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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-21 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 21,2004 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica and Mayor Maetzold. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Housh approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2004, APPROVED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Housh, approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Edina City Council for September 7,2004. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. 2004 'COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PRIDE AWARDS' PRESENTED Mayor Maetzold explained that the second annual 2004 'Commercial Property Pride Awards' were awarded to Edina Family Physicians and Heritage of Edina for landscape excellence and overall outstanding aesthetics of their respective properties. Mayor Maetzold presented the award plaque to Maria Field who was present from Heritage of Edina. PRESENTATION GIVEN BY EDINA CHEMICAL HEALTH PARTNERS AND TOBACCO- FREE YOUTH RECREATION Sally Lareau, Edina Chemical Health Partners, commended the City of Edina with passage of the Tobacco Free Park policy and presented framed awards to Park Director Keprios and Mayor Maetzold. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2004, APPROVED Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Housh approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Edina City Council for September 7, 2004. Motion carried on rollcall vote -four ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-86 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED - EDINA COUNTRY CLUB (5100 WOODDALE AVENUE) Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file. Presentation by Planner: Planner Larsen indicated the Edina Country Club was proposing a two level addition to the south side of the existing clubhouse. He said the addition would provide for an expanded pro shop on the lower level and seating for the pub on the upper level. Mr. Larsen stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for clubhouse expansion conditioned upon restoration of screening along Wooddale Avenue. He noted that the architect on the project, Michael Bjornberg, of Miller Dunwiddie was present to respond to questions. Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 2112004 Mayor Maetzold asked why this permit had come before the Council when no variances would be required to complete the project. Mr. Larsen explained some years ago when the Zoning Code was established, clubhouses on golf courses were listed as a conditional use. Therefore, any expansion requires a Conditional Use Permit granted by the City Council. Member Housh asked if the screening would occur along the trees. Mr. Larsen said the screening would be located between the parking lot and the street. Member Masica asked which kitchen would service the pub. Mr. Larsen replied that the lower kitchen would be eliminated and all food preparation would occur in the main floor kitchen. Member Hovland inquired whether staff was happy with the type of vegetation proposed for the screening. Mr. Larsen explained the virburnum that were proposed would be adequate. Michael Bjornberg, Architect for Miller-Dunwiddie, said the project would also update the electrical and mechanical. