HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-05 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
AUGUST 5,2013
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
11. ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
Member Sprague made a motion,seconded by Member Swenson,approving the meeting agenda.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the consent agenda as
revised to remove Items IV.A, Approval of Minutes-Regular Meeting of July 16, 2013, and Work Session
of July 16,2013,as follows:
IV.B. Receive payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated July 18,
2013, and consisting of 31 pages; General Fund $163,183.78; Police Special Revenue $104.93;
Working Capital Fund $333.02; Equipment Replacement Fund $1,788.73; Art Center Fund
$4,340.33;Aquatic Center Fund $37.29;Golf Course Fund$ 56,595.47; Ice Arena Fund$26,513.20;
Edinborough Park Fund$256.77; Centennial Lakes Park Fund$7,028.44; Liquor Fund $219,204.31;
Utility Fund $39,242.69; Storm Sewer Fund $1,111.58; Recycling Fund $34,224.44; PSTF Agency
Fund $897.03; Centennial TIF District $6,694.82; Grandview TIF District $4,724.57; Payroll Fund
$2,310.24; TOTAL $568,591.64; and for receipt of payment of claims dated July 25, 2013, and
consisting of 27 pages; General Fund $1,512,604.81; Police Special Revenue $92.03; Working
Capital Fund $379,290.03; Equipment Replacement Fund $694.65; Art Center Fund $766.89; Golf
Dome Fund $500.00; Aquatic Center Fund $29,886.05; Golf Course Fund $14,882.43; Ice Arena
Fund $10,735.00; Edinborough Park Fund $6,263.81; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $7,912.77;
Liquor Fund $124,073.23; Utility Fund $678,602.31;Storm Sewer Fund $477,898.24; PSTF Agency
Fund $80.71; Grandview TIF District $18,211.76; Payroll Fund $7,527.03; TOTAL $3,270,021.75;
and for receipt of payment of claims dated August 1, 2013, and consisting of 31 pages; General
Fund $122,918.38; Police Special Revenue $3,154.00; Working Capital Fund $46,529.96;
Equipment Replacement Fund $24,079.10; Art Center Fund $795.00; Aquatic Center Fund
$12,527.97; Golf Course Fund $22,252.79; Ice Arena Fund $6,618.08; Edinborough Park Fund
$22.229.83; Centennial Lakes Park Fund $4,317.05; Liquor Fund $241,391.03; Utility Fund
$42.637.53; Storm Sewer Fund $77,569.93; PSTF Agency Fund $1,308.89; Centennial TIF District
$7,375.82; Grandview TIF District $ 770.00; TOTAL $636.475.36; and, Credit Card Transactions
dated May 26,2013—June 25,2013;TOTAL$24,001.72.
IV.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2013-60, authorizing Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Project
Agreement
IV.D. Approve Election Equipment Agreement with Hennepin County
IV.E. Approve Changes to Human Rights&Relations Commission Work Plan
IV.F. Request For Purchase — Edinborough Park Pool Shell Re-surfacing, awarding the bid to the
recommended low bidder,Signature Aquatics at$55,841
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IV.G. Request For Purchase — HD Playback Equipment for Edina and Eden Prairie Government Access
Channels, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Alpha Video and Comcast at
$113,363
IV.H. Reject Bids—Sanitary Sewer Lift Station No. III, ENG 13-16
IV.I. Approve Change Order—Lake Edina Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction—Landscaping
IV.J. Approve Encroachment Agreement for 6443 McCauley Terrace
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
IV.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES—REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 16, 2013, APPROVED AS CORRECTED AND
WORK SESSION OF JULY 16,2013,APPROVED AS PRESENTED
Member Sprague requested the following correction to the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2013: Item
VLA, page 4, bullet point six of the motion to state: "Front Facing Garage: eliminate". Member Sprague
made a motion, seconded by Member Bennett, approving the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2013
as amended above,and approving the Work Session Meeting Minutes of July 16,2013 as presented.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
V. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
V.A. QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY RESULTS PRESENTATION — DR. BILL MORRIS, DECISION RESOURCES —
PRESENTED
Dr. Bill Morris of Decision Resources Limited, provided a presentation and answered questions of the City
Council on the major findings of the 2013 Quality of Life Survey.
