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EDINA.CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL ON
.. . MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1974
Answering rollcall were Council Members Johnson, Schmidt, Shaw and Mayor Van
Valkenburg;
IMPROVEMENT NO, BA-198 AUTHORIZED. Mr. knn recalled that at the meeting of
February 25, -1974; construction of Improvement No. BA-198 had been continued so
that property owners could meet with Mr. Dunn and Mr. Rosland to see if a satis-
factory arrangement could be reached on the improvement of 14. 59th Street.
recalled that total estimated construction cost had been given at $25,884.32,
proposed to be assessed against 1,558.47 assessable .feet at an estimated cost
of $16.61 per assessable foat and that the improvement as proposed would
include a 70 foot diameter cul-de-sac proposed to be constructed on W. 59th
Street. Mr. Dunn said that at the meeting with neighbors, it had been
decided to construct a thirty foot street on W. 59th Street to the point where
the street had been vacated and to eliminate the cul-de-sac. Mr. Robert
Bergren, 5844 Brookview Ave., presented a petition signed by seventeen out of
twenty-three neighbors which petition requested the elimination of concrete
curb and gutter. Mr. Dunn said that he had not furnished affected property
owners with the list of reasons which point out- the advantages of concrete curb
and gutter because the original petition had requested concrete curb and gutter.
Councilman Johnson suggested that this -list be sent out with the Notice of Hear-
ing any time a proposal for street surfacing is to be considered. Councilman
Johnson thereupon offered the following resolution ordering the improvement
without the cul-de-sac and without concrete curb and gutter and extending the
improvement to the point where lw. 59th Street was vacated and moved its
adoption :
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RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-198
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that this Council
heretofore caused notice of hearing to be duly published and mailed to PWqers
of each parcel within the area proposed to be assessed on the following pro-
posed improvement:
1. CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT STREET SURFACING NO. BA-198 IN THE FOLLOTJING:
Brookview Avenue from West 58th Street South and West to IJest 59th Street
cul-de-sac
and at the hearing held at the time and place specified in said notice, t€ie.
Council has duly considered the views of all persons interested, and being
fully advised of the pertinent facts does hereby determine to proceed with the
construction of said improvement as described in notice of public hearing
except that no cul-de-sac is to be constructed and except that the concrete
curb and gutter shall be replaced with a bituminous berm and with the under-
standing that 8. 59th Street shall be improved as far as the vacated street,
and including all proceedings which may be necessary in eminent domain for the
acquisition of necessary easements and rights for construction and maintenance
of such improvement;
referred to in all subsequent proceedings as STREET IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-198;
and the area to be specially assessed therefor shall include Lots 1 thru 12
incl., Block 2; Lot 13, Block 2 and adjacent vacated street; Lot 13, Block 1,
and adjacent vacated street; Lots 14 thru 24 incl., Block 1; Lot 24, Block 15,
and adjacent vacated street; Lot 1, Block 15, and adjacent vacated street; all
in Fairfax, Hennepin County, Minnesota..
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on
rollcall there were-four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
that said improvement is hereby designated and shall be
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPkENT AUTHORITY APPROVED,
to a resolution adopted by the City Council on the 4th day of February, 1974,
the notice directed to be published in the Edina Sun was published in that news-
paper on February 21, 1974. The Clerk submitted proof of publication of said
notice, which was ordered filed. Pursuant to the notice, a full opportunity
to be heard on the questions set forth therein was granted to all residents
of Edina, Minnesota, and its environs and to all other interested persons;
witnesses and evidence were examined and testimony was heard.
recalled that a hearing had been conducted on November 19, 1973, on the need for
establishing a Housing and Redevelopment Authority and that it had been referred
to the Greater Edina Chamber of Commerce and to the 50th and France business men
for their study and recommendations.
explained Tax Increment Financing.
ing in the State Legislature requesting the modification of language to
eliminate the word f'blightedJ' so that it is more in conformity with the goals of the
City, with problems .being more of t'obsolescencerD than "blight".
referred also to a bill on Development Districts.
