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Sun-Current recapsthe year that wasBY KATIE MINTZ • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Little Moses Mwaura made abig impact on Edina residentswhen he visited from Nairobi,Kenya, last year.

The 6-year-old with bound-less energy won over Rotarymembers despite a languagebarrier and crossed eyes thatmade it difficult for him to see.

Now back in Africa follow-ing the whirlwind trip for cor-rective eye surgery, he is still ontheir minds.

“The Rotary Club of Edinafollows up with Moses on a reg-ular basis,” said Sandy Schley,who first encountered Moseson a Rotary trip to Africa twoyears ago.

In 2010, while governor ofRotary International District5950, she helped organize theeffort to bring Moses to Edina.Several local professionals gavetheir expertise to make it hap-pen, including a local ophthal-mologist, eye surgeon, dentist,doctor, hospital executive, air-line employee and attorney.

After the weeklong stay inMarch, Moses returned to the

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Edina residents, city, schools do best to serve others

Dr. Jafar Hasan, a pediatric ophthalmologist with Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons, checks 6-year-old Moses Mwaura’s eyesFriday afternoon, March 26, at his Edina office. Edina Rotarians brought the boy to Minnesota from his home in the slumsoutside Nairobi, Kenya, to correct his severely crossed eyes. (Photos by Katie Mintz • Sun Newspapers)

Tammy Picha of Picha Farms in EdenPrairie sells homegrown raspberries atthe first Edina Farmers MarketThursday, July 1, at Centennial LakesPark. The inaugural 2010 season wasa success and market will return to thepark in summer 2011.

Countryside Elementary School fifth-graders Jessica Allinson (left), 10, andEmma Soderstrom, 10, head to the firstday of school Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Edina.The Edina School District saw an increasein enrollment in the 2010-2011 schoolyear unlike many districts across the state.YEAR IN REVIEW: TO PAGE 8

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Edina youth gets into the giving spirit

Will Jadkowski, a 12-year-old Edinaresident and sixth-grader at South ViewMiddle School, raised more than $500 forFeed My Starving Children this holidayseason.

Will sells luminaries to residents inhis Edina Country Club Neighborhood.The neighborhood has a tradition oflighting luminaries on Christmas Eve.Will worked with his mom, Kitty O’Dea,to create a website, buy materials andpromote his business.

He will make the donation to Feed MyStarving Children in honor of hisgrandmother Georgia O’Dea, whopassed away in November. In total, Willhas raised over $1,000 for charity in thepast three years.

Explore career optionsOut of work or just looking for a

change of career? The Edina Center forAdult Education is offering a newCareer Exploration series to help job-seekers better understand their skillsand personality to explore appropriatecareers, build and leverage their net-works, create an effective resume andprepare for a winning interview.

Human resources and career develop-ment professional Liz Jacobs-Michkawill teach the five-course series:

• “Career Transition and Change

Management” 9 a.m. to noon Monday,Jan. 10, or Monday, Feb. 28.

• “Career Exploration: Assessmentand Interpretation” 1-4 p.m. Monday,Jan. 10, or Monday, Feb. 28.

• “Resume Development” 1-4 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 11, or Tuesday, March 1.

• “Networking Strategies” 1-4 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 12, or Wednesday,March 2.

• “Interviewing Tips andTechniques” 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13,or Thursday, March 3.

Participants can sign up for all fivecourses at a cost of $125. Individualcourses are $29. For more details, visitwww.edinacommunityed.org/adult.

Memoir writing classChapel Hills United Church of

Christ, 6512 Vernon Ave. S., in Edina isoffering classes on memoir-writing 1-3p.m. every Wednesday, Jan. 12 to Feb.16.

Lois Wilder, an educator with exten-sive experience in personal narrative,will conduct the meetings, offeringinformation on the literary scene, wordstudy and helpful suggestions for mem-oir writers.

Participants will have an opportunityto read writings aloud. Anyone who isinterested in turning memories intowritten stories may join.

The cost for the series is $55. Contactthe church office at 952-935-3025 [email protected] to register.

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Police reportThe following is a summary of selected

incidents listed on the Edina PoliceDepartment weekly crime report Dec. 20-26.

Dec. 20 – A 15-year-old female and 14-year-old female were arrested for theft atSouthdale Center after Macy’s employeesobserved them select, conceal and leave thestore without paying for $98 merchandise.

Dec. 21 – A 41-year-old Buffalo, Minn.,woman was arrested for DWI on north-bound Highway 100 at 50th Street after offi-cers responded to a driving complaintinvolving the vehicle she was driving.

A 36-year-old Edina man was arrestedfor DWI on the 6100 block of RyanAvenue after the vehicle he was drivingwas involved in a traffic stop.

Officers were called to investigate sus-picious activity in the parking lot atSouthdale Center. A 20-year-old InverGrove Heights man was arrested for pos-session of marijuana and drug parapher-nalia. A 19-year-old Minneapolis manwas arrested for underage consumption.A 20-year-old Eden Prairie man wasarrested for possession of marijuana.

Dec. 22 – Property damage was

reported on the 6400 block of ColonyWay. An unknown person scratched thevictim’s vehicle.

A purse and its contents valued at$311 were reported stolen from a womanwhile she ate at Chipotle, 6801 York Ave.S.

A 19-year-old Bloomington man wasarrested for possession of marijuanaand drug paraphernalia, and possessionof a syringe after officers responded tothe report of someone smoking marijua-na in a vehicle.

A 19-year-old Edina man was arrestedfor violation of an order for protectionon the 3800 block of Gallagher Driveafter an officer on routine patrol investi-gated suspicious activity.

Dec. 23 – Officers responded to areport of domestic assault and terroris-tic threats on the 4400 block of ParklawnCourt. The suspect left the scene prior toofficers’ arrival.

Jewelry valued at $2,300 was reportedstolen from a residence on the 6400 blockof Limerick Drive.

A snow blower valued at $200 wasreported stolen from the back of a vehicleparked on the 4000 block of 51st Street West.

A 68-year-old man, no city of resi-dence listed, was arrested for violationof a no contact order on the 6900 block ofMark Terrance Circle.

Dec. 25 – A 22-year-old woman, nocity of residence listed, was arrested fordomestic assault.

Dec. 26 – A wallet and its contentsvalued at $212 was reported stolen froma woman’s purse while she was shop-ping at Marshalls in Southdale Center.

A 49-year-old man, no city of resi-dence listed, was arrested for violationof an order for protection.

A 25-year-old Minneapolis man wasarrested for possession of drug para-phernalia at Southdale Center after offi-cers responded to the report of a personsmoking marijuana in a vehicle.

Fire reportThe Edina Fire Department respond-

ed to the following incidents Dec. 20-26.Dec. 20 – Firefighter paramedics

made 11 Emergency Medical Serviceresponses and attended to one vehiclecrash without injuries.

Dec. 21 – There were 10 EMS inci-dents and two false fire alarms.

Dec. 22 – Firefighters investigated areported burning odor on the 5500 blockof Lakeview Drive. Nothing was found.

A homeowner on the 4500 block ofDrexel Avenue with water leaking ontothe electrical panel requested firefight-ers investigate to check for fire hazards.

There were 21 incidents requiringEMS assistance by paramedic firefight-

ers, one motor vehicle accident withoutinjuries and one false fire alarm.

Dec. 23 – Firefighters responded toeight EMS calls and investigated on falsefire alarm.

Dec. 24 – There were 13 EMS inci-dents and one false fire alarm reported.

Dec. 25 – Firefighters investigated adishwasher malfunction on the 4900block of Bruce Avenue.

There were seven EMS calls and twofalse fire alarms.

Dec. 26 – A fire alarm was triggeredby burnt food in a microwave in anapartment on the 3300 block ofEdinborough Way. Firefighters ventilat-ed smoke from the unit and hallway.

Firefighters responded to 14 EMSincidents.

Police urge dog ownersto check electric fences

The Edina Police Department wantsdog owners to watch out for more thanyellow snow. The significant amount ofsnow on the ground has the potential todiminish effectiveness of electric dogfences. Snow cover can inhibit the sig-nals electric fences transmit.

Dog owners should check to make sureelectric fences are working. If they arenot, the manufacturer or installer shouldbe contacted to correct the problem.Residents should also check the fenceperimeter for snow build-up that wouldallow their pets to get over the fence or forother animals to enter the yard.

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Local climate delegatesreport Jan. 10 in Edina

Edina residents who were delegatesat the recent international conferenceon climate change in Cancun, Mexico,will report on their experience 7 p.m.Monday, Jan. 10, at Southdale Library,7001 York Ave. S., Edina.

Speakers at “Climate Solutions – FromMinnesota to Cancun and Back Again”include Edina residents Paul Thompsonand Valida Prentice, as well Reed Aronowand Alec Neal. Prentice and Aronow wereyouth delegates to both the 2009Copenhagen conference and the 2010 con-ference in Cancun. Thompson and Nealwere participants in a cross-country bicy-cle ride leading to Cancun.

In addition to a recap of the confer-ence, the free forum will also includeinformation on a wide array of actionslocal residents can take to help control cli-mate change. The session is co-sponsoredby 1Sky.org, CoolPlanet and the CitizensClimate Lobby. Info: [email protected].

Parenting seminarbegins Jan. 10 in Edina

MN ADOPT is offering a 10-week sem-inar for parents to gain a deeper under-standing of issues unique to childrenwith trauma histories. “BeyondConsequences, Logic and Control: ALearning Alternative Behavior StrategiesSeries” will meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. everyMonday, Jan. 10 to March 14, in Edina.

The series is based on the book “BeyondConsequences, Logic and Control” byHeather Forbes. Children in adoption andfoster care may have experienced multipletraumas and can have a range of attach-ment problems. Traditional parenting tech-niques are often not effective.

“Beyond Consequences” is a way of

reaching and teaching children –instead of punishing them. It focuses onbuilding and strengthening relation-ships instead of attempting to controlbehavior through consequences.

Brenda Benning, a licensed therapistand the adoptive parent of eight childrenfrom the child welfare system, will pres-ent an hour of information and skillsbuilding exercises each session followedby an hour of facilitated support group.

The regional training opportunity ispresented by MN ADOPT, a program of theMinnesota Adoption Resource Networkfunded by the Minnesota Department ofHuman Services. The group will meet at7301 Ohms Lane, Ste. 430, in Edina. Thecost is $200 per person or $350 per couple.Limited scholarships are available to thosewho have adopted MN Waiting Children.Info: www.mnadopt.org or 612-746-5125.

Holy Angels open houseThe Academy of Holy Angels in

Richfield is hosting an open house forprospective students and their familiesnext week. The open house is 6-8 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Holy Angelscampus, 6600 Nicollet Ave. S.

The open house is for prospective stu-dents and their parents. It features anoverview of the school’s academic pro-grams, presentations by teachers, detailsabout technology and the school’s ProjectLaptop program. The presentationbegins at 6:15 p.m. and includes anoptional information session aboutfinancial aid and scholarships at 7:45.

Eighth-graders who apply for admis-sion to Holy Angels should take a place-ment exam. The school will offer theACT Explore test at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan.15. Parents are invited to attend a finan-cial aid workshop that day beginning at8:45. A make-up exam will be offered3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18.

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My resolution this year: No resolutions for 2011Of all the traditions

involved with ringing in theNew Year, I find resolutions tobe the most ridiculous.

It’s even more preposterousthan eating black-eyed peas forgood luck.

Yet everyone does it. Makeresolutions, that is. The black-eyed pea-eating is mostly asouthern tradition.

Most resolutions include thewords “diet” and “in shape” insome combination. Thinkabout it. The worst possibletime to start a diet (or eatingplans as they are now called) isthe dead of winter when yourbody is in near hibernation.

The cold makes you cravehandfuls of lard slathered overcooked beef, as well as choco-late and creamy soups. None ofthat is diet food.

Forget about dropping weightuntil spring. That’s whenMother Nature does it. Snow

melts and runs off into streams,just like body fat does when thetemperatures get warmer.

If you’ve ever been any-where near a health clubaround the first week ofJanuary, you know exactlywhat I’m talking about.Suddenly once placid and kindof relaxing sessions with freeweights become a cacophony ofpeople, sweat and noise. It’s likelifting weights in the subway.

If you can stick it out untilMarch, you’ll find yourselfpretty much all alone again.That’s about the time most res-olution people are abandoningship.

Oh there are a handful whomake a resolution about losingweight and stick to it. If you’reone, I’d like to hear from you.You should receive some type ofreward for your efforts.

Naturally there are dozens ofother resolutions that folks comeup with around this time of year.

Spend more time with thefamily. Actually, that one’sreserved for politicians whofind themselves forced to resign.It never fails, rather than saying“I’m quitting because I’m ascoundrel,” it always comes out“I’m quitting to spend moretime with my family.”

I’m going to be a better person.Okay, your first assignment is tohead to the gym and learn how toput up with all of the resolutionpeople. Being a better person isn’tall it’s cracked up to be.

You no doubt have yourfavorite. You’ve probably hadthe same resolution every year

for most of your life. Just thefact that you have to bring it upeach year says something aboutyour will power.

Experts in this field (yes,there are some) tell us that effec-tively changing your habitsrequires small alterations inyour behavior over a period oftime. Time appears to be the keyword. Humans have a hard timechanging overnight.

Have you ever tried to quitsmoking? It takes some peopleyears to finally kick the habit.

Most Americans are part ofthe now generation. If I can’thave it now, I don’t want it.Delayed gratification isn’t ourbag. We’d rather have the fatsucked out of us with amachine than spend a year get-ting in shape.

This year, save yourself thegrief. Join me in resolving notto have any resolutions in 2011.You’ll be much happier.

Winter has arrived andalong with it slippery side-walks and driveways. For many,the first inclination is to tosshandfuls of salt (sodium chlo-ride or rock salt) at the ice inhopes of making it melt.

First of all, if the tempera-ture is below 15 degrees F, thesalt won’t work. But there areother reasons to lay off the salt.

Aside from the damage it cando to vehicles and structures,salt poses a major threat to thehealth of our lakes, streams andwetlands. While it’s easy toreach for a bag of salt and dumpit on your sidewalk and drive-way, that salt has to go some-where when the snow melts.

That “somewhere” is eitherinto the sewer system and eventu-ally into lakes and streams; or if it

ends up on the grass, seeping intothe groundwater system. It does-n’t do your lawn any favors, either.

So what difference does itmake? Well, for one thing, saltdoesn’t really break down, evenif you can’t see it. Think of dis-solving a teaspoon of salt in aglass of water; it’s invisible, butyou sure can taste it.

And just a little salt has a bigimpact. According to ConnieFortin, whose environmentalconsulting company has advisedthe Minnesota Department of

Transportation, the federal stan-dard is about 1 teaspoon of saltper five gallons of water. Morethan that will harm whateverlives in the water; enough of itcan kill fish and other aquaticlife. High levels of salt can alsohasten the contamination of soilalong major highways.

How bad is the problem? In2008, the Minnesota PollutionControl Agency listed fivemetro area streams as impairedby chloride. The Bassett CreekWatershed Commission, whichworks to maintain water quali-ty in nine west metro cities,knows that chloride is a majorpollutant in area lakes andstreams.