Vl. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD—Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file.
VI.A. COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT, AMENDMENT TO PUD REZONING, PRELIMINARY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AURORA PROJECTS LLC, 6500 FRANCE AVENUE& 4005 65TH STREET WEST,
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-61 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2013-62 (COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN
AMENDMENT—AFFIRMATIVE ROLL CALL VOTE OF FOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PASS;REZONING
AMENDMENT— FIRST READING REQUIRES OFFERING OF ORDINANCE ONLY. SECOND READING:
FAVORABLE ROLLCALL VOTE OF THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PASS. WAIVER OF SECOND
READING:AFFIRMATIVE ROLLCALL VOTE OF FOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PASS)—ADOPTED
Community Development Director Presentation
Community Development Director Teague presented the preliminary development plan of Aurora Projects
LLC, 6500 France Avenue & 4005 651h Street West with the proposed Comprehensive Guide Plan
Amendment and amendment to PUD rezoning. Mr. Teague explained that the City Council had been
requested to consider a change to the proposal to redevelop the property at 6500 France Avenue. The
previously approved plan for the site was a five-story, 62-foot tall, 102,478 square foot medical office/retail
building with an attached 4-5 level parking ramp. Mount Development and Aurora Investments, LLC were
requesting consideration of a change in use to 111 units of senior assisted and independent living; 66 units
of transitional care/skilled nursing and memory care beds; and, 18 care suites. The "care" suites would
include short term stays by patients who have had surgery at Fairview Hospital or Twin City Orthopedic
(TCO). The building would be similar in style to the previously approved building and still be five stories in
height. A pedestrian skyway would connect the building to the hospital parking ramp to the north. The
previously approved parking ramp would be removed and replaced with housing. The parking would be
provided underground. There would be a 15,000 square-foot reduction in the structure footprint from the
previous plan.
Mr. Teague explained to accommodate the request, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and an
amendment to the PUD Zoning District would be required. The density of the development including all of
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the different types of units, at a total of 195, would be 83 units per acre, which would be a density higher
than any development currently existing in Edina. The site is guided in the Comprehensive Plan for
"Regional Medical-RM." Senior Housing is not an allowed use within the RM designation. Therefore, the
proposed use would require a Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment. The proponent had requested a
Guide Plan amendment that would allow Senior Assisted Living Housing as a permitted use within the
Regional Medical District.The transitional care units were already allowed in the RM District.
Mr. Teague stated a Planning Commission motion to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and Preliminary Rezoning and Site Plan failed on a vote of 4-5. The motion for approval
included several conditions. Based on the comments and recommendations from the Planning Commission,
the proponent had revised the proposed plans to address those concerns. Mr.Teague presented details of
the revised plans presented by the proponent:
• Chillers have been moved from the west side of the property near the loading area to the far northeast
corner of the roof,and would be completely screened.
• The upper floor balconies have been adjusted to conform to the originally stated setbacks.
• Created a podium setback on the west side of the building and shifted the building six feet away from
the west lot line. The third, fourth, and fifth floors would have a 58-foot setback, and the first and
second floors would have a 48-foot setback.The previous plan had a 42-foot setback for all floors.
• Attempted to create a more pedestrian friendly environment on France Avenue by relocating a coffee
shop/bistro and moving the public art to the corner.
• Added twelve large coniferous trees on the Cornelia Apartment site for additional landscaping.
• Moved the resident garage access to the north wing on the west side (was previously on the south
wing).
• Created a dock high access door and extended the memory garden slab over the truck dock. This would
provide screening of the trucks during unloading.
• Agreed to limit the hours of major deliveries to 9 a.m.through 4 p.m.
• Created several service vehicle short-term parking spaces on 65th Street West at the front door for
smaller truck deliveries.This would reduce the number of deliveries on the west side of the building.
• Added a third lane to the proposed west entrance on 65th Street West.
• Agreed to quantifiable benchmarks for sustainability. A pledge to attempt to achieve an 18% savings
over baseline systems(In comparison, Byerly's pledged to achieve a 10%savings.).
