HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-03 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 3,2014
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Swenson made a motion,seconded by Member Sprague,approving the meeting agenda as
amended to remove HRA Agenda Item VI. Authorization to Fund Capital Improvements at 50th and
France Parking Ramps. Manager Neal advised that the draft Joint Operating Goals with the School
District would be presented to the Council at its February 18, 2014, meeting.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the consent agenda as
revised to remove Item IV.C., Request for Purchase, Utley Park Well House Facility, Professional
Engineering Services,as follows:
IV.A. Approve regular and work session meeting minutes of January 21, 2014
IV.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated
January 23, 2014, and consisting of 29 pages; General Fund $310,763.34; Working Capital
Fund $22,344.06; Art Center Fund $2,265.93; Golf Dome Fund $383,771.58; Aquatic Center
Fund $27.90; Golf Course Fund $5,383.92; Ice Arena Fund $8,422.04; Sports Dome Fund
$75,240.00; Edinborough Park Fund$8,039.57; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $3,307.29; Liquor
Fund $237,283.00; Utility Fund $33,979.50; PSTF Agency Fund $18,630.38; Centennial TIF
District $3,350.00; Grandview TIF District $6,500; Southdale 2 District $600.00; Payroll Fund
$2,731.38; TOTAL $1,122,639.89 ; and dated January 30, 2014, and consisting of 29 pages;
General Fund $565,609.36; Police Special Revenue $2,477.42; Working Capital Fund
$98,878.09; Art Center Fund $7,248.02; Golf Dome Fund $9,896.79; Aquatic Center Fund
$257.30; Golf Course Fund $1,807.64; Ice Arena Fund $11,165.23; Edinborough Park Fund
$12,417.99; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $4,127.26; Liquor Fund $201,906.83; Utility Fund
$25,338.05; Storm Sewer Fund $830.25; PSTF Agency Fund $5,853.88; Centennial TIF District
$9,379.01; TOTAL $957.193.12 and for receipt of payment of claims; and, Credit Card
Transactions dated November 26—December 25,2013;TOTAL$39,216.93
IV.I. Approve Revision to City's Purchasing Policies and Requirements
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
IV.C. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE, UTLEY PARK WELL HOUSE FACILITY, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES—AWARDED
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Manager Neal indicated the City required contractors to use its master template for Engineering
Service Agreements and Bolton & Menk had agreed to the City's standard terms. It was noted the
costs remained the same.
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson, awarding Request for Purchase,
Utley Park Well House Facility, Professional Engineering Services, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder, Bolton & Menk Consulting Engineers & Surveyors at $28,335.00, using
the City's standard Master Engineering Service Agreement.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VI.A. NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING&SUNDAY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES, NAKAMORI,JAPANESE,
INC., D.B.A. NAKAMORI JAPANESE BISTRO, 7101 FRANCE AVENUE##113
City Clerk Mangen presented the application of Nakamori, Japanese Inc., for new On-Sale Intoxicating
and Sunday On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Nakamori Japanese Bistro at 7101 France Avenue, #113, and
staffs recommendation for approval as there had been no negative findings.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Sprague made a motion,seconded by Member Brindle,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague, approving a the request of
Nakamori, Japanese Inc., for new On-Sale Intoxicating and Sunday On-Sale Liquor Licenses for
Nakamori Japanese Bistro at 7101 France Avenue,#113.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Teresa Lin, representing Nakamori Japanese Bistro, described their menu offerings and invited all to
visit.
VII. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
Vlll. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
VIII.A. DRAFT EDINA ACTIVE ROUTES TO SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN—PRESENTED
JoNette Kunaw, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., presented the Edina Active Routes to School (ARTS)
Comprehensive Plan that identified opportunities and priorities to increase safe physical activity
including walking and biking to school. She then presented recommendations for implementation of
short-term, mid-term, and long-term investments.
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The Council discussed the report and noted the following: on page E3, the link on Oaklawn Avenue in
the Cornelia area was missing, though it was included on the map exhibit; on page 7, Safety, first
paragraph, a campaign for driver education/awareness should be added; and, on page 26, the School
District should be identified as the program implementation lead within school zones.
The Council supported moving forward with short-term improvements not tied to adoption of the
Plan such as allowing bicycles on sidewalks with limits on speed, requirement to give right of way to
pedestrians in all cases, and not allowing bicycles on posted sidewalks, standardization of crosswalks
throughout the City; and, continuing the City's rolling traffic enforcement program.
