonald E. Johnson, 5615 Tracy Avenue Edina 55436 1 WARDEN ACRES McGREW REPLAT 1 1 1 Fred Donald & BettvH. Olsen, .5617 Tracy Avenue Edina 55436 4 1 lClayton P. Dejongh, 5621 Tracy Avenue Edina 55436 WARDEN ACRES Lot 4 Ni-chard R. Walsten, 5629 Tracy Avenue Edina 55436 Lot 4 Herbert Lautt, 5625 Tracy Avenue Edina 55436 i 1 1 411Rex WARDEN ACRES KISER REPLAT Kiser, 5633 Tracy Avenue - i Edina 55436 II Mailing List - Sidewalk (Improvement No. 5 -10) T.noat i nn Fact c i Agn Ili- rrv-m, %Y At?s it fri.... V: 1 1 ..4 A ] A- _ —_. V11L 11111.711.1E I Page 5 i[vau LV DC<<LUII MVe. _ �- -- -- --_ Lot Block - -.5- - I Gera- ld- A- .- Br-own -,- 56- 1- 6- Wa- r- denAvenue -W:- ---Edina IMary V. Brown,_ 5616 Warden Avenue W. Edina 55436 _ 6 - I I Edward W George,- 5.7_1.5- Tr.a.cy A_v..enu.e -___ -. I Edi.na_,_5- 5.4.3.6 -_ 11 - I Wm . G- ._Rabe- ,- 5.61.6_Gro- v_e -S -t -. -_ I� Ed.i na- 5.54.3 6 .- � ADDITION - 6 1 _1i Gerald W. Vork, 5805 Tracy Avenue - Edina,-55436 i _ 7 1 James L. Waddick, 5801 Tracy Avenue 55436 _Edina i IILYLE'S 2ND ADDITION 1 1 Virgil E. Stewart, 5809 Tracy Avenue _ Edina 55436 - 2 1 „_Richard J. Sa the r, -SR11 Tracy A- v_e.nu.e _ Edina _5- 5.4.3.6 3 1 llLynn A. Long, 5817 Tracy Avenue Edina,-55436 4 1 Gary W. Carpenter, 5821 _Tra_cy A_v_enue_ __Ed.ina_,_55_4_3_6 5 1 David R. Brecht, -582.5 Tracy A_v_enu -e Ed.ina_, -5- 54.3.6 CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SIDEWALK East side of Tracy Avenue from Hillside Road to Vernon Avenue On Monday, August 5, 1974, the Edina City Council held an informal Public Hearing to consider the construction of sidewalk on the east side of Tracy Avenue from hillside Road to Benton Avenue. This hearing was called as a result of requests from the Countryside PTA for safer access to the school for walkers. After considerable discussion the matter was referred to the School Board and the Countryside School PTA "for their comments and input to determine 1) if sidewalks are wanted on Tracy Avenue; 2) on which side should they be constructed and; 3) whether they should be constructed all of the way to Vernon Avenue." Copies of their responses are enclosed. in accordance with the responses, the Edina City Council will meet on Monday, September 16, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. at the Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, to hold an informal Public Hearing on the construction of sidewalk on the east side of Tracy Avenue from Hillside Road to Vernon Avenue. Your receipt of this notice is an indication that property whose ownership is listed to you is among those properties whose boulevard area will be affected by this proposal. ' This hearing is considered informal since it is proposed to pay the entire cost of the improvement from Municipal State Aid funds and there is proposed to be no assessment against abutting property,, Under present City policy maintenance (snow removal) of the sidewalk will be the responsibility of the City. The sidewalk is proposed to be 5 feet wide and constructed of Portland cement concrete. Final plans will not be prepared until after the hearing. The alignment will be varied to protect existing property features to the greatest extent possible, as was done when the sidewalk on the south side of West 70th Street from West Shore to France was constructed in 1973. Notice of Public Hearing Sidewalk City of Edina Page 2 Any inquiries, comments and /or suggestions you may have regarding this improvement may be forwarded to the City Council or Engineering Department prior to the hearing or presented at the hearing itself. If you desire additional information, please call me at 927 -6861 between Sa00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thank you. (��. Z4"� Robert C. Dunn, P,Eo Director of Public Works and City Engineer RCD:dms September 6, 1974 Enclosures August 28, 1974 Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Parry 5916 Amy Drive Edina, Minnesota 55436 0 Edina City Council City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Gentlemen: On August 26, 1974, the Countryside PTA formally considered the sidewalk construction proposal as outlined.in the City Clerk's letter of August 15th. The Countryside PTA unanimously recommended that a sidewalk be constructed on the East side of Tracy Avenue between Benton Avenue and Hillside Road. Further, the Countryside PTA unanimously recommended that the City Council consider construction of a sidewalk on the East side of Tracy Avenue North of Benton Avenue. In reaching our conclusion, some of the factors considered were: 1. The number of students that now must walk North on Tracy in the, street from the Hillside Road area to the school. 2. The danger of having a guarded crossing South of Benton Avenue because of a hill and turns that seriously limit a driver's visibility. 3. The inadequacy of a sidewalk on the West side of Tracy, in part on school property, because of the lack of a good crossing point on Tracy, South of Benton. Edina City Council August 28, 1974 Page 2 4. The heavy morning and afternoon traffic on Tracy Avenue including the fact the street is a major fire and emergency vehicle route. 5. The similar problems that face children walking South on Tracy from Vernon Avenue to the Benton Avenue crosswalk. The Countryside PTA is concerned that individuals' property and landscaping be disturbed as little as possible; that prominent trees could have the sidewalk built around them as was done at Cornelia School. Thank you for considering the Countryside PTA's recommendation for the construction of a sidewalk on the East side of Tracy. Sincerely, Dr. & Mrs. Richard �L. Parry Co- Presidents cc: Mr. Eugene D. Davis Principal Countryside School Countryside School PTA Officers RALPH H. LIEBER SUPERINTENDENT August 22, 1974 Mrs. Florence Hallberg City Clerk 4801 West 50 Street Edina, Minnesota Dear Florence: EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 SUITE 340 4660 WEST 77 STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 612- 631 -6900 I am in receipt of a copy of your letter dated August 15 wherein the City Council asked our Board to make a recommendation regarding a need for a sidewalk on Tracy Avenue. This matter, as you well know, was brought to the Council's attention by the President of the Countryside P.T.A., Mr. Richard Parry, and Mr. Eugene Davis, Principal. As a matter of practice our Board has not been engaged-in matters dealing with zoning, regulation of traffic, or pedestrian safety, believing that the constituents of a given neigh- borhood could serve themselves best by presenting their concerns directly to their representatives on the City Council. However, I have contacted Mr. Davis and discussed at length the pur- pose and need for a sidewalk located on the eastern side of Tracy Avenue and have reviewed the number of students and adults that could potentially use such a safe walkway to and from school. In my opinion, a sidewalk is highly desirable in that it provides substantial safety to the young members of our community on a daily basis that presently walk on an arterial street (Tracy Avenue). Undoubtedly during the winter months, even with our excellent snow removal crew, the potential for accidents increases dramatically without a sidewalk in this area. Lastly, the maintenance of our present bus service to our elementary youngsters remains questionable. Certainly the alliance of fears for the safety of youngsters in the Cahill and Cornelia area is due to the installation of a sidewalk on 70th Street. From the school's standpoint, placing-the sidewalk on these streets and hopefully on Tracy will provide us a better opportunity, through our school patrols, to insure a degree of safety to a large number of the youngsters attending these respective schools. Si�ely, / Ral Lieber Superintendent of Schools RHL:sl /1 I � A CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST SOTH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SIDEWALK East side of Tracy Avenue from Hillside Road to Vernon Avenue On Monday, August 5, 1974, the Edina City Council held an informal Public Hearing to consider the construction of sidewalk on the east side of Tracy Avenue from Hillside Road to Benton Avenue. This hearing was called as a result of requests from the Countryside PTA for safer access to the school for walkers. After considerable discussion the matter was referred to the School Board and the Countryside School PTA "for their comments and input to determine 1) if sidewalks are wanted on Tracy Avenue; 2) on which side should they be constructed and; 3) whether they should be constructed all of the way to Vernon Avenue." Copies of their responses are enclosed. In accordance with the responses, the Edina City Council will meet on !Monday, September 16, 1974. at 7:00 p.m. at the Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, to hold an informal Public Hearing on the construction of sidewalk on the east side of Tracy Avenue from Hillside Road to Vernon Avenue. Your receipt of this notice is an indication that property whose ownership is listed to you is among those properties whose boulevard area will be affected by this proposal. This hearing is considered informal since it is proposed to pay the entire cost of the improvement from Municipal State Aid funds and there is proposed to be no assessment against abutting property. Under present City policy maintenance (snow removal) of the sidewalk will be the responsibility of the City. The sidewalk is proposed to be 5 feet wide and constructed of Portland cement concrete„ Final plans will not be prepared until after the hearing. The alignment will bs varied to protect existing property features to the greatest extent possible, as was done when the sidewalk on the south side of West 70th Street from West Shore to France was constructed in 1973. V Notice of Public Hearing Sidewalk City of Edina Page 2 Any inquiries, comments and /or suggestions you may have regarding this improvement may be forwarded to the City Council or Engineering Department prior to the hearing or presented at the hearing itself. If you desire additional information, please call me at 927 -8861 between 8 :00 a.m. and 4 :30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thank you. Robert C. Dunn, P.E. Director of Public Works and City Engineer RCD : dms September 6, 1974 Enclosures ,J August 28, 1974 Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Parry 5916 Amy Drive Edina, Minnesota 55436 Edina City Council City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Gentlemen: On August 26, 1974, the Countryside PTA formally considered the sidewalk construction proposal as outlined.,in the City Clerk's letter of August 15th. The Countryside PTA unanimously recommended that a sidewalk be constructed on the East side of Tracy Avenue between Benton Avenue and Hillside Road. + Further, the Countryside PTA unanimously recommended that the City Council consider construction of a sidewalk on the East side of Tracy Avenue North of Benton Avenue. In reaching our conclusion, some of the factors considered were: 1. The number of students that now must walk North on Tracy in the street from the Hillside Road area to the school. 2. The danger of having a guarded crossing South of Benton Avenue because of a hill and turns that seriously limit a driver's visibility. 3. The inadequacy of a sidewalk on the West side of Tracy, in part on school property, because of the lack of a good crossing point on Tracy, South of Benton. r: r s, Edina City Council August 28, 1974 Page 2 4. The heavy morning and afternoon traffic on Tracy Avenue including the fact the street is a major fire and emergency vehicle route. , 5. The similar problems that face children walking South on Tracy from Vernon Avenue to the Benton Avenue crosswalk. The Countryside PTA is concerned that individuals' property and landscaping be disturbed as little as possible; that prominent trees could have the sidewalk built around them as was done at Cornelia School. Thank you for considering the Countryside PTA's recommendation for the construction of a sidewalk on the East side of Tracy. Sincerely, Dr. & Mrs. Richard 7L. Parry Co- Presidents cc: Mr. Eugene D. Davis Principal Countryside School Countryside School PTA Officers j RALPH H. LIEBER SUPERINTENDENT August 22, 1974 Mrs. Florence Hallberg City Clerk 4801 West 50 Street Edina, Minnesota Dear Florence: EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 SUITE 340 4660 WEST 77 STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 : 612- 831 -6900 I am in receipt of a copy of your letter dated August 15 wherein the City Council asked our Board to make a recommendation regarding a need for a sidewalk on Tracy Avenue. This matter, as you well know, was brought to the Council's attention by the President of the Countryside P.T.A., Mr. Richard Parry, and Mr. Eugene Davis, Principal. As a matter of practice our Board has not been engaged in matters dealing with zoning, regulation of traffic, or pedestrian safety, believing that the constituents of a given neigh- borhood could serve themselves best by presenting their concerns directly to their representatives on the City Council. However, I have contacted Mr. Davis and discussed at length the pur- pose and need for a sidewalk located on -the eastern side of Tracy Avenue and have reviewed the number of students and adults that could potentially use such a safe walkway to and from school. In my opinion, a sidewalk is highly desirable in that it provides substantial safety to the young members of our.community on a daily basis that presently walk on an arterial street (Tracy Avenue).. Undoubtedly during the winter months, even with our excellent snow removal crew, the potential for accidents increases dramatically without a sidewalk in this area. Lastly, the maintenance of our present bus service to our elementary youngsters remains questionable. Certainly the alliance of fears for the safety of youngsters in the Cahill and Cornelia area is due to the installation of a sidewalk on 70th Street.. From the school's standpoint, placing.the sidewalk on these streets and hopefully on Tracy will provide us a better opportunity, through our school patrols, to insure a degree of safety to a large number of the youngsters attending these respective schools. Sin ely,. Ral Lieber Superintendent of Schools RHL:sl September 4, 1974 Ms. Florence Hallberg Edina City Clerk 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: Western Edina Circulation Plan. Dear Florence: _ 7 . WILLIAM E. MARTIN WILLIAM H. HIPPEE, JR. STEPHEN G. SHANK ROBERT A. BURNS TONI A. BEITZ MICHEL A. LAFOND BRADFORD L. FERGUSON ROGER J. MAGNUSON J. ROBERT HIBBS _ JAY COOK — STANLEY REIN CHARLES L, POTUZNIK VERLANE L. ENDORF DENNIS BURATTI GEORGEANN BECKER ROBERT HOBBINS BARRY D. GLAZER PETER HENDRIXSON NICKY HAY IRVING WEISER STEPHEN GOTTSCHALK THOMAS ELKINS OF COUNSEL DAVID E_BRONSON LEAVITT R. BARKER GEORGE E. ANDERSON ROBERT L. VANFOSSEN Enclosed are eight copies of an opinion letter of even date, ad- dressed to the Council and Mr. Hyde, on the subject of Western Edina Circulation Plan - Southerly Extension of Camelback Drive. Please include these in the packet for the councilmen. Very truly yours, TSE /.abc Tho as S. Erickson cc: Mr. Warren C. Hyde (w /enc.) DORSEY, MARQUART, WINDHORST, WEST & HALLADAY DONALD WEST WILLIAM J. HEMPEL 2300 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING FAITH L OHM AN WALDO F. MARO UART JOHN S. HIBBS DAVID A. RANHEIM JOHN W. WINDHORST HENRY HALLADAY ROBERT O. FLOTTEN JOHN D. LEVINE M I N N E A P O L I S, M I N N E S O TA 55402 ROBERT J. SILVERMAN WILLIAM R. HIBBS JULE M. HANNAFORD ROBERT J. STRUYK JOHN O. KIRBY ARTHUR B. WHITNEY MICHAEL A. OLSON PHILIP F. BOELTER RUSSELL IN LINDQUIST LARRY W. JOHNSON (612) 340-2600 WILLIAM B. PAYNE DAVID R. BRINK THOMAS S. HAY CABLE: DOROW JAN STUURMANS HORACE HITCH VI ROIL H. HILL G. LARRY GRIFFITH CRAIG A, BECK TELEX: 29 -0605 R. A SCHWARTZBAUER STEVEN K. CHAMPLIN ROBERT V TARBOX ROBERT J. JOHNSON DAVID L. Mc CUSKEY THOMAS 0. MOE TELECOPIER'(612) 340 -2868 DAVID N. FRONEK THOMAS W. TINKHAM M. B. HASSELOUIST JAMES H. OHAGAN JON F. TUTTLE PETER DORSEY JOHN M. MASON 1466 W —FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING ROBERT A. HEIBERG GEORGE P FLANNERY MICHAEL VIWRIEY ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 EMERY W RDM CURTIS L. ROY ARTHUR E. WEISEE RG LARRY R KNOTTY LOREN R. KNOTT (612) 227 -8017 J. MICHAEL J. RADMER PAUL SCHEERER DUANE E. JOSEPH PHILLIP H. MARTIN CURTIS L STINE JAMES B. VESSEY WILLIAM A WHITLOCK REESE