• Reduced the number of units from 197 to 195.
• Increased affordable housing from four units to 10%of the assisted and independent units(11 units).
Mr. Teague reviewed suburban examples of high density regulation and development in the cities of St.
Louis Park, Minnetonka, and Bloomington. He presented suggested Comprehensive Plan Amendment
language as recommended by staff, and advised that staff was further suggesting flexibility in regard to
density for senior housing in the HDR District, as well as the RM District. Mr. Teague stated using the
recommended amended text as a basis for review of the subject project, a case could be made to support
the proposed high density through the PUD Zoning process. The proposed project would be connected to
Fairview Hospital by the second level skyway so residents would not have to go outside to go to
appointments at the hospital. Based on the traffic study by WSB, the use would generate less traffic than
would a 102,000 square-foot medical office building with retail uses on the first level. There would be
adequate sewer capacity to serve the project, and water would be available to the site. Convenient transit
service was available for workers and residents as the MTC#6 bus was available at the building. Additional
routes in the Southdale area were the 515, 538, 539, 578, 579, and 684. The building would include
sustainable design principles, public art,and affordable housing with primary parking below grade.
Mr. Teague reported on staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the request for a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to allow senior housing in the RM District; to potentially allow greater
density for senior housing development under certain circumstances on a case-by-case basis; that the City
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Council approve the Preliminary Rezoning to amend the PUD-3 District; and, approve the Preliminary
Development Plan subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report.
Mr. Teague answered questions of the City Council relating to senior housing building density examples;
public access to retail amenities; affordable housing calculation; the proposed green roof parking structure
and terrace area; and, sustainability. Mr. Teague stated he would be involved with the sustainability
element of the development. He answered additional questions of the City Council relating to the
relocation of the chiller; parking requirements; definition of senior housing to include transitional
care/skilled nursing; trash pickup; and, density level/floor area ratio in relation to the previously approved
plan and the plan as currently proposed.
Proponent Presentation
Members of the Development Team, Luigi Bernardi of Aurora Development, LLC,Stephen Michals of Mount
Development, Susan Farr of Ebenezer, and Edward Farr of Edward Farr Architects, provided information on
the Preliminary Development Plan for 6500 France Avenue and 4005 65th Street West, including
modifications made to the proposed plan following the July 10, 2013, Planning Commission meeting. The
Development Team answered questions of the City Council relating to the skyway, public access to retail
amenities, parking, and setbacks.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing.
Public Testimony
Maria Field,Chief Executive of Heritage of Edina, 3420 Heritage Drive, addressed the Council.
Kate Hamilton-Sones, Director of Nursing at Heritage of Edina, 3420 Heritage Drive, addressed the Council.
Ron Kalick, Resident of Point of France, 6566 France Avenue South, Unit 901,addressed the Council.
Marilyn Kemme, Resident of Point of France,6566 France Avenue South, Unit 1206,addressed the Council.
Mark Waterston, Resident of Point of France,6566 France Avenue South, Unit 1203,addressed the Council.
Dalia Katz, Resident of Point of France, 6566 France Avenue South, Unit 503,addressed the Council.
Ralph Laiderman, Resident of Point of France,6566 France Avenue South, Unit 402,addressed the Council.
Craig Alshouse, Developer,Co-Owner, and Manager of Cornelia Place,4025 West 65th Street, addressed the
Council.
Maria Kalick, Resident of Point of France, 6566 France Avenue South, Unit 901,addressed the Council.
Susan Laiderman, Resident of Point of France,6566 France Avenue South, Unit 402,addressed the Council.
Tanya Belanger,6326 France Avenue South,addressed the Council.
Member Swenson made a motion,seconded by Member Sprague,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
City Attorney Mattick addressed issues raised during public testimony, indicating that action on the
proposed Guide Plan Amendment would not set a precedent for other developments in relation to density.
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Chuck Rickart, WSB, addressed issues raised during public testimony, providing information on the traffic
study associated with the proposed development.
Mr. Farr and Mr. Michals addressed issues raised during public testimony, providing information on trees
included in the landscaping plan, distance between buildings, proximity of the building to the sidewalk,
trash pickup, and density.
Mr. Teague answered questions of the Council relating to staff's recommendation for approval with the
proposed density. He stated the traffic study showed that the revised plan would generate less traffic than
the original proposal, adequate parking would be provided, there would be the connection to the hospital,
the skyway, public access to the retail amenities, an affordable housing component, sustainability, the
building would not be taller than the originally proposed building with the cubic footage actually reduced,
and the parking would not be a surface parking lot. He stated the proposed development had reached a
level that would be a benefit to the City.
There was discussion on density, the affordable housing component, and regulation of trash pickup hours
and/or coordination of trash pickup with the neighboring development.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2013-61, Approving a Guide Plan
Amendment to Allow Senior Housing in the RM District and Determine Maximum Densities for Senior
Housing on a case-by-case basis, based on the following findings:
1. Senior Housing is a compatible use with the Regional Medical District. It would provide seniors a
benefit of having medical facilities within close proximity.
2. Densities for Senior Housing within the RM & HDR Districts would be determined on a case by case
basis, allowing the City some discretion as to when high density for senior housing may be
appropriate. Densities for senior housing would be based on proximity to hospitals, proximity to low
density uses, utilities capacity, level of transit service available, and impact on adjacent roads. Other
desired items to allow greater density include: Below grade parking, provision of park or open space,
affordable housing,sustainable design principles,and provision of public art.
3. In general,senior housing generates less traffic than all-age housing or medical office facilities.
Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Roll call vote
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Swenson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2013-62, Approving Preliminary
Rezoning to Amend the PUD, Planned Unit Development — 3 Zoning District and Preliminary
Development Plan for Aurora Investments at 6500 France and 4005 West 65`h Street, based on the
following findings:
1. The proposed land uses are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The site layout would be an improvement over a site layout required by standard zoning;the building
is brought up to the street, provides podium height, and front door entries toward the street,
includes sidewalks to encourage a more pedestrian friendly environment along the street, provides
underground parking,and provides an indoor pedestrian connection to the hospital.
3. The design of the building is of a high quality brick, architectural precast concrete, and glass, and is
compatible with previously approved medical building.
4. Traffic would be improved in the area by eliminating the right-in and out access on France Avenue.
S. Based on the traffic study done by WSB, the existing roadways can support the proposed
development. Traffic generated by the proposed project would be less than the approved medical
building for the site.
6. The proposed project would meet the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan:
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a. Building Placement and Design. Where appropriate, building facades should form a consistent
street wall that helps to define the street and enhance the pedestrian environment. On existing
auto-oriented development sites, encourage placement of liner buildings close to the street to
encourage pedestrian movement.
• Locate prominent buildings to visually define corners and screen parking lots.
• Locate building entries and storefronts to face the primary street, in addition to any entries
oriented towards parking areas.
• Encourage storefront design of mixed-use buildings at ground floor level, with windows and
doors along at least 50%of the front facade.
• Encourage or require placement of surface parking to the rear or side of buildings, rather than
between buildings and the street.
b. Movement Patterns.
• Provide sidewalks along primary streets and connections to adjacent neighborhoods along
secondary streets or walkways.
• Limit driveway access from primary streets while encouraging access from secondary streets.
• Provide pedestrian amenities, such as wide sidewalks, street trees, pedestrian-scale lighting,
and street furnishings(benches,trash receptacles,etc.)
c. Encourage infill/redevelopment opportunities that optimize use of city infrastructure and
that complement area, neighborhood,and/or corridor context and character.
7. Higher densities are justified for the following reasons: The project would be connected to the
Fairview Hospital by the second level skyway,tying the project to the Hospital;Senior Housing would
generate less traffic than the approved medical building with retail on the site; existing roadways
would support the project; adequate utilities are available to the site; convenient transit service is
available for workers and residents; the building would include sustainable design principles; public
art is proposed;affordable housing is offered;and primary parking would be below grade.
And subject to the following conditions:
1. The Final Development Plan must be generally consistent with approved Preliminary Development
Plans dated July 26, 2013; including construction of the skyway connection to the Fairview Hospital
parking ramp.
2. A noise study must be done to demonstrate that the proposed mechanical equipment meets all noise
regulations.
3. Sustainable design. The design and construction of the entire project must be done with the
Sustainable Initiatives as outlined in the applicant's revised narrative.
4. All buildings must be built with sprinkler systems,subject to review and approval of the fire marshal.
S. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the director of engineering's memo dated July 2,
2013.
6. As part of a Developers Agreement the property owner would be required to participate in
appropriate cost sharing for signal improvements at 65th Street and France Avenue.
7. Adoption and compliance with a PUD Ordinance for the site.
8. Affordable housing units shall be 10%of all units with the exception of the transitional care units.the
assisted and independent units(11 Units )
9. Deliveries on the west side of the building shall be limited to 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Member Sprague seconded the motion.
A friendly amendment was offered by Member Bennett, accepted by Member Swenson and Member
Sprague,to amend Condition No. 9 as follows: Deliveries on the west side of the building shall be limited
to 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.,as shall trash pick-up unless otherwise coordinated with neighboring buildings.
The developer agreed to list Cary Teague as Design Team Member for purposes of the Xcel EDA program,
and that Mr. Teague would be copied on all communications with Xcel concerning sustainability measures
related to the EDA program.
Roll call vote:
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Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VI.B. CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS &
MODIFICATIONS OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.2013-63—ADOPTED
City Manager Presentation
Manager Neal presented information on the City's issuance of Build America Bonds in 2009 to help finance
construction of the new Public Works building. The agreement stated that if the federal government were
to short the City on its planned subsidy of those bonds, it would give the City the ability to refinance those
bonds. The City had not received the August 1, 2013 scheduled subsidy payment on the bonds from the
federal government. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute, the City might issue bonds to finance capital
expenditures under its Capital Improvement Plan without election provided that, among other things, prior
to issuing the bonds the City adopted the Plan after a public hearing thereon and published a notice of its
intention to issue the bonds and the date and time of a hearing to obtain public comment on the matter. It
was anticipated that the City would save approximately $200,000 over the life of the bonds. The public
hearing scheduled tonight was to receive public testimony on the proposed refinance of the Build America
Bonds.
Finance Director Wallin informed the Council that Resolution No. 2013-63 would adopt a modification to
the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and approve the issuance of the General Obligation Bonds for the
refinancing.
Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing.
Public Testimony
No one appeared to comment.
Member Swenson made a motion,seconded by Member Sprague,to close the public hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2013-63, adopting a modification to
the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and approving the issuance of General Obligation Bonds.
Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VII. COMMUNITY COMMENT
No one appeared to comment.
Vlll. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
VIII.A. PRIORITY USE POLICY BRAEMER ARENA
Parks and Recreation Director Presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Kattreh presented background discussions on a priority use policy for
Braemar Arena due to the demand for prime season ice at the Arena. While Braemar Arena was currently
able to meet nearly 100% of ice needs for Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club (BCLFSC), it was only
able to meet less than 50% of the ice needs for the Edina Hockey Association (EHA). Ms. Kattreh stated
staff had hosted three meetings, each with three representatives from the EHA and the BCLFSC, to work
towards a solution for the priority access agreement and ice allocation at the Arena. At the end of the third
meeting, they were unable to reach an agreement that was acceptable to both the EHA and BCLFSC.
Consistent with the message to the EHA and BCLSFSC at the start of the process, if the group could not
reach consensus on a draft priority use policy for the arena, staff would draft one unilaterally and submit it
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to the City Council at the August 5 2013, meeting for consideration and possible adoption. Because the two
groups could not reach a consensus on a priority use agreement, the proposed priority use policy did not
have the support of either the EHA or the BCLFSC.
Ms. Kattreh presented staff's proposed priority use policy for Braemar Arena, noting that in addition to
establishing priority categories,the proposal also describes the transition for implementing the policy in the
East Arena. She explained that as staff and representatives from the respective organizations discussed the
terms of the possible priority use policy, they discussed several alternatives for distributing the Prime
Season-Prime Time Hours. Staffs current recommendation is as follows:
Current: EHA: 2000 BCLFSC: 700
Year 1: EHA: 2118 BCLFSC: 582
Year 2: EHA: 2250 BCLFSC: 450
Year 3: EHA: 2250 BCLFSC: 450
Year 4: EHA: 2458 BCLFSC: 241
Ms. Kattreh noted the following options for consideration by the Council:
1. Do Nothing —The Council could decide to do nothing.There was no legal requirement to have a priority
use agreement for City facilities.This option preserved the status quo for both the EHA and the BCLFSC
in the East Arena.