Ms. Kunaw answered questions of the Council relating to components of the report. The Council
thanked all who were involved in creation of this report, noting it was a profound work.
VIII.B. SKETCH PLAN 3923 49TH STREET—REVIEWED
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague presented the request to rezone to R-2 to allow tearing
down of a single-family home and construction of a double dwelling unit at 3923 49th Street. This
property was 9,000 square feet and located adjacent to the 50th and France retail area.
Proponent Presentation
Mathias Mortenson, architect representing the proponent, described the intended environmentally-
friendly construction and design that would allow the proponents to age in place as they wanted to
remain within this neighborhood.
The Council discussed the proposal and asked questions of Messrs. Teague and Mortenson. Mr.
Teague advised of the need for a three-foot side yard setback variance for the proposed retaining
wall. He stated if the property was zoned R-1 and a tear down/rebuild project, the maximum lot
coverage would be 25.5%on this site.
The Council offered the following direction: reconfigure the garages to require one driveway/curb cut
and lower impervious surface; assure safety (guardrail/fence/landscaping) was sufficient along the
retaining wall; refine the building plan to lower lot coverage/building height/hardscape; assure
architectural elements and site components meet the essential character of the existing
neighborhood; and, consider feasibility of repurposing the existing single-family home.
VIII.C. ORDINANCE NO. 2014-01 — CHAPTER 10 REGARDING RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT
ENFORCEMENT—ADOPTED
Mr.Teague explained the minor revisions made to Chapter 10 relating to residential redevelopment.
The Council discussed the wording and agreed with the following clarifications:
Page 1, Section 2.(3), seventh line, should indicate: "...the applicant must provide a detailed plans."
Page 2, Section 1(b), last sentence should be replaced with: "Work is prohibited on Sundays and
holidays."
Member Swenson made a motion to grant First and waive Second Reading adopting Ordinance No.
2014-01, Amending Chapter 10 of the Edina City Code Concerning Residential Redevelopment
Enforcement,with changes noted. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
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Motion carried.
VIII.D. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-18 ADOPTED—ACCEPTING VARIOUS 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 Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2014-18 accepting various
donations. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
IX.A. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence.
IX.B. MINUTES:
1. VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 20,2013
2. EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, DECEMBER 19,2013
3. EDINA COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION, DECEMBER 2,2013
4. . HUMAN RIGHTS&RELATIONS COMMISSION, NOVEMBER 11,2013
Informational; no action required.
X. AVIATION NOISE UPDATE—Received
Xl. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
XI.A. POSSIBLE BIKE ON SIDEWALK ORDINANCE—REFERRED TO ETC
Motion by Member Sprague, seconded by Member Bennett, to refer a possible bike on sidewalk
ordinance to the Edina Transportation Commission for recommendation.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
XI.B. WEST S4TH STREET PROJECT—RECONSIDERED AND REVISED
Motion by Member Sprague, seconded by Member Swenson, to reconsider approval of the West
541h Street Project and reopen to discussion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
City Engineer Millner stated on December 10, 2013, the Council authorized creation of bid documents
but the project was not yet awarded. Attorney Knutson advised that another public hearing might be
required unless the adjustment does not increase the cost of the project or assessments.
The Council discussed whether to modify the West 54th Street project design to narrow the two
parking lanes (east of the creek to France Avenue) from eight feet to seven feet and allocate that
space to a three-foot grass boulevard in lieu of one-foot exposed aggregate concrete boulevard in the
eastern section. City Attorney Knutson advised of the option to consider such a design change
through a change order after the project was ordered since it would not impact assessments.
Mr. Millner explained if the City received approval of the advisory bike lane marking by FHWA and the
lane widths by State Aid, an additional variance from State Aid would not be necessary for the revision
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under discussion. The Council acknowledged the resident request that the project be reduced an
additional two feet; however, that would not allow advisory bike lanes, adequate space for snow
storage, or needed margin of safety. Motion by Member Sprague, seconded by Member Swenson,
to revise the design of the West 54th Street Project narrowing to seven feet the parking lanes on
each side of 54th Avenue east of Minnehaha Creek to France Avenue and replacing the one-foot
exposed aggregate concrete boulevard with a three-foot grass boulevard on the north side of West
54th Street, next to a five-foot sidewalk.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
X11. MANAGER'S COMMENTS—Received
X111. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
De
&. angen, ity Clerk =
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 18, 2014.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the February 3, 2014, meeting available.
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