C. JOHNSON CH ARLES J. HAUENSTEIN JONATHAN VILLAGE CENTER MICHAEL TRUCANO WILLIAM J. KEPPEL E. J, SCHWARTZBAUER CHARLES A. GEER CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318 JAMES A. FLADER THOMAS M. BROWN JOHN C. ZWAKMAN - (612) 448 -4012 WILLIAM A. JOHNSTONE CORNELIUS D. MAHONEY JOHN R. WICKS WILLIAM E. BROEN THOMAS S. ERICKSON EUGENE L. JOHNSON WILLIAM P LUTHER WILLIAM C. BABCOCK JOHN W. WINDHORST, JR. DOUGLAS D. MtFARLAND MICHAEL E. BRESS MICHAEL PRICHARD 115 THIRD STREET SOUTHWEST DAVID L. BOEHNEN RAYMOND A. REISTER WILLIAM R. SOTH ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 55901 ALAN D. GILLILAND JOHN J. TAYLOR THOMAS R.MANTHEY (507) 288 -3156 LAWRENCE R, OLIVER BERNARD G. HEINZEN RICHARD G. SWANSON FRANK H. VOIGT September 4, 1974 Ms. Florence Hallberg Edina City Clerk 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: Western Edina Circulation Plan. Dear Florence: _ 7 . WILLIAM E. MARTIN WILLIAM H. HIPPEE, JR. STEPHEN G. SHANK ROBERT A. BURNS TONI A. BEITZ MICHEL A. LAFOND BRADFORD L. FERGUSON ROGER J. MAGNUSON J. ROBERT HIBBS _ JAY COOK — STANLEY REIN CHARLES L, POTUZNIK VERLANE L. ENDORF DENNIS BURATTI GEORGEANN BECKER ROBERT HOBBINS BARRY D. GLAZER PETER HENDRIXSON NICKY HAY IRVING WEISER STEPHEN GOTTSCHALK THOMAS ELKINS OF COUNSEL DAVID E_BRONSON LEAVITT R. BARKER GEORGE E. ANDERSON ROBERT L. VANFOSSEN Enclosed are eight copies of an opinion letter of even date, ad- dressed to the Council and Mr. Hyde, on the subject of Western Edina Circulation Plan - Southerly Extension of Camelback Drive. Please include these in the packet for the councilmen. Very truly yours, TSE /.abc Tho as S. Erickson cc: Mr. Warren C. Hyde (w /enc.) Re:- Western Edina Circulation Plan - Southerly Extension of Camelback Drive. Dear Council Members and Mr. Hyde: At the August 19, 1974 meeting of the City Council, it was proposed, as a solution to the traffic problems in the Parkwood Knolls area, that Camel - back Drive be extended southerly to Gleason Road. This extension would pass through one or both, depending upon its alignment, of the parcels that were acquired by Edina with the assistance of a grant from HUD. We opined in our letter of June 25, 1974 that any road through either or both of these proper- ties which is not for the purpose of serving the park itself can be constructed only after approval has been received from the Secretary of HUD. As set out in that letter, approval by the Secretary is conditional upon the showing of the following three factors: (a) "The conversion is essential to the orderly development and growth of the urban area involved." Here, the increased traffic volume and the need for more outlets for the Londonderry Drive - Parkwood Lane area should satisfy this requirement. (b) "The conversion is in accord with the comprehensively planned development of the urban area." Perhaps the Western Edina Plan would serve to satisfy this requirement. (c) "The open -space land is being or will be replaced, without cost to the Federal Government, by other open -space land of at least equal fair market value at the time of conversion, and of as nearly as feasible equivalent usefulness and location." This is both a statutory and a contractual require- ment. The Secretary has no discretion to waive it. DORSEY, MARQUART, WINDHORST, WEST 8, HALLADAY DONALD WEST WILLIAM J, HEMPEL 2300 F IRS T NATIONAL B A N K BUILDING FAITH L OHMAN WILLIAM E. MARTIN WALDO F. MARQUART JO— 5. HIBBS DAVID A RANHEIM WILLIAM H, HIPPEE, JR. ...JOHN W. WINDHORST ROBERT O. FLOTTEN ROBERT J, SILVERMAN STEPHEN G.S4ANK HENRY HALLADAY JOHN D. LEVINE M I N N E A P O L I S, M I N N E S O TA 55402 WILLIAM R. HIBBS ROBERT A BURNS JULE M. HANNAFORD ROBERT J, STRUYK JOHN D. KIRBY 70NI A. BE TZ ARTHUR B. WHITNEY MICHAEL A. OL50N PHILIP F. BOELTER MICHEL A LAFOND RUSSELL W. LINDOUIST LARRY W. JOHNSON (612) 340 -2600 WILLIAM B. PAYNE BRADFORD L FERGUSON DAVID R. BRINK THOMAS S. HAI CABLE' DOROW JAN STU URMANS ROGER J. HAG hUSON HORACE HITCH G.LARRY GRIFFITH R.A SCHwARTZBAUER J.R08ERT HIBBS VIRGIL H HILL CRAIG A BECK TELEX: 29 –0605 STEVEN K. CHAMPLIN JAY COOK ROBERT V TARBOA DAVID L McCUSKEY TELECOPIER:(612) 340 -2868 DAVID N. FRONEK STANLEY REIN - ROBERT J. JOHNSON THOMAS O. MOE THOMAS W. TINKHAM CHARLES L POTUZNIK M. B. HA55ELOUIST JAMES H. OHAGAN JON F. TUTTLE VERLANEL ENDOPF '.PETER DORSEY JOHN M -MASON 1468 W –FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING RO BERTA. HEIBERG DENNIS BURATTI GEORGE P. FLANNERY MICHAEL W. WRIGHT ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 EMERY W BARTLE GEORGEANN BECKER CURT75 L. RO7 - LARRY L VICMREY (612) 227 -8017 MICHAEL J. RADMER ROBERT HOBBNiS .. ARTHUR E- WEISBERG LOREN R, KNOTT - PAUL SCHEERER BARRY D.GLAZER .DUANE E.JOSEPH PHILLIP M, MARTIN CURTIS LSTINE PETER HENDRIASON - 'JAMES B. VESSEY REESE C. JOHNSON MICHAEL TRUCANO NICKY HAY 5 "'WILLIAM A. WHITLOCK CHARLES J. HAUENSTEIN JONATHAN VILLAGE CENTER WILLIAM J. KEPPEL IRVING WEISER '- E. J. SCHWARTZBAUER CHARLES AGEER CHASKA, MINNESOTA S531B JAMES A FLADER STEPHEN GOTTSCHALK THOMAS M. BROWN JOHN C. ZWAKMAN (612) 448 -4012 WILLIAM A. JOHNS70NE THOMAS ELKINS - CORNELIUS D MAHONEY JOHN R.WICKS - WILLIAM E. BOWEN THOMAS S. ERICKSON EUGENE L. JOHNSON WILLIAM P LUTHER WILLIAM C. BABCOCK JOHN W. WINDHCRST. JA 115 THIRD STREET SOUTHWEST DOUGLAS D. MCFARLAND OF COUNSEL' - MICHAEL E. BRESS RAYMOND A REISTER MICHAEL PRICHARD 'WILLIAM R. SOTH -- - ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 5S901 DAVID L. 80EHNEN ALAN D. GILLILAND DAVID E. BRONSON LEAVITT R BARKER JOHN J. TAYLOR TPCMAS R. MANTHET (507) 288-3156 LAWRENCE R. OLIVER GEORGE I– ANDERSON BERNARD G. HEINZEN RICHARD G. SWANSON FRANK H. VOIGT ROBERT L VANFOSSEN September 4, 1974 The Honorable Members of the City Council Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re:- Western Edina Circulation Plan - Southerly Extension of Camelback Drive. Dear Council Members and Mr. Hyde: At the August 19, 1974 meeting of the City Council, it was proposed, as a solution to the traffic problems in the Parkwood Knolls area, that Camel - back Drive be extended southerly to Gleason Road. This extension would pass through one or both, depending upon its alignment, of the parcels that were acquired by Edina with the assistance of a grant from HUD. We opined in our letter of June 25, 1974 that any road through either or both of these proper- ties which is not for the purpose of serving the park itself can be constructed only after approval has been received from the Secretary of HUD. As set out in that letter, approval by the Secretary is conditional upon the showing of the following three factors: (a) "The conversion is essential to the orderly development and growth of the urban area involved." Here, the increased traffic volume and the need for more outlets for the Londonderry Drive - Parkwood Lane area should satisfy this requirement. (b) "The conversion is in accord with the comprehensively planned development of the urban area." Perhaps the Western Edina Plan would serve to satisfy this requirement. (c) "The open -space land is being or will be replaced, without cost to the Federal Government, by other open -space land of at least equal fair market value at the time of conversion, and of as nearly as feasible equivalent usefulness and location." This is both a statutory and a contractual require- ment. The Secretary has no discretion to waive it. DORSEY, MAROUART, WINDMORST, WEST & HALLADAY The Honorable Members of the City Council Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager Page 2 September 4, 1974 As I also noted in the letter of June 25, if the road is constructed without such approval, Edina may forfeit its original grant of funds and be subject to a suit by the federal government to enforce the contract. I also mentioned in the letter of June 25 that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) may be applicable to the Secretary's action. Very truly yours, r TSE /abc QTo s S. Erickson DORSEY, MARQUART, WINDHORST, WEST & HALLADAY DONALD EST WILLIAM,J. HEMPEL 2300 F IRS T NATIONAL B A N K BUILDING FAITH L OHMAN WALDO F, MAROUART JOHN 5. HIBBS DAVID A PANNE IN -JOHN W. WINDHORST ROBERT O. FLOTTEN ROBERT J. SILVERMAN " HENRY HALLADAY JOHN D. LEVINE M I N N E A P O L 15, M I N N E S O TA 55402 U W'LLM R. HIBBS JULE M.HAN NAFORD ROBERT J. ST RU YK JOHN D. KIR BY - ARTHUR B. WHITNEY MICHAEL A OLSON PHILIP F. SOELTER RUSSELL W. LINDOUIST LARRY W. JOHNSON (612) 340-2600 WILLIAM B. PAYNE DAVID R. BRINK THOMAS S. HAY CABLE: DOROW JAN STUURMANS HORACE HITCH G. LARRY GRIFFITH R SCHWARTZBAUER VIRGIL H MILL CRAIG A BECK TELEX: 29 - 0605 STEVEN K. CHAMPLIN ROGER- V TAR SOX DAVID LMCCUSKEY TELECO PIER'1612) 340 -2868 DAVID N.FRONEK ROBERT J. JOHNSON THOMAS 0. MOE THOMAS W. TINKHAM M. B. FASSELOUIST JAMES H. OHAGAN JON F. TUTTLE PE TER _ORSEY JOHN M. MASON 1468 W -FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING ROBERT A HEIBERG GEORGE P FLANNERY MICHAEL w. WRIGHT ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 EMERY W. BARTLE CURTIS '_ ROY ARTHUR E. WEISBERG LARRY L. VICKREY LOREN R. KNOTT (612) 227- 8017 MICHAEL J. RADMER PAUL SCHE ERER DUANE E. JOSEPH PHILLIP H. MARTIN CURTIS L STINE JAMES 3. VESSEY REESE G JOHNSON MICHAEL TRUUNO WILLIAM A WHITLOCK CHARLES J. HAUENSTEIN JONATHAN VILLAGE CENTER WILLIAM J. KEPPEL E. -J. SCMNARTZBAUER CHARLES A. GEER CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318 JAMES AFLADER THOMAS M. BROWN JOHN C. ZWAKMAN (612) 448 -4012 WILLIAM &JON NSTONE' CORNELIUS D. MAHONEY JOHN R. WICKS WILLIAM E. BRWEN THOMAS S. ERICKSON EUGENE L. JOHNSON WILLIAM P LUTHER WILLIAM C. BABCOCK JOHN W. WINDHORST. JR. 115 THIRD STREET SOUTHWEST - DOUGLAS D. WFARLANO MICHAEL E. BRESS RAYMOND A REISTER MICHAEL PRICHARD WILLIAM R. SOTH ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 65901 DAVID L.BOEHNEN ALAN D. GILLILAND JOHN J. TAYLOR THOMAS R. MANTHEY (507) 288-3156 LAWRENCE R. OLIVER BERNAPD G. HEINZEN RICHARD G. SWANSON FRANK H. VOIGT September 4, 1974 The Honorable Members of the City Council Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: Western Edina Circulation Plan - Southerly Extension of Camelback Drive. Dear Council Members and Mr. Hyde: WILLIAM E MARTIN WILLIAM H. HIPPEE, JW STEPHEN G.SHANK ROBERT A. BURNS TOM A BEITZ MICMEL A LAFONO BRADFORD L FERGUSON ROGER J. MAGNU50H J. ROBERT MIBBS JAY COOK STANLEY REIN CHARLES L. POTUZNIK VERLANE L ENDORF DENNIS SURATTI GEORGEANN BECKER ROBERT HOBBINS BARRY O. GLAZER PETER HENDRIASOH NICKY MAY IRVING WEISER STEPHEN GO"SCHALK 714OMAS ELKINS OF COUNSEL DAVID E. BRONSON LEAVITT M BARKER GEORGE L ANOERSON ROBERT L.VANFOSSEN At the August 19, 1974.meeting of the City Council, it was proposed, as a solution to the traffic problems in the Parkwood Knolls area, that Camel - back Drive be extended southerly to Gleason Road. This extension would pass through one or both, depending upon its alignment, of the parcels that were acquired by Edina with the assistance of a grant from HUD. We opined in our letter of June 25, 1974 that any road through either or both of these proper- ties which is not for the purpose of serving the park itself can be constructed only after approval has been received from the Secretary of HUD. As set out in that letter, approval by the Secretary is conditional upon the showing of the following three factors: (a) "The conversion is essential to the orderly development and growth of the urban area involved." Here, the increased traffic volume and the need for more outlets for the Londonderry Drive - Parkwood Lane area should satisfy this requirement. (b) "The conversion is in accord with the comprehensively planned development of the urban area." Perhaps the Western Edina Plan would_ serve to satisfy this requirement. (c) "The open -space land is being or will be replaced, without cost to the Federal Government, by other open -space land of at least equal fair market value at the time of conversion, and of as nearly as feasible equivalent usefulness and location." This is both a statutory and a contractual require- ment. The Secretary has no discretion to waive it. DORSEY, MAROUART, WINDHORST, WEST a HALLADAY The Honorable Members of the City Council Mr. Warren C. Hyde, City Manager Page 2 September 4, 1974 As I also noted in the letter of June 25, if the road is constructed without such approval, Edina may forfeit its original grant of funds and be subject to a suit by the federal government to enforce the contract. I also mentioned in the letter of June 25 that the National Environmental Policy Act . of 1969 (NEPA) may be applicable to the Secretary's action. Very truly yours, ke TSE /abc T omas S. Erickson MINUT'iss F/7— TRAFFIC SAFETY COMUMI 'TEE � July 23, 1973 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers Special meeting of Village of Edina Traffic Safetv Committee was held at direction.of Edina Village Council to further consider matter of provision of.alternate access routes.to Parkwood Knolls,'which matter had been considered'at September.8,.1971; May..31, 1972; and March 13, 1973 meetings of,Committee, with particular emphasis at this meeting on the proposed connection of Londonderry Road to walnut Drive across Nine Mile Creek. Members present: Wayne Bennett Robert Dunn Greg Luce Bert Merfeld Gary west Public present: Dr. Lloyd Pearson Lloyd Cherne Ted Ryan Rolland Davis Pletcher C. Waller, Jr. Ernest Buffington Darrel Stark Proponents and opponents of the proposed crossing were allotted 20 minutes each to make their formal. presentations. (A rough draft transcript of the tape recording of the meeting is available.) After considerable discussion the following action was taken: Motion made and seconded that no further development of property be allowed in the area bounded by the north line of the Parkwood Knolls Additions, the east line of Lots 19 through 27, Auditor's Subdivision 325, the north line of the S� Section 30, Township -1-17, Range 21 and the west line of Parkwood Knolls 15th Addition ex- tended to the north until such time as the alignment for a road connecting the Parkwood Knolls area to the proposed interchange at County Road 18 and 7th Street has been determined, construction of said road has been authorized by the .Village Council and the right -of -way for said road has been acquired. Motion passed unanimously. Page 2 Minutes - Traffic Safety Committee July 23, 1973 Motion made and seconded that further.investigation be made of alignment for a road connecting Parkwood Knolls to the proposed County Road 18 and Londonderry Drive interchange either directly at Londonderry Drive or indirectly via.., Lincoln Drive at another location between Londonderry Addition and the north line of Prestige 2nd Addition. _ Notion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. MIM. -TES TP„AFFIC SAFETY COALVSTTEE July 23, 1973 7 :00 p.m. - Council Chambers Special meeting of Village of Edina Traffic Safety Committee was held at direction of Edina Village Council to further consider matter of provision of alternate.access routes to Parkwood Knolls, which matter had been considered at September 8, 1971; May 31, 1972; and March 13, 1973 meetings of Committee, with particular emphasis at this meeting on the proposed connection of Londonderry Road to Walnut Drive across Nine Pule Creek. Members present: Public present: Wayne Bennett Robert Dunn Greg Luce Bert Merfeld Gary West Dr. Lloyd Pearson Lloyd Cherne Ted Ryan Rolland Davis Fletcher C. Waller, Jr. Ernest Buffington Darrel Stark Proponents and opponents of the proposed crossing were allotted 20 minutes each to make their formal. presentations. (A rough draft. transcript of the tape - recording of the meeting is available.) After considerable discussion the following action was taken: Motion made and seconded that no further development of property be allowed in the area bounded by the north line of the Parkwood Knolls Additions, the east line of hots 19 through 27, Auditor °s Subdivision 325, the north line of the S� Section 30, Township 117, Range 21 and the west line of Parkwood Knolls 15th Addition ex- tended to the north until such time as the alignment for a road connecting the Parkwood Knolls area to the proposed interchange at County Road 18 and 7th Street has b--en determined, construction of said road has been authorized by the Village Council and the right -of -way for said road has been acquired. Motion passed unanimously. y" • rf Page 2 Minutes - Traffic Safety Committee July 23, 1973 El Motion made and seconded that further investigation be made of alignment for a road connecting Parkwood Knolls to the proposed County.Road 18 and Londonderry Drive interchange either directly at Londonderry Drive or indirectly via .Lincoln Drive at another location between Londonderry Addition and the north line of Prestige 2nd Addition. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD -AT VILLAGE HALL ON JULY 16, 1973 Members answering roll call were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw, Van Valkenburg and Mayor Bredesen. MINUTES of July 2, 1973 were approved as submitted.by motion of Councilman Van Valkenburg, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. POLICE PATROLMAN HILDING DAHL RETIREMENT RECOGNIZED. Mayor Bredesen thanked Officer Dahl for his many years of service devoted to this community. Chief Wayne Bennett remarked that there had not been a more faithful and honest member of the Police Force, and noted he was given the annual Service of the Year Award by the Optimist Club in recognition of service. Mr. Hyde gave illustrations of Officer Dahl's integrity and thanked him for all of his good work. He also announced that the Police Association is sponsoring a dinner August 8th at the- Interlachen Country Club and all are invited. Councilman Shaw then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS WHEREAS, Patrolman Hilding Dahl has given many years of faithful service to �+ the Village-of Edina, serving in the Edina Police Department since February 1, r—i 1937; and WHEREAS, during the long years of dedicated and unselfish service, Hilding Dahl has earned the respect and admiration of all officers with whom he has worked, through his devoted and dedicated service and his willingness to help. others at all times; and WHEREAS,.Hilding Dahl has reached the age of retirement from the Village of Edina; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Village Council express best wishes for a happy retirement and the highest of appreciation for the excellence of performance of Patrolman Hilding Dahl during the thirty-,six years of employment with the Village of Edina; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the pages of the Minutes of the Edina Village Council and that a suitable copy be pre- sented to Hilding Dahl upon his retirement. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Van Valkenburg -- and carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Due notice having been given, public hearings were conducted and action taken as hereinafter recorded: A. CONSTRUCTION.OF NINE MILE CREEK CROSSING IN THE FOLLOWING: (P -BR -4) Nine Mile Creek Crossing Connecting Walnut Drive and Londonderry Road Mr. Hyde explained that this project is the result of a petition two years ago by 42 residents of the eastern Parkwood Knolls area expressing concern over the traffic volumes generated past their properties because of the lack . of other means of ingress and egress in the western part of Parkwood Knolls. Subsequently, cards showing'four alternate possibilities of additional access and egress were sent to 467 residents in the general area and 50.3 percent were returned. Based on the questionaire results, the staff recommended that the Council consider connecting Londonderry Road and Walnut Drive. This in- wolves the construction of a bridge over Nine Mile Creek at a cost of $76,179.08. The cost would be assessed against properties in accordance with the benefits received. The proposed assessment shows 61 lots abutting Schaefer Road, View. .Lane, Stauder Circle, Schaeffer Road to Londonderry, an estimated assessment of $236.00 per lot; all other lots north of Nine Mile Creek, 327 lots, $157.00 per lot; lots south of Nine Mile Creek, 129 lots, $78.86 per lot. Fletcher C. Waller, Jr.,.5601 Schaefer Road, stated that because of heavy traffic in the west Parkwood Knolls area, urged the approval of the improvement. He further stated that in 1971, the Traffic Safety Committee recognized a future problem and recommended relief, one suggestion of which was the connection of London- derry Road and Walnut Drive. A traffic count in the spring of 1972 showed 1,800 trips a.day past the corner of View Lane and Schaefer Road. Mr. Waller also urged the development of a plan for northern access to County R-nar 18 prior to any further development of the west Parkwood Knolls area. Theodore Ryan, 5933 Walnut Drive, representing Walnut and Tamarac and the Western Home- owners Association, presented a petition of 170 signatures in opposition to the proposal. With the use of view graphs, he explained the invalidity of the ;rvey and the !cc` of necessity fcr the improvements. lie further stated that the connection of Londonderry Road to County Road 18 was a more viable alterna- 7/16/73 tive. Jack Ziegler, 6012 Tamarac Avenue, Western Edina Homeowners Association, questioned the traffic count at Schaefer -View and Schaefer- Stauder. Richard Joseph, 5909 Walnut Drive; Don Shiff, 6127 Artic Way; and Pat Crow, 6113 Artic Way, also objected to the improvement. James Thorp, 5901 Walnut Drive, stated that he is interested in getting automobiles out to County Road 18 rather than through a residential area. Ernest Buffington, 5905 Walnut Drive, objected to the improvement because of the increased traffic past the Walnut Ridge Park. Mr. Hyde stated Malibu Drive will eventually be extended by normal development. Rolland Davis, 5900 Walnut Drive, said that he had furnished the Council with detailed survey information dated July 13, 1973; and that based on such analysis, the connection was unnecessary. Mr. Hyde remarked that Mr. Davis failed to recognize that the vast majority of trips from the area are to the south and to the east, not to the north or to the west. Mr. Davis pointed out the dis- crepancies in the questionnaire. David Eklund, 6604 Londonderry Drive, stated that because of the apartment development in the area, he would not use the proposed connection. Marshall Pieczentkowski, 6537 Polar Circle, suggested a careful study so traffic is not all funneled onto Vernon. William Cunningham, 5928 Walnut Drive, asked the proponents of the bridge if any consideration had been given at all to the possible affects of the apartments. Mrs. Locke, Field Way, stated she was not informed of the possibility of the connection when she purchased her lot. In reply thereto, Mr. Hyde explained that no formal action was under consideration a year ago. Richard Joseph inquired if studies had .been made to determine the adequacy of the roads in the area due to new apart- ments. Mr. Dunn stated a study of development in the area generally south of Nine Mile Creek, east of 18 and north of Crosstown to determine the particular affect of proposed development on Old 169 and Vernon Avenue and Lincoln Drive had been conducted. Lee Otis, 6620 Parkwood Road, objected to the improvement and stated it was too costly. Mrs. Peter Robinson, 6236 Knoll Drive, objected to the proposed assessment. An unidentified gentleman, Walnut Drive, remarked that the Walnut Drive bridge would be an easier route to Knollwood. After con- siderable discussion, Councilman Johnson stated that the members of the Traffic Safety Committee are experts in the area of traffic safety and that his decision concerning the matter would be based.in part on the recommendations of that Committee. He suggested, however, that the Traffic Safety Committee had not, prior to making their recommendations of May 31, 1972, had the benefit of the input that the Council was receiving. Therefore, he moved that the matter be continued until the first meeting in August, with the understanding that prior to such meeting, the.Traffic Safety Committee would conduct a public hearing, taking special note of the apartments west and north and their possible usage of the bridge. Messrs. Waller and Ryan were to be notified of the public hearing so that could inform other interested persons. Councilman Courtney seconded the motion and motion carried unanimously. B. CONSTRUCTION OF WATERMAIN IN THE FOLLOWING: (P -WM -285) West Frontage Road of Highway 100 from westerly extension of Hibiscus Avenue north to West 70th Street Mr. Hyde advised that this improvement, to be built by the State Highway Department, is proposed to be constructed at an estimated cost of $57,358.07 and proposed to be assessed at $52.00 per thousand square feet. No objections being heard, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried, authorizing the improvement. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes). C. CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IN THE FOLLOWING: (P -ST.S -135) Easement line between Lots 12, and 9, Block 2, Bertelsen Addition and Tract G,.R.L.S. #1129 from W. 76th Street north 250'; thence west 50'; thence north 260' Mr. Hyde, advising that this hearing is being called as a result of a petition for the improvement, presented the estimated cost at $11,993.69. It is proposed to be assessed at the rate'of $168.90 per 1,000 square feet with Lots 8 and 9, Block 2, Bertelsen Addition assessed at a rate double that of other property in the drainage area as an extraordinary benefit because of correction of a particu- lar drainage problem. No objections being heard, Councilman Johnson's motion authorizing the improvement was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Councilman Johnson thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT NO. 14M -285 AND IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S -135 RE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council - heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published and mailed to owners of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following proposed improvements: 1. CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN IN THE FOLLOWING: 14cst F-ortcC n oa of - n £- w_sc-1; extension - . -_ - of Hibiscus Avenue north to ?Jest 70th Street MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE:HALL.ON AUGUST 6,.1973 Members answering rollcall were Councilmen Johnson, Shaw, Van Valkenburg and Mayor Bredesen. PARKWOOD KNOLLS AREA ACCESS ROUTES TO BE STUDIED FURTHER. Mr. Hyde recalled that the hearing for Improvement No. P -BR -4 across Nine Mile Creek from Walnut Drive to Londonderry Road had been continued from July 16, 1973, for recom- mendations by'the Traffic Safety Committee. Mr. Dunn advised that both propon- ents and opponents of the improvement had participated in a special meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee to consider the matter -of alternate access routes to Parkwood Knolls, with emphasis on the proposed connection of Londonderry. Road to Walnut Drive across Nine Mile Creek and that the Traffic Safety Committee had.adopted the following motions: 1. That no further development be allowed in the area bounded by the North line of the Parkwood Knolls Additions, the East line of Lots 19 thru 27, Auditors' Subdivision 325, the North line of the South one -half of Section 30, Township 117, Range 21, and the West line of Parkwood knolls 15th Addition extended to the North until such time as the alignment for a road connecting the Park -, wood Knolls area.to the proposed interchange at County Road 18 and 7th Street has been determined,.construction of the road authorized by Council, and the r� right -of -way acquired for the-road; and 2. That further investigation be made of alignment for the road connecting Park- wood Knolls to the proposed County Road 18 and Londonderry Drive interchange . either directly at Londonderry Drive or indirectly via Lincoln Drive at another location between. Londonderry Addition and the North line of Prestige 2nd Addition. Council's attention was also called to the interim report of the County Road 18 /Valley View Road Interchange Task force by Mr. Darrell H. Boyd, which report indicated that the key considerations in establishing a procedure to develop reasonable alternatives include: 1. Anticipated traffic load on Valley View Road and W. 66th Street and /or Antrim Road and W. 70th Street if access to County Road 18 were made available at Valley View Road; 2. Anticipated traffic load on other arterial /freeway intersections (e.g. Gleason Road and the Crosstown Highway or Gleason Road and Interstate 494) in the event that all traffic into and out of Southwest Edina did not have access to County Road 18 at the aforementioned interchange. The Task Force had recommended.further that a professional analysis be made by an outside engineering firm to determine an estimate of both praffic volume and peak loads at specified points in the Southwest Edina road system, based on full land development of Southwest Edina, Eden Prairie and Bloomington, and further to obtain an estimate of the traffic volume on the basis of no inter- section, a partial intersection and a full intersection at County Road 18 and . Valley View ,Road. It was the opinion of the Task Force that this same informa- tion will be beneficial in establishing the merits of an intersection at Gleason Road and W. 78th Street. Mr. Dunn advised Mayor Bredesen that the study proposed by the Traffic Safety Committee would be done within the next three or four months and that, if any projects were authorized by'the Council at public hearings, construction could take place next year. He added that the only thing that could be constructed this year would be the Londonderry Drive crossing,if that crossing should be approved. Councilman Johnson suggested that, in view of the uncertainties that exist with the connections to County Road 18, an interim solution might be approved and an outside firm employed with the cooperation of the cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka, the Village.of Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council and the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District to study the County Road 18 corridor from.the South Village Limits to the North Village Limits. Mayor Bredesen expressed disap- pointment with the delay caused by appointment of various task forces and sug- gested that, if Village employees could not make a determination, an outside consultant should be employed. Mr. Fletcher Waller, Jr., 5601 Schaefer Road, with the aid of the vie" graph, reviewed traffic flow figures in the area and said that these traffic patterns are determined by the access to the Crosstown Highway on Gleason Road. He said that View Lane and Schaefer Road are "col- lector streets" and that traffic problems will increase with the construction_ of,the apartment complex.North of Vernon Avenue and East of County -Road 18. Mr. Waller contended that the Traffic Safety Committee recommendations calling for a Westerly route out of Parkwood Knolls would not be completed until 1975. Mr. Waller suggested opening the area West to County Road 18 and not crossing Nine Mile Creek at Walnut Drive. He suggested erection of temporary blockades at South Knoll Drive and View Lane, at Schaefer Road at South Knoll Drive and l 8/6/73 at Stauder Circle and Londonderry.. -The possibility of the installation of temporary stop signs was also'raised. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cherne, 5704 View Lane, and Dr. Lloyd Pearson, 5700 View Lane, concurred with Mr. Waller's remarks. ..