There are four things we rec-ommend to protect lakes andstreams:

• Sparingly apply a liquid de-icer before a storm to prevent icebuild-up. Make your own de-icerby combining a half-cup of rocksalt (not table salt) with two cupsof hot water. Use a spray bottleto apply it to sidewalks andother areas of concern.

• Shovel snow early andoften to prevent ice build-up.

• Sweep up any left-over saltand store it for use later.

• Remember that salt stopsworking at 15 degrees F, so avoidusing it on those really cold days.

Nash, a professional geologist,is administrator of the BassettCreek Watershed ManagementCommission. Member cities includeCrystal, Golden Valley, MedicineLake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka,New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdaleand St. Louis Park.

For health of waters, lay off the salt this winter

PAULWAHLManaging Editor

GEOFFNASHGuest Columnist


EDUCATION

Normandale earns newnational accreditation

Normandale Community College isone of four community colleges acrossthe nation that is now accredited in threefine arts areas – arts, music and theatre.

The accreditation assures that organ-izations provide basic, threshold stan-dards and provide professional develop-ment for leaders of the music, arts andtheatre schools.

Normandale’s Art Department earnedaccreditation from the NationalAssociation of Schools of Art and Design.

Edina preschool infonight planned Jan. 10

The Edina Family Center has a pre-school information night for parents 6:30p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at the EdinaCommunity Center, 5701 Normandale Road,in room 165. Parents will have an opportuni-ty to tour classrooms, meet teachers andlearn more about online registration.

The Edina Family Center, which is

part of Edina Community Education,offers preschool classes for children ages2-5, as well as early childhood family edu-cation classes for babies and toddlers.

Online registration for Edina SchoolDistrict residents begins 7 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 20, and for non-districtresidents 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, forthe 2011-2012 school year.

The full Edina Family Center coursecatalog is available online at edinacom-munityed.org/familycenter.

Info: 952-848-3949.

Thursday Musicals setRing in the new year with a classical

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morning concert series is 10:30 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 13, in the SchneiderTheater of Bloomington Center for theArts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road.Thursday Musical offers classical musicprograms featuring a variety of musicperformed by solo artists. Tickets are$10 at the door. Season ticket packagesare also available for $60, $50 for seniors.

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slums of the Mathare Valley to livewith his mother and two older sib-lings. But he’s now in the process ofmoving.

At the Edina Rotary Foundation’sFundraiser and Gala in October, nearly$30,000 was raised to pay for Moses’ edu-cation through high school, said Schley.Moses and his family will move into hisuncle’s home outside the slum, where hewill begin school this month.

And he’s still in good health and spir-its.

“Moses’ eyes look great,” said Schley.“He’s a grateful little boy.”

In 2010, despite trying economictimes and divisive political issues, therewas a common theme in Edina Sun-Current stories: Members of the Edinacommunity do their best to serve andhelp others.

Take neighbors near the Augustsonhome, 5000 Arden Ave., in Edina. Afteran explosion caused by a natural gasleak leveled the structure in February,they pitched in with everything fromloaner ice skates to help finding rental

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“It’s been an overwhelming year,” saidJen Augustson. “On the one hand, we’vebeen dealing with the loss of our homeand belongings and a very tedious insur-ance process, and on the other hand, weare so grateful for the support of ourfriends and community, for a new homeand for each other. We have a lot to bethankful for, but we’ve also never beenmore excited for a new year to begin.”

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They also appeared on “GoodMorning America” in October and inDecember received a $50,000 grant fromKenra Professional, an Indianapolis-based hair care company, to furthertheir cause. The company pledged toraise another $250,000 for the RapunzelProject next year.

Or there are Edina siblings RileyChristianson, 13, and SpencerChristianson, 10, who raised just over$1,000 for breast cancer research at theUniversity of Minnesota Masonic CancerCenter. It took a lot of 50-cent game ticketsand donations at their backyard carnivalin September to reach that amount.

Bus drivers and riders in the EdinaSchool District also donated more than6,600 pounds of food and $1,700 cash toSharing and Caring Hands, which pro-vides food, clothing, shelter and more topeople in need, in November. And there

were countless other school fundraisersand projects, like those to send food andeven soap to disaster-stricken Haiti.

The works of compassion aren’t lim-ited to the good deeds of individuals andservice groups in Edina. City of Edinaand Edina Public Schools officials saidthe desire to best serve others was alsoimportant for them in 2010.


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2010 marked the end of era with theretirement of longtime CityCouncilmember Scot Housh and CityManager Gordon Hughes.

“Those two gentleman were instru-mental in the last decade in helping leadour community and keeping it the won-derful place it is,” said Hovland. “I’mgoing to miss both of them.”

Hughes retired at the end of Julyafter 36 years of employment with the

city. He first joined thecity in 1974 as an envi-ronmental planner andwas city manager for thelast 12 years. During histenure, the city con-structed several publicbuildings including theEdina Senior Center, anew City Hall and PublicWorks facility.

Housh announced in September thathe would not run for reelection to theCity Council at the end of his term in2010. He was first elected in 2000.

“He just did a fabulous job for ourtown and was just rock solid,” saidHovland. “He gave everything he had forhis town and that’s the only agenda he

ever had, doing the besthe could for everyone inEdina.”

Housh said after 10years, it was time to letothers serve, especially ashis job leading Willis ofMinnesota, an insurancebrokerage and risk man-agement consulting firm,became more demanding.

He said he was most proud of the work theCouncil has done to rebuild the city’s pub-lic infrastructure over the past decade.

In July, the new Public Works build-ing, 7450 Metro Blvd., was officially ded-icated, completing probably the last newpublic building needed for 100 years,said Hovland. The 120,000-square-foot

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In the spring, the city convened an 18-member community advisory team tocreate a long-range vision for the futureof the old Public Works site, 5146 EdenAve. The resident-led method couldbecome a new model for planning.

“This experiment has been prettysuccessful so far,” said PlanningCommission Chair Michael Fisher. Atthe City Council’s last meeting inDecember, he announced the city wasawarded a $100,000 grant from theMetropolitan Council’s Livable


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The money will help conduct financialand market analysis to find ways to “relo-cate the Edina Public Schools transporta-tion facility for school buses so that thecurrent site, at Vernon Avenue andHighway 100, could be freed up for rede-velopment, including mixed-use develop-ment, transit and green space,” accordingto the Metropolitan Council.

The Edina City Council also tackledother land use issues in 2010. Projectsthat require rezoning often become con-tentious. Hovland said the City Councildid a good job weighing neighbors’ con-cerns with the larger needs of Edina res-idents to make the best decision.

“In a fully developed town like oursnothing is easy,” said Hovland. “Tryingto retrofit some things into your commu-nity, like the [Nine Mile Creek] RegionalTrail or [Waters] senior facility requiressome adjusting of code.”

The Waters Senior Living project wasapproved 3-2, Council members JoniBennett and Mary Brindle dissenting, inJuly after six months of vocal opposi-tion from neighbors The SaveCountryside group argued the 139-unit,three-story senior building proposed forColonial Church property, 6200 ColonialWay, did not fit with the character oftheir residential neighborhood.

Those in favor argued the buildingwould provide needed senior housingand was adequately shielded on all sidesfrom single-family homes by the church,Highway 62, a fire station and park.

City Planner Cary Teague said theproject must still go through the finalplat process when the land will be subdi-vided from church property. At time ofthe final plat, the City Council will alsodiscuss park dedication fees and arequest from the developer for tax incre-ment financing to fund affordable hous-ing units. Teague said he expects that tohappen in February.

Another hard, but unanimous landuse decision, was recently made by theCity Council in December. After morethan a decade of work, it endorsed acreek-based route for a regional bicycleand pedestrian trail through the city.The Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail tobe constructed by Three Rivers ParkDistrict drew fire from residents wholive on the creek, saying it would destroytheir privacy and would environmental-ly impact the creek.

Park and Recreation Director JohnKeprios said young residents in the citysupported the trail, and he thinks evennaysayers may change their mind once the



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“In all honesty, I really believe it is avictory for the community,” said Keprios.

Construction is still a long way off.Funding isn’t expected to be availableuntil at least 2015, and the trail must stillget approval from the Nine Mile CreekWatershed District, Edina School District,Three Rivers Board of Commissionersand Metropolitan Council.

Finally, the June Minnesota SupremeCourt decision in Krummenacher v. Cityof Minnetonka had a profound impacton land use decisions in Edina.

“We relied heavily on the varianceprocess to be able to deal with unique

situations that affected particular irreg-ular properties,” said Hovland, and thedecision took the ability to do so away.

“We took a long step toward solvingthat problem at the [Tuesday, Dec. 21,City Council meeting] with the passageof some zoning code changes,” he said.

The code changes eliminate the needfor variances on some residential andcommercial projects that fall outsidecurrent building regulations.

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There were several other notableprojects and partnerships in 2010 too.

The city’s first farmers market ranThursday afternoons July throughSeptember at Centennial Lakes Park and

will continue in summer 2011. It was sup-ported by a grant from the MinnesotaDepartment of Health’s Statewide HealthImprovement Program.

“The farmers market was just a greatsuccess,” said Keprios. “It was actuallybetter than I think we all expected.”

Keprios also mentioned planning for aVeterans Memorial in Edina. The com-mittee behind the idea will go before theCity Council Tuesday, Jan. 18, for an ordi-

nance amendment to allow a memorial ina city park. They hope to have the UtleyPark monument ready by July 4, 2012.

In addition, the city completed a $2.3million renovation to the Braemar Arenawest rink and redid outdoor hockey rinksat Pamela Park and Walnut Ridge Parkwith help from a $60,000 grant from theHennepin Youth Sports Program.

Hovland said Edina also made a boldstep becoming the first suburb in the

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“That’s the No. 1 complaint we get ishow people drive,” said Long, wrappingup his first year as chief. “I really want-ed to make traffic safety a No. 1 prioritybecause it helps keep our crime statis-tics low.”

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The official data isn’t out for 2010 yet,but Edina was on track to keep the titleof first ring suburb with the lowestcrime rate, said Long, who was with thePolice Department for 29 years beforereplacing retiring Chief Mike Siitari.

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He has worked with Edina High Schoolstudent leaders to plan the events.

“The people we’re trying to addressare actually helping us and helpingteach us how to get through to them,” hesaid. “That’s really what this is all about– bringing attention to it – and we’vedone that.”

On Thursday, Dec. 16, the PoliceDepartment also went live providing dis-patch for the city of Golden Valley. GoldenValley entered a three-year contract withthe city for the service in September.

“It couldn’t have gone any better,”said Long. “That was due to a lot of hardwork and preplanning.”

Within the first week, dispatchersbased in Edina handled calls for a struc-ture fire in Golden Valley and also dealtwith a rush hour snowstorm causingsnarls on Interstate 394 and Highways100 and 55 in Golden Valley, as well ashighways in Edina.

“Our fear was we’d be overwhelmedwith calls but that hasn’t been the case,”said Long. “The consolidation actuallymeans more dispatch coverage and it’sactually going to improve the customerservice to our residents and also toGolden Valley residents.”

Long said in 2011 he wants to main-tain a transparent law enforcementagency. He is considering starting a reg-ular question and answer session forresidents called “Coffee with a Cop.”

The year 2010 also saw the retirementof well-known Police K-9 Kodiak, but notbefore one last hurrah. Just two daysbefore his retirement in March, he helpedcollar a final criminal. With handlerOfficer Kevin Rofidal, Kodiak trackeddown a suspect in a St. Louis Park bankrobbery. Kodiak, who served eight years,now lives with Rofidal. Officer JasonBehr and German shepherd Blade havereplaced the pair on the K-9 Unit.

There have been other commendableacts, including a save by an off-duty fire-fighter. Edina Paramedic/FirefighterBrian Hanrahan received LibertyMutual’s Firemark Award for hisactions one April day while at his Edinahome. Dispatch alerted that an 84-year-old had taken a fall just down the street.Hanrahan rushed to help the man andrecognized he was in cardiac arrest.Hanrahan began CPR within oneminute of the initial 911 call, leading tothe man’s recovery.

Several bystanders and Edina nativeJustin Johnson, who is a Minneapolisfirefighter and EMT, also saved a hockeyreferee’s life during a tournament atBraemar Arena in November. Theyreceived certificates of merit from theEdina Fire Department at the Dec. 21City Council meeting.

“I really can’t say enough about thewonderful job these people did,” said thereferee, Kevin Whipple of Minnetonka,at the meeting.



Edina Police Department K-9 Kodiak, pictured with handler Officer Kevin Rofidal, retired in March aftereight years on the force, but not before nabbing one last suspected bank robber just days before. (Photoby Katie Mintz • Sun Newspapers)


Melby, Fern L. (nee Anderson)Age 82, of Carmel, Indiana (formerly

Edina, Minnesota), died on December 25,2010. Born on March 6, 1928 in Boyd,Minnesota and moved to Minneapolis afterhigh school. Preceded in death by her hus-band of 56 years, Richard (Dick). AfterDick's death, Fern moved to Indianapolis,Indiana to spend time with her grandsonsand great-grandsons. She is survived bydaughters, Patty (Todd) Smith of Carmel,IN; and Barb (Paul) Knudsen of Owasso,OK; grandsons, Ryan (Abby) Smith andMatthew Smith; great-grandsons, BeauSmith and Leland Smith; extended familyand friends. Retired from Park NicolletClinics. Spring memorial service inMinneapolis to be announced at a later date.Private interment, Lakewood Mausoleum.In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred tothe Shriners Hospital For Children – TwinCities by contacting Shriners InternationalHeadquarters at (800) 241-GIFT (4438).

Washburn-McReavyEdina Chapel 952-920-3996

Melby, Fern L. (Anderson)

John OlsenWhelpley, son of JohnRobert Whelpley andAlice Olsen Whelpley,was born in NewB e d f o r d ,Massachusetts, onJanuary 11, 1921. Hegrew up in the beauti-ful seaside New England village ofMattapoisett, Massachusetts, until enteringthe service in 1943. He enjoyed his NewEngland roots and returned often to sharehis experience with friends and family.John graduated as Valedictorian fromFairhaven Massachusetts High School in1938. John was an excellent athlete andafter high school played on the town base-ball team, enjoying games around the Capeand Martha’s Vineyard. John enlisted andserved in the US Army during World War II.As a member of the 749th Tank Battalion inthe European Theater of War, John earnedtwo Battle Stars. While visiting his sister inNorth Dakota he met and, in 1947, marriedHarriet Porter. They were happily marrieduntil her death in 2005. John graduated atthe head of his class from the University ofMinnesota Business School in 1952. Heenjoyed a long career in business, with 35years employed at Pillsbury. John was alsoan active volunteer at Children’s HomeSociety in their childhood literacy pro-grams, United Way, and JuniorAchievement. Many more charitable organ-izations have felt his positive impact overthe years. He believed in giving back andwas known for his enthusiastic participationand commitment to excellence. He wasactive in politics, loved bridge, golf, andwas a 40-year-member of Chapel HillsUnited Church of Christ.

