HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-19 City Council Regulara Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
MAY 19, 2015
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, and Mayor Hovland.
III. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, approving the meeting
agenda.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, approving the consent
agenda as revised to remove Item IV.O. Grant Second Reading Ordinance No. 2015-07
Amending Zoning Ordinance, as follows:
IV.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of May 6, 2015
IV.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated May 7, 2015, and consisting of 27 pages; General Fund $148,278.63; Police
Special Revenue $777.29; Arts and Culture Fund $900.00; Working Capital Fund
$6,088.25; Equipment Replacement Fund $4,626.30; Cando Fund $83.50; Art Center
Fund $4,193.23; Golf Dome Fund $5,764.79; Golf Course Fund $16,898.80; Ice Arena
Fund $7,517.42; Sports Dome Fund $14,048.08; Edinborough Park Fund $8,397.15;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,019.95; Liquor Fund $270,974.69; Utility Fund
$410,629.54; Storm Sewer Fund $1,561.29; PSTF Agency Fund $1,475.45; TOTAL
$905,234.36 and for receipt of payment of claims dated May 14, 2015, and consisting of
45 pages; General Fund $140,153.39; Police Special Revenue $313.25; Arts and
Culture Fund $1,500.00; General Debt Service Fund $450.00; Working Capital Fund
$826,742.69; Cando Fund $8,602.97; Art Center Fund $1,485.73; Golf Dome Fund
$134.18; Aquatic Center Fund $25,915.50; Golf Course Fund $26,860.52; Ice Arena
Fund $56,090.29; Sports Dome Fund $3,684.74; Edinborough Park Fund $12,192.24;
Centennial Lakes Park Fund $5,512.02; Liquor Fund $143,424.20; Utility Fund
$97,881.84; Storm Sewer Fund $3,555.67; Recycling Fund $36,187.38; PSTF Agency
Fund $19,924.98; Centennial TIF District $5,205.15; Grandview TIF District $1,440.00;
Payroll Fund $10,776.70; TOTAL $1,428,033.44
IV.C. Approve Traffic Safety Report of April 1, 2015
IV.D. Authorize Engineering Services for Tracy Avenue, Valley View Road, and Valley Lane
Intersection Improvements
IV.E. Authorize Watermain Cleaning Services for the Morningside Neighborhood
IV.F. Authorize Public Improvements and Special Assessment Agreements
IV.G. Request for Purchase, Braemar Golf Course Entrance Sign, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Signcrafters at$41,900.00
IV.H. Request for Purchase, Citywide Asset and Energy Management Program, awarding
the bid to the recommended bidder, CR-Building Performance Specialist Inc. at
$88,216.36
IV.I. Request for Purchase, Professional Service Braun Intertec, awarding the bid to the
recommended bidder, Braun Intertec Geothermal at $28,000.00
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IV.J. Request for Purchase, 2016 Ford F550 for Public Works— Concrete Streets, awarding
the bid to the recommended bidders, Midway Ford (state contract#74464) and ABM
Equipment (state contract#84870) at $53,236.60
IV.K. Request for Purchase, 2016 Ford F550 for Public Works — Utility, awarding the bid to
the recommended bidders, Midway Ford (state contract #74464) and ABM
Equipment (state contract#84870) at$55,881.60
IV.L. Request for Purchase, Crosswalk Installation Services at 50th and France Business
District, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Sir Lines A Lot Line
Striping Company at$28,930.00
IV.M. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-52, Accepting Hennepin County Public Space Recycling
Grants
M.N. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-53, Authorizing Support for the Blake Road Corridor
Study
W.G. Ordinance No. 2015 r Amending Zening Ordinance
IV.P. Approve Amendment to Investment Authorization Policy
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
IV.O. ORDINANCE NO. 201 5-07 AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE—ADOPTED
Member Staunton shared that he had previously suggested an additional change to the definition of
window well in Section 2. to state, "Window well means the space maintained around a below grade
window and the surrounding soil." Staff had already revised the Ordinance. Member Staunton made a
motion to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2015-07, Amending Chapters 32
and 36 of the Edina City Code. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
V.A. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK MAY 17-23, 201S—PROCLAIMED
Mayor Hovland read the EMS Week May 17-23, 2015 Proclamation. Member Brindle made a motion,
seconded by Member Stewart, to proclaim May 17-23, 2015 as Emergency Medical Services
Week in the City of Edina.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Fire Chief Schmitz accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Council.