The Clerk reported that pursuant
Mr. Lute
With the aid of the view-graph, Mr. Luce
He recalled also that there is a bill pend-
Mr. Luce
He clarified that under Tax
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Increment Financing, bonds will be used for financing the improvements and that
the Tax Increment will pay back these bonds. Mr. Robert Morris, President of
the Greater Edina Chamber of Commerce, recalled that the Chamber had agreed to
study the proposal and advised that the Board of the Greater Edina Chamber of
Commerce had gone on record as favoring establishment of the Housing and
Redevelopment District. He referred to a report of the Board of Directors of
the Chamber which had been mailed to Council previously which presented a
broad overview of some of the problems. and preas involved.
report is attached hereto apd made a part of these minutes. Mr. Hosmer Brown,
4513 Moorland.Ave., clar-ified that thee Chamber'is not advocating redevelopment
of any particu1a.r area in the City, but recommended the establishment of a
Housing and Redevelopment Authority. He said that all of the suburbs which
surround Edina have an H.R.A., with the.exception of Eden Prairie and Rich-
field, and pointed out that Edina would be handicapped by lack of versatility
if it dpes not have an H.R.A. to meet the possible need of cooperating with
its neighbors in solving various problems.
H.R.A. were Mr. Ed Kodet of Arthur Dickey & Associates and Mr. Robert Sykes,
representing the 50th and France Business Men's Association, who spoke of a
need in the 50th and France Ave. area to increase,parking, improve automobile
traffic, create pedestrian walkways and to generally beautify the area. He
'defined the study area as being bounded by France Avenue., Halifax Avenue. W.
49% Street and W. 50th Street. Mr. Warren Hinze, President of the First Edina
. National Bank, spoke on critical parking problems and traffic in the area. He
said that the bank had retained E.D.A.W., Incorporated, to make recommendations
for solving .some of these problems. Mr. Sykes of Twin City Federal Savings and
Loan, presented traffic statistics in the study area. Council was advised that
Alderman 'IJilliam Neiman of Minneapolis had indicated that he would be most.wil1-
ing to host hearings and pursue the possibilities of the same proposal for the
Minneapolis side of the business community. Petitions bearing 3,740 signatures
were pliesented to Council phich %upport the efforts of the business men and
encourage the City Council of Edina to increase palking, improve automobile
traffic, create pedestrian walkways and generally beautify the 50th and France
area" . . . with the understanding that "the tax increment from the 50th and
France area will pay for these improvements, and not general property tax".
Discussion ensued on the di"fficu1ty of contacting owners of property in the-
area. It was pointed out that fifteen property owners had signed petitions
approving the improvements but that three property owners do not support the
program. Nayor Van Valkenburg clarified for the record that Council is not
considering any given plan for any given area at this time, but is attempting
to determine only the need for a Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
George Adamovich, Chairman of the Wooddale Neighborhood Council, urged that
Council hold enough public hearings on any specific plans so that Edina resid-
ents can understand what is being proposed. Mayor Van Valkenburg said that if
the H.R.A. is approved, it is his understanding that there will be at least
three sets of public hearings.
serly, 4611 Bruce, Ave., Mr. Erickson said that the Authority would be composed
of five members who would be appointed by the Council.
they would develop plans for the redevelopment of any given area. He clarified
that their plans Vould be subject to the review of the Council and if the
Co&cil approves these plans, the Authority would proceed to redevelop an area
pursuant to those plans and would have the right or eminent domain. Councilman
Johnson requested that the number of property owners in the 50th and France
area be obtained for the record. Mr. .Brown said that it would be almost impos-
sible to make this determination because of the number-of properties that are
in estates and trusts. Mr; Luce said that there are fifty different assthsable
parcel% which are owned by one or more people. Councilman Johnson said that he
shares the concern previously expressed by Councilman Courtney about the estab-
lishment of a governmental agency by this Council, but that he is persuaded by
the business community in particular, as well as by a substantial number of
other people who frequent the area. He further expressed the hope that the
statutory amendment deleting the word ''blighted" as pertains to the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority would be adopted by the Legislature. At the conclusion
of the hearing, the following resolution was introduced by Councilman Johnson
who moved its adoption:
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Also urging the adoption of an
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Mr.
In response to a question of Mr. Michael Cas-
Once they are appointed,
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RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NEED FOR 4
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN
EDINA, IIINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a hearing has been held by the City Council at Edina, Minnesota, to
determine the need for a Housing and Redevelopment Authority to function in
such City; and
WHEREAS, facts have been submitted to this body showing that there is a need
for a Housing,and Redevelopment Authority to function in the City of Edina,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA,
MINNESOTA, that the Council of Edina, Minnesota, hereby finds, determines and
declares :
1. There exists in Edina, Minnesota, substandard or blighted areas whi.ch
cannot be redeveloped without the assistance of government;
2. Adequate housing accommodations are not available to veterans and
servicemen and their families;
3. There is a shortage of decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accom-
modations available to persons of low income and their families at rentals
they can afford;
4.
ment Authority to function in Edina, Minnesota, and said need continues to
exist .
The motion to adopt such resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and upon
rollcall the following voted:
Yeas: Council Members Johnson, Schmidt, Shaw and Mayor Van Valkenburg;
Nays: None
Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and passed this 4th day
of March, 1974.
Council expressed special thanks to the Chamber, the merchants in the area and
to the people who made the presentation.
It is hereby declared that there is a need for a Housing and Redevelop-
UTILITY COMPANY RATES REGULATION REQUESTED. Council's attention was called to
a resolution adopted by the City of Eden Prairie opposing a proposed rate
increase of Northern States Power.
following resolution and moved its adoption:
Councilman Johnson thereupon offered the
RESOLUTION -
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council endorse in principle the Bill now
pending in the Minnesota State Legislature
the rates of utility companies as proposed by the League of Minnesota Munici-
palities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Edina's Representatives and Senators in the State
Legislature be requested to exert all possible effort for adpption of this Bill
and that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to each of them.
Motion'for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on
rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
to regulate, on a state-wide basis,
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BECKSTROE1 ADDITION, SANITARY SENER 218 CONNECTION CHARGE LEVIED.
Council's attention was called to a 1ett;er from-Mr. Carl R. Poblad requesting
that a connection charge be assessed over a ten year period at an interest rate
of 5% for connection to Sanitary Sewer 218 in the amount of $2,617.01.
recommended by Mr. Dalen, Co&cilwoman Schmidt offered the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
As
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING
.* SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVIED ON ACCOUNT OF
CONNECTION CHARGE TO SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT SS-218
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
the amount of the connection charge for connection to Sanitary Sewer Xmprove-
ment 218 over a ten year period at a 5% interest rate, and being determined
by the Edina'City Council that the cost of the improvement does not exceed
the local benefits conferred by said connection upon the tract or parcel of
land so assessed, said assessment is hereby adopted and confirmed as the
proper assessment on account of said connection charge to be spread against
the benefited lot described as Lot 1, Block 1, Beckstrom Addition;
first of said installments, together with interest .at the rate of 5% per annum
on the entire assessment from the date hereof to December 31, 1975, to be pay-
able with the general taxes Ijayable in the-$ear 1975.
Auditor a copy of this resolution and a certified.dup1icate of said assessment,
with each then unpaid installment and interest set forth separately, to be
extended on the tax lists of the County in accordance with this resolution.
Hoti6n for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on
rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
LOT 41, ROLLING GREEN, AND LOT 1, BLOCK l,,BECKSTROM ADDITION DIVISION APPROVED.
Upon being advised by Mr. Luce that the requested division does not make a build-
able lot, Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its
adopt ion :
WHEREAS, the following described tracts of land are now separate parcels:
1. In accordance with the request of Carl R. Pohlad in writing to finance
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2. The assessment shall be payable in ten equal annual installments, the
3. The City Clerk shall forthwith prepare and transmit to the County
RESOLUTION
Lot 41, Rolling Green, and Lot 1, Block 1, Beckstrom Additipn; and
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IFBREAS, the owners of the above tracts of land desire to subdivide said tracts
into the following described new and separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") :
That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Beckstrom Addition, lying Northerly of a
line run from a point on the West line of Lot 1, distant 89.7 feet South
of the most Northerly comer of Lot 1, to a point on the Northeasterly
line of Lot 1, a distance of 94.52 feet Southeasterly of the most North-
erly comer of Lot I; and
extension of a line run from a point on the Vest liE of Lot 1, Block 1,
Beckstrom Addition distant 89.7 fee$ South of the most Northerly comer
of Lot 1, to a point on the Northeasterly line of Lot 1, a distance of
94.52 feet Southeasterly of the most-Northerly corner of Lot 1; and
PIHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning
Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said
Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the
Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance
Nos. 801 and 811;
NOFY,-THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina
that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is
hereby approved and the requirements and prpvisions of Ordinance No. 801 and
Ordinance No. 811 are hereby waived 80 allow said division aid conveyance
thereof as separate tracts of land but are not wdZTiedtlfor any other purpose or
as to any other provision thereof,, and subject, however, to the provision that
no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with
the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edsna or with thg prior approval of
this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances.
'Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and
on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the Eesolution was adopted.
M. P. JOHNSON'S PROSPECT HILLS 2nd ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL D&E SET
€o-k April 1, 1974, by motion of councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilworpm
Schmidt and 'carried;,
-REPLAT OF EVANWOOD 2ND ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL HEARING DATE SET for
April 1, 1974, by motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Shaw' .-
and, carried.
SCHUSTER FARH PROPERTY REZONING HEARING DATE SET FOR April 1, 1974. As recom-
mended by Mr. Luce, Councilman ~Johi~sop*s motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Schmidt setting hearing date for rezoning of the Schuster Farm Property for
April 1, 1974. The property is generally located between Dewey Hill Road and
17. 78th Sheet, East of Cahill Road and West of Shannon Drive extended.
VARIOUS 'ZONING ORDINANCES AMENDMENTS TO- BE HEARD ON APRIL I, 1974.
mended by Mr. Luce, Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was seconded by Councilman
That part of Lot 41, Rolling Green lying Southerly of the Northeasterly' - c- -
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As recom-
..Ghnsonand carried setting April 1,- 1974, for hearing date for the following
zoning matters : I
1.
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4.
5.
Amendment of parking requirements in Planned Residential Districts;
Automatic rejection of preliminary plats if not fully approved
within one year;
Dedication of land or cash for public purposes for residential, com-
mercial or industrial subdivisions.
Requiring land or easements for protection of natural water bodies.
Providing for a lapse of transfer or variance by a non-user.
MIhOR IAKES PLAT #2 CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 1974, FOR FINAL APPROVAL. As recom-
mended by Mr. Luce, Councilman Johnson's motion was secpnded by Councilwoman
,Schmidt and carried continuing Final Pla€ Approval for Mirror Lakes Plat #2
to >larch 18,, 1974.
GRANDVIEV LIQUOR STORE REMODELING CONTINUED TO MARCH 18, 1974.
by Nr. Dalen, Councilman 'Tjohnson's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw
18, -1974. I As recommended
- and-carried, continuing award of bid6 for the Grandview Liquor Store tg March
BRAEMAR PARC GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. Mr. Luce presented Braemar Parc for
final plat approval as recommended by the Planning Commission, advising that
parkland dedication and an open space easement havetnow been received, and the
obligations required have been completed.
City Attorney, whereupon Councilman Shaw offered the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
Documents were reviewed by the
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\ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that that
certain plat entitled "Braemar Pard', platted by The Bishop Whipple Schools, a
Minnesota Non-Profit; Corporation, fee owner, and by James R. Otto and Beth D.
Otto, husband and wife, contract purchasers, and presented at the Regular Meet-
ing of the Edina City Council of March 4, 1974, be and is hereby granted final
plat approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and
on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
EBENEZER SOCIETY ZONING AND PRELIHINARY PLAT APPROVAL HEARING DATES SET.
Van Valkenburg recalled that at the meeting of January 21, 1974, the PRD-5
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Mayor
. rezoning request and preliminary plat for Ebenezer Society First Addition had
been tabled so that the Planning Commission would have an opportunity to review
overall height restrictions in the City and so that Ebenezer Society, Inc.,
could come back with'another plan.
at this time for a clarification of action taken at that meeting.
that he had understood'that the Council had wanted tlie zoning ordinances
amended as to height and density and that, while he had been working on this
matter at staff level, he was not at a point where he could take the ordinance
to the Planning Commission. Because of this misunderstanding,the matter had
not been taken back to the Planning Commission. -Mr. Walter Baker, attorney for
Ebenezer Society, Inc., called Council's attention to a brochure describing
the York Plaza Housing Development which would consist of three buildings, the
tallest of which would be sixteen stories high.
ject would be compat&ble wi'th the surrounding area and that the height is
desirable so that residents of the buildings will be close to elevators and
food facilities. Mr. Baker emphasized that Ebenezer Society has deadlines
on the purchase of the land that cannot be met if they have to wait for the
Zoning Ordinance to be amended.
the table and a 'hearing date set so that they can get on with their plans
for the consumatian-af the project. Mr. Erickson said that Council could
either resubmit the proposal to the Planning Commission or set a new hearing
date for Council action at this time. He said that it would not be necessary
to send the proposal back to the Planning Commission if the plan already pre-
sented is to be heard again by Council.
seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried that the zoning request and plat be
removed from the table and that Council hear the proposal again on April 1,
1974. It was further clarified that Mr. Luce should take the matter of the
general Zoning Ordinance and the specific question of Ebenezer Society, Inc., to
the Planning Commission at its next meeting on March 27, 1974.
He said that the matter is before the Council
Mr. Luce said
He reiterate,d that the pro-
He requested that the matter be removed from
Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was then
BICYCLE PATH SIGNING RECONSIDERED BY TRAFFIC GAFETY COMMITTEE: CONTINUED TO
MARCH 18, 1974. Mr. Dunn called Council's attention to minutes of a special
meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee of February 27, 1974, which meeting
was called to consider signing policy on streets designated by the Council
on August 20, 1973, as streets to be signed with "BICYCLE" signs. The Com-
mittee had concluded that the installation of bike route signs along the
streets designated as bicycle routes would encourage cycling on some streets
not now recommendeti for bicycle riding.' The Committee also felt that the
installation of advance warning signs would become ineffective similar to
"SLOW CHILDRENg' signs which are no longer installed in Edina.
expressed concern about encouraging bicycle traffic on busy streets.
mended by the Traffic Safety Committee, Councilman Johnson's motion was sec-
onded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried that the minutes of the Traffic
Safety Committee be approved and that the matter be continued to March 18,
1974, so that Council can be apprised of action taken by a Citizens' Safety
Committee on Bicycle Paths.
Mr. Dunn
As recom-
T.H. 100 - W. 77th STREET SIGNAL AGREEMENT APPRQVED. As recommended by Mr.
Dunn, Councilman Gohnbon offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edina enter into an agreement with the State
of Minnesota, Department of Highways for the following purposes, to-wit:
To install traffic signals and street lights on the Trunk Highway
No 100 Ramps at I?. 77th Street and on West 77th Street at the
parking lot entrance approximately 320 feet east of East Frontage
Road A, in accordance with Agreement poi. ,57414, a copy of which was
before the Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers are hereby authorized
to execute such agreement, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City
all of the contractual obligations contained therein.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and
on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
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. and carried continuing discussion on the Minnesota Highway Department Utility
Relocation Agreement for T.H. 100 to March 18, 1974.
CONPIISSION AND BOW APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED. Councilman Johnson's motion was
seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried for confirmation of the following Board
.and Commission Members: Planning Commission - Reappointment of lfessrs. Samuel
Hughes and Clifford E. Johnson for a three year term to expire on February 1,
1977, and the appointment of Mrs. Mary McDonald for a term to expire on Febru-
ary 1, 1977; Appointment of Mr. Richard Kremer for a term of office to expire
on February 1, 1975;
Messrs. Cuyler Adams and Donald Pavek for terms to expire on February 1, 1977,
and the appointment of Mr. George Warner to succeed Dr. K. Paul Carson which
term will expire on February 1, 1975; Huntan Relations Commission - Appoint-
ment of Efrs. Mary Anderson, Mrs. Mimi Gleekel and Mr. Arthur Nelson for terms
to expire on February 1, 1977; Environmental Quality Commission - Reappoint-
ment of Mrs. Virginia Scott, Messrs. John Telfer andDonald Johnson for terms
to expire on February 1, 1976, and the appointment of Mrs. Barbara Casselman
and Mr. Paul Mucke for terms to expire on Februafy 1, 1976; the reappoint-
ment of Fritz Reid, youth member, was confirmed for a term of .office to expire
on February 1, 1976;
Western Edina Traffic Task Force - Dr. John Kyllo.
Park Board - Reappointment 3f Mrs. Virginia Shaw and
Open Space Committee - to be appointed at a later date;
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SEMINAR 'ATTENDANCE APPROVED. Mayor Van Valkenburg called
Council's attention to the request-of Prosecuting Attorney Walter Gustafson to
attend a seminar in Los Vegas, Nevada, registration fee for which was given
at $115.00.
onded by Councilwoman Schmidt and carried authorizing the Prosecuting Attorney's
attendance at the seminar with the understanding that if Nr. Austin should also
attend, one-half of the expenses of each should be paid by the City.
SOUTH HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT APPROVED.
As recommended by Mayor Van Valkenburg, Councilman Johnson offered the follow-
ing resolution and moved its adoption:
Following some discussion, Councilman Johnson's motion was sec-
RE'SOLUTION 1 BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council approve the following amendment to
the Joint Powers Agreement:
Artfc%e VI: Section 14. Tt 'shall have the power to enter contr'acts with __ other agencies, companies, or individuals, to provide services according
to the recommendations found in its Human Services Plan as contemplated
herein. #'; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Edina City Council approve the contract
between South Hennepin Human Services.Counci.1 and Family & Ch'ildrens Service;
and
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that Family & Childrens Service will carry insurance
that insures each of the municipalities from liability.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt and
on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
HOUSE FILE 2906 OPPOSED. As recommended by Mr. Hyde and Mr. Erickson, Council-
man Shaw o€fereil the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, House File No. 2906 introduced .January 22, 1974, is ambiguous in
certain respects and, if passed by the Minnesota State Legislature, would
undoubtedly result in considerable confusion as to the exact allocation of
authority between County Assessors and City Assessors; and
WHEREAS, House File No. 2906 attempts to erode the powers and duties of City
Assessors and transfers them to County Assessors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ediha, as have most other municipplities, 6as developed
an efficient, experienced Assessing Department which is performing the assess-
ment function in a most satisfactory manner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Edina's Representatives and Senators in
the State Legislature be requested to exert all possible effort to defeat
House File No. 2906; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolutibn be transmitted to each
of them.
Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Johnson and
on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
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SENATE FILE 2109 ENDORSED BY COUNCIL.
Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Councilwoman
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WHEREAS, fire sprinkler systems should be an integral part of commercial,
industrial and high rise residential, buildings to provide adequate life safety
to occupants of such buildings; and
WHEREAS, the present State Building Code does not require such installations;
and
WHEREAS, the installation of fire sprinkler systems makes it possible for
municipalities to operate fire departments more economically;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina that
the members of the Governmental Operations Committee of the Minnesota State
Senate be strongly urged to approve Senat,e File 2109 and House File 1403 so
that municipalities may impose fire.prevention standards which exceed those
in the State Building Code; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to each
member of the committee.
#Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on
rollcal1,there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
SUBURBAN LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES MEETING NOTED. Council's attention was called
by Mr. Hyde to a Elembership Meeting of the Suburban League of-Municipalities
to be held Thursday, March 7, 1974 at Golden Valley City Ball.'
BIDS TO BE TAKEN FOR NUMEROUS IMPROVEMENTS. As recommended by Mr. Qunn, Council-
woman Schmidt offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND
DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS NOS. BA-191, BA-194, BA-195, BA-198,
AND NO. E-29
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, City of Edina, Minnesota:
1. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements set forth in the
following Advertisement for Bids form, heretofore prepared by the City Engineer
and now on file in the office of the City Clerk aFe hereby approved.
2. The Clerk shall cause to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction
Bulletin the following notice for bids for improvements:
(Official Publication).
CITY OF EDINA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PERMANENT STREET SURFACING
AND CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-191
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA- 19 4
SURFACING, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
AND SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-195
PERMANENT STREET SURFACING
- GRADING, GRAVELING, PEIQJANENT STREET
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA- 19 8
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING,
IMPROVEMENT NO. E-29
CONTRACT #74-1 (ENG.)
BIDS CLOSE APRIL 11, 1974
SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers in the Edina
City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., at 11:OO a.m., Thursday, April 11, 1974, and
Edina City Council will meet at 7:OO p.m., Monday, April 15, 1974, to consider
said bids for the construction of Permanent Street Surfacing, Concrete Curb
and Gutter, Grading, Graveling, Sidewalk, and Portland Cement Concrete Paving.
The following are approximate quantities of major items:
IMPROVEMENT NUMBERS BA-191, BA-194, BA-195, BA-198 and E-29
9,000 C/Y, Common Borrow
11,000 C/Y, Common Excavation
3,000 Tons, Class 5 Gravel
8,000 Tons, Bituminous Paving
8,800 L/F, Curb and Gutter
1,000
12,900: S/F, 4" Sidewalk
9,000 S/Y, Sod
. 185. L?F, 154" R.C.P.
S/Y, 6?' Portland Cement Concrete Paving
Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work
covered by the bid.
Edina, 4801 TJ. 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424, and may be mailed or sub-
Bids should be addressed to the City Engineer, City of
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mitted personally to the City Engineer.
either through the mail or by personal submission, after the time set for
receiving them may be returned unopened.
Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the
office.of the City Clerk.
of $25.00 (by check).
specifications with-a bona fide bid. No bids will be considered unless sealed
and accompanied by cash deposit, bid bond or certified check payable to the City
Clerk in the amount of at least ten (1O)'percent of amount of base bid. The
City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Bids received by the City Engineer,
Plans and specifications. areavailable for a deposit
Said deposit to be returned upon return of the plans and
BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL.
FlorTnce B. Hallberg
City Clerk L.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Cotmcilman Shaw and on
rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
KRAHL HILL HEARING DATE SET FOR PETITION TO DENY OR PERHIT PETITION FOR REZONING,
Mayor Van Valkenburg advised Council that he and Messrs. Hyde, Dunn, Luce and
Erickson had attended a meeting with Mrs. Dencker, Mr. Pieczentkowski, the
Krahls' and Blr. Robert Hanson for discussion
development of Krahl Hill which is located South of Vernon Avenue and Nest of
Arctic Way.
requestedzthat Council waive the-twelve month provision in the ordinance so
that his proposal could go to the Planning Commission and then come before the
Council.
be suspended until the end of March so that the matter could be explored fur-
ther and try to reach a decision that would be the best for all involved.
Krahl objected that this proposal only creates another stall and said that he
could not wait any longer.
it had been agreed that Council would waive the ordinance under which a pro-
posal could not be heard again within a year's time. Mayor Ban Valkenburg said
that it was his understanding that Council could waive the one year period if a
plan could be ggreed upon.
reached during the month of March and a new hearing conducted on April 1, 1974.
Mr, Gittleman suggested that perhaps the Krahls would agree not to cut; any more
trees before the hearing date.
period of time to work with the neighbors as to traffic and any other areas
that involved the residents in the immediate vicinity and see what could be
done t'o come up with a plan - that would suit most of the residents. Mayor Van
Valkenburg said that he had understood that residents would support the waiver
of the ordinance if there was some concensus of opinion.
that he could see no reason why plans*could not be presented at a hearing on
April 1, but that the only action that Council could take at that hearing would
be to authorize the filingbf a rezoning application with the Planning Depart-
mekt and to pass it through the normal process. Mr. Hyde said that he felt that
the-following three points must be resolved before April I: 1) If any buildings
could be built 200 feet back from theBViking Hills property line; 2) If a cul-
de-sac should be constructed on Vernon Avenue at Walnut Drive; and 3) If that is
done, it will probably be essential to have the Crosstown Frontage Road con-
structed, He suggested the possibility of holding an informal meeting, possibly
on MarchL 9, w@h*.Mir.' Gitelemiln, -the Krahls, the Viking Hills residents, Mr. Han-
son, someone from the County Highway Department and the owners of the land
immediately West of Gleason Road and North of the Crosstown. Mr. Gittleman told
Mr. Krahl that if he is.to buy the land, Mr. Krahl would have to stop the tree
cutting operation.