He is the brother of Gladys WhelpleyKiam (deceased) and is survived by sonDennis Whelpley (Pat), granddaughterHeather Whelpley and grandsonChristopher Whelpley (Robin) and hisdaughter Jeanette Whelpley Klauder.

John was a devoted husband, caringfather, proud grandfather and good friend tomany. His bright light will be missed by all.

A service will be held at Chapel HillsUnited Church of Christ, 6512 VernonAvenue South, Edina, at 11:00 a.m. onSaturday, January 29 with visitation 1 hourprior to the service. If you would like,please send memory gifts to Chapel HillsChurch or Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice.

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Edina Public SchoolsFor Edina Public Schools, 2010 saw

the expansion of programs of interven-tion and support for all learners despitesome budget cuts.

“What we really have done is provideprogramming to support individuallearners and provide more personalizedlearning experience,” saidSuperintendent Ric Dressen. “At thesame time we were reducing in one area,we were adding programs to make surewe could help kids be successful.”

Programs like STRIVE, Options,AVID and elementary intervention pro-gramming are serving students whomight not excel in the regular classroomsetting, he said.

STRIVE, which stands for Students

Taking a Renewed Interest in the Valueof Education, is an in-school mentor-ship program for students with GPAs ofa C- or below who demonstrate a willing-ness to improve their academics.Volunteers from local Rotary clubs men-tor the students, who also participate inleadership development and post-sec-ondary planning. In its pilot year, theEdina STRIVE program received theMayor’s Connecting with KidsCommendation, an award given to anindividual or organization making apositive impact in the lives of Edinayouth.

Options, a state-approved alternative-learning program, wrapped its first fullyear this spring at Edina High School.Since its launch in summer 2009, morethan 50 students have graduated.Options allows students up to age 21 fac-ing different circumstances to completetheir high school education in Edina.




Edina High School Dean of Students Heidi Howard (standing) talks to students and mentors in the highschool’s new STRIVE program about upcoming leadership opportunities Wednesday morning, Feb. 24.STRIVE – or Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education – helps students with lowgrade point averages improve academically through mentorships with Rotary members. (Photo by KatieMintz • Sun Newspapers)

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Minnetonka announce theengagement of their daughterLisa to Anthony Schmitz, sonof Mary and Leo Schmitz ofSpringfield, MN.

Lisa has a Master’s in PublicPolicy from GeorgetownUniversity and is the ExecutiveDirector of a nonprofit PregnancyResource Center in Minneapolis.

Anthony has a Master’s inElectric Engineering from theUniversity of Texas at Dallas andis a Product Engineering Managerfor Cypress Semiconductor inBloomington, MN.

The wedding is planned forApril 30th at the Cathedral ofSt. Paul in St. Paul.

‘Over 40’ therapy group Edina Comfort Care Life Coaching

Clinic offers “Over 40 and Over Men”– a group for women who are strug-gling with their sexual identity. Thegroup will be facilitated by a licensedtherapist who specializes in dealingwith coming out issues in later life.

The group meets 6-7:30 p.m.Mondays for 10 weeks beginning Jan.10 at the clinic, 7300 France Ave. S.,Edina. The cost is $20 per session. Toregister, call 952-913-5403.

Free nutrition seminarThe Southdale YMCA, 7355 York

Ave. S., in Edina is helping families livehealthy in 2011. As part of its healthyliving mission, the Y is offering a freenutrition education event in January.

The seminar “Healthy Eating MadeEasy” is noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday,Jan. 12. The seminar will include sim-ple suggestions that support healthyeating choices, recipes and other tipsand tricks for the entire family.

Seminar participants with a photo IDwill be able to access the work out andswimming pool area before and afterthe discussion.

The YMCA has a variety of otherhealthy living programs for members in2011, including fitness activities foryouth and adults, online nutrition coach,diabetes prevention program and more.

Info: www.ymcatwincities.org.

Thursday Musical setRing in the new year with a classi-

cal music concert by ThursdayMusical.

The next program in the 2010-11morning concert series is 10:30 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 13, in the SchneiderTheater of Bloomington Center forthe Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road.

Thursday Musical offers classicalmusic programs featuring a variety ofmusic performed by solo artists.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Seasonticket packages are also available for$60, $50 for seniors.

Info: 612-333-0313.


They can attend the program on a part-time or full-time basis.

“I think it was a very successfulyear,” said Dressen. “I’m amazed at allthe hard work our students put for-ward.”

For the second consecutive year,Edina High School was named a silvermedal school by U.S. News and WorldReport.

Edina High School Principal Dr.Bruce Locklear was selected as the 2010Minnesota High School Principal of theYear by the Minnesota Association ofSecondary School Principals.

Edina was also named one of thenation’s “100 Best Communities forYoung People” by America’s PromiseAlliance, a nationwide partnershiporganization dedicated to youth andchildren.

Residents continue to flock to Edinaschools. The official enrollment counttaken in October showed an overall 2.5percent increase in K-12 students from

last school year – from 7,990 to 8,188 stu-dents.

In November, the district closed openenrollment for non-residents for theremainder of the 2010-2011 school year.

“We’ve closed open enrollment, butwe’ve also had residential growth,which was well above our projections,”said Dressen. “We’re updating ourenrollment projection. We’re going tohave to be very strategic going forwardwith how big a district we’re able to be.”

In 2010, the district also dealt with aroughly $678,000 shortfall in funding forthe 2010-2011 school year. Dressen saidimpacts to the classroom were mini-mized by utilizing fund balance, reallo-cating money from other fundingsources to save general fund dollars, cre-ating new revenue sources and evenadding new programs.

“We had our challenges and I think it’show we moved through those challengesthat demonstrates our success as a schooldistrict,” said Dressen. “We were able tomake budget adjustments and changeswithout increasing class size.”

The district also faced a difficult situ-ation, and fine, after missing the state-imposed deadline to have a contract inplace with its teacher union. They cameto an agreement two months later inMarch. The contract gave teachers a 0.5

percent pay raise retroactive for the2009-2010 school year and a 1.3 percentraise in the 2010-11 school year. The con-tract also addresses some workloadissues teachers cited. For example, thecontract allows teachers to earn time offor compensation for completing certainduties outside of regular teachinghours, like writing college recommenda-tion letters.

Dressen said district administrationand teachers have met periodically sincecoming to the agreement to continue togrow their partnership.

He said the district would use thesame model with involvement fromteaching staff, administration and thecommunity to make any budget adjust-ments necessary in 2011.

“I think, frankly, we’re in bettershape to deal with financial challengesin 2011,” he said.

He said the Edina School Board willlayout a timeline for discussion on thebudget, building capacity and technolo-gy issues at its first meeting of the NewYear Monday, Jan. 10.

“Some of our work around the budgetis going to be shaped by the timing at theLegislature, but we’ll be having commu-nity dialogue on finances, facilities,technology starting in January,February and March,” he said.


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City of Edina(Official Publication)

CITY OF EDINA4801 W 50TH STREET

EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMINNEHAHA WOODS

NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAYIMPROVEMENTS

IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-334The Edina City Council will meet at theEdina City Hall on Tuesday, January18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. to consider thefollowing proposed improvements tobe constructed under the authoritygranted by Minnesota Statutes, Chap-ter 429.

Minnehaha Woods NeighborhoodRoadway ImprovementsImprovement No. BA-334Estimated Total Assessment Cost$3,121,000

The area proposed to be assessed bythe proposed improvements includesall properties between and including:

5400 to 5533 Brookview Avenue; 5501to 5521 Dever Drive; 5400 to 5537 Kel-logg Avenue;5600 to 5628 Kellogg Place; 5400 to5617 Oaklawn Avenue; 5400 to 5601Park Place; 5413 to 5601 WoodcrestDriveThese properties are proposed to beassessed at approximately $16,300per residential equivalent unit;Debra Mangen, City Clerk

(Dec 30, Jan 6, 2011) D1 BA334Hearing




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGGOLF TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTIMPROVEMENT NO. BA-355

The Edina City Council will meet at theEdina City Hall on Tuesday, January18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. to consider thefollowing proposed improvements tobe constructed under the authoritygranted by Minnesota Statutes, Chap-ter 429.

Golf Terrace Neighborhood RoadwayImprovementImprovement No. BA-355Estimated Total Assessment Cost$1,150,000The area proposed to be assessed bythe proposed improvements includesall properties between and including:

5524 Concord Ave, 5602 to 5616 Dal-rymple Rd, 4617 to 4818 Golf Terr, 4614 to 5507 Lakeview Dr, 5600 to5617 Sherwood Ave and 5600 to 5617St. Andrews Ave.

These properties are proposed to beassessed at approximately $12,455per residential equivalent unit;

Debra MangenCity Clerk

(Dec 30, Jan 6, 2011) D1 BA355Hearing




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGCARSON’S HILL NEIGHBORHOOD

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTIMPROVEMENT NO. BA-370

The Edina City Council will meet at theEdina City Hall on Tuesday, January18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. to consider thefollowing proposed improvements tobe constructed under the authoritygranted by Minnesota Statutes, Chap-ter 429.

Caron’s Hill Neighborhood RoadwayImprovementImprovement No. BA-370Estimated Total Assessment Cost$1,500,000

The area proposed to be assessed bythe proposed improvements includesall properties between and including:

5321 to 5401 Blake Rd, 6000 EdenPrairie Rd, 5600 to 5617 Heather Ln, 5500 to 5616 Highwood Dr, 5228 to5522 Highwood Dr W, 6000 to 6113Idylwood Dr,6100 to 6113 Jeffrey Ln, 6000 to 6117Kaymar Dr, 6000 to 6028 Leslee Ln,5980 to 6029 Pine Grove Rd, 6000 to6113 Saxony Rd.

These properties are proposed to beassessed at approximately $9,260 perresidential equivalent unit;Debra MangenCity Clerk

(Dec 30, Jan 6, 2011) D1 BA-370Hearing


ORDINANCE NO. 2010-18AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

ZONING ORDINANCECONCERNING

ADMINISTRATION ANDPROCEDURES AND

ESTABLISHING A PUD DISTRICT

The City Of Edina Ordains:Section 1. Subsection 850.04 isamended to read:850.04 Administration and Proce-dures for Variances and Appeals, Re-zoning, Site Plan Review, and Condi-tional Use Permits.Subd. 1Pursuant to MinnesotaStatutes 15.99, applications shall beapproved or denied within sixty (60)days from the date of its official andcomplete submission unless extendedby the City pursuant to statute or a timewaiver is granted by the applicant.Subd. 2 Variances and Appeals. A. Zoning Board of Appeals. There iscontinued a separate Zoning Board ofAppeals of the City. The Zoning Boardof Appeals is the board of appeals andadjustments created pursuant to M.S.462.354, Subd. 2. All members of theCommission, from time to time, shallbe members, and the other membersshall be six residents of the City ap-pointed for a term of three years by theMayor with the consent of a majority ofthe members of the Council. For hear-ings, the Board shall consist, at a max-imum, of any five members, but threemembers shall constitute a quorum forconducting such hearings and makingdecisions. However, at least one Com-mission member shall be in attendanceat each Board meeting, and shall bedeemed to be the representative of theCommission for purposes of reviewand report by the Commission as re-

quired by M.S. 462.354, Subd. 2. TheBoard shall make no decision until theCommission, or a representative of it,has had reasonable opportunity, not toexceed 60 days, to review and report tothe Board concerning the decision. Allmembers shall serve without compen-sation. Members may resign voluntari-ly or be removed by a majority vote ofthe Council or pursuant to Section 180of this Code. That Commission mem-ber in attendance at a meeting who hasthe then longest continuous service onthe Commission shall be the Chair forthat meeting. The Board shall adoptsuch bylaws as shall be necessary ordesirable for conduct of its business.Staff services shall be provided by thePlanning Department. Board memberswho discontinue legal residency in theCity shall be automatically removedfrom office effective as of the date ofsuch discontinuance. Vacancies shallbe filed pursuant to Subsection 180.03of this Code.B. Powers and Duties of Board. TheBoard shall have the power and duty ofhearing and deciding, subject to ap-peal to the Council, the following mat-ters:1. Requests for variances from the lit-eral provisions of this Section;2. Appeals in which it is alleged thatthere is an error in any order, require-ment, decision or determination madeby an administrative officer in the inter-pretation or enforcement of this Sec-tion;3. Requests for variances from the lit-eral provisions of Section 1046 of thisCode;4. Requests for modifications fromthe requirements of Section 815 of thisCode; and5. If a variance request is part of an-other land use application, includingbut not limited to a conditional use per-mit, rezoning, and preliminary or finalsite plan, the decision by the ZoningBoard of Appeals is automatically ap-pealed to the City Council. The CityCouncil would then take official actionon the applications including the vari-ance. If a variance request is madealong with a certificate of appropriate-ness for the Heritage PreservationBoard, the Zoning Board of Appealsdecision is not automatically appealed.Final decision of the Board of Appealswould stand unless appealed by theapplicant or another impacted individ-ual. C. Petitions for Variances. The owneror owners of land to which the variancerelates may file a petition for a variancewith the Planning Department. The pe-tition shall be made on forms providedby the Planning Department and shallbe accompanied by the fee set forth inSection 185 of this Code. The petitionshall be accompanied by plans anddrawings to scale which clearly illus-trate, to the satisfaction of the Planner,the improvements to be made if thevariance is granted. The Planner mayrequire the petitioner to submit a cer-tificate by a registered professionalland surveyor verifying the location ofall buildings, setbacks and buildingcoverage, and certifying other factsthat in the opinion of the Planner arenecessary for evaluation of the peti-tion.D. Appeals of Administrative Deci-sions. A person who deems himself orherself aggrieved by an alleged error inany order, requirement, decision or de-termination made by an administrativeofficer in the interpretation and en-forcement of this Section, may appealto the Board by filing a written appealwith the Planning Department withinthirty (30) days after the date of suchorder, requirement, decision or deter-mination. The appeal shall fully statethe order to be appealed and the rele-vant facts of the matter.E. Hearing and Decision by the

Board; Notice.1. Notice of variance hearings shallbe mailed not less than ten (10) daysbefore the date of the hearing to theperson who filed the petition for vari-ance and to each owner of property sit-uated wholly or partially within two hun-dred (200) feet of the property to whichthe variance relates insofar as thenames and addresses of such ownerscan be reasonably determined by theClerk from records maintained by theAssessor.2. A notice of hearing for appeals ofadministrative decisions shall be pub-lished in the official newspaper of theCity not less than ten (10) days beforethe hearing. A notice shall also bemailed to the appellant.3. No new notice need be given forany hearing which is continued by theBoard to a specified future date.F. Findings for Variances. The Boardshall not grant a petition for a varianceunless it finds that the strict enforce-ment of this Section would causeundue hardship because of circum-stances unique to the petitioner’s prop-erty and that the grant of said varianceis in keeping with the spirit and intent ofthis Section. “Undue hardship” meansthat (i) the property in question cannotbe put to a reasonable use as allowedby this Section; (ii) the plight of the pe-titioner is due to circumstances uniqueto the petitioner’s property which werenot created by the petitioner; and (iii)the variance, if granted, will not alterthe essential character of the propertyor its surroundings. Economic consid-erations alone shall not constitute anundue hardship if reasonable use forthe petitioner’s property exists underthe terms of this Section. A favorablevote by the Board shall be deemed toinclude a favorable finding on each ofthe foregoing matters even if notspecifically set out in the approval res-olution or the minutes of the Boardmeeting.