- Mrs. Cherne cited the past closings of Londonderry Drive at Walnut Drive, Eden Prairie Road at Vernon Avenue, and Cadillac Drive and said that additional closings should be made to alleviate traffic on View Lane. Mayor Bredesen reiterated his objections to blocking off public streets and the question of getting emer- gency vehicles into the area was also questioned by Councilman Johnson. Council- man Shaw questioned the possibility of constructing a temporary crossing of Nine rule Creek in the form of a culvert covered by dirt and sod. Mr. Dunn concurred _ .that this could be done on a temporary basis only, but he added that the cur- rently proposed crossing.is not an expensive project. Mayor Bredesen expressed concern about traffic patterns from the proposed shopping center in Minnetonka. Mr..James Thorp, 5901 Walnut Drive, said that he represented,162 residents who had signed a petition opposing the Walnut Drive bridge, even on a temporary basis. Discussion ensued as to the possible installation of stop signs to slow down traffic. Following considerable discussion, Councilman Johnson.moved that the Village secure the cooperation of Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council and the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District in a joint study of the CSAH 18 Corridor between the North and South Village Limits. The motion included the consideration of the impact on the highway, as well as Vernon Avenue and /uTe present and future development of the adjacent areas and the advisability of an interchange at Valley View Road_ and the Londonderry Road area. The motion also included :. a) Approval of additional stop signs in the East Parkwood Knolls area but onlyon -a temporary- basisuntil alternate access is, provided from'the West Parkwood Knolls area; and b) Consideration of one- way streets in the Parkwood Knolls area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Van Valkenburg and unanimously carried. Interested persons in the Parkwood Knolls area were invited to meet with the Village Engineer to make suggestions to be considered by the Traffic Safety Committee as to the location of the street signs and one -way streets. Councilman Johnson added to his motion that if the Village cannot obtain immediate approval from the units of government mentioned, the Village should proceed on its own. The motion also included authority to hire a consultant if such action is considered necessary. The addition to the motion was also seconded by Councilman Van Valkenburg and the motion was unanimously carried. ORDINANCE NO. 811 -A35 ADOPTED_ ON SECOND READING. As recommended by Mr. Luce, Councilman flan VaIkenburg'.offerd& the following.ordinanco- and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 811 -A35 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (PRD -3) THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Paragraph 4 of Section 5 of Ordinance No. 811 if the Village is enlarged by adding the following thereto: "The extent of the Planned Residential District (Sub- District PRD -3) is .enlarged by the addition of the following property: That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 117, Range 21, described as beginning at a point on the West line of said Section, 1589.04 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter; thence... East to a point 1629.21 feet North of the South line of said section as measured along a line drawn parallel to the East line of said Southwest Quarter of Section 31 from a point on the North line of said Southwest Quarter 990.feet West of the Northeast corner of said Southwest. Quarter; thence South along said parallel line 543.07 feet; thence West to a point on the West line of said Southwest Quarter distant 1059.36 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter; thence North along said West line 529.68 feet to the point of beginning; except that part of the above described tract lying Westerly of a line parallel with and 40 feet Easterly of the following described line: Commencing at the closing corner for the Northwest corner of Section 6, Township 116, Range 21; thence South 87 degrees, 24 minutes and 02 seconds East (assuming the West line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 6 as bearing North 4 degrees, 19 minutes and.05 seconds West) a distance of 693.43 feet; thence North 46 degrees, 21 minutes and 27 seconds West a distance of 854.85..feet.to . the...actual.point of beginning of the line to be described rhzn `: North 21 d c6«C-: , yr ; u�ii�lLcu and 42 j2CJi-us W,---SL a distaLLCe o 617.2 feet; thence along a tangential curve to the right with a radius of 1819.86 feet and a. central angle of 16 degrees, 16 minutes and 40 seconds, a distance of 5.17.02 feet; thence .Northerly, tangent to the above described curve, a distance of 200 feet and.there terminating, according to the Government Survey thereof, which is in subdistrict PRD-3." :8/6/73 I 3. Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc., - R -4 Multiple Residence District to R -5 Multiple Residence District (Heritage Drive) 4. Viking.Hills 5th Addition - Preliminary Plat Approval 5. Lots .1 and 2, Block 3, Arden Park 3rd Addition - Lot Division 6. Twin City Federal Savings & Loan Assn..- Appeal from Board of. Appeals and Adjustments Decision BRAEMAR PARC PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL HEARING DATE CHANGED.. As requested by the developer, Councilman Van Valkenburg's motion changing the hearing date for preliminary approval of Braemar Parc from August 20, 1973 to September 10, 19733% was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR VILLAGE PROPERTY.OWNERS. Council's attention was called to a letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development advising that the sale of Federal flood insurance at subsidized rates on an emergency basis has been approved for the Village of Edina. Property owners may, obtain flood insurance from any licensed property and casualty insurance agent. No action was taken. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JULY 23, 1973, APPROVED, by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. LOT 2, BLOCK 2. BRAEMAR HILLS FIFTH ADDITION RETAINING WALL PETITION TO BE SUBMITTED TO VILLAGE. Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to a letter from Mr. John P. Karalis requesting that the Village construct a retaining wall in front of his property at 6121 Scotia Drive. (Lot 2, Block 2, Braemar Hills Fifth Addition) A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Gunderson for similar action on the part of the Village for their property located at 6125 Scotia Drive in .Braemar Hills Fifth Addition was also noted, along with pictures which had been taken of both properties. A memo from Mr. Dunn to the Council recalled that improvements in Braemar Hills Fifth Addition were installed under the terms of a Developer's Agreement dated April 21, 1971, between the developer and the Village. Grading and graveling of streets was done by the developer, with permanent street surfacing and concrete curb and gutter petitioned for by the developer and installed as a Plan C improvement. In this case, the developer chose to pay the total costs of all improvements as soon as the contracts were completed and final payments made by the Village to the contractor. Mr. Dunn pointed out that -since the developer has paid for the walls constructed on the project, the owners of the property should be talking to the developer from whom they bought the lots about a retaining wall, rather than the Village. Mr. Dunn pointed out that it is Village practice to construct Lannon stone retain- ing walls in the donstruction of new streets where necessary to retain areas where the property is occupied or under construction so-that lot grading plans are known, but that the Village does not construct walls in front of undev- eloped property since future development would likely require alteration or removal of the wall. Attention of Council was called to a letter from Mr. Erick son in which he stated that he.had..advised Mr. Karalis that the road cut was made by the developer, that only1the road surface itself was constructed by the Village and that the total cost of the cutting and road surface was paid for by the developer in full and that there were no assessments. Mr. Erickson's letter indicated that he had further advised Mr. Karalis that, based upon the facts of the development and payment therefor, he presumed that in buying his lot he obtained a price which was fair and reasonable for the lot at the time of the purchase, without a retaining wall; and that, if the developer had expended additional cost for a retaining wall on the lot, the lot would have been more costly. Mr. Erickson's letter stated that he had continually advised Mr. Kar- alis that the Village has a duty of lateral support which it will fulfill, but that legal duty does not require that it build a wall of any given size or shape at this time. Mr. Karalis said that the Village has constructed a retaining wall for unimproved property across the street and that if retaining'.walls.were constructed.for'some properties,.'. they• should be = constructed consistent.ly..-He.added that the Village had -told one of the neighbors that a retaining wall would be constructed at the time the foundation for a house was built. Mr. Rudy Trones said that he had requested that the wall be constructed before he sold the lot to Mr. Karalis. Mr. Karalis told Mr. Hyde that the street looked exactly as it does now when he acquired the property. Following considerable discussion.and as recommended by the Mayor and Village Manager, Councilman Johnson's motion .LlLaL pt- Li n .Lioj .bu 6uUw1LLLCU e fur. rLa.Lnin U g wails aL lLl arid 6125 5cuL.ia Drivu, that public hearings be conducted and that, if approved, the project be assessed against the benefitted properties was seconded by'Councilman Courtney and carried. (See correction in Minutes of August 20, 1973) EDINA SUPERETTE OFF -SALE BEER LICENSE APPROVED. Mr. Hyde presented the applica- tion of Edina Surerette for an Off -Sale Beer License at 4510 Valley Vier Road MIM- -TES TRAFFIC SAFETY CO,iMITTEE July 23, 1973 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers Special meeting of Village of Edina Traffic Safety Committee was held at direction of Edina Village Council to further consider matter of provision of alternate access routes to Parkwood Knolls, which matter had been considered at September 8, 1971; May 31, 1972; and March 13, 1973 meetings of Committee, with particular emphasis at this meeting on the proposed connection of Londonderry Road to walnut Drive across Dine Mile Creek. Members present: Wayne Bennett Robert Dunn Greg Luce Bert Merfeld Gary West Public present: Dr. Lloyd Pearson Lloyd Cherne Ted Ryan Rolland Davis Fletcher C. Waller, Jr.- Ernest Buffington Darrel Stark Proponents and opponents of the proposed crossing were allotted 20 minutes each to make their formal-presentations. (A rough draft transcript of the tape-recording of the meeting is available.) After considerable discussion the following action was taken: Motion made and seconded that no further development of property be allowed in the area bounded by the north line of the Parkwood Knolls Additions, the east line of Lots 19 through 27, Audator °s Subdivision 325, the north line of the S� Section 30, Township 117, Mange 21 and the west line of Parkwood Knolls 15th Addition ex- tended.to the north until such time as the asignr:ent for a road connecting the Parkwood Knolls area to the proposed interchange at County Road 18 and 7th Street has been determined, construction of said road has been authorized by the Village Council and the right -of -way for said road has been acquired. _lotion passed unanimously. Page 2 Minutes - Traffic Safety Committee July 23, 1973 Motion made and seconded that further investigation be made of alignment for a road connecting Parkwood Knolls to the proposed County.Road 18 and Londonderry Drive interchange either directly at Londonderry Drive or indirectly via Lincoln Drive at another location between Londonderry Addition and the north line of Prestige 2nd Addition. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON JULY 16, 1973 Members answering roll call were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw, Van Valkenburg and Mayor Bredesen. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Due notice having been given,.public hearings were conducted and action taken as hereinafter recorded: A. CONSTRUCTION OF NINE MILE CREEK CROSSING IN THE FOLLOWING: (P -BR -4) Nine Mile Creek Crossing Connecting Walnut Drive and Londonderry Road Mr. Hyde explained that this project is the result of a petition two years ago by 42 residents of the eastern Parkwood Knolls area expressing concern over the traffic volumes generated past their properties because of the lack of other means of ingress and egress in the western part of Parkwood Knolls. Subsequently, cards showing four alternate possibilities of additional access and egress were sent to 467 residents in the general area and 50.3 percent were returned. Based on the questionaire results, the staff recommended that the Council consider connecting Londonderry Road and Walnut Drive. This in- volves the construction of a bridge over Nine Mile Creek at a cost of $76,179.08. The cost would be assessed against properties in accordance with the benefits received. The proposed assessment shows 61 lots abutting Schaefer Road, View Lane, Stauder Circle, Schaeffer Road to Londonderry, an estimated assessment of $236.00 per lot; all other lots north of Nine Mile Creek, 327 lots, $157.00 per lot; lots south of Nine Mile Creek, 129 lots, $78.86 per lot. Fletcher C. Waller, Jr., 5601 Schaefer Road, stated that because of heavy traffic in the west Parkwood Knolls area, urged the approval of the improvement. He further stated that in 1971, the Traffic Safety Committee recognized a future problem and recommended relief, one suggestion of which was the connection of London- derry Road and Walnut Drive. A traffic count in the spring of 1972 showed 1,800 trips a day Past the corner of View Lane and Schaefer Road. Mr. Waller also urged the development of a plan for northern access to Cminty Fold 18 prior to any further development of the west Parkwood Knolls area. Theodore Ryan, 5933 Walnut Drive, representing Walnut and Tamarac and the Western Home- owners Association, presented a petition of 170 signatures in opposition to the proposal. With the use of view graphs, he explained the invalidity of the survey and the lack of necessity for t!le improvements. He further seated teat the connection of Londonderry Road to County Road 18,was a more viable alterna- MINUTES of July 2, 1973 were approved as submitted by motion of Councilman Van Valkenburg, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. POLICE PATROLMAN HILDING DAHL RETIREMENT RECOGNIZED. Mayor Bredesen thanked Officer Dahl for his many years of service devoted to this community. Chief. Wayne Bennett remarked that there had not been a more faithful and honest member of the Police Force, and noted he was given the annual Service of the Year Award by the Optimist Club in recognition of service. Mr. Hyde gave illustrations oaf Officer Dahl's integrity and thanked him for all of his.good work. He also announced that the Police Association is sponsoring a dinner August 8th at the_Interlachen Country Club and all are invited. Councilman Shaw then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS �... WHEREAS, Patrolman Hilding Dahl has given many years of faithful service to �+ the Village of Edina, serving in the Edina Police Department since February 1, r� 1937; and WHEREAS, during the long years of dedicated and unselfish service, Hilding Dahl.has earned the respect and admiration of all officers with whom he has worked, through his devoted -and dedicated service and his willingness to help others at all times; and WHEREAS, Hilding Dahl has reached the age of retirement from the Village of Edina; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Village Council express best wishes for a happy retirement and the highest of appreciation for the excellence of performance of Patrolman Hilding Dahl during the thirty -six years of employment with the Village of Edina; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the pages - of the Minutes of the Edina Village Council and that a suitable copy be pre - sented to Hilding Dahl upon his retirement. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Van Valkenburg and carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Due notice having been given,.public hearings were conducted and action taken as hereinafter recorded: A. CONSTRUCTION OF NINE MILE CREEK CROSSING IN THE FOLLOWING: (P -BR -4) Nine Mile Creek Crossing Connecting Walnut Drive and Londonderry Road Mr. Hyde explained that this project is the result of a petition two years ago by 42 residents of the eastern Parkwood Knolls area expressing concern over the traffic volumes generated past their properties because of the lack of other means of ingress and egress in the western part of Parkwood Knolls. Subsequently, cards showing four alternate possibilities of additional access and egress were sent to 467 residents in the general area and 50.3 percent were returned. Based on the questionaire results, the staff recommended that the Council consider connecting Londonderry Road and Walnut Drive. This in- volves the construction of a bridge over Nine Mile Creek at a cost of $76,179.08. The cost would be assessed against properties in accordance with the benefits received. The proposed assessment shows 61 lots abutting Schaefer Road, View Lane, Stauder Circle, Schaeffer Road to Londonderry, an estimated assessment of $236.00 per lot; all other lots north of Nine Mile Creek, 327 lots, $157.00 per lot; lots south of Nine Mile Creek, 129 lots, $78.86 per lot. Fletcher C. Waller, Jr., 5601 Schaefer Road, stated that because of heavy traffic in the west Parkwood Knolls area, urged the approval of the improvement. He further stated that in 1971, the Traffic Safety Committee recognized a future problem and recommended relief, one suggestion of which was the connection of London- derry Road and Walnut Drive. A traffic count in the spring of 1972 showed 1,800 trips a day Past the corner of View Lane and Schaefer Road. Mr. Waller also urged the development of a plan for northern access to Cminty Fold 18 prior to any further development of the west Parkwood Knolls area. Theodore Ryan, 5933 Walnut Drive, representing Walnut and Tamarac and the Western Home- owners Association, presented a petition of 170 signatures in opposition to the proposal. With the use of view graphs, he explained the invalidity of the survey and the lack of necessity for t!le improvements. He further seated teat the connection of Londonderry Road to County Road 18,was a more viable alterna- 7/16/73 tive, Jack Ziegler, 6012 Tamarac Avenue, Western Edina Homeowners Association, questioned the traffic count.at Schaefer -View and Schaefer- Staude n Richard Joseph, 5909 Walnut Drive; Don Shiff, 6127 Artic Way; and Pat Crow, 6113 Artic Way, also objected to the improvement. James Thorp, 5901 Walnut Drive, stated that he is interested in getting automobiles out to County Road 18 rather than through a residential area. Ernest Buffington, 5905 Walnut Drive, objected to the improvement because of the increased traffic past the Walnut Ridge Park. Mr. Hyde stated Malibu Drive will eventually be extended by normal development. Rolland Davis, 5900 Walnut Drive, said that he had furnished the Council with detailed survey information dated July 13, 1973; and that based on .such analysis, the connection was unnecessary. Mr. Hyde remarked that Mr. Davis failed to recognize that the vast majority of trips from the area are to the south and to the east, not to the north or to the west. Mr. Davis pointed out the dis- crepancies in the questionnaire. David Eklund, 6604 Londonderry Drive, stated that because of.the apartment development in the area, he would not use the proposed connection, Marshall Pieczentkowski, 6537 Polar Circle, suggested a careful study so traffic is not all funneled onto Vernon, William Cunningham, 5928 Walnut Drive, asked the proponents of the bridge if any consideration had been given at all to the possible affects of the apartments. Mrs, Locke, Field Way, stated she was not informed of the possibility of the connection when she purchased her lot. In reply thereto, Mr. Hyde explained that no formal action was under consideration a year ago. Richard Joseph inquired if studies had ,been made to determine the adequacy of the roads in the area due to new apart- meats. Mr. Dunn stated a study of development in the area generally south of Nine Mile Creek, east of 18 and north of Crosstown to determine the particular affect, of proposed development on Old 169 and Vernon Avenue and Lincoln Drive had been conducted, Lee Otis, 6620 Parkwood Road, objected to the improvement and stated it was too costly. Mrs. Peter Robinson, 6236 Knoll Drive, objected to the proposed assessment. An unidentified gentleman, Walnut Drive, remarked that the Walnut Drive bridge would be an easier route to Knollwood. After con -. siderable discussion, Councilman Johnson stated that the members of the Traffic Safety Committee are experts in the area of traffic safety and that his decision concerning the matter would be based in part on the recommendations of that Committee. He suggested, however, that the Traffic Safety Committee had not, prior to making their recommendations of May 31, 1972, had the benefit of the input that the Council was receiving. Therefore, he moved that the matter be continued until the first meeting in August, with the understanding that prior to such meeting, the.Traffic Safety Committee would conduct a public hearing, taking special note of the apartments west and north and their possible usage of the bridge. Messrs. Waller and Ryan were to be.notified of the public hearing so that could inform other interested persons, Councilman Courtney seconded the motion and motion carried unanimously. B. CONSTRUCTION OF WATERMAIN IN THE FOLLOWING: (P -14M -285) West Frontage Road of Highway 100 from westerly extension of Hibiscus Avenue north to West 70th Street Mr, Hyde advised that this improvement, to be built by the State Highway Department, is proposed to be constructed at an estimated cost of $57,358.07 and proposed to be assessed at $52.00 per thousand square feet. No objections being heard, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried, authorizing the improvement. (See Resolution Ordering Improvement later in Minutes). C. CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IN THE FOLLOWING: (P -ST.S -135) Easement line between Lots 12 and 9, Block 2, Bertelsen Addition and Tract G,.R.L.S. #1129 from W. 76th Street north 250'; thence west 50'; thence north 260' Mr. Hyde, advising that this hearing is being called as a result of a petition for the improvement, presented the estimated cost at $11,993.69. It is proposed to be assessed at'the rate.of $168.90 per 1,000 square feet with Lots 8 and 9, Block 2, Bertelsen Addition assessed at a rate double that of other property in the drainage area as an extraordinary benefit because of correction of a particu- lar drainage problem. No objections being heard, Councilman Johnson's motion authorizing the improvement was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried, Councilman Johnson thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT NO. WM -285 AND IMPROVEMENT NO. ST.S -135 BE IT RESOLVED'by the Council'of the Village of'Edina, Minnesota,--that this Council heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published and mailed to owners of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following proposed improvements: 1. CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN IN THE FOLLOWING: ,.Test Frontr+ a Rcad of uigbwn 100 from westerly eVtension, of Hibiscus Avenue north to West 70th Street MINUTES OF THE - REGULAR MEETING OF.THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE:HALL ON AUGUST 6,.1973 Members answering rollcall were Councilmen Johnson, Shaw, Van Valkenburg and Mayor Bredesen. PARKWOOD KNOLLS AREA ACCESS ROUTES TO BE STUDIED FURTHER. Mr. Hyde recalled that the hearing for Improvement No. P -BR -4 across Nine Mile Creek from Walnut Drive to Londonderry Road had been continued from July 16, 1973, for.recom- mendations by the Traffic Safety Committee. Mr. Dunn advised that both propon- ents and opponents of the improvement had participated in a special meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee to consider the matter.of alternate access routes to Parkwood Knolls, with emphasis on the proposed connection of Londonderry Road to Walnut Drive across Nine Mile Creek and that the Traffic Safety Committee had.adopted the following motions: 1. That no further development be allowed in the area bounded by the North line of the Parkwood Knolls'Additions, the East line of Lots 19 thru 27, Auditors' Subdivision 325, the North line of the South one -half of Section 30, Township 117, Range 21, and the West line of Parkwood knolls 15th Addition extended to the North until such time as the alignment for a road connecting the Park - wood Knolls area -to the proposed interchange at County Road -18 and 7th Street has been determined, construction of the road authorized by Council, and the right -of -way acquired for the-road; and 2. That further investigation be made of alignment for the road connecting Park- wood Knolls to the proposed County Road 18 and Londonderry Drive interchange -either directly at Londonderry Drive or indirectly via Lincoln Drive at another . location between Londonderry Addition and the North line of Prestige 2nd Addition. Council's attention was also called to the interim report of the County Road 18 /Valley View Road Interchange Task force by Mr. Darrell H. Boyd, which report indicated that the key considerations in establishing a procedure to develop reasonable alternatives include: 1. Anticipated traffic load on Valley View Road and W. 66th Street and /or Antrim Road and W. 70th.Streee if access to County Road 18 were made available at Valley View Road; 2. Anticipated traffic load on other arterial /freeway intersections (e.g. Gleason Road and the Crosstown Highway or Gleason Road and Interstate -494) in the event that all traffic into and out of Southwest Edina did not have access to County Road 18'at the aforementioned interchange. The Task Force had recommended further that a professional analysis be made by an outside engineering firm to determine an estimate of both praffic volume and peak loads at specified points in the Southwest Edina road system,.based on full land development of Southwest Edina, Eden Prairie and Bloomington, and further to obtain an estimate'of the traffic volume on the basis of no inter- section, a partial intersection and a.full intersection at County Road 18 and Valley View Road. It was.the opinion of the Task Force that this same informa- tion will be beneficial in establishing the merits of an intersection at Gleason Road and W. 78th Street. Mr. Dunn advised Mayor Bredesen that the study proposed by the Traffic Safety Committee would be done within the next three or four months and that, if any projects were authorized by the Council at public hearings, construction could take place next year. He added that the only thing that could be constructed this year would be the Londonderry Drive crossing,if that crossing should be approved.. Councilman Johnson suggested that, in view of the uncertainties that exist with the connections to County .Road 18, an interim solution might be approved and an outside firm employed with the cooperation of the cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka, the Village of Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council and the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District to study the County Road 18 corridor from the South Village Limits to the North Village Limits. Mayor Bredesen expressed disap- pointment with the delay caused by appointment of various task forces and sug- gested that, if Village employees could not make a determination, an outside consultant should be employed. Mr. Fletcher Waller, Jr., 5601 Schaefer Road, with the aid of the view = graph, reviewed traffic flow figures in the area and said that these traffic patterns are determined by the access to the Crosstown Highway on Gleason Road. He said that View Lane and.Schaefer Road are "col - lector streets" and that traffic problems will increase with the construction of the apartmert complex North of Vernon Avenue and East of County Road 1.8.. Mr. Waller contended that the Traffic Safety Committee recommendations calling for a Westerly route out of Parkwood Knolls would not be completed until 1975. Mr. Waller suggested opening the area West to County Road 18 and not crossing Nine Mile Creek at Walnut Drive. He suggested erection of temporary blockades at South Knoll Drive and View Lane, at Schaefer. Road at South Knoll Drive and 8/6/73 at Stauder Circle and Londonderry.., The possibility of the installation of temporary stop signs was also raised'. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cherne, 5704 View Lane, and Dr. Lloyd Pearson, 5700 View Lane, concurred with Mr. Waller's remarks. Mrs. Cherne cited the past closings of Londonderry Drive at Walnut Drive, Eden Prairie Road at Vernon Avenue, and Cadillac Drive and said that additional closings should be made to alleviate traffic on View Lane. Mayor Bredesen reiterated his objections to blocking off public streets and the question of getting emer- gency vehicles into the area was also questioned'by Councilman Johnson. Council -. man Shaw questioned the possibility of constructing a temporary crossing of Nine Mile Creek in the form of a' culvert covered by dirt and sod. Mr. Dunn concurred that this could be done on a temporary basis only, but he added that the cur- rently proposed crossing is not an expensive project. Mayor Bredesen expressed concern about traffic patterns from the proposed shopping center in Mince tonka. Mr..James Thorp, 5901 Walnut Drive, said that he represented 162 residents who had signed a petition opposing the Walnut Drive bridge, even on a temporary basis. Discussion ensued as to the possible installation of stop signs to slow down traffic. Following considerable discussion, Councilman Johnson moved that the Village secure the cooperation of Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council and the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District in a joint study of the CSAH 18 Corridor between the North and South Village Limits. The motion included the consideration of the impact on the highway, as well as Vernon Avenue and /f present and future development of the adjacent areas and the advisability of an interchange at Valley View Road and the Londonderry Road area. The motion also included: a) Approval of additional stop signs in the East Parkwood Knolls area but'only`'.on a temp.orary::':basis'.until alternate access is. provided fromthe West Parkwood Knolls area; and b) Consideration of one - way streets in the Parkwood Knolls area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Van Valkenburg and unanimously carried. Interested persons in the Parkwood Knolls area were invited to meet with the Village Engineer to make suggestions to be considered by the Traffic Safety Committee as to the location of the street signs and one -way streets. Councilman Johnson added to his motion that' if the Village cannot obtain immediate approval from the units of government mentioned, the Village should proceed on its own. The motion also included authority to hire a consultant if such action is considered necessary. The addition to the motion was also seconded by Councilman Van Valkenburg and the motion was unanimously carried. ORDINANCE NO. 811 -A35 ADOPTED ON SECOND READING. As recommended by Mr. Luce, Councilman. Van VaIkenburg':offered. .- the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 811 -A35 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (PRD -3) THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Paragraph 4 of Section 5 of Ordinance No. 811 if the Village is enlarged by adding the following thereto: "The extent of the Planned.Residential District (Sub- District PRD -3) is enlarged by the addition of the following property: That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 117, Range 21, described as beginning at a point on the West line of said Section, 1589.04 feet. North of the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter; thence East to a point 1629.21 feet North of the South line of said section as measured along a line drawn parallel to the East line of said Southwest Quarter of Section 31 from a point on the North line of said Southwest Quarter 990 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter; thence South along said parallel line 543.07 feet; thence West to a point on the West line of said Southwest Quarter distant 1059.36 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter; thence North along said West line. 529.68 feet to the point of beginning;:except that part of the above described tract lying Westerly of a line parallel with and 40 feet Easterly of the following described line: Commencing at the closing corner for the Northwest corner of Section 6, Township 116, Range 21; thence South 87 degrees, 24 minutes and'02 seconds East (assuming.the West line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 6 as bearing North 4 degrees, 19 minutes and 05 seconds West) a distance of 693.43 feet; thence North 46 degrees, 21 minutes and 27 seconds West a distance of 854.85 feet to the.actual point of beginning of the line to be described; t�,,ncc! North 21 a rc :_... __a A') 1a .,�C distance of . _ 1 -bfie\. rr, ( d 4- sawn %ds West: a - 617.2 feet; thence along a tangential curve to the right with a radius of 1819.86 feet and a central angle of 16 degrees,. 16 minutes and 40 seconds, a distance of 5.17.02 feet; thence Northerly, tangent to the above described curve, a distance of 200 feet and there terminating, according to the Government Survey thereof, which is in subdistrict PRD -3." 8/6/73. 3. Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc., - R -4 Multiple Residence District to R -5 Multiple Residence District (Heritage Drive) 4. Viking.Hills 5th Addition - Preliminary Plat Approval 5. Lots '1 and 2, Block 3, Arden Park 3rd Addition - Lot Division 6.. Twin City Federal Savings & Loan.Assn. - Appeal from Board of Appeals and'Adjustm -ents Decision BRAEMAR PARC PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL HEARING DATE CHANGED.. As requested by the developer, Councilman Van Valkenburg's motion changing the hearing date for preliminary approval of Braemar Parc from August.20, 1973 to September 10, 1973, was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. \ FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR VILLAGE PROPERTY ,OWNERS. Council's attention was called to a letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development advising that the sale of Federal flood insurance at subsidized rates on an emergency basis has been approved for the Village of Edina. Property owners may obtain flood insurance from any licensed property and casualty insurance agent. No action was taken. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JULY 23, 1973, APPROVED, by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. d' LOT 2, BLOCK 2. BRAEMAR HILLS FIFTH ADDITION RETAINING WALL PETITION TO BE SUBMITTED TO VILLAGE. Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to a letter from Mr. John P. Karalis requesting that the Village construct a retaining wall in front of his property at 6121 Scotia Drive. (Lot 2, Block 2, Braemar Hills Fifth Addition) A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Gunderson for similar action on the part of the Village..for their property located at 6125 Scotia Drive in Braemar Hills Fifth Addition was also noted, along with pictures which had been taken of both properties. A memo from Mr: Dunn to the Council recalled that improvements in Braemar Hills Fifth Addition were installed under the terms of a Developer's Agreement dated April 21, 1971, between the developer and the Village. Grading and graveling of streets was done by the developer, with permanent street surfacing and concrete curb and gutter petitioned for by the developer and installed as a Plan C improvement. In this case, the developer chose to pay the total costs of all improvements as soon as the contracts were completed and..final payments made by the Village to the contractor. Mr. Dunn pointed out that.-since the developer has paid for the walls constructed on the project, the owners of the property should be talking to the developer from whom they bought.the lots about a retaining wall, rather than the Village. Mr. Dunn pointed out that it is Village practice to construct Lannon stone. retain - ing walls in the donstruction of new streets where necessary to retain areas where the property is occupied or under construction so that lot grading plans are known, but that the Village does not construct walls in front of undev- eloped property since future development would likely require alteration or removal of the wall. Attention of Council was called to a letter from Mr. Erick - son in which he stated that he .had.advised Mr. Karalis that the road cut was made by the developer, that ohly_,the road surface itself was constructed by the Village and that the total cost of the cutting and road surface was paid for by the developer in full and that there were no assessments. Mr. Erickson's letter indicated that he had further advised Mr. Karalis that, based upon the facts of. the development and payment therefor, he presumed that in buying his lot he. i obtained a price which was fair and reasonable for the lot at the time of the purchase, without a retaining wall, and that, if the developer had expended additional cost for a retaining wall on the lot, the lot would have been more I costly. Mr. Erickson's letter stated that he had continually advised Mr. Kar- alis that the Village has a duty of lateral support which it will fulfill, but that legal duty does not require that it build a wall of any given size or shape at this time. Mr. Karalis said that the Village has constructed a retaining wall for unimproved property across the street and that if..retaining'.walls, were constructed for some properties,.'.they.should.be: constructed consistently. He -added that the Village had told one of the neighbors that a retaining wall would be constructed at the time the foundation for a house was built. Mr. Rudy Trones said that he had requested that the wall be constructed before he sold the lot to Mr. Karalis. Mr. Karalis told Mr. Hyde that the street looked exactly as it does now when he acquired the property. Following considerable discussion and as recommended by the Mayor and Village Manager, Councilman Johnson's motion LiiaL peLiLions Le: subajiUed fur ruLainitlg Wd116 dl. UlLl _ LIlu U1 SC OLid Lr1VC, that public hearings be conducted and that, if approved, the project be assessed against the benefitted properties was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. (See correction in Minutes of August 20, 1973) ED_INA SUPERETTE OFF -SALE BEER LICENSE APPROVED. Mr. Hyde presented the applica- tion of Edina Superette for an Off -Sale Beer License at 4510 1:allcy View Road (Official Publication) CITY OF EDINA HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING PROJECT P -L- 9 6--L C Edina City Council will meet at the Edina City Hall on Monday, August 19, 1974, at 7x00 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 improvement is estimated by the City as set forth below: ESTIMATED COST ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING PROJECT P -L -9 $25,073.66 West 70th Street from Highway 100 to France Avenue The area to be assesed for the cost of the proposed Ornamental Street Lighting under Project P -L -9 includes the following: Smiley's Addition, Lots 3 thru 6, Block 1; Parcel 5400, Section 30, Tract 28, R24; Drehers 1st, Lot 1, Block 2; Drehers 1st Addition Replat, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1; Woodhill, Lots 15 thru 21, Block 6, Lots 4 and 5, Block 5; Qreston Hills, residue of Lot 4, Block 5;lCreston Hills Bach Replat, Lots 3 and 4,. Block 1;lCreston Hills, Lots 4 thru 6, Block 4J Southdale 3rd, Lots 8 thru 14, Block J Southdale 1st, Lots 30 thru 35, Block 4, and Lot 2, Block 8 RLS 1365, B and C,� Replat of Lot 2 Southdale Office Park lst Addition, Lot 3, Block 1; Parcel 3235, Section 30, Tract 28, R24; RLS 677; Rearrangement of Lot 1 Block 2 Stow's Edgemoore Addition, Lot 1, Block Stow's Edgemoor., Lot 2, Block 2, Lot 1 and 10, Block 3, and Lots 1 and 9, Block 4; Stow's Delaney Addition McCoy Replat, Lot 4, Block 1 Stow's Delaney Addition Delaney Replat, Lots 1 thru 4,.Block 1- Parcel 4010, Section 31, Tract 28, R24; Parcel 36280 Section 31, Tract 28, R24; Coulliard Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1; South Garden Estates 2nd, Lots 1 thru 3, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2;' Delaney Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1; South Garden Estates, Lots 1 thru 3, Block 1, Lots 1 thru 4, Block 2; Parcel 4210, Section 31, Tract 28, R24; Balthrops Addition, Lots 1 thru 4, Block 1; and Gavin's First Addition, Lots 5 and 6, Block 1. Florence B. Hallberg City Clerk Please publish in Edina Sun on August 8 and 15, 1974 Please send us 10 Affidavits of Publication Please send us 1 Clipping 13 C�qFID F7 F7 = BANISTER SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS A. W. BANISTER, P.E. WILBUR R. LIEBENOW, P.E. - - ROGER B. SHORT, P.E. DONALD E. LUND, P.E. DUANE W. ELLIOTT, P.E. I. M. PETERSON, P.E. N. E. HENDRICKSON, P.E. GARY R. GRAY, P.E. - - - LEONARD C. NEWQUIST, P.E. DONALD G. CHRISTOFFERSEN, P.E: JOHN H. STODOLA, E.I.T. - - - THOS. F. DONAHUE, E.I.T. August 20, 1974 Mr. Robert C. Dunn, P.E. Director of Public Works City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Mr. Dunn: In accordance with your request we are pleased to submit herewith a proposal for engineering services in connection with the low pressure problems in the Morni ngsi de area of Edina We propose to thoroughly conduct detailed investigations and studies of the existing records, make supplemental field studies where necessary, and.prepare finished bound reports to the City. 'The report will contain the following steps: A Study and review existing water records and establish design criteria for water consumption based on those records and other pertinent information,. and project water requirements for-the Morningside area during peak flows. B. Determine probably causes for the low pressure problem and formulate alternative solutions. C. Compare costs of alternative solutions. D. Submit a written report in 20 copies on the foregoing to in- clude recommendations on all matters studies. The report will. include a program of improvements where necessary, giv- ing a recommended construction sequence, target completion dates, and estimated costs for each project. 200 HILLSBOROUGH OFFICE BLDG • 2353 RICE STREET • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55113 • PHONE (612) 484 -0272 Mr. Robert C. Dunn., P.E. Edina Director of Public Works August 20, 1974 Page 2 , COMPENSATION For the surveys, studies and reports.as outlined, we are to be compen sated at a rate of 2.5 times payroll cost plus out of pocket expense plus mileage costs. Payment on account of fee for services will be made monthly on our invoices. We shall consider this proposal an agreement between us upon its acceptance by.you and a copy thereof returned to us. Respectfully submitted, BANISTER SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON & ASSOCIATES orman E. Hendrickson, P.E. JJ VILLAGE OFFICES / 8950 EDEN PRAIRIE ROAD / EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA 55343 / IELEPHONE (612) 941.2262 June 19, 1974 Mr. Warren C. Hyde H _A_{ City Manager City of Edina 4801.W. 50th Street- Edina, Minnesota Re: Agreements covering common utilities administration and street maintenance along Washington Avenue. G(/cr�neti.- Dear Enclosed for approval by the City of Edina, please find two copies each of the following: 1. "Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Service.Area and Administration Agreement ", dated May 28, 1974. 2. Street and Storm Sewer Maintenance Agreement ", dated May 28, 1974. These agreements were approved by the City of Eden Prairie on May 28, 1914. Minor changes were required by the City Council from the draft agreements transmitted with your letter of May 1, 1974.. These changes are found in #5 on page 4 and #14 on page 6 of agreement No. 1 and 1#4 on. page 2 of agree- ment No. 2. We trust that these changes are minor and will be acceptable to your staff and City Council. Also on May 28, the Eden Prairie Council ordered the necessary trunk sanitary sewer and watermain projects to allow the utilities on Washington Avenue to be incorporated into the Eden Prairie system, as has been considered and referred to in previous Edina/ Eden Prairie agreements. Mr. Carl Jullie, our City Engineer will work with Bob Dunn, your Director of Public Works pursuant to the details of.this matter. Please return one copy of the executed agreements for our files. We sincerely .appreciate the fine cooperation by you and your staff in completing these agreements. Very truly yours, P� Robert P. Heinrich City Manager C.C. .Carl Jullie Enclosure RPH:mn 4 ® 4 association of metropolitan municipalities 300 hanover bldg. 480 cedar street st. paul, minnesota 55101 (612) 222.2861 HOW CAN MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS BE HEARD ON TRANSPORTATION ISSUES? WHO REPRESENTS YOUR MUNICIPAL INTERESTS IN TRANSPORTATION? WHAT IS THE NEW TRANSIT PLAN TO SERVE SUB - REGIONS? TO: Members of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. FROM: Elliott Perovich, President. RE: Membership Meeting, September 11, 1974. We will be holding our second membership meeting as a dinner meeting at 6:00 P.M., September llth, at the Ambassador Motor Hotel, Highway 100 and Highway 12 in St. Louis Park. The topic of the meeting will be transportation. Metropolitan Council Chairman John Boland will speak on the organization and process of the transportation system and Lawrence Dallam, Metropolitan Council's Direc- tor of Transportation Planning, will speak on the transportation program of the Council. Bruce Nawrocki is program chairman and will lead dis- cussion on the topic. Also to be shown at the meeting will be the promotional slide presenta- tion on the Association, produced by the Membership and Promotion Com- mittee and the Staff. The dinner will start promptly at 6:00 P.M., with a Cash Bar open at 5:30 P.M. The meal is Florida fruit cocktail, roast Choice Round of Beef with fresh mushroom sauce, baked potato,.•lettuce wedge with dress- ing, assorted dinner rolls, assorted flavors of ice cream and beverage. Cost is $7.50. Please complete the form attached to indicate who will be attending from your community. We would request that you return your payment for the dinner with the form to save collecting money at the dinner or after. The forms must be received in the mail by Monday, September 9th. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Association office at 222 -2861. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Jack Bailey Frank Brixius Louis DeMars Duane Miedtke Roger Peterson John Christensen Elliott Perovich Minnetonka Greenwood Minneapolis St. Anthony Cottage Grove St. Paul Anoka Steve Bernard Jim Cosby Frank Fleetham Bruce Nawrocki Donald Poss Eugene Franchett Vice President White Bear Lake Hastings St. Louis Park Columbia Heights Brooklyn Center Executive Director Clyde Allen Bloomington Richard Brennan Wayne Courtney Frank Marzitelli - Josephine Nunn Lyall Schwarzkopf Roseville Edina St. Paul Champlin Minneapolis W, n January 1, 1975, cities As city governments around the nation struggle with the problems of meeting housing and community development needs in their communities, the House and the Senate are meeting in conference to finalize the provisions of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974 — expected to be signed into law by mid - August. Sig- nificant decision making responsibilities will be returned to the local level under this new program. At least $2.5 billion will be available to meet local community develop- ment needs during the first year, beginning January 1, 1975. will enter a' new erra! • How can your city benefit from the Hous- O-K ing and Urban Development Act of 1 74? • Will your city be prepared to move quick - ly to utilize the Act? • How will you, as an elected official or key administrator, be able to shape your city.'s community development program? Plan now to attend A National League of Cities Policy Leaders Seminar on Community JILLL Region 5 Chicago August 26- 28,1974 Conrad Hilton How will your A benefit from your pa Qt, icipat,ion in this training program? Cities over 50,000 population and hold harmless cities are entitled to a portion of the funds avail- able under the Act. Your city's ability to receive its entitlement will depend on your knowledge -of how to meet the requirements of the Act. Sessions will be tailored to meet the needs of different communities according to their poten- tial to benefit from the Act. Cities will be divided into small group workshops by city size and by their past experience with HUD programs. Conference materials will include copies of the federal regulations and guidelines for the Act PLUS guides to preparing the application and meeting the Act's various certification require- ments. Cities under 50,000 population, with the exception of hold harmless cities, will have to compete for the Act's discretionary funds. Your city's success in competition will depend on your familiarity with the provisions of the Act. Washington staff members of the U.S. Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be present to assist in the interpretation of the new Act. Regional and area HUD officials will also be available for informal discussions with local officials. Each city represented at the meeting will re- ceive a slide and tape cassette package of the opening presentation. Ideal for use with plan- ning groups, city councils, and others as you return to your city. First Day 10 a.m. REGISTRATION 1:30 p.m.- OPENING 3:15 p.m. SESSION Community Development: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going.) An audiovisual. presentation on the Act will be followed by an ad- dress on the issues and oppor- tunities for cities under the com- munity development block grant. 3:30 p.m.- CONCURRENT 5 p.m. WORKSHOPS Questions and Answers on the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 An overview of the implications of the new Act along with ample time for questions and answers. 