because it would hold up the development of the property for too long a period
of time. Mr, Gittleman then requested that a public hearing be set for Abri1
1, 1974. Mayor Van Valkenburg said that it had been his understanding that a
hearing could be set for April 1 and added that Mr. Hanson had indicated that
his plans were developed sufficiently so that he wanted to be a part of the
general planning for the area.
recommendations from the \Jestern Edina Traffic Task Force. Following conside.
erable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman
Schmidt and carried, that a hearing be set for March 18, 1974 for the petition
to deny or permit a petition for rezoning the Karl Krahl property.
Valkenburg said that Mr. Hyde would set up the informal session which he had
suggested earlier in the meeting before the next Council Meeting.
of tk entire problem of .the
Mayor Van Valkenburg recalled that Mr. Melvin Gittleman had
The Mayor said that at the meeting he had'requested that tree cutting
Mr.
He said thatehe had been under the impression that
He suggested that a general concensus might be
I He said that he would do his best during that
Mr. Erickson said
Mr. K$ahl said that he would,not agree to this proposal
Mrs.Dencker mentioned the importance of having
Mayor Van
ORDINANCE NO. 823 REFERRED BACK TO CITY ATTORNEY FOR &VISION.
attention was called to Ordinance No. 823 which proposed to regulate the removal
of trees within the bity, which ordinance had been recommended by the Environ-
mental Quality Commission. General concensus-of Council was that the ordinance
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was too broad and should deal only with undeveloped land at this point.
Councilwoman Schmidt's motion was then seconded by Councilman Johnson and
carried, referring the ordinance back to the City Attorney for revision.
was pointed out that the ordinance could always be amended if problems should
develop with tzees on developed property.
ORDINANCE NO. 817 REFERRED BACK'TO ATTORNEY FOR REVISION. Council's attention
was called to Ordhance No. 817 which calls for the control of soil erosion
and sedimentation. General concensus of Council was that the ordinance as
presented was too detailed and too difficult to enforce.
able discussion, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw
and carried referring the ordinance back to the City Attorney for simplification.
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR TOPOGRAPHIC MAP., Mr. Dunn recalled that a contingent
commitment had been received some time ago for use of Revenue Sharing Funds
to provide for a new topographic map for the City and that, at that time,
$40,000 had been earmarked for the project.
It
Following consider-
He presented tabulation of two pro-
pcsals showing Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys at $33,966 and Harry s. Johnson Companies
at $34,720. Mr. Dunn pointed out that the low proposal of Mark Hurd Aerial
Surveys had omitted drafting of street names that is necessary to make the maps
workable for the City and that inclusion of the drafting work would put the
price above the price of Harry S. Johnson Companies. As recommended by Mr. Dunn,
Councilman Shaw I s motion was then seconded by Councilwoman Schmidt *and carried
awarding contract to Harry S. Johnson Companies at $34,720, inasmuch as Mark
Hurd'Aekial 'Surveys does not meet specifications.
HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS DISCUSSED. Mr. Luce asked if it
would be possible for Council to appoint the Housing Redevelopment Authority
before the April 1, 1974 meeting. Discussion eri,sued as to qualifications of
members. Mr. Luce clarified that members must have no potential conflict of
interest, must be a resident of the City and must not be a member of any
existing board, a staff member, or any elected or appointed official of the
City. He said that the Authority must consist of five members and that
developers, architects and engineers are recommended. Members are to be
appointed byLthe Mayor with the approval of the Council.
asked Council for recommendations.
Mayor Van Valkenburg
CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Councilman Johnson was seconded by Councilman Shaw
and carried for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: General
Fund, $33,019.49; Construction Fund, $558.70; Park Funds, $5,025.23; Water
Fund, $4,740.34; Liquor Fund, $73,923.28; Sewer Fund, $42,402.40; Total,
$159,669.44.
;No $krf;har buefnass appearink, councilman Johnson's motion for adjournment was
Becondeb by Councilman Ghaw and o~rriied~ Adjerrrnmmf &t Pi40 p11m
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City Clerk