V.B. APRIL SPEAK UP EDINA REPORT PRESENTED— TOPIC. CITY TAGLINES
Communications Coordinator Gilgenbach presented a summary of April opinions, both pros and cons,
collected through Speak Up, Edina relating to City taglines.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VI.A. IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR TH 100 NOISE WALL IMPROVEMENTS, IMPROVEMENT
NO. SA-17 —RESOLUTION NO. 201S-SO ADOPTED
Engineer Millner presented the engineering study and Highway noise wall improvements located along the
west side of Highway 100 from Minnehaha Creek to Vernon Avenue. Minnesota Department of
Transportation would fund 90% of the improvements and the remaining 10% were required of the local
agency. Staff proposed that 10% local funding would be specially assessed to the benefiting properties.
Minnesota Department of Transportation had agreed to construct the wall by the fall of 2016 and the final
assessment hearing would occur in October 2017. Staff believed the project was necessary, cost-effective,
and feasible from an engineering standpoint.
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Staff answered questions of the Council relating to possible future changes to the exit ramp and a
previously approved development in the area.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Public Testimony
Jill Scullard, 4801 Westbrook Lane, addressed the Council.
Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, to close the public
hearing.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-50, Receiving
Engineering Study and Ordering Noise Wall Improvement for Westside TH-100 (Vernon
Avenue to Minnehaha Creek) Improvement No. SA-17. Member Staunton seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
Vlll. REPORTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS
VIII.A. VISION EDINA STRATEGIC VISION AND FRAMEWORK REPORT — RECEIVED AND
APPROVED
Assistant Manager Kurt presented the Vision Edina Strategic Vision and Framework Report. Vision Edina was
a long-term, broad-based community visioning process and would be the foundation for the
Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. The Vision Edina process began in August 2014. Ms.
Kurt talked about the key drivers that became four plausible scenarios, the vision statement, and the
strategic focus areas. Staff was requesting final approval.
The Council requested two edits. First, to strike "and is home to many influential individuals" from the
first paragraph in Section 8. Regional Leadership on page 14. Second, to remove the comma following"its"
from the third bullet point under Future-Oriented on page 5.
Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Stewart, approving the Vision Edina
Strategic Vision and Framework Report, as revised.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.B. BRAEMAR CITY OF LAKE FIGURE SKATING CLUB AND EDINA HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING—RECEIVED
Braemar Arena General Manager Miller presented the history and highlights of the Memorandum of
Understanding. Ms. Miller answered questions of the Council relating to payment policies in regard to
unused ice time.
VIII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 201545 ADOPTED — ACCEPTING VARIOUS GRANTS AND
DONATIONS
Mayor Hovland explained that in order to comply with State Statutes; all donations to the City must be
adopted by Resolution and approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donations.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-45 accepting
various grants and donations. Member Stewart seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
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Motion carried.
VIII.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-St PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF BONDS SERIES 201SA AND
201SB—ADOPTED
Assistant Finance Director Roggeman shared that the $14,940,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2015A had four purposes: local street improvements, water utility improvements, storm utility
improvements, and parking improvements at 50th and France. The $2,205,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2015B would be used to finance improvements at Braemar Golf Course. The results of the bond
sale would be presented to the Council at the June 16, 2015 Council meeting by the City's financial
advisors, Ehlers Inc.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2015-51, Providing for
the Sale of $14,940,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015A and $2,185,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 20158. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Mark Ruff, Ehlers &Associates, answered a question of the Council relating to the current bond climate.
IX CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
IXA. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence.
IX.B. ADVISORY COMMUNICATION FROM HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS
COMMISSION, VISION EDINA FEEDBACK—Received
IX C. MINUTES:
1. PARK BOARD, APRIL 14, 2015
2. VETERANS MEMORIAL, MARCH 27, 201 S
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, APRIL 8 AND APRIL 22, 201 S
Informational; no action required.
X AVIATION NOISE UPDATE— Received
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
XI.A. KAREN KURT NIGHT—PROCLAIMED
Member Swenson read the Karen Kurt Night Proclamation. By unanimous acclamation, the Council
proclaimed May 19, 2015 as Karen Kurt Night in the City of Edina.
Ayes: Brindle, Staunton, Stewart, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS— Received
X111. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned
at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, U
Jan'
ne Ti m, Deputy City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council,June 2, 2015. \
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the May 19, 2015, meeting available.
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