2. Postpone the Decision.
3. Adopt the Staff Recommendation.
4. Adopt an Alternative Policy.
Ms. Kattreh stated staff would recommend Option 3. Ms. Kattreh and Braemar Arena General Manager
Miller answered questions relating to the definition of prime season,the total number of hours rented by
BCLFSC in the prime and non-prime seasons, U.S. Figure Skating's requirement that a figure skating club
conduct the majority of its skating activities in its home arena, "envelope criteria"for the synchronized
skating Team Braemar limiting its ability to change its training facility,and ice arenas where BCLFSC
potentially can rent ice time.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague, approving the staff recommended
allocation of ice hours for Braemar Arena,with the following amendment:
Year 1: EHA: 2118 BCLFSC: 582
Year 2: EHA: 2250 BCLFSC: 450
Year 3: EHA: 2250 BCLFSC: 450
Year 4: EHA: 2455 2349 BCLFSC: 244.350
And that a study be completed after the second year of how BCLFSC was functioning in relation to ice
time and as a club.
There was discussion on the$20/skater fee paid by BCLFSC,the Decision Resources Quality of Life Survey
results in relation to recreational facilities in the community, US Figure Skating Association requirements in
relation to home arenas, priority ice time hours and usage, potential alternative arenas for BCLFSC to book
ice time, 2012 net operating deficit of Braemar Arena,supply and demand for sheets of ice in the City,and
a potential task force to study the effects of the change in ice hours.
Member Swenson and Member Sprague withdrew the motion on the floor.
Motion by Member Sprague, seconded by Member Swenson, approving the following allocation of ice
hours for Braemar Arena,with the following amendment:
Year 1: EHA: 2118 BCLFSC: 582
Year 2 and going forward:
EHA: 2250 BCLFSC: 450
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And that a study is to be completed after the second year of how BCLFSC is functioning in relation to ice
time and as a club, and that $20 user fee conventional agreements be drafted for the EHA and BCLFSC
and presented to the Council for ratification.
There was discussion on determining the appropriate balancing point for rental of ice time. Manager Neal
suggested that Council make a decision on the volume of ice time with staff preparing a process for the
proposed evaluation of the effects on the change in ice time.
Motion by Member Swenson,seconded by Member Sprague to call the question.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Motion on the floor:
Ayes:Sprague,Swenson
Nays: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Motion failed.
Motion by Mayor Hovland, seconded by Member Bennett,to reduce the BCLFSC ice hours and pass them
to the EHA as follows: 159 hour reduction in 2013/2014 during prime season (September 16th to March
15th); 159 hour reduction in 2014/2015 during prime season (September 16th to March 15th), with staff
directed to determine a process to evaluate future allocation of ice time to be recommended by the Park
Board and adopted by the City Council, to be completed by the second City Council meeting in May of
2015.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Hovland
Nays: Sprague, Swenson
Motion carried.
There was discussion on whether and how to proceed with ratification of $20 user fee / conventional
agreements with the EHA and BCLFSC. Motion by Member Sprague, seconded by Member Brindle, to
direct staff to negotiate the final terms of the $20 per participant fees and other conditions and to
present the conventional agreements with the EHA and BCLSFC to the Council for ratification.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried
VIII-B. SECOND READING — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING THE R-1 & R-2 ZONING
DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING COVERAGE, SETBACK, HEIGHT AND GENERAL
REGULATIONS, ORDINANCE NO. 2013-7 (SECOND READING: FAVORABLE ROLLCALL VOTE OF
THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PASS)—ADOPTED
Community Development Director Presentation
Mr. Teague informed the Council that based on the direction of the City Council at first reading, staff
drafted Ordinance No. 2013-7(a) for consideration. Staff also drafted Ordinance No. 2013-7(b) that
included the recommendation from the Planning Commission in regard to side yard setbacks. If the Council
were to be in agreement with the Planning Commission version of the Ordinance, Council was asked to
choose between the alternative language presented in the staff report. Staff agreed with the Planning
Commission in that the alternative side yard setback requirement of 25% of the lot width would bring
greater simplicity and clarity than the sliding scale.