5 p.m.- RECEPTION 6:30 p.m. PVWW Second Day 9 a.m.- CONCURRENT 12 Noon WORKSHOPS The Housing Assistance Plan Presentations and small group discussions will center around the requirements for a housing . assistance plan, how to prepare, a housing assistance plan, and the. funding .available to. imple .merit the housing plan. 12 Noon - LUNCHEON 2 p.m. AND°ADDRESS 2 p.m.- CONCURRENT 5 p.m. WORKSHOPS The Community Development Application Process Presentations and small group discussions will center around the application requirements, how to prepare an application, planning and management proc- esses for implementation, and the various options available to cities in terms of which funds to apply for and the opportunities for joint ventures among units of local government. 5 p.m.- RECEPTION 6:30 p.m. Third Day 9 a.m.- CONCURRENT 12 Noon WORKSHOPS Procedures for Compliance with the Act's Certification Requirements Presentations and small group discussions will center around the citizen participation, equal opportunity, environmental im- pact, post audit, and .,relocation requirements of the' Act. 12 Noon ADJOURNMENT Resource people in each workshop will include a city official with community de- velopment experience and a staff representative of HUD. Cities will be assigned to workshops according to population and previous ex- perience with the programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel- opment. Make your reser�attions now! ADVANCE REGISTRATION pay the nonmember registration fee of $75. Average Superior • Participants who are not public officials must pay a regis- Participants are encouraged to register in advance in or- tration fee of $100. der to allow time for preparation of adequate conference Twins $38. materials. Payment of the.registration fee is required in advance or at & Up Mini - Singles $20.24. the time of registration on site. To register, complete the enclosed registration card and return it immediately to National League of Cities, Policy The registration fee includes all instruction, conference ma- Leaders Seminar, 1620 Eye Street, NW, Washington, D.C. terials (including the audiovisual package), and one luncheon. 20006. Telephone (202) 293 -7330. Note: Please complete a separate registration card for each participant. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS REGISTRATION FEE A block of rooms has been reserved for participants at the • Representatives of cities who are members of their state hotel listed below. municipal league or direct member cities of the National To reserve your accommodations, complete the enclosed League of Cities are eligible to pay the member registra- hotel card and return it directly to the hotel. tion fee of.$50. Please note the special instructions regarding check -in time • Participants from cities who are not members of a state and deadlines for making reservations printed on the hotel municipal league or the National League of Cities must reservation card. National League of Cities Policy Leaders Seminar R E Gi SIT —RA-T I —ON-7CAR D Mime Title j� Address jU__— Cit Telephone Please register ❑ Memberl $ 50 1 1 IP , I ❑ Nonm tuber $ 75 .UJ , U U L�ther for the Region Name of the city, firm, or. agency you represent Return to: NationayLegue of Cities Poly Leader SSeminar 0 Eye Street, N'1N_1- Washington, D.C. 20006' CONRAD HILTON - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Name Confirm to (Address) City Arr. Date Hour to Zip a. °i. Dep. Date- P.M. If rate requested is not available, next available rate will be con- firmed. Rooms will be held until 6 p.m. on the date of arrival unless we are otherwise advised. Room reservations must be received 15 days prior to opening of convention. All rates subject to additional charges equivalent to state, county and city taxes.- Z■® ❑ I plan to pay at realstratidn on ❑ Member. $ 50 ❑ Nonmember $ 75 Other $100 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Community Development Training Program August 26 -28, 1974 PLEASE CIRCLE RATE REWESTED . Minim= Average Superior Singles $26. 28. $31.34.37. $53.* Doubles $38. 40. $43.46.49. Twins $38. 40. $43.46.49. $53.* Suites $65. & Up Mini - Singles $20.24. THE CONRAD HILTON TOWERS Singles $36. 60.* Doubles $48. Twins $48. 60.* * r %C'I 4-4- �,L6� �o ��b �uauado�anaa u�gan pug Sponsored by the National League of Cities and your State Municipal League / \ooperating Organizations: Cities ComnWnity Development Dim July 31, 1974 The Honorable Mayor James VanValkenburg CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Sir: This letter is being sent to you in my capacity as secre- tary of the Suburban Rate Authority and at the request of the board of directors of the SRA. At the last SRA board meeting, the board discussed at some length the question of the future role of the SRA. There seemed to be a consensus that the SRA should continue in existence for a while after state regulation commences in January of next year. It is the feeling of board members that the SRA should be in a position to appear and partici- pate in gas rate proceedings before the Public Service Com- mission. In addition, however, the SRA board also discussed the pos- sibility of providing assistance to member communities (and possibly other communities) on matters involving electric rates or franchises or both. Northern States Power Company is presently submitting proposed new franchises to those communities whose franchises have expired or are about to expire. The SRA board members have expressed the desire to explore what the SRA's role should.be in connection_ with electric franchises and electric rate regulation. Because the SRA is considering this matter and will probably be making a recommendation to its members lamer on this year, the SRA board suggests that member communities await the adoption of any new franchises until the form of such fran- chises can be reviewed by interested communities, collectively. It -is hoped that by concerted action we may be able to agree upon a form of franchise which will serve the interests of the member communities and the consumers in the best possible way. Obviously, this comes as a suggestion, only, from the SRA board. However, we invite your cooperation. VT':� y yours, &�p Da niel Briggs, Secretary OL July 31, 1974 The Honorable Mayor James VanValkenburg CITY OF EDINA 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Sir: This letter is being sent to you in my capacity as secre- tary of the Suburban Rate Authority and at the request of the board of directors of the SRA. At the last SRA board meeting, the board discussed at some length the question of the future role of the SRA. There seemed to be a consensus that the SRA should continue in existence for a while after state regulation commences in January of next year. It is the feeling of board members that the SRA should be in a position to appear and partici- pate in gas rate proceedings before the Public Service Com- mission. In addition, however, the SRA board also discussed the pos- sibility of providing assistance to member communities (and possibly other communities) on matters involving electric rates or franchises or both. Northern States Power Company is presently submitting proposed new franchises to those communities whose franchises have expired or are about to expire. The SRA board members have expressed the desire to explore what the SRA's role should.be in connection_ with electric franchises and electric rate regulation. Because the SRA is considering this matter and will probably be making a recommendation to its members lamer on this year, the SRA board suggests that member communities await the adoption of any new franchises until the form of such fran- chises can be reviewed by interested communities, collectively. It -is hoped that by concerted action we may be able to agree upon a form of franchise which will serve the interests of the member communities and the consumers in the best possible way. Obviously, this comes as a suggestion, only, from the SRA board. However, we invite your cooperation. VT':� y yours, &�p Da niel Briggs, Secretary r Be AVoice For Those W. ho Cannot Speak Mayor James VanValkenburg, City of Edina 4801. West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mayor VanValker_burg: :�1.1 -7 N. 7 The Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County cooperates with city and county authorities in the enforcement of the laws of the State of Minnesota. pertaining to cruelty of animals. In addition, it has the r•esponsibilit.y of promoting education and understanding for animals. Our activities cover all of Hennepin County. The Society is financed through memberships, adoptions, donations, and bequests from individuals. We are not receiving funds from outside organizations such as the United Fund. The increasing unwanted and uncontrclled animal population is creating a problem which affects everyone. The Society's budget has been increasing annually to.meet these needs. However, we have now reached the point .where our dependency on voluntary contributions has made it difficult. Chapter 187 of the State Statutes amending Statute 1971, section 343.11 allows the County Board of any county or the council of any city'in which the Humane Society exists to appropriate forethe maintenance and support of such societies, in'.the transaction for the work which they are organized, any sums of money not otherwise appro-D-L-gated, not to exceed $4800 in any one year. The statute recognizeg . the problem which Humane Societies are facing. In order to increase the Society's services to combat the rising animal population, we estimate that it will be nEc- essary to generate an additional total of $25,000 from Hennepin County. This Sum, we feel, cannot be generated from our voluntary sources due to their limited nature. We f._el that by computing each murtici._,ality's per. c_enta.�e of Kenr_epin County's total population. we wo-u -id obtain an eq_u-itable percentage for breaking do .n the total. $25,0�:ii f uure. By applying th nroce.dure :,e ha�. e determined f DIMMI 4JU MIS S)UiBIV... 845 France Avenue North, !Minneapolis 58422 0 Telephone 522 -4325 I y-oar proportion to be '1,125. As you can see this lies wii-hi.n tt:e limits set forth by the state legislature anti is less than the state - ''-' 4800 figure. We would appr(-ci, very much a contribution of t} -at amount from you so that :•;e may continue and a-pand our services to you. Ii there is any additional information that you would 3i '�e to have, plea$e let us know. We would also appreciate ;he opportunity of meeting you if you desire an outline of our program and its value to you. Sincerely, �Ro €e n:. NAT rd Executive Director M E M 0 Date: September 9, 1974 To; Edina City Council From: Raymond Bechtle, Chairman of Edina Bicentennial Commission Re: Commission Membership The following names are submitted for your approval as members of the Edina Bicentennial Commission: William E, Bitter 6721 West Trail (35) 941 7386 Southdale Businessmen Ass'n. Dorothy Conner 4619 Townes Circle (24) 926 4184 D.A.R. David Dietrich 404 John Street (55343) 933 2907 Jr. Chamber of Commerce Betsy Kuntz 4520 Hibiscus Ave. (35) 926 9743 Student, Edina -East Rev. Benjamin Larson 6900 Mark Terrace Dr. (35) 944 1397 Ministerial Assn. Adeline Lindboe 5134 Richmond Drive (36) 929 8398 Edina Historical Society Mary Ness 4360 Oakdale Ave. (24) 926 5086 League of Women Voters Leigh Wakefield 6828 Valley View Rd. (35) 941 3781 Student, Edina -West These people, along with the 12 approved by the Council on August 5, 1974, will bring the Commission to the authorized number of 20 members. South Hennepin Human Services Council • 6401 France Avenue South • Edina, Minnesota 55435 Phone 920 -1194 Serving: Bloomington Eden Prairie Edina Richfield August 30, L974 Mr. Warren C. Hyde City Manager Village Hall 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Mr. Hyde: Recently, the-South Hennepin Human Services Council approved a statement of purpose and goals. We feel that this was an important development because it helped define the parameters within which we operate and also spelled out some new directions that we may pursue. Enclosed are copies of the statement. I would appreciate if you would circulate this statement to your_Mayor and Council Members. The South Hennepin Human Services Council is asserting its appropriate role and is increasingly gaining visibility and credibility. We trust you will concur with the definition of our role, as we have spelled it out, and will continue to support our efforts to assess needs and effect positive change in the South Hennepin area. Sincerely, Phill J. Riveness Executive Director PJR:jh Encl: South F!,annspin Colincill, 13401 France Avenue SOLIth Edina, Msinnesota 55,135. Phone J201 94 STATEMENT OF PURrOSE Bloornirmi,)n Eden Edina The South HennE! ;yin Rictifid el Human Services'Couricil was established in November, 1971, by the Joint and Cconerarive Acreement lnet,,%,een the Cities of Bloomington, E:fl-;*_na, Ea4en Prairie an--:, Rich'_`,-Leld. 'The genera" ol-roos,.- o-,�- that avreemenz was to provide an o-rganizaticn thr�-..agh which the c---;-s Could joint!%, and cooperatively coordinate the o--" human se-rvices, botj- publiciv and p -ivat-elv, in the territory o-,::: the cities. Because of i-, S broad foun-3aticn of South Hennepin '--i'aman Services ---,-L.,nc-ii .%ras established as a the -C 'r i i n o human s e c e s I-- e e"'I a r n,:: 7 effectiv,a__v :-,,c; . DI-LizIno the necessary resources to 'L-:-hose nee. h -2 and leaders, citv.st=.r.� A otner -nte�s�e TrL a.k e S It un4c�u-c-)v sL14` 'or Li.1S role. JLis 4. J :" 4, � J, a I nh as e, the Sr_: SC_-Fd7,ent n e r �2 n t a r e t a r d a t- S e C20- 7c: ;e Zori-ulatnc: an--, 1 %7 a- _7 ;- C C7 S n c s e cou 4 �,7 4 -D S _e -7 'S r The --;:'ut-,:re cn -,',-e S'_;7_'__SC h In7es cn 7_1 -, r:. e i7 -7 7: 7 � o S F, 1, in Of 7 ' adviscry Id ---4%,e the Cc,_:r- 7 1, ire rarc;e of h-_-z-7:E�n s c r-,7 j- c e s ne e S isC, hc z=. 7C human se---vices: _le- s. and t"ne I L for 1",-77'an services , '. -e e - b S o u t r , C D _,2 1t LS p 0 r - =, n - t Counr_- 4 I ha-, _1 Z. 7- :n:-- I n v7r_Let%7 GL c0=un_4t:%7 conce-rns Th'e SouLh H,n2pin Hum. 3 n Services Unique D c. s i on Lo assume an _n :7r r -a s c a -D c a I nC4 Z ail r:D-C, i-;,e Sol t 'T and compreh:.-_,s_4, e deli, erg' of ser-viccs -1- -Z Cc C Z;7"11 sitar. s to ::centralize p o 1 i -_ ym a k i ng and Ser% -ce d-21ivery in The goals of 1975 reflect our designed to meet Statement of Goals the South Hcnnerjin 1-111_-:man Services. Council for 19174 am' intention to shi - ft our emphasis from planning to effo..7ts the needs identified in our Planning Report. 1. To continue our support of the South Hennepin Individual and Family Counselina Service and increase its caseload TDote:-tia.l frora 4a0 to 600 Families. To also continue to monitor and evaluate, and coordinate publicity for t-,ie Counseling Service. 2. To coordinate an effort to ac-ua 4 nt all South Hennepin residents. with the exi--t-nnce and use of the.Co=uni-Ly Information and Referral Service. 3. To provide 'K_nc,.-,,ledc,e of ic of crisis inter,.7-ention and and cith-er "!:.ecz:)11-_ hei•.^ers" goal D -.r cevelc7 i n c a mini traLnina sessions. I -al s.er,j.ic referral, director 2s and training in -[.ec-n_;q,_1es local - _L _a. - ... -1 C e to - ---' c2era,--en, poli �artia a c cc-m-D-id-sh th-s C. s e ry e s a _� d b,,7 s n o n s o, r -5 4. To rch-L-1-ize resources on behal-if of" ..he T_Mentally, retarded to 1-1c_ their C_nn7aC2___11-, _1:C, as n o rM L a IL 111 e as -D c s s _i'L L_.0 r lt -7:: t. i - - r t o -- a, n s c a c t i c e CO s i, i C_ SerVi __mss p2_7�nn4j_, C. and r 7n t JL s ID 0 In S, O r ..2-2a. r S L�; __-%7f-_S 5. To St' an Id, th e ZD_-C%7- S Snr' _3 -- Tae S D �-, ..red. -C, sae aticn C- -� C; L_ of �ezn ces, Z-e -c- ,T r cu -D _eS, 7U, c-f t"ne azoronrJaze re_sz�-_---es meet t'ne neer-s de 4 E, To coordlinate - rental health a:,"A mensal ret-a-rd,-ation servi-ceS T effort to Max_47._-:ze Serv-c- ara aso =s1_ -..__ . of available se=ices. This -v7ili he ac_=,.l niishea- ne coordlnazlicn of -mon-L-hly meetinas 0-7 service nrovlaers, human services _"orums and he nubliciz.1"na t'-e availahle services. In aaditibn to t e afore-mentioned acals, we could more broadly addresc: s. Human Se--vices needs in the future b-,,,- examining other interrelated nee-a- These might include: 1. Services to the aging 2. 'Alcchlolism and chemical dependency 3. Court Services (particularly with regard to special South Henneoin'proDects 4. Medical Services ("free" clinics, etc.). MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT In the Matter of the Petition ) of the Cities of Minneapolis, ) Edina, St.. Louis Park, ) Hopkins and Minnetonka and ) the Minneapolis Park and ) Recreation Board for a Basic ) Water and Land Management ) Improvement Project for ) Minnehaha Creek.. ) v _ i NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Managers of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District on the 11th day of September, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the C'oun(A'.1 ;'hambers of the Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, Minnesota, to determine whether the pro- jects described herel_ri should be authorized Ay the Board of Managers of the Minnehaha Creel: Watershed District. The governing bodies of -the Cities of Min.eapolis_,.Ed-Lna, St. Louis Park, Hopkins and Minnetonka, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and the Minnehaha Creep 4'v'a-ershed District have a Cooperative Agreement for a Coo -rdinated Land and Water Management Progra;a for Minnehaha Creek in order to implement_a coordinated water and related land management plan for Minnehaha Creek. The Cities of M.i_nneapolis, Edina., St. Louis Park, Hopkins an i Minnetonka Bird t?Ze P ;14 iile�it)171is Pare and Recreation Beard have a. so signed a petitioi;. rc(aue. stincf tl,e Bcard of Tanagers of ti7e ^, _ ?1T7Chc a Creek 1, atersheCj District to undertake an overall The improvement includes the following: 1. A headwaters control structure for Minnehaha Creek to be located in the City of Minnetonka opposite the Minnetonka City Hall in the West 1/2 of the Southwest 114 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Township 28N, Range 22W. The engineer for the Watershed District has also.proposed as alternatives a control structure located immediately upstream from the frontage road west of I -494 and the rebuilding of the existing Gray's Bay Dam. 2.. Rehabilitation of the existing Gray's Bay Dam site area in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Township 28N, Range 2211, to.improve and expand parking, boat launching, picnic.and sanitary facilities for the area and to rehabilitate the existing water well at Gray's Bay Dam to pro- vide a source of water for low flow augmentation to allow adequate stream flows for canoeing during the recreational season. 3. Enlargement of the open water area and formation of a small island at-Oakes Lake in Hopkins in the Northwest. , 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section.19, Township 28N, Range 23W, with the provision of appropriate resting, sanitary and picnic facilities. 4. A series of recreational development and channel improvement projects throughout most of the length of Minnehaha Creek, including: a. A. canoe portage across County Road 73. b. Recreational access to Minnehaha-Creek at the following locations: (1) Thirty- second Street at.the south end of Hillsboro Avenue in St. Louis Park. (2) The west side of the Creek between-Thirty- sixth.Street and Highway 7 in St.. Louis Park. .(3) At the intersection of Brookview Avenue and Edgebrook Drive in St. Louis. Park. (4) South.of the 7300 block of Oxford Street in St. Louis Park. (5) At Louisiana Avenue, west of Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. (6) Utley Park in Edina between 50th Street and Minnehaha Creek west-of Wooddale Avenue. c. The construction of pedestrian, ski and bicycle trails along Minnehaha Creek from the Z•ieadowbrook area upstream to the St. Louis Park boundary near the intersection of Brookview Avenue and Edgebrook Drive. d. The placing of signs along the Creek laying cff, creek distances in kilometers and - identifying creek hazards. e. The removal of obstructions, repair of small. structures and erosion prevention measures at several points along.Minnehaha Creek. 5. The development of a nature study area along Meadowbrook Lake in St. Louis Park in the East. 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, To:,,-nship 28N, Range 21W as well as the raising of the hrid.ges over �innehaha Creek in the Meadowbrook Golf Course area to permit canoes to--pass beneath them. The proposed projects are consistent with the Watershed District's basic water management plan. Prior to ordering final plans for the projects or incurring the expense of land acquisition, the Board of Managers desires to hear from affected land owners and government officials regarding support for the projects. The total estizr,ated cost of the improvement is $575,272.00. It is proposed by the Board of Managers that the cost of the project be assessed against all properties within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District by the levy of a tax of not to exceed 1 mill annually for a period of not to exceed fifteen consecutive years, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 112.61, Subd. 3. If necessary, the public hearing may be continued in order to allow all interested parties to be heard, which contin- uation, if any, shall be announced by the Managers at each pre- ceding hearing,, giving the time and place -of the continued-public hearing. , Dated:- August. 20, 1974. By Order of the Board of Managers Minnehaha Creek -Watersheed'District H . Daie Pali lwtier , Secretary 906 Farriers & °iechanics Bank Bldg. minneapol is , '.•:innesota 55402 H.C.H.60 HEI\ NEPIN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 320 Washington Avenue South Hopkins, Minnesota ' z�n TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER ORDER NO. DATE September. 4. 1974 ROAD NO. 31 LOCATION West 55th•Street To: Traffic Sian Shop Make traffic control changes on the above referenced road. (Return order to supervisor when work is completed.) County Engin l Supervisor Signed �.�� /2,C�'•� j/7rJ DATE: September 3, 1974 TO: Florence Hall .berg - H@NN @PIN FROM: Viola /Tax Forfeited Land Section, Hennepin County Finance COUNTY SUBJECT: Reconveyance forms. Dear Ms. Hallberg: 14) You will notice that I have enclosed,two different forms of reconveyance; one if for portions to be used if more than one description was included on one deed or if part of conveyance is being reconveyed; and the other form to be used when all of a conveyance on a deed is being reconveyed. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me, 348 -3734. CURRENT ASSETS: Cash: Demand Deposits Forking Fund Investments: Waterworks U. So Treasury Notes Accrued Interest Due from Other Funds Loam to Other Funds Inventory: Liquor Wine Beer and Mix Prepaid Expeansea- Unexpired Insurai nce Supplies Inventory LIQUOR FUND I3A�.A,'ICE SHE?i CITY OF EDINA AS OF JULY 31, 1974 $ 017,20)//6.82 306924.58 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: TOTAL ASSETS $ 222,951.64 3.500,00 68,13140 2: 380.00 $ 509,835.77 123 680.79 19x962.55 $ 226,451,,64 70,511.40 18, 954.00 415,,000„00 653,479..11 6,053.81 400.00 6,453.81 $1,390,84996 $ 151,448.85 $ 20,997.18 385,716,98 105,953.24 31, 208 29 543-875.59 $ . 693,324 44 170A4M 85 $ 524,91359 6,,953.14 531 „86873 $ A&2 ,,713.69 LIAR IXTIES AND SURPLUS Trade accounts payable $ 144,512.45 Accrued payroll 3,687.00 MAL CUDIRENT LIABILITIES $ 130,199.45 SURPLUS: Invested is Fixed Assets $ 531,868.;73 Unappropriated 1,,240,650.51 1,772.519.24 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURKLUS 1 1322 718_69 GAIMS S C?zii j f $ 36,795 •$ 33,321 .$ 26,060 $ 96,176 $ 33,144 $ 31,979 - .`i 21.:847 $ 86,970 $ 3,651 .$ 1,342 .. .. ;f,.,r :i -nS -, 1. -'! 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L196 � 9.219, 6 _ w � _ 7,864 $ 038_ � 2..,991 $ R�} A3 $ 8_,067_ $ -- $ �2 959 $ L.4. 77 1 203 $ 343_ $ 32 tl r 172 9,6+ 4 .�4 $116,589 - $ es7,E84 -$ 224+ 117 $ 60,705 $ 96a94�, ..�.�. $ 64X58 $ 73L 707 g31 ,R151 _ $ 19,645 $ _16� x•74 '._27?:5c)0 ._ a"L',tt,•_'.'bY TO C \_ IT cCSSiU-. ryi:.. V. .._.r..� «....m.,.e..�.�.�..m��_ 17032% 19.22% 16.49% 17.89% 22,23% 22.05% 21.36% 41.93 %0 4; +i aia °til3 e:1s 9.69 6096 8094 8034 9.16 8092 9 ,,04 �M89% 9.04 pxfait 7.63 % 120265% 7:,55% 9055% 13,0'7 %13.13% 12.32% . 116 .44 � 68 148 28 0 53 "Go 80 ., x_50 - - - - - ---- -- ..a.o•....�..�.,.� 8.79% 12070% 8005% 10.23 % 14.35% 13.66% 12.9270- 13.69% September 9, 1974 M E M O R A N D U M MEMO TO: Mr. Hyde and Council FROM: Ken Rosland, Director Park and Recreation Department SUBJECT: Purchase of band uniforms for the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band and purchase of Class Five Granular for Bredesen Park Bike Path We now have two quotes regarding the period costumes for the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band that we hope to have ready for the October 6th concert for the opening of the Art Institute. The Sutherland Corporation has quoted $41.75 per uniform and Veda Hyde of the Guthrie Theatre has quoted $35.00 per uniform. The total comes to $1,503.00 and $1,260.00 respectively for 36 uniforms. Recommend award to Veda Hyde at $1,260.00 Three quotes have been submitted for 714 yards, 1,000 tons of Class V Granular delivered and spread for Bredesen Park Bike Path. They are as follows: A & B Aggregate at $2.17 per ton Bill Pearson Sand and Gravel $2.20 per ton Riegger Roadways -$2.35 per ton Recommend award to A & B Aggregate at $2.17 per ton for a total of $2,170.00. RALPH H. LIEBER SUPERINTENDENT August 28, 1974 Mr. James VanValkenburg Mayor of Edina 4801 West 50 Street Edina, Minnesota Dear Jim: EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDERENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 273 SUITE 340 4660 WEST 77 STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA 55435 612- B31 -B900 As this school year starts, let me thank the City Council, the City Manager, Warren Hyde, and Police Chief, Mayne Bennett, and all others associated with the City government and police force for the efforts they have given to ensure the continued safety and well being of our youngsters as they go to and from school. The diligence of the police to patrol thoroughfares in and around schools, to observe traffic at crosswalks, and the encour- agement they have given to our young school patrols has been out- standing. The recognition by the Council and the administration to provide opportunities throughout the summer for the youth of this com- munity and to extend them into and throughout the school year in a harmonious working relationship with the schools, is an action far and above most communities of our State. Lastly, the task of the.City crew in the const-ant upkeep of cross- walks and markings is but one of the many small and necessary tasks that our City does for its constituency, regardless of their age. On behalf of all of us at the Edina Schools and the youth we serve, I thank you. S in-c-ere 1 Raiff " "Hl Lieber Sudebintendent of Schools RHL:sl cc: Mr. Warren Hyde GENE SYLVESTRE ASSOCIATES, PLYMOUTH BUILDING, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 (612) 336.4679 August 26, 1974 Mr. Warren Hyde City Manager City of Edina 4800 West 54th Street Edina, Minnesota Dear Warren: Following is a report on our consultative activities for the July 25 - August .26, 1974 period: TYPE OF HOURS CONSULTING WHAT WAS DONE SPENT DATES. GENERAL Continued work on scheduling keynote speaker and other resource speakers for forthcoming 9.0 7/25 -29 -30 Family LifeWorkshop.. Held series of meetings 8/1 -9 -21 with HRC Chairwoman and City residents co- chairing the Workshop. Held series of discussions with HRC members assigned to develop plan for community 8/12-16-19 - education programs for City residents, includ- 20 -23 ing HRC Newsletter and human relations "forums. it 9.5 Prepared consultative report for City Manager and HRC Chairwoman. 1.0 8/26 HOUSING Discussed with Housing Committee Chairman and Committee members plans to follow -up Housing 4.5 7130 Needs Study and recommendations. 8/22 EDUCP TION Held series of dis4,:ssions IT?C members assigned to conduct study of human relations training and programs in City schools, as 5.5 8/15 -16 requested by State Department of Human Rights. 8/19 -23 R no F1 N' Continued work with ABC Director in recruiting students into program. 3.0 8/8 -19 -23 32.5 TOTAL HOURS Sinc y 104jZ� Gene Sylvestre GS :1"iS EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS FIRST NATIONAL -SOO LINE CONCOURSE 507 MARQUETTE AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55402 339 -8291 (AREA CODE 612) September 1, 1974 File: Financial Consultants: Ehlers and Associates Please distribute to governing body members The recent tax exempt bond market must be characterized as chaotic. After reaching 6.93% on July 15 and following the withdrawal of several large offerings and rejection of bids on others, the index went down to 6.34% and then rocketed back up to 6.61% on August 12. Dow -Jones Index 6.61% THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Monday, August 12, 1974 What causes it? Three primary factors - inflation and fear of inflation, short money supply and, underlying it all, insatiable demand for funds. What is inflation: Most people agree that it is characterized by high and rising prices of goods and services. What causes it? Classically, it was thought to be caused by too much money chasing too few goods -- demand -pull. Then a concept of cost -push inflation was introduced. This says that in a competitive economy (and there's no question as to world competition) prices can never for very long be lower than the cost of production, including a profit to induce capital investment. That's simply Econ. I, but some (not a majority) don't seem to understand. A recent poll showed that about 56% assign the blame to government, but significant percentages blame business and /or labor. Harry Brown, Friedman, and others say that the root cause of inflation is simply governmental expansion of the money supply. But the real root cause is governmental and government mandated spending. The money supply is simply inflated to accommodate what Congress says must be spent. Manifestly, if there were not enough money for people to buy U. S. government bonds the government could not undertake many of its expensive programs and so the Federal Reserve Board (FED) sees to it that the money supply is expanded from time to time. President Ford (hard to get used to that) says the federal government spending must be curtailed in the first attack on inflation. But federal spending is not all that must be accommodated: Federally mandated spending must also be financed in addition to the usual business and consumer needs. When Congress demands that every new automobile have complex, interlocking, idiot proof seat belts at a cost of $200 ($2 billion per year) (about to be repealed) or catalytic pollution control devices at $400 ($4 billion per year), or that coal mining companies spend $2,500 to $4,000 per acre to treat what was $50 per acre waste land, or that utilities add about 20% to the cost of their generating plants (and 10% of their generated power) for pollution control, the money "has to be" made available. When we adopt strict life safety codes for public buildings and impose strict OSHA regulations on industry, costs and prices must go up and the money supply "must" be increased to pay for it. When minimum wages are significantly increased and social security benefits are raised, the money must be available. Without money it would be impossible to carry out these federally mandated programs. Therefore the real causes of much inflation are legislative programs. The "FED" (a governmental agency) simply accommodates the government by issuing more notes (money). If we did not "demand" all these federal spending programs, it would be unnecessary to inflate the money supply. Of course it must be recognized that some higher prices (oil) are beyond our control. Maybe some increased prices ought not be called inflation. When (according to our elected representatives) we demand heavy investment in restoring waste land, great expenditure for pollution control, costly safety measures, and expanded social security (and taxes), we ought not be greatly surprised that our products and services cost more. That's really just the price to do these things. To the extent limited resources are assigned to these socially desirable objectives, they are not available for other socially desirable purposes (homes, schools, utility systems, etc.) except at higher prices. Nothing new, but we should remind ourselves from time to time. We'll never return to reasonable interest rates until we and our representatives understand economic causes and effects. Very truly yours, EHLE Yer INC. ert . RLE:jr