G. Appeals from Decisions of theBoard.1. The following individuals may ap-peal a decision of the Board:a. any petitioner for a variance;

b. any owner to whom notice of thevariance hearing is required to bemailed pursuant to this Section;c. the appellant in the case of an ap-peal of an administrative decision;d. any person who deems to be ag-grieved by the Board’s decision on theappeal of an administrative decision;andany administrative officer of the City;2. An appeal from a decision of theBoard shall be filed with the Clerk nolater than ten (10) days after the deci-sion by the Board. If not so filed, theright of appeal shall be deemedwaived, and the decision of the Boardshall be final.

H. Hearing and Decision byCouncil. The Council shall hear anddecide all appeals from the decisionsof the Board, and variances associatedwith other land use applications. An ap-peal shall be heard not later than sixty(60) days after the date the appeal isfiled. The Council shall follow the sameprocedures as to notices, hearings,findings for variances and decisionsthat the Board is required to follow rel-ative to the subject matter of the appealpursuant to this Section. A favorablevote by the Council shall be deemed toinclude a favorable finding on each ofthe required findings even if not specif-ically set out in the approval resolutionor the minutes of the Council meeting.I. Conditions on Variance Approvals.In granting a variance, the Board, orthe Council on appeal, may imposeconditions to ensure compliance withthe purpose and intent of this Code andto protect adjacent properties.J. Form of Action Taken and Record.

The Board, or the Council on appeal,shall maintain a record of its proceed-ings which shall include the minutes ofits meetings and final order concerningthe variance petition or appeal of ad-ministrative decision. If a variance isgranted, the petitioner, at the petition-er’s expense, shall duly record the finalorder in the proper office to give con-structive notice. A verified copy of suchorder, with the recording data, shall bedelivered to the Planner. The Board, orthe Council on appeal, may requiresuch order to be recorded and suchverified copy to be delivered to thePlanner before the variance shall be ef-fective.

K. Lapse of Variance by Non-User; Extension of Time.

1. If, within one (1) year afterthe date of the meeting of the Board, orthe Council on appeal, at which thevariance was granted, the owner or oc-cupant of the affected land shall nothave obtained a building permit, if oneis required, and commenced the workor improvement described in such pe-tition, the variance shall become nulland void unless a petition for extensionof time in which to commence the pro-posed work or improvement has beengranted.

2. A petition for extensionshall be in writing and filed with theClerk within such one (1) year period.The petition for extension shall statefacts showing a good faith attempt touse the variance and shall state the ad-ditional time requested to begin theproposed work or improvement. Thepetition shall be presented to the Boardfor hearing, findings and decision in thesame manner as then required by thisSection 850 for an original petition forvariance. The Board may grant an ex-tension of the variance for up to one (1)year upon finding that a good faith at-tempt to use the variance has beenmade, that there is a reasonable ex-pectation that the variance will be usedduring the extension, that speculationwill thereby not be fostered, and thatthe facts and circumstances underwhich the original variance was grant-ed are not materially changed.

L. Denial. No application for avariance which has been denied inwhole or in part shall be resubmittedwithin twelve (12) months of the date ofthe order of denial, except that a newapplication may be permitted to thesame denying board, if new evidenceor a change of circumstances warrantit.

Subd. 3Site Plan Review.

A. Purpose. The purpose of thisSection is to establish a formal siteplan review procedure and provide reg-ulations pertaining to ensure compli-ance with the site design standards im-posed by Sections 460 and 850 of theCity Code.

B. Approval Required. Withoutfirst obtaining site plan approval it shallbe unlawful to do any of the following:

1. Construct a new building or add onto an existing building that would resultin an increase in gross floor area of allbuildings on the lot by more than tenpercent (10%);

2. Move a building to any lot within theCity;

3. Expand or change the use of abuilding or parcel of land or modify abuilding, accessory structure or site orland feature in any manner which re-sults in a different intensity of use, in-cluding the requirement for additional

parking;

4. Grade or take other actions to pre-pare a site for development, except inconformance with a permit or an ap-proved plan; and

5. Remove earth, soils, gravel orother natural material from or place thesame on a site, except in conformancewith a permit or an approved plan.

C. Exceptions. Except in those casesspecifically cited within this Title, thefollowing shall be exempt from the fore-going requirements of this Chapter:

1. Construction or alteration of a sin-gle-family or two-family residentialbuilding or accessory building;

2. Enlargement of a building by lessthan ten percent (10%) of its gross floorarea, provided that there is no varianceinvolved and also provided that thePlanner has conducted an administra-tive review pursuant to Section 850 ofthis Ordinance; and

3. Changes in the leasable space of amulti-tenant building where the changedoes not intensify the use, require ad-ditional parking, or result in an inabilityto maintain required performance stan-dards as specified in Section 850 ofthis Ordinance.

D. Neighborhood Meeting. Applicantsare encouraged to hold a neighbor-hood meeting with nearby residentsand landowners prior to filing of a for-mal site plan application.

E. Sketch Plan:

1. Prior to the formulation of a SitePlan, applicants are encouraged topresent a sketch plan to the Plannerprior to filing of a formal application.The plan shall be conceptual but shallbe drawn to scale with topography of acontour interval not greater than two(2) feet and may include the following:

a. the proposed site with reference toexisting development, topography, anddrainage conditions on adjacent prop-erties, at least to within two hundred(200) feet;

b. natural features;

c. general location of existing andproposed structures including signs;

d. tentative access, circulation andstreet arrangements, both public andprivate;

e. amenities to be provided such asrecreational areas, open space, walk-ways, landscaping, etc;

f. general location of parking areas;

g. proposed public sanitary sewer,water and storm drainage;

h. a statement showing the proposeddensity of the project with the methodof calculating said density also shown;and

i. additional information that demon-strates the nature, intent, or benefit ofthe proposed development.

2. The Planner shall refer the sketchplan to the Planning Commission andCity Council for discussion, review, andinformal comment. Any opinions orcomments provided to the applicant bythe Planner, Planning Commission,and City Council shall be consideredadvisory only and shall not constitute a

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binding decision on the request. Thereshall be no official application made fora sketch plan. It is an informal reviewand comment by Planning Commis-sion and City Council.

F. Procedure.1. Filing of Request. Request for siteplan approval, as provided within thisTitle, shall be filed with the Planner onan official application form. Such appli-cation shall be accompanied by a feeas established by City Council resolu-tion. Such application shall also be ac-companied by detailed written andgraphic materials, the number and sizeas prescribed by the Planner, fully ex-plaining the proposed change, devel-opment, or use. The request shall beconsidered as being officially submit-ted and complete when the applicanthas complied with all specified infor-mation requirements. In cases wherean application is judged to be incom-plete, the Planner shall notify the ap-plicant, in writing, within fifteen (15)days of the date of submission.2. Proof of Ownership or Authoriza-tion. The applicant shall supply proof oftitle and the legal description of theproperty for which the site plan ap-proval is requested, consisting of anabstract of title and as applicable sup-ply documented authorization from theowner(s) of the property in question toproceed with the requested site planapplication.3. Technical Reports. The Plannershall instruct the appropriate staff per-sons to prepare technical reportswhere appropriate, and provide gener-al assistance in conducting an evalua-tion of the request.4. Additional Information. City staffshall have the authority to request ad-ditional information from the applicantconcerning operational factors or to re-tain expert assistance with the consentand at the expense of the applicantconcerning operational factors. Saidinformation is to be declared neces-sary to evaluate the request and to es-tablish performance conditions in rela-tion to all pertinent sections of thisTitle. Failure on the part of the appli-cant to supply all necessary supportiveinformation may be grounds for denialof the request.5. Meeting with the Planner and Staff.The applicant or a representativethereof shall meet with the Planner andCity staff in order to present informa-tion and answer questions concerningthe proposed requests.6. Commission Review and Hearing.The Commission shall conduct a pub-lic hearing regarding the site plan. Anotice of the date, time, place and pur-pose of the hearing shall be publishedin the official newspaper of the City atleast ten (10) days prior to the date ofthe hearing. A similar notice of hearingshall be mailed at least ten (10) daysbefore the date of the hearing to eachowner of property situated wholly orpartly within one thousand (1,000) feetof the tract to which the petition relatesinsofar as the names and addresses ofsuch owners can reasonably be deter-mined by the Clerk from records main-tained by the Assessor or from otherappropriate records. After reviewingthe report of the Planner and hearingthe oral or written views of all interest-ed persons, the Commission shallmake its decision at the same meetingor at a specified future date and sendits recommendation to the Council. Nonew notice need be given for hearingsthat are continued by the Commissionto a specified future date. The Com-mission shall recommend approval bythe Council upon finding that the pro-posed development meets the stan-dards of Section 850 of City Code. 7. Council Hearing and Decision. TheCouncil shall conduct a public hearingon the site plan in the same manner as

the Commission above.G. Standards. In evaluating a siteplan, the Planning Commission andCity Council shall consider its compli-ance with the following:

1. Consistency with the elements andobjectives of the City’s developmentguides, including the ComprehensivePlan and Water Resources Manage-ment Plan; and2. Consistency with this Ordinance.H. Information Required. The infor-mation required for all site plan appli-cations consist of the following items,and shall be submitted unless waivedby the Planner.1. Site boundaries, buildings, struc-tures and other improvements shall beidentified on-site with a current certifi-cate of survey, prepared and signed bya Minnesota licensed land surveyor,depicting the following:a. scale of plan (engineering scaleonly, at one inch equals fifty feet (1” =50’) or less.);b. north point indication;c. existing boundaries with lot dimen-sion and area;d. existing site improvements;e. all encroachments;f. easements of record;g. legal description of the property;andh. ponds, lakes, springs, rivers orother waterways bordering on or run-ning through the subject property.2. A site plan utilizing a copy of thecurrent certificate of survey as a basefor the site in question, depicting thefollowing:a. name and address ofdeveloper/owner;b. name and address of architect/de-signer;c. date of plan preparation;d. dates and description of all revi-sions;e. name of project or development;and f. all proposed improvements, in-cluding:i. required and proposed setbacks;ii. location, setback and dimensionsof all proposed buildings and struc-tures;iii. location of all adjacent buildings lo-cated within one hundred (100) feet ofthe exterior boundaries of the propertyin question;iv. location, number, dimensions, andsetbacks of proposed parking spacesand drive aisles;v. location, number, and dimensionsof proposed loading spaces;vi. location, width, and setbacks of allcurb cuts and driveways;vii. vehicular circulation;viii. sidewalks, walkways, trails;ix. location and type of all proposedlighting, including details of all pro-posed fixtures;x. location of recreation and serviceareas;xi. location of rooftop equipment andproposed screening;xii. provisions for storage and dispos-al of waste, garbage, and recyclables,including details for screening exteriortrash/recycling enclosures; andxiii. location, sizing, and type of waterand sewer system mains and proposedservice connections.3. Grading/stormwater drainageplan, utilizing a copy of the current cer-tificate of survey as a base for the sitein question, prepared and signed by aMinnesota licensed engineer, depict-ing the following:a. existing contours at two (2) foot in-tervals (may be prepared by a Min-nesota licensed surveyor);b. proposed grade elevations at two(2) foot maximum intervals;c. drainage plan, including the con-figuration of drainage areas and calcu-lations;d. storm sewer, catch basins, invert

elevations, type of castings, and type ofmaterials;e. spot elevations (may be preparedby a Minnesota licensed surveyor);f. proposed driveway grades;g. surface water ponding and treat-ment areas; andh. erosion control measures.4. Landscaping plan in accordancewith Section 850.10. Landscape planmust use a copy of the current certifi-cate of survey as a base for the site inquestion, depicting the following:a. planting schedule (table) contain-ing:i. symbols;ii. quantities;iii. common names;iv. botanical names;v. sizes of plant material;vi. root specification (bare root, balledand burlapped, potted,etc.); andvii. special planting instructions.b. location, type and size of all exist-ing significant trees to be removed orpreserved;c. planting detail (show all species toscale at normal mature crown diameteror spread for local hardiness zone);d. typical sections with details offences, tie walls, planter boxes, tot lots,picnic areas, berms and the like;e. typical sections with details oflandscape islands, planter beds, andfoundation plantings with identificationof materials used;f. note indicating how disturbed soilareas will be restored through the useof sodding, seeding, or other tech-niques;g. delineation of both sodded andseeded areas with respective areas insquare feet;h. coverage plan for underground irri-gation system, if any;i. where landscape or manmade ma-terials are used to provide screeningfrom adjacent and neighboring proper-ties, a cross-through section shall beprovided showing the perspective ofthe site from the neighboring propertyat the property line elevation; andj. other existing or proposed condi-tions which could be expected to affectlandscaping.5. Other plans and information as re-quired by the Planner including, but notlimited to:a. architectural elevations of all prin-cipal and accessory buildings (type,color, and materials used in all externalsurfaces);b. “typical” floor plan and “typical”room plan drawn to scale with a sum-mary of square footage for each use oractivity;c. fire protection plan;d. type, location and size (area andheight) of all signs to be erected uponthe property in question;e. vicinity map showing the subjectproperty in reference to nearby high-ways or major street intersections; andf. lighting plan. I. Plan Modifications. Minor changesmay be authorized by the Planner. Pro-posed changes to the approved siteplan affecting structural types, buildingcoverage, mass, intensity or height, al-location of open space and all otherchanges which affect the overall de-sign of the property shall be acted on,reviewed and processed by the Com-mission and Council in the same man-ner as they reviewed and processedthe site plan.J. Existing Approved Final Develop-ment Plan. All existing approved FinalDevelopment Plans as of 12-21-2010are now deemed to be approved siteplans.K. Lapse of Approved Site Plan byNon-User; Extension of Time.1. If a building permit has not beenobtained, and if erection or alteration ofa building, as described in the applica-tion for site plan, has not begun withintwo (2) years after site plan approval,

the approval shall be null and void un-less a petition for extension of time inwhich to commence the proposed workor improvements has been granted.2. A petition for extension shall bemade in writing and filed with the CityClerk within such two (2) year period.The petition shall state reasons show-ing why a building permit has not beenobtained, or why erection or alterationshave not commenced, and shall statethe additional time requested to beginthe proposed work or improvement.The petition shall be presented to theCouncil for hearing and decision in thesame manner as then required for anoriginal application. The Council maygrant an extension of up to one (1) yearupon finding that:there is a reasonable expectation thatthe proposed work or improvement willcommence during the extension; andthe facts which were the basis for ap-proving the final development planhave not materially changed. No morethan one (1) extension shall be grant-ed.Subd. 4 Rezoning. A. Initiation of Rezoning Process.1. A petition for rezoning may be initi-ated by the owner of land proposed forrezoning, the Council or the Commis-sion.2. A petition by an owner shall be onforms provided by the Planner, shall besubmitted with plans, data and infor-mation required by this Section, andsuch other information that the Plannerbelieves necessary for evaluation ofthe petition. The petition shall be ac-companied by the fee set forth in Sec-tion 185 of this Code.B. Sign. The petitioner for rezoningshall erect, or cause to be erected, atleast one (1) sign per street frontage onthe land described in the petition. Thesign or signs shall be of a design ap-proved by the Planner, shall be thirty-six (36) inches by sixty (60) inches insize, shall have letters at least four (4)inches high using Helvetica mediumtypeface or other letter style approvedby the Planner, shall be constructed ofsturdy material, shall be neatly let-tered, and shall be easily viewablefrom, and readable by persons on, theadjoining street. The sign or signs shallcontain the following information:“This property proposed for rezoningby: (Name of Petitioner or Applicant) (Telephone Number of Petitioner or Ap-plicant) For information contact Edina PlanningDepartment: Telephone No. 952-927-8861”