Mr. Teague noted there were two different effective dates for certain provisions within the Ordinance.
Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Ordinance would take effect immediately. It would put in place the
regulations regarding site issues, including maintenance access, grading, drainage, and retaining walls. It
would also relocate the building coverage requirements into one location in the Code and eliminate the
accessory buildings used for dwelling purpose language. Sections 5, 6, and 7, relating to building structure
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requirements would take effect January 1, 2014. By delaying to the first of the year, it would allow those
that were in the process of designing homes time to finish their designs, and still begin construction this
year. It would also allow time for builders and architects building in Edina, to inform their clients of the
new regulations and effective date. New building in 2014 would all be required to meet the new
Ordinance.
Planning Commission Members Potts and Forrest answered questions of the City Council on the proposed
ordinance amendment. There was discussion on Section 6, Side Yard Setback Requirements, and allowing
the option of(a) Planning Commission proposed interior side yard setbacks of adding 2 feet to the current
setbacks or (b) second floor setback. Staff was directed to modify Section 6 to allow the options and to
present this section for Council consideration (Sections 5-7 to be presented at a future City Council
meeting). There was discussion on Section 2, Drainage, Retaining Walls, and Site Access, and on Section 5,
Egress Windows Wells Encroachment.
Member Swenson made a motion to grant Second Reading adopting Ordinance No. 2013-7, Zoning
Ordinance Amendment Regarding The R-1 & R-2 Zoning District Requirements For Building Coverage,
Setback, Height and General Regulations,Sections 1-4. Member Sprague seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.C. LB 71 FRANCE ADDITION(BYERLY'S)DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT—APPROVED
Economic Development Manager Presentation
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf stated on June 4, 2013, the City Council approved the
redevelopment plans for the Byerly's site at 7171 France Avenue to allow for a new grocery store and three
housing/retail buildings. As a follow up to that approval, City staff and City Attorney Knutson have
prepared a Development Contract. This contract identifies the specific roles and responsibilities of the
developer and City, sets conditions for the subdivision of land and establishes engineering and site
development safeguards to ensure public safety and well-being during and after construction.This contract
also specified that an outlot parcel be transferred to the City to construct new storm water detention
facilities and water feature per the July 2007 Promenade Plan. Mr. Neuendorf explained that the private
redevelopment would occur concurrently with three major public works projects:improvements to France
Avenue, Hazelton Road, and the Promenade.
Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the LB 71 France Addition
(Byerly's)Development Contract and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute the documents.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
WILD. RESOLUTION NO.2013-58,ACCEPTING VARIOUS DONATIONS-ADOPTED
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 Bennett introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2013-58 accepting various
donations. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
VIII.E. APPOINTMENT TO EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague, appointing Emily Boettge to the Edina
Transportation Commission for a term expiring February 1,2014.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle,Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
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Motion carried.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
IX.A. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence.
W.B. MINUTES:
1. HUMAN RIGHTS& RELATIONS COMMISSION,JUNE 25, 2013
Informational; no action required.
X. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS—Received
There was discussion on adding an Aviation/Air Noise Update to the end of the Reports/Recommendations
portion of the agenda. Clerk Mangen explained that the addition of items to the regular City Council
agendas would require a resolution to be adopted by the City Council. Staff was directed to prepare a
resolution for Council consideration at the next City Council meeting.
There was discussion on the current Planning Commission vacancy, noting that Michael Fischer would be
willing to fill the remainder of the term. Member Swenson made a motion, seconded by Member
Bennett, approving the appointment of Michael Fischer to the Planning Commission for the remainder of
the term of Jeffrey Carpenter.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
XI. MANAGER'S COMMENTS—Received
X11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at
12:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deb . IWangen, dity C6rk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, August 20, 2013.
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Video Copy of the August 5, 2013, meeting available.
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