The sign shall be kept in good re-pair and shall be maintained in placeuntil a final decision on the petition hasbeen made by the Council, and shall beremoved by the petitioner within five (5)days after the final decision. The failureof any petitioner to comply fully with theprovisions of this paragraph relating tothe sign shall not prevent the Commis-sion and Council from acting on the pe-tition nor invalidate any rezoning grant-ed by the Council. If the signs are notkept in good repair or removed as re-quired, then the signs shall be deemeda nuisance and may be abated by theCity by proceedings under M.S. 429, orany other then applicable provisions ofthis Code or State Law, and the cost ofabatement, including administrativeexpenses and attorneys’ fees, may belevied as a special assessment againstthe property upon which the sign is lo-cated.C. Procedure for Rezoning 1. Preliminary Rezoning and SitePlan. The petition for rezoning shall in-clude a preliminary site plan with therequired data and information in Sec-tion 850.04 Subd. 3. above.2. Commission Review and Hearing.Upon receipt of the petition, fee and allother required information, in form and

substance acceptable to the Planner,the Planner will review the petition, pre-liminary site plan and the other infor-mation provided by the petitioner, andforward a report to the Commission.The Commission shall conduct a pub-lic hearing regarding the petition andpreliminary site plan. A notice of thedate, time, place and purpose of thehearing shall be published in the offi-cial newspaper of the City at least ten(10) days prior to the date of the hear-ing. A similar notice of hearing shall bemailed at least ten (10) days before thedate of the hearing to each owner ofproperty situated wholly or partly with-in one thousand (1,000) feet of the tractto which the petition relates insofar asthe names and addresses of such own-ers can reasonably be determined bythe Clerk from records maintained bythe Assessor or from other appropriaterecords. After reviewing the report ofthe Planner and hearing the oral orwritten views of all interested persons,the Commission shall make its deci-sion at the same meeting or at a spec-ified future date and send its recom-mendation to the Council. No new no-tice need be given for hearings that arecontinued by the Commission to aspecified future date.3. Council Hearings and Decision;Preliminary Zoning Approval. Upon re-quest of the Planner, Manager or peti-tioner, and after review and recom-mendation by the Commission, theCouncil shall conduct a public hearingregarding the petition and preliminarysite plan. A notice of the date, time,place and purpose of the hearing shallbe published in the official newspaperof the City at least ten days prior to thedate of the hearing. A similar notice ofhearing shall be mailed at least ten (10)days before the date of the hearing toeach owner of property situated whol-ly or partly within one thousand (1,000)feet of the tract to which the petition re-lates insofar as the names and ad-dresses of such owners can reason-ably be determined by the Clerk fromrecords maintained by the Assessor orfrom other appropriate records. Afterhearing the oral or written views of allinterested persons, the Council shallmake its decision at the same meetingor at a specified future date. No newnotice need be given for hearings thatare continued by the Council to a spec-ified future date. An affirmative vote ofthree-fifths of all members of the Coun-cil shall be required to grant prelimi-nary rezoning approval. Provided,however, a rezoning from any residen-tial zoning district to any nonresidentialzoning district shall require an affirma-tive vote of four-fifths of all members ofthe Council. If preliminary rezoning ap-proval is granted, the petitioner mayprepare a final site plan. In grantingpreliminary rezoning approval, theCouncil may make modifications to thepreliminary site plan and may imposeconditions on its approval. The peti-tioner shall include the modifications,and comply with the conditions, in thefinal site plan, or at another time and byother documents, as the Council mayrequire or as shall be appropriate.4. Final Site Plan. The final site planshall include all required informationand data delineated on the preliminarysite plan and, in addition, the requireddata and information in Section 850.04Subd. 3. above.5. Final Rezoning and Site Plan;Commission Review and Hearing. ThePlanner shall forward a report to theCommission. The Commission shallconduct a public hearing regarding thefinal rezoning and site plan. A notice ofthe date, time, place and purpose ofthe hearing shall be published in the of-ficial newspaper of the City at least ten(10) days prior to the date of the hear-ing. A similar notice of hearing shall bemailed at least ten (10) days before the

date of the hearing to each owner ofproperty situated wholly or partly with-in one thousand (1,000) feet of the tractto which the petition relates insofar asthe names and addresses of such own-ers can reasonably be determined bythe Clerk from records maintained bythe Assessor or from other appropriaterecords. After reviewing the report ofthe Planner and hearing the oral orwritten views of all interested persons,the Commission shall make its deci-sion at the same meeting or at a spec-ified future date and send its recom-mendation to the Council. No new no-tice need be given for hearings that arecontinued by the Commission to aspecified future date. The Commissionmay recommend approval by theCouncil based upon but not limited tothe following factors: a. is consistent with the Comprehen-sive Plan;b. is consistent with the preliminarysite plan as approved and modified bythe Council and contains the Councilimposed conditions to the extent theconditions can be complied with by thefinal site plan;c. will not be detrimental to propertiessurrounding the tract; d. will not result in an overly intensiveland use; e. will not result in undue traffic con-gestion or traffic hazards;f. conforms to the provisions of thisSection and other applicable provi-sions of this Code; and g. provides a proper relationship be-tween the proposed improvements,existing structures, open space andnatural features. A recommendation of approval by theCommission shall be deemed to in-clude a favorable finding on each of theforegoing matters even if not specifi-cally set out in the approval resolutionor the minutes of the Commissionmeeting. 6. Council Hearing and Decision;Final Rezoning. The Council shall con-duct a public hearing on the final re-zoning and site plan in the same man-ner and with the same notices as re-quired for preliminary rezoning ap-proval. After hearing the oral and writ-ten views of all interested persons, theCouncil may accept or reject the find-ings of the Commission and therebyapprove or disapprove the final rezon-ing and site plan. An affirmative vote ofthree-fifths of all members of the Coun-cil shall be required to grant final re-zoning approval. Provided, however, arezoning from any residential zoningdistrict to any nonresidential zoningdistrict shall require an affirmative voteof four-fifths of all members of theCouncil. 7. Filing. The approved final site planshall be filed in the Planning Depart-ment.8. Development. The development ofthe tract shall be done and accom-plished in full compliance with the ap-proved final site plan, as modified by,and with the conditions made by, theCouncil, and in full compliance with thisSection and other applicable provi-sions of this Code. Applications forbuilding permits shall be reviewed bythe Planning Department prior to is-suance of such permits to determine ifthey conform to the provisions of thisSection, the approved final site plan, asmodified by, and with the conditionsmade by, the Council, and other ap-plicable provisions of this Code.9. Changes to Approved Final SitePlan. Minor changes in the locationand placement of buildings or other im-provements may be authorized by thePlanner. Proposed changes to the ap-proved final site plan affecting structur-al types, building coverage, mass, in-

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tensity or height, allocation of openspace and all other changes which af-fect the overall design of the propertyshall be acted on, reviewed andprocessed by the Commission andCouncil in the same manner as they re-viewed and processed the final siteplan, except that a three-fifths favor-able vote of the Council shall be re-quired to authorize the proposedchange.10. Lapse of Approved Final Site Planby Non-User; Extension of Time.a. If a building permit has not beenobtained, and if erection or alteration ofa building, as described in the applica-tion for final site plan, has not begunwithin two (2) years after final develop-ment plan approval, the approval shallbe null and void unless a petition for ex-tension of time in which to commencethe proposed work or improvementshas been granted.b. A petition for extension shall bemade in writing and filed with the CityClerk within such two (2) year period.The petition shall state reasons show-ing why a building permit has not beenobtained, or why erection or alterationshave not commenced, and shall statethe additional time requested to beginthe proposed work or improvement.The petition shall be presented to theCouncil for hearing and decision in thesame manner as then required for anoriginal application. The Council maygrant an extension of up to one (1) yearupon finding that:i. there is a reasonable expectationthat the proposed work or improvementwill commence during the extension;andii. the facts which were the basis forapproving the final development planhave not materially changed. No morethan one (1) extension shall be grant-ed.D. Procedure for Rezoning to aPlanned Unit Development (PUD) Dis-trict.1. Purpose and Intent. The purposeof the PUD District is to provide com-prehensive procedures and standardsintended to allow more creativity andflexibility in site plan design than wouldbe possible under a conventional zon-ing district. The decision to zone prop-erty to PUD is a public policy decisionfor the City Council to make in its leg-islative capacity. The purpose and in-tent of a PUD is to include most or allof the following: a. provide for the establishment ofPUD (planned unit development) zon-ing districts in appropriate settings andsituations to create or maintain a de-velopment pattern that is consistentwith the City’s Comprehensive Plan;b. promote a more creative and effi-cient approach to land use within theCity, while at the same time protectingand promoting the health, safety, com-fort, aesthetics, economic viability, andgeneral welfare of the City;c. provide for variations to the strictapplication of the land use regulationsin order to improve site design and op-eration, while at the same time incor-porate design elements that exceedthe City’s standards to offset the effectof any variations. Desired design ele-ments may include: sustainable de-sign, greater utilization of new tech-nologies in building design, specialconstruction materials, landscaping,lighting, stormwater management,pedestrian oriented design, and podi-um height at a street or transition toresidential neighborhoods, parks orother sensitive uses; d. ensure high quality of design anddesign compatible with surroundingland uses, including both existing andplanned; e. maintain or improve the efficiencyof public streets and utilities;f. preserve and enhance site charac-teristics including natural features, wet-

land protection, trees, open space,scenic views, and screening;g. allow for mixing of land uses withina development;h. encourage a variety of housingtypes including affordable housing;and i. ensure the establishment of appro-priate transitions between differingland uses. 2. Applicability/Criteriaa. Uses. All permitted uses, permit-ted accessory uses, conditional uses,and uses allowed by administrativepermit contained in the various zoningdistricts defined in Section 850 of thisTitle shall be treated as potentially al-lowable uses within a PUD district, pro-vided they would be allowable on thesite under the Comprehensive Plan.Property currently zoned R-1, R-2 andPRD-1 shall not be eligible for a PUD.b. Eligibility Standards. To be eligiblefor a PUD district, all developmentshould be in compliance with the fol-lowing:

i. where the site of a proposedPUD is designated for more than one(1) land use in the ComprehensivePlan, the City may require that the PUDinclude all the land uses so designatedor such combination of the designateduses as the City Council shall deemappropriate to achieve the purposes ofthis ordinance and the ComprehensivePlan;

ii. any PUD which involves a sin-gle land use type or housing type maybe permitted provided that it is other-wise consistent with the objectives ofthis ordinance and the ComprehensivePlan;

iii. permitted densities may bespecifically stated in the appropriateplanned development designation andshall be in general conformance withthe Comprehensive Plan; and

iv. the setback regulation, build-ing coverage and floor area ratio of themost closely related conventional zon-ing district shall be considered pre-sumptively appropriate, but may be de-parted from to accomplish the purposeand intent described in #1 above.3. Proceduresa. Pre-Application Conference.Prior to filing of an application for PUD,the applicant must arrange for and at-tend a conference with City staff. Theprimary purpose of the conferenceshall be to provide the applicant with anopportunity to gather information andobtain guidance as to the general suit-ability of the proposal for the area forwhich it is proposed and its conformityto the provisions of this Title before in-curring substantial expense in thepreparation of plans, surveys and otherdata.b. Pre-Application Sketch PlanReview. Prior to filing of a PUD, the ap-plicant is encouraged to submit asketch plan of the project to the CityPlanner per Section 850.04 Subd. 3.E.The submittal should include a state-ment providing justification for thePUD, including but not limited to the in-tended utilization of the items listed inthe Purpose and Intent, and Criteriaabove.c. Planning Commission and CityCouncil Review. The Planner shallrefer the sketch plan to the PlanningCommission and City Council for dis-cussion, review, and informal com-ment. Any opinions or comments pro-vided to the applicant by the Planner,Planning Commission, and City Coun-cil shall be considered advisory onlyand shall not constitute a binding deci-sion on the request. There shall be noofficial application made for a sketchplan. It is an informal review and com-ment by planning commission and CityCouncil. d. Preliminary Development Planand Preliminary Rezoning. Preliminarydevelopment plan submissions may

depict and outline the proposed imple-mentation of the sketch plan for thePUD. The preliminary developmentPlan submissions shall include, but notbe limited to, the submission require-ments stipulated in Section 850.04.Subd. 3. Preliminary rezoning processis stipulated in Section 850.04 Subd.4.C.e. Final Development Plan andFinal Rezoning. After approval of thepreliminary development plan, the ap-plicant may apply for a final develop-ment plan and final rezoning approvalfor all or a portion of the PUD. The finaldevelopment plan submissions shallinclude, but not be limited to, the sub-mission requirements stipulated inSection 850.04 Subd. 3. Final rezoningprocess is stipulated in Section 850.04.Subd. 4.C.Final rezoning to PUD becomes officialupon adoption of an ordinance rezon-ing the property.E. Restriction on Rezoning After De-nial of Petition. After the Council hasdenied a petition for rezoning, theowner of the tract to which the petitionrelated may not file a new petition for aperiod of one year following the date ofsuch denial for transferring the sametract, or any part, to the same district orsubdistrict (if the district has been di-vided into subdistricts) to which suchtransfer was previously denied. Provid-ed, however, that such petition may befiled if so directed by the Council on athree-fifths favorable vote of all mem-bers of the Council after presentationto the Council of evidence of a changeof facts or circumstances affecting thetract.F. Text Amendments. Amendmentsto the Zoning Ordinance other than Re-zoning.1. A petition for a text amendmentmay be initiated by the owner of affect-ed land, the Council or the Commis-sion. A petition by an owner shall be onforms provided by the Planner andsuch other information that the Plannerbelieves necessary for evaluation ofthe petition. The petition shall be ac-companied by the fee set forth in Sec-tion 185 of this Code.2. Commission Review and Hearing.Upon receipt of the petition, fee and allother required information, in form andsubstance acceptable to the Planner,the Planner will review the petition, andthe other information provided by thepetitioner, and forward a report to theCommission. The Commission shallconduct a public hearing regarding thepetition. A notice of the date, time,place and purpose of the hearing shallbe published in the official newspaperof the City at least ten (10) days priorto the date of the hearing. After re-viewing the report of the Planner andhearing the oral or written views of allinterested persons, the Commissionshall make its decision at the samemeeting or at a specified future dateand send its recommendation to theCouncil. No new notice need be givenfor hearings that are continued by theCommission to a specified future date.3. Council Hearings and Decision.After review and recommendation bythe Commission, the Council shall con-duct a public hearing regarding theproposed text amendment. A notice ofthe date, time, place and purpose ofthe hearing shall be published in the of-ficial newspaper of the City at least ten(10) days prior to the date of the hear-ing. After hearing the oral or writtenviews of all interested persons, theCouncil shall make its decision at thesame meeting or at a specified futuredate. No new notice need be given forhearings that are continued by theCouncil to a specified future date. Anaffirmative vote of three-fifths of allmembers of the Council shall be re-quired to approve a text amendment.Subd. 5 Conditional Use Permits.

A. Initiation of Conditional Use Per-mit. An application for a conditional usepermit may be initiated by the owner orowners of the lot or building in ques-tion.1. The application shall be on formsprovided by the Planner and shall besubmitted with required plans, dataand information, and such other infor-mation as, in the opinion of the Plan-ner, is necessary for evaluation of theapplication. The application shall beaccompanied by the fee set forth inSection 185 of this Code.B. Sign. All provisions and require-ments in this Subsection relating toerection of a sign in connection with arezoning of property shall apply to theapplicant for a conditional use permit,and the applicant shall comply with allsuch provisions and requirements, ex-cept that the sign shall state that a con-ditional use permit is proposed for theproperty instead of rezoning. C. Application Data.1. If the conditional use permit is re-quested to allow a principal or acces-sory use that requires the constructionof a new building or accessory use fa-cilities, or additions or enlargements toan existing building or accessory usefacilities, the application shall be drawnto a scale acceptable to the Planner,and be accompanied by plans contain-ing the following data and information:a. elevation drawings of all new build-ings or accessory use facilities, or ad-ditions and enlargements to existingbuildings or accessory use facilities, in-cluding a description of existing andproposed exterior building materials;b. the location, dimensions and otherpertinent information as to all proposedand existing buildings, structures andother improvements, streets, alleys,driveways, parking areas, loadingareas and sidewalks;c. a landscape plan and schedule inaccordance with Subsection 850.10;d. a floor plan showing the location,arrangement and floor area of existingand proposed uses; ande. any other information required, inthe opinion of the Planner, to evaluatethe application, to determine consis-tency with the Comprehensive Plan,and to ensure compliance with the re-quirements contained in this Sectionand other applicable provisions of thisCode.2. If the conditional use permit is re-quested to allow a principal or acces-sory use that does not require con-struction of a new building or accesso-ry use facilities, or additions or en-largements to an existing building oraccessory use facilities, the applicationshall be accompanied by plans show-ing:a. the location, arrangement and floorarea of existing and proposed uses;b. the location, dimensions and otherpertinent information as to all build-ings, structures, streets, alleys, drive-ways, parking areas, loading areas,sidewalks and landscaping; andc. any other information required, inthe opinion of the Planner, to evaluatethe application, determine consistency,with the Comprehensive Plan, and en-sure compliance with the requirementscontained in this Section and other ap-plicable provisions of this Code.D. Commission Review and Hearing.The Commission shall conduct a pub-lic hearing regarding the application. Anotice of the date, time, place and pur-pose of the hearing shall be publishedin the official newspaper of the City atleast ten (10) days prior to the date ofthe hearing. A similar notice of hearingshall be mailed at least ten (10) daysbefore the date of the hearing to eachowner of property situated wholly orpartly within one thousand (1,000) feetof the tract to which the petition relatesinsofar as the names and addresses ofsuch owners can reasonably be deter-

mined by the Clerk from records main-tained by the Assessor or from otherappropriate records. After reviewingthe report of the Planner and hearingthe oral or written views of all interest-ed persons, the Commission shallmake its decision at the same meetingor at a specified future date and sendits recommendation to the Council. Nonew notice need be given for hearingsthat are continued by the Commissionto a specified future date.E. City Council Hearing and Decision.Upon request of the Planner, Manageror applicant, and after review and rec-ommendation by the Commission, theCouncil shall conduct a public hearingregarding the application. A notice ofthe date, time, place and purpose ofthe hearing shall be published in the of-ficial newspaper of the City at least ten(10) days prior to the date of the hear-ing. A similar notice of hearing shall bemailed at least ten (10) days before thedate of the hearing to each owner ofproperty situated wholly or partly with-in one thousand (1,000) feet of the tractto which the application relates insofaras the names and addresses of suchowners can reasonably be determinedby the Clerk from records maintainedby the Assessor. After hearing the oraland written views of all interested per-sons, the Council shall make its deci-sion at the same meeting or at a spec-ified future date. No new notice needbe given for hearings that are contin-ued to a specified future date. TheCouncil shall not grant a conditionaluse permit unless it finds that the es-tablishment, maintenance and opera-tion of the use:1. Does not have an undue adverseimpact on governmental facilities, utili-ties, services or existing or proposedimprovements;2. Will generate traffic within the ca-pacity of the streets serving the prop-erty; 3. Does not have an undue adverseimpact on the public health, safety orwelfare;4. Will not impede the normal and or-derly development and improvement ofother property in the vicinity;5. Conforms to the applicable restric-tions and special conditions of the dis-trict in which it is located as imposed bythis Section; and6. Is consistent with the Comprehen-sive Plan.

Approval of a conditional use per-mit requires a three-fifths favorablevote of all members of the Council. Afavorable vote by the Council shall bedeemed to include a favorable findingon each of the foregoing matters evenif not specifically set out in the approvalresolution or the minutes of the Coun-cil meeting.F. Conditions and Restrictions. TheCommission may recommend that theCouncil impose, and the Council withor without such recommendation mayimpose, conditions and restrictionsupon the establishment, location, con-struction, maintenance, operation orduration of the use as deemed neces-sary for the protection of the public in-terest and adjacent properties, to en-sure compliance with the requirementsof this Section and other applicableprovisions of this Code, and to ensureconsistency with the ComprehensivePlan. The Council may require such ev-idence and guarantees as it may deemnecessary to secure compliance withany conditions imposed. No use shallbe established or maintained, and nobuilding or other permit for establishingor maintaining such use shall be grant-ed, until the applicant has met and ful-filled all conditions imposed by theCouncil to the satisfaction of the Plan-ner.G. Expansions of Conditional Uses.No use allowed by conditional use per-mit, or any building or structure acces-

sory thereto, shall be increased ingross floor area or height, nor shall anyoff-street parking facilities accessoryto the building or structure be enlargedin surface area to accommodate addi-tional automobiles, without first obtain-ing, in each instance, a conditional usepermit.H. Restriction on Resubmission AfterDenial. No application for a conditionaluse permit which has been denied bythe Council shall be resubmitted for aperiod of one year following the date ofthe denial by the Council. Provided,however, that the application may beresubmitted if so directed by the Coun-cil on a three-fifths favorable vote of allmembers of the Council after presen-tation to the Council of evidence of achange of facts or circumstances af-fecting the proposed use or tract onwhich it is to be located.I. Lapse of Conditional Use Permitby Non-User, Extension of Time. 1. If no use allowed by the condition-al use permit has begun within two (2)years from the granting of the condi-tional use permit, the conditional usepermit shall become null and void un-less a petition for extension of time hasbeen granted.2. A petition for extension shall be inwriting and filed with the Clerk withintwo (2) years from the granting of theconditional use permit. The petition forextension shall state facts showing agood faith attempt to use the condi-tional use permit and shall state the ad-ditional time requested to begin theuse. The petition shall be presented tothe Council for hearing and decision inthe same manner as then required foran original application. The Councilmay grant an extension of the condi-tional use permit for up to one (1) yearupon finding that:a. a good faith attempt to use the con-ditional use permit has been made;b. there is a reasonable expectationthat the conditional use permit will beused during the extension; andc. the facts which were the basis forthe findings under which the originalconditional use permit was grantedhave not materially changed. No morethan one (1) extension shall be grant-ed. For purposes of this paragraph, ause shall be deemed begun when allwork described in the original applica-tion, or information provided, has beencompleted and has received final Cityapprovals and the use is operating forthe purposes described in the originalapplication.J. Filing of Conditional Use Permit. Ifa conditional use permit is granted, theapplicant, at the applicant’s expense,shall duly file or record the permit in theproper office to give constructive noticeof it. A verified copy of the permit, withthe recording data on it, shall be deliv-ered to the Planner. The Council mayrequire that the permit be so recordedor filed, and the verified copy deliveredto the Planner, before the permit shallbecome effective. Subd. 6 Fees and Charges. A. Petitions and Applications. Eachpetition or application filed with or sub-mitted to the City pursuant to this Sec-tion shall not be deemed filed or sub-mitted, and the City shall have no dutyto process it, to act on it or respond toit, unless and until there is paid to theCity the applicable fee for such petitionor application, as then required by Sec-tion 185 of this Code. This paragraphshall not apply to petitions or applica-tions filed or submitted by the Council,the Commission or any City official inits official capacity.B. Administrative Expenses and At-torneys’ Fees. Each petitioner and ap-plicant, by filing or submitting a petitionor application, shall have agreed to pay

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all administrative expenses and attor-neys’ fees, with interest and costs asprovided, incurred by the City in con-nection with or as a result of reviewingand acting on such petition or applica-tion. If more than one (1) person signsa petition or application, all such sign-ers shall be jointly and severally liablefor such expenses and fees, with inter-est and costs as provided. The ex-penses and fees to be paid to the Citypursuant to this paragraph shall bepayable upon demand made by theCity, and if not paid within five (5) daysafter such demand, shall bear interestfrom the date of demand until paid at arate equal to the lesser of the highestinterest rate allowed by law or two (2)percentage points in excess of the ref-erence rate. The petitioners and appli-cants shall also pay all costs, includingattorneys’ fees, incurred by the City incollecting the expenses, fees and in-terest, with interest on the costs of col-lection from the dates incurred untilpaid, at the same interest rate as ispayable on the expenses and fees. Forpurposes of this paragraph, referencerate shall mean the rate publicly an-nounced from time to time by FirstEdina National Bank, or any succes-sor, as its reference rate, and if thebank, or its successor, ceases publiclyannouncing its reference rate, refer-ence rate shall mean the interest ratecharged from time to time by the bankon 90-day unsecured business loans toits most creditworthy customers.Subd. 7 Mailed Notice. Whenever this Section requires or per-mits mailed notice to property owners,the failure to give mailed notice, or de-fects in the notice, shall not invalidatethe proceedings, provided a good faithattempt to comply with the applicablenotice requirements was made. Anyappropriate records may be used bythe person responsible for mailing thenotice to determine names and ad-dresses of owners.Subd. 8 Evidence of Ownership. If, in connection with any petition or ap-plication, the Planner requests evi-dence of ownership of the property towhich the petition or application re-lates, the petitioner or applicant shallobtain, at the petitioner’s or applicant’sexpense, and deliver to the Planner, atitle opinion from an attorney accept-able to the Planner, or other evidenceof such ownership acceptable to thePlanner, in each case addressed to theCity. Also, if so requested by the Plan-ner, the petitioner or applicant shall ob-tain a written consent to the petition orapplication by all owners of such prop-erty as shown by the title opinion orother evidence of ownership and, if therequest is made, the City shall have noduty to process, or to act on or respondto, such petition or application untilsuch consents are delivered to thePlanner. Subd. 9 Violation, Penalty, Remedies. A. Misdemeanor. Any owner orlessee of an entire building or propertyin or upon which a violation has beencommitted or shall exist, or any owneror lessee of that part of the building orproperty in or upon which a violationhas been committed or shall exist, shallbe guilty of a misdemeanor and subjectto the penalties and remedies providedin Subsection 100.09 of this Code.B. Violation of Conditions in Condi-tional Use Permits. If any person vio-lates any condition or restriction im-posed by the Council in connectionwith the grant or issuance of a condi-tional use permit, the City, in addition toother remedies available to it as pro-vided in this Subdivision, may revokethe permit and all rights attributable tosuch permit. Revocation shall be donein the following manner:1. The Manager or Planner shall noti-fy the owner and occupant of the prop-erty to which such permit exists insofar

as the names and addresses of suchowner and occupant can reasonablybe determined by the Clerk fromrecords maintained by the Assessor, ofthe violation and request removal with-in a stated period, but not less than five(5) days.2. If the violation is not removed with-in the stated period, the Manager orPlanner shall submit a report on thematter to the Council and request ahearing.3. The Council, upon receipt of the re-port, shall set a hearing date, and no-tice shall be given to the owner and oc-cupant at least ten (10) days prior tothe hearing.4. After receiving the oral and writtenviews of all interested persons, theCouncil shall make its decision at thesame meeting or at a specified futuredate.5. If the hearing is continued to aspecified future date, no new noticeneed be given. If such permit is re-voked by the Council, all use, activityand rights allowed by and attributableto such permit shall immediatelycease.Section 2. Subsection 850.09 isamended to add the following:850.09 Districts. For the purposes ofthis Section, the City shall be dividedinto the following zoning districts:Single Dwelling Unit District (R-1)Double Dwelling Unit District (R-2)Planned Residence District (PRD andPSR)Mixed Development District (MDD)Planned Office District (POD)Planned Commercial District (PCD)Planned Industrial District (PID)Regional Medical District (RMD)Automobile Parking District (APD)Heritage Preservation Overlay District(HPD)Floodplain Overlay District (FD)Planned Unit Development District(PUD)Section 3. This ordinance is effectiveimmediately upon its passage andpublication.First Reading: November 16,2010Second Reading: December 21,2010Published: December 30, 2010Attest:

Debra A. Mangen, City ClerkJames B. Hovland, Mayor

(Jan 6, 2011) D1 Ord.# 2010-18


ORDINANCE 2010-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

ZONING ORDINANCECONCERNING NONCONFORMING

BUILDINGS AND USES ANDADDITIONS TO OR REPLACEMENTOF HOMES WITH A FIRST FLOOR

ELEVATION OVER ONE FOOTABOVE THE EXISTING HOMES

FIRST FLOOR ELEVATIONThe City Of Edina Ordains:Section 1. Section 850.07 Subd. 20.A. is repealed: A. Non-conforming uses. Any non-conforming use may continue, provid-ed that:1. It shall not be expanded to occupya larger portion of a building or lot, orbe extended to other buildings or lots;2. It shall not be replaced with anyother nonconforming use;3. It shall not be resumed if it is dis-continued for one year or longer; and4. If it is ever discontinued and re-placed with a conforming use, no non-conforming use thereafter shall bemade of the building or lot.Section 2. Section 850.07 Subd. 20.Bis amended to read:Nonconforming Buildings.1. Alterations, Additions and Enlarge-

ments.a. A nonconforming building, otherthan a single dwelling unit building,shall not be added to or enlarged, inany manner, or subjected to an alter-ation involving fifty percent (50%) ormore of the gross floor area of thebuilding, or fifty percent (50%) or moreof the exterior wall area of the building,unless such non-conforming building,including all additions, alterations andenlargements, shall conform to all ofthe restrictions of the district in which itis located. The percentage of the grossfloor area or exterior wall area subject-ed to an alteration shall be the aggre-gate percentage for any consecutivethree (3) year period.b. Alternate setbacks. An addition toa single dwelling unit building with anonconforming setback, or an additionto a structure accessory to a singledwelling unit building with a noncon-forming setback, may be constructedwithin the existing nonconforming set-back, which is the shortest distancefrom the applicable lot line to the exist-ing structure, subject to the followinglimitations:i. the addition shall not exceed theexisting square footage encroachmentinto the nonconforming setback or twohundred (200) square feet, whicheveris less; and ii. the addition may only be con-structed on the same floor as the ex-isting encroachment into the noncon-forming setback.2. Nonconformities. Except as pro-vided in Section 850.21, any noncon-formity, including the lawful use or oc-cupation of land or premises existing atthe time of the adoption of an addition-al control under this Chapter, may becontinued, including through repair, re-placement, restoration, maintenance,or improvement, but not including ex-pansion, except as specifically provid-ed in this Chapter, unless:a. the nonconformity or occupancy isdiscontinued for a period of more thanone (1) year; or b. any nonconforming use is de-stroyed by fire or other peril to the ex-tent of greater than fifty percent (50%)of its market value, and no building per-mit has been applied for within onehundred eighty (180) days of when theproperty is damaged. In these cases,the city of Edina may impose reason-able conditions upon a building permitin order to mitigate any newly createdimpact on adjacent property. Any sub-sequent use or occupancy of the landor premises shall be a conforming useor occupancy.Section 3. Section 850.11 (R-1, Sin-gle Dwelling Unit District) Subd. 2.Conditional Uses; is amended to addthe following:I. Additions to or replacement of sin-gle dwelling unit buildings with a firstfloor elevation of more than one (1) footabove the existing first floor elevationof the existing dwelling unit building.Such additions to or replacements ofsingle dwelling unit buildings mustmeet one or more of the first three (3)conditions listed below, and alwaysmeet condition four (4). 1. The first floor elevation may be in-creased to the extent necessary to el-evate the lowest level of the dwelling toan elevation of two (2) feet above the100-year flood elevation, as estab-lished by the Federal Emergency Man-agement Agency (FEMA), or the City’sComprehensive Water Resource Man-agement Plan; or2. The first floor elevation may be in-creased to the extent necessary to rea-sonably protect the dwelling fromground water intrusion. Existing andpotential ground water elevations shallbe determined in accordance with ac-cepted hydrologic and hydraulic engi-neering practices. Determinationsshall be undertaken by a professional

civil engineer licensed under Minneso-ta Statutes Chapter 326 or a hydrolo-gist certified by the American Instituteof Hydrology. Studies, analyses andcomputations shall be submitted in suf-ficient detail to allow thorough reviewand approval; or 3. The first floor elevation may be in-creased to the extent necessary toallow the new building to meet StateBuilding Code, City of Edina Code, orother statutory requirements; and4. An increase in first floor elevationwill only be permitted if the new struc-ture or addition fits the character of theneighborhood in height, mass andscale. Section 4. Section 850.11 Subd. 7. H.is hereby amended as follows:H. Additions to or replacement of, sin-gle dwelling unit buildings and build-ings containing two dwelling units. Foradditions, alterations and changes to,or rebuilds of existing single dwellingunit buildings and buildings containingtwo dwellings, the first floor elevationmay not be more than one foot abovethe existing first floor elevation. If a splitlevel dwelling is torn down and a newhome is built, the new first floor or entrylevel elevation may not be more thanone foot above the front entry elevationof the home that was torn down. Sub-ject to Section 850.11 Subd. 2. I. thefirst floor elevation may be increasedmore than one (1) foot. The provisionsof this paragraph shall apply to all sin-gle dwelling unit buildings and build-ings containing two dwelling units in-cluding units in the flood plain overlaydistrict. Any deviation from the require-ments of this paragraph shall require avariance.Section 5. Section 850.12 (R-2, Dou-ble Dwelling Unit District) is amendedto add the following:Subd. 3. Conditional Uses.A. Additions to or replacement of sin-gle dwelling unit buildings and build-ings containing two (2) dwelling unitswith a first floor elevation of more thanone (1) foot above the existing first floorelevation of the existing dwelling unitbuilding. Such additions to or replace-ments of single or two dwelling unitbuildings must meet one or more of thefirst three (3) conditions listed below,and always meet condition four (4).1. The first floor elevation may be in-creased to the extent necessary to el-evate the lowest level of the dwelling toan elevation of two (2) feet above the100-year flood elevation, as estab-lished by the Federal Emergency Man-agement Agency (FEMA), or the City’sComprehensive Water Resource Man-agement Plan; or2. The first floor elevation may be in-creased to the extent necessary to rea-sonably protect the dwelling fromground water intrusion. Existing andpotential ground water elevations shallbe determined in accordance with ac-cepted hydrologic and hydraulic engi-neering practices. Determinationsshall be undertaken by a professionalcivil engineer licensed under Minneso-ta Statutes Chapter 326 or a hydrolo-gist certified by the American Instituteof Hydrology. Studies, analyses andcomputations shall be submitted in suf-ficient detail to allow thorough reviewand approval; or 3. The first floor elevation may be in-creased to the extent necessary toallow the new building to meet StateBuilding Code, City of Edina Code, orother statutory requirements; and4. An increase in first floor elevationwill only be permitted if the new struc-ture or addition fits the character of theneighborhood in height, mass andscale. Section 6. This ordinance is effectiveimmediately upon its passage andpublication.First Reading: November 16, 2010Second Reading: December 21, 2010

Published: December 30, 2010Attest:

Debra A. Mangen, City ClerkJames B. Hovland, Mayor(Jan 6, 2011) D1 Ord.#2010-17


ORDINANCE NO. 2010-19AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

ZONING ORDINANCECONCERNING DRIVEWAYS

The City Of Edina Ordains:Section 1. Subsection 850.08 Subd.5.F is amended to read:F. Construction. Off-street parkingspaces and circulation areas shall besurfaced and maintained with an all-weather, durable and dust-free surfac-ing material. Except for residentialuses in the R-1 District and R-2 Dis-trict, each parking space shall be clear-ly delineated by lines painted on orimbedded in the surface of the parkingarea.Section 2. Subsection 850.08 Subd.6.D.1 is amended to read:D. Driveway Design.1. Driveway Width.a. In all zoning districts except R-1and R-2. (back of curb to back of curb):

Maximum MinimumOne-way 20’ 12’Two-way 30’ 24’

b. There are no minimum drivewaywidths in the R-1 and R-2 zoning dis-tricts. Section 3. This ordinance is effectiveimmediately upon its passage andpublication.First Reading: November 16,2010Second Reading: December 21,2010Published: December 30, 2010Attest:

Debra A. Mangen, City ClerkJames B. Hovland, Mayor

(Jan 6, 2011) D1 Ord.# 2010-19

Public Notice of Auction(Official Publication)

Public Storage, Inc.PS Orangeco. Inc and/or Shurgard

TRS, Inc will conduct sales(s) at Public Storage

(formerly Shurgard) located atEdina #08309

4425 West 77th St, Edina, MN 55435

Notice of Sale and Disposal ofProperty

Notice is hereby given that the personalproperty listed below will be sold at pub-lic auction held on January 26, 2011, at4425 West 77th St, Edina, MN 55435 at3:00pm. The description of the goodsand name of the person(s) whose per-sonal property is to be sold is as follows:

1023 PIERCE, GRACE: Boxes/ Bags/Totes; Furniture1049 CLARK, MELVIN: Boxes/ Bags/Totes; Furniture; Tools1086 Gray, Andrea: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes;Furniture; Tools1102 Tigges, Chris: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes;Furniture1203 XEROX: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Fur-niture1208 LIEF, EDWARD: Clothing; Files/Cabinets; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture2007 Karpe, Umesh: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes;Furniture2046 Nagel, Katherine: Boxes/ Bags/Totes; Furniture2122 Harnish, Lindsey: Clothing; Cabi-nets; Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Furniture2201 Penn, Jan: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes; Fur-niture2204 Tobin, Deborah: Clothing; Boxes/Bags/ Totes; Furniture

2474 EPEC: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes2480 KJSEA: Boxes/ Bags/ Totes

(Jan. 6, 13, 2011) d1-Edina 08309

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EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY – JAN. 7 THROUGH JAN. 13

Storytime: Achoo!Where: Barnes and Noble,3225 W. 69th St., EdinaWhen: 11 a.m.Price: FreeInfo: 952-920-0633

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Spirit of America DanceCompetitionWhere: Best Buy Rotundaat Mall of America,BloomingtonWhen: 8 a.m. to noonPrice: FreeInfo: www.varsity.com

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Winter Ice FestivalWhere: Centennial LakesPark, 7499 France Ave. S.,EdinaWhen: 1-5 p.m.Price: FreeInfo: 952-833-9580

10M O N D A Y

Author Event: KimEdwards, “The Lake ofDreams”Where: Barnes and Noble,3225 W. 69th St., EdinaWhen: 7 p.m.Price: FreeInfo: 952-920-0633

Edina School BoardMeetingWhere: Edina CommunityCenter Room 349, 5701Normandale Road, EdinaWhen: 7 p.m.Info:www.edina.k12.mn.us

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Edina Park BoardMeetingWhere: City Hall, 4801 W.50th St., EdinaWhen: 7 p.m.Info: www.cityofedina.com

Edina High SchoolOrchestra “A Night At TheOpera”Where: EHS FickAuditorium, 6754 ValleyView Road, EdinaWhen: 7:30-9 p.m.Price: $5 adults, $2 stu-dents and seniorsInfo: www.edina.k12.mn.us

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Storytime: Jane YolenStoriesWhere: Barnes and Noble,3225 W. 69th St., EdinaWhen: 11 a.m.Price: FreeInfo: 952-920-0633

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Bob the BeachcomberWhere: Edinborough Park,7700 York Ave. S., EdinaWhen: NoonPrice: FreeInfo: 952-833-9540

Edina High SchoolThespian Club VarietyShowWhere: Edina PerformingArts Center, 6754 ValleyView Road, EdinaWhen: 7:30-9 p.m.Info: www.edinatheater.org

Saturday, Jan. 8• First Pages: The Parent Trap – Finding

Time to Write, 2 p.m., Edina Library. Even ifit is for five minutes a day or five minutes aweek, writers must write. In this class, youwill learn ways to make writing a habit evenwithin the busiest parent’s schedule.

Monday, Jan. 10• SCORE Small Business Consultations,

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Southdale Library.Meet with a business counselor to develop abusiness plan, discuss a new idea or tacklea business problem. Consultations are freeand confidential. Walk-ins are welcome orcall 952-938-4570 to make an appointment.

• Microsoft Excel: Basics, 11 a.m. to 1p.m., Southdale Library. Learn the basics ofworking with an Excel spreadsheet: naviga-tion, entering data and using formulas.

• Computer Basics Workshop, 2-4 p.m.,Southdale Library. Learn and bring ques-tions about basic mouse and keyboardingskills, creating an e-mail account, using theInternet and scanning. Registrationrequired.

• Last Word Book Discussion Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Galleria Barnes & Noble, 3225 W.69th St., Edina. Stimulating book discussionsfacilitated by local authors and literary volun-teers. All books and dates are chosen aheadof time so you can pick and choose whatworks for you. Meetings alternate betweenthe Southdale Library and Barnes & Noble.

Tuesday, Jan. 11• Tuesdays With A Scholar, 10-11:30

a.m., Southdale Library. Join local scholarsfor weekly lectures and discussions abouttimely and fascinating topics, from brain sci-ence to international politics. For programtopics, see the Southdale Library website.

Wednesday, Jan. 12• Job Search Over 40, 10:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m., Southdale Library. This work-shop will help mature workers deal with thechallenges of job searching. Topics includeperceptions and stereotypes, marketingyourself effectively, and specific strategiesfor the 40-plus job seeker.

• SCORE Small Business Roundtables,3:30-5 p.m., Southdale Library. Get feed-

back and advice, exchange ideas, experi-ences and solutions with other small busi-ness owners in a roundtable discussion ledby SCORE counselors. Registration requiredat SCORE, 952-938-4570.

• Chess Club, 6:30-8 p.m., SouthdaleLibrary. For grades 3 and up. Have fun learn-ing the basics of chess, improving yourgame, mastering strategies and meetingother chess fans. Walk-ins welcome.

Thursday, Jan. 13• Computer Basics Workshop, 2-4 p.m.,

Southdale Library. Learn and bring ques-tions about basic mouse and keyboardingskills, creating an e-mail account, using theInternet and scanning. Registrationrequired.

• Microsoft Publisher: Basics, 6-8 p.m.,Southdale Library. Learn to use the menusand toolbars to create and publish your ownfliers, brochures and greeting cards.

Southdale Library: 7001 York Ave. S.,Edina. Information: 952-847-5900.

Edina Library: 5280 Grandview Square,Edina. Information: 952-847-5425.

Friday, Jan. 7 – Podiatrist**, 8:30 a.m.; Social Bridge, 9a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 9:10 a.m.; Mexican Train Dominoes,9:30 a.m.; Sit Fit*, 10:45 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; Poker,12:30 p.m.; BZZ’s**, 1 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 10 – Low Impact*, 8:15 a.m.; Sit Fit*, 9:15 a.m.and 10:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 9:30 a.m.; OLLI-Film and Spirituality,10 a.m.; ACBL Bridge, 11:45 a.m.; Cribbage**, 1 p.m.; Singers, 1p.m.; Social Worker, 1 p.m.; Harmonica Society, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 – Tap Dance**, 9 a.m.; DuplicateBridge, 9 a.m.; Laptop Lab, 9:30 a.m.; OLLI-WWII/Norway,10 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*, 10:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.; Pinochle,1 p.m.; Bowling, 1 p.m.; Canasta, 1 p.m.; BZZ’s**, 1 p.m.;Blood Pressure Checks, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 – Tap Dance**, 8 a.m.; DuplicateBridge, 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 – Low Impact*, 8 a.m.; Gentle Yoga*,9 a.m.; Computer Group, 9:30 a.m.; Sit Fit*, 10:30 and11:45 a.m.; OLLI-Armchair Travels, 12:30 p.m.; Needle Talk,1 p.m.; Scrabble, 1 p.m.; OLLI-Tap, 1 p.m.; OLLI-Accessingthe Law, 2:15 p.m.

All events are held at the Edina Senior Center, 5280Grandview Square, Edina, unless otherwise note.

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WORTH NOTINGLast week’s Schwan Cup high school hockey

tournament included 225 games on 11 ice sheetsthroughout the Twin Cities area.

LOOKING AHEAD

Hockey matinee daySaturday, Jan. 8, will be matinee day in

Lake Conference girls hockey.The Edina Hornets will try to move to 2-0

in the conference when they play Hopkins at3 p.m. at Minnetonka Ice Arena.

In another 3 p.m. game, it will beMinnetonka against Eden Prairie at EdenPrairie Community Center.

Entering this week’s action, Edina andWayzata were tied for first place. Both teamswon their conference openers.

Edina topped Eden Prairie 6-1 in its open-er as Hannah Burns scored two goals.Christie Brauer, Greer Vogl, Suzie Lundeenand Sami Reber each scored one.

Wayzata’s defense produced a 3-2 victoryover Hopkins in the other opening-day game.

Road trip for Edina girlsEdina High’s girls basketball team will be

on the road this weekend.Coach Matt Nilsen’s Hornets will face the

Duluth East Greyhounds at 2:30 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 8, at Duluth East High School.

The Hornets have another big non-con-ference test at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, whenthey play Richfield at the Edina High gym.

Friday night hockeyEdina High’s boys hockey team has a rare

Friday night game this week.Coach Curt Giles’ Hornets will play Holy

Angels in a non-conference game at 7:30p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at Richfield Ice Arena.

The Hornets, defending state Class AAchampions, rely on the goaltending ofConnor Girard and the offensive leadershipof Steven Fogarty, Louie Nanne, JakeSampson, Michael Sit and others.

Max Everson, the Hornets’ senior defense-man, is rated among the best in the state.

Edina boys at ShakopeeThe Edina High boys basketball team will

play section rival Shakopee in a non-confer-ence game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, atthe Shakopee High gym.

Edina is a balanced team that banks on theleadership of point guard Brendan Canova,shooting guard Nate Carlson and forwardsPhilip DeBerg and Chris Thompson.

– Compiled by John Sherman

STARS OF THE WEEK

Jamie BresnahanThe Edina High post player was named to

the all-tourney team at the Lakeville SouthInvitational last week. She has led the Hornetgirls basketball team to a 7-3 record with anaverage of 13 points per game.

Corinne BuieThe former All-State hockey and soccer

player at Edina High is having a good firstseason with the Providence College women’shockey team. In 19 games, Buie has 14points on six goals and eight assists. Herplus-14 rating is second best on the team.

Max CartwrightCartwright, a senior for the Edina High

boys swimming and diving team, sparkedthe Hornets to a 100-84 win over MapleGrove. He had individual victories in the 100-yard backstroke and the 100 butterfly.

Maddie DahlEdina High’s girls hockey goalie saved 49

of 51 shots over a three-game span as theHornets won the ABRA Auto Body Invitationallast week. The Hornets defeated Irondale 3-1,Coon Rapids 4-1 and Hill-Murray 2-0.

Max EversonEdina High’s senior boys hockey defense-

man scored the winning goal in a shootoutagainst Blaine during the Schwan Cup Dec.31 at Blaine’s Schwan Super Rink.

Steven FogartyThe senior forward for the Edina High

boys hockey team had two goals and twoassists as the Hornets defeated Duluth East4-3 in the first round of the Schwan Cup.

Michael GratzEdina High’s senior standout was a dou-

ble winner in the Hornets’ 100-84 boysswimming victory over Maple Grove. He wonthe 200-yard freestyle in 1 minute, 46.92seconds and the 500 freestyle in 4:56.07.

Samuel LindenEdina’s eighth-grade diver is making a

name for himself in varsity competition. Hewas first off the 1-meter board in dual-meetvictories over Maple Grove and MinneapolisSouthwest/Washburn.

Hornets win one, tie twoBY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Edina High’s boys hockey teamplayed three tough opponents in theSchwan Cup last week and skated awaywith a win and two ties.

“Take a look at the teams we played,”said Hornet head coach Curt Giles.“Duluth East is having a great season, so

is Hill-Murray, and Blaine has been tostate five years in a row.”

Hill-Murray, which was credited witha shootout victory against Edina, wonthe Schwan Cup Gold Division by beat-ing Minnetonka 5-3 in the finals on NewYear’s night at Xcel Energy Center.

“This is one of the best tournamentsevery year,” said Giles. “We feel prettygood about the way we played.”

Senior defenseman Max Everson of the Edina High boys hockey team cranks a slap shot. The Hornets wonone and tied two in the Schwan Cup tourney last week. (Photo by Brian Nelson • Contributing Photographer)

Edina boys jell in Schwan Cup

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The Hornets opened the Schwan CupDec. 29 with a 4-3 victory over DuluthEast.

Edina’s No. 1 star was senior forwardSteven Fogarty, who had two goals andtwo assists. His shorthanded goal in thesecond period switched the momentumEdina’s way after Duluth East hadclosed Edina’s margin to 2-1 on a goal byJake Randolph.

Andy Jordahl scored the winninggoal in the third period with Fogartyand Anthony Walsh assisting. Jon Cotetook advantage of Fogarty’s pass toscore Edina’s other goal.

Alex Nelson stopped 14 shots to earnthe win in net.

Edina and Hill-Murray skated to a 3-3overtime tie Dec. 30.

Goalie Connor Girard was Edina’sNo. 1 star with 25 saves in the close-checking game.

Ben Ostlie and Mitch Pedersonscored for Edina while Max Everson,Louie Nanne, Ben Walker and Fogartywere credited with assists.

Hill-Murray advanced to the titlegame by winning a shootout on BobbyBruski’s goal, however, the game offi-cially goes into the record book as a tie.

In its final Schwan Cup game, Dec. 31,Edina ran into a hot goalie, Nick Malvinfrom Blaine.

Although Malvin made it almostimpossible for the Hornets to score, hewas beaten twice – once by Matt Nelsonand once by Fogarty.

The game was 2-2 after 59 minutes,sending the teams to a shootout, whichEdina won on a goal by Everson.

“Malvin is a nice goaltender,” saidGiles. “Throughout the game, he cameout and challenged us. Blaine is a teamwith a different style, a little bit likeGrand Rapids. I thought they playedvery well defensively.”

What did Giles learn about his teamin the tournament?

“We still have some things to workon,” he said. “One thing I noticed is thatwe need to be better conditioned.”

Giles said he especially enjoyed play-ing Hill-Murray, which might be thefastest team the Hornets have played sofar. The Pioneers also have an excellentgoalie in senior Tim Shaughnessy.

“We had a few opportunities to put itaway,” said Giles. “There is only one way wecan play Hill-Murray again, and that is ifwe both make it to the state tournament.”

The Hornets were 7-2-2 overall going intotheir Jan. 4 game against St. Louis Park.

At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, the Hornetswill play a non-conference game withHoly Angels at Richfield Ice Arena.

HockeyFROM PREVIOUS PAGE

Junior defense-man Megan

Armstrong ofthe Edina High

girls hockeyteam looks for

the opportunityto set up a

teammate dur-ing the ABRA

Auto BodyClassic last

week. (Photoby BrianNelson •

ContributingPhotographer)

Hot goalie sparks Edinato tournament crownBY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Maddie Dahl’s brilliance in goal wasthe key factor as the Edina High girlshockey team won the ABRA Auto BodyInvitational last week at Braemar Arena.

Dahl stopped 49 of 51 shots over threegames. The Hornets defeated Irondale 3-1, Coon Rapids 4-1 and Hill-Murray 2-0.

“We knew we would have to playthree solid games to win the champi-onship,” said Edina head coach LauraSlominski, whose team entered 2011with a 13-2 record. “We didn’t play ourbest hockey in the Irondale game, but wegot the job done. In the other two gameswe played well.”

Edina jumped on Irondale for twoearly goals on the tournament’s openingday, Dec. 27.

Senior forward Sami Reber wasinvolved in all three Edina goals, scoringtwo and assisting on the other. Christie

Brauer, another senior forward, had agoal and assist. Sarah Nielsen also had anassist while Dahl stopped 13 of 14 shots.

Coon Rapids made Edina work for itsthree-goal win Dec. 28. The Cardinalsfired 28 shots on goal to Edina’s 33.

Dahl was clearly the difference as sheturned aside 27 shots.

Reber once again was Edina’s offensivecatalyst with a goal and two assists.Nielsen, Greer Vogl and Lizzy Otten alsohad goals for the Hornets. Vogl, Lundeen,Brauer and Megan Armstrong had assists.

Hill-Murray got only nine shots ongoal against Edina in the championshipgame Dec. 29, but at the same time, thePioneers were in synch defensively.

“Their game plan was to slow Sami[Reber] down,” said Slominski. “Andthey did a good job of that.”

For only the second time this year,Reber was held without a point.Fortunately for the Hornets, they hadother options.

Suzie Lundeen led the attack with agoal and an assist. Kelly McGarveyscored the other goal. Emily Eide andHannah Burns had assists.

Parity claims a victimWith the parity that now exists in

Minnesota high school boys hockey, anundefeated season is almost impossible.

Parity claimed one of its last victimsof 2010 Dec. 29 when Class AA powerWayzata lost to Moorhead 2-1. The No.1-ranked Trojans outshot Moorhead 37-20 but ran into a red-hot goalie, MichaelBitzer. Sam Majka was the only Trojanto slide the puck past Bitzer.

The loss left the Trojans 8-1-1 thisseason. There was a Lake Conferencelogjam at the top of the state Class AArankings last week with Wayzata No. 1,Eden Prairie No. 2 and Edina No. 3.Minnetonka is the eighth-ranked team.

Going into January, there wereno undefeated boys teams in ClassAA hockey.

The wrath of RathDavid Rath of the Eden Prairie

High boys hockey team had the gameof a lifetime in the Eagles’ 8-5 victoryover Benilde-St. Margaret’s last week.

Rath scored five goals, includingthe first three, for EP.

The Eagles held a 33-30 edge inshots on goal. Interestingly, EP had11 shots in each of the three periods.

Hoopniks ranks HopkinsHopkins High’s boys basketball

team was ranked 16th in the nationin the Hoopniks College BasketballRecruiting Dec. 24 poll.

The Royals, coached by KennyNovak Jr., are the two-time defend-ing state Class 4A champions.

They are led by three returningstarters – 6-foot-4 senior guard JoeColeman, 6-5 senior forward MarvinSingleton and 5-11 junior point guardSiyani Chambers. The other startersare 6-5 junior forward Zach Stahl and6-foot junior guard Demetrius Martin.

Lake teams, No. 1 and 2In Let’s Play Hockey magazine’s lat-

est state Class AA poll, the Minnetonkaand Edina High girls hockey teams areranked first and second.

Minnetonka, led by standout sen-iors Carolyn Draayer, Julie Friendand Rachel Ramsey, is favored towin the Lake Conference title.

Edina could push the Skippers tothe limit with a strong senior class ofits own, led by Christie Brauer, SamiReber, Kelly Thotland and Greer Vogl.

– Compiled by John Sherman

Dahl leads Hornets to sweep

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Cartwright, Gratz, Lentzeach score wins in two individual events BY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

In a battle between two of the metroarea’s elite high school swim teams,the Edina boys topped Maple Grove100-84 Dec. 30.

The Hornets got off to a flying startwith a win in the 200-yard medleyrelay as Pierce Schultz, MaxCartwright, Mitch Lentz and WillBraun had a time of 1 minute, 42.85seconds.

The Hornets zoomed further aheadwhen Michael Gratz won the 200-yardfreestyle race by almost seven sec-onds. His time was 1:46.92.

Lentz came back with a win in the200-yard individual medley in 2:03.83.Erik Rehnberg of Edina finished sec-ond.

Alex Vogel of Maple Grove touchedout Buzz Rehnberg of Edina in the 50freestyle, but Edina responded whenSamuel Linden and Jacob Sexton

placed first and second in the 1-meterdiving competition.

Cartwright outswam Maple Grove’sJeff Nelson to win the 100-yard butter-fly with a time of 54.55 seconds.

Maple Grove’s strongest event, the100-yard freestyle, was just that asSean Wegerson and Vogel placed firstand second, respectively. The Hornetsplaced third and fourth with BuzzRehnberg and Braun.

Gratz scored his second individualwin of the day by taking first in the500 freestyle with a time of 4:56.07.Erik Rehnberg was second in 5:14.18.

The Hornets’ 200 freestyle relayteam, consisting of Lentz, ErikRehnberg, Buzz Rehnberg and Gratz,took first place in 1:32.35.

Cartwright took first place in the100 backstroke with a time of 55.46.Maple Grove’s Wegerson gave him agreat race, finishing in 55.90.

Lentz joined the ranks of Edina’sdouble winners with a time of 1:05.14in the 100-yard breaststroke.

With the victory in hand, Edinaswam exhibition in the last event, the400-yard freestyle relay.

In the junior varsity meet that day,Maple Grove edged Edina 93-90.

Hornets boys finishsecond in Edina ClassicBY JOHN SHERMAN • SUN NEWSPAPERS

Even though the Edina High girls bas-ketball team didn’t win the LakevilleSouth Classic last week, Hornet headcoach Matt Nilsen said his team playedgood ball.

The Hornets defeated Holy Angels 56-35 in the first round of the Lakevilletourney Dec. 28.

It was close in the first half withEdina holding a 31-26 lead at intermis-sion. Then the Hornet defense clampeddown, holding the Stars to only 14 pointsin the second half.

Katybeth Biewen, Edina’s junior all-conference guard, kept control of thetempo and led all scorers with 20 points.Teammate Jamie Bresnahan, a seniorpost, added 10 points.

“Those two had nice games,” saidNilsen. “And we had good performancesfrom Madeline Rodiguez and ColleenBye. We are going through the time ofthe season when we want to establishroles.”

Rodriguez scored eight points andBye came off the bench to add six.Vivian Engen saw time in the backcourtand scored five points.

Edina ran into a tough Roseville teamin the semifinals and lost 47-40.

Bresnahan scored 16 points to leadthe Hornet attack and Biewen added 14.M.C. McGrory had eight points.

“Losing to Roseville was a letdown,”said Nilsen. “The good news was that wedidn’t have to wait long for anothergame. We played Blaine for third placethe next day.”

Edina defeated Blaine 68-54 in thethird-place game Dec. 30. Biewen hit a

couple of early three-point shots to setthe tone and led Edina with 19 points.McGrory, who starts in the backcourtwith Biewen, added 17.

“Katybeth [Biewen] played her heartout in all three games,” Nilsen said.“And Jamie [Bresnahan] made the all-tournament team.”

Minneapolis South defeated Roseville60-53 in the championship game.

“We’re 7-3 right now, and that’s aboutwhere I thought we might be,” saidNilsen. “At the same time, we could havewon all three of the games that we lost.”

Edina boysArmstrong scored with only 10 sec-

onds remaining in the second half toedge Edina 69-68 in the finals of theEdina Holiday Classic Dec. 30 at EdinaCommunity Center.

The Hornets appeared to have thingsunder control in the first half and led 41-28 at intermission.

Armstrong pecked away at the lead in

the second half with Marquel Curtissparking the comeback. The seniorguard led all scorers with 27 points.

Edina’s balanced scoring includedGraham Woodward with 19 points, NateCarlson with 13, Philip DeBerg with 10,Brendan Canova with nine, C.J. Johnsonwith seven and Mark Handberg withfive.

To reach the finals of the four-teamtourney, Edina defeated Northfield 70-48Dec. 29.

Edina had three scorers in double fig-ures, Carlson with 14, DeBerg with 11and Chris Thompson with 10. MarleyAllison scored seven points whileCanova, Woodward and Tom Hoistadeach scored six.

The Hornets will play Shakopee at7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, in a non-con-ference game at Shakopee High.

Edina is set to play a 1 p.m. gameagainst Minneapolis SouthwestSaturday, Jan. 8, at Southwest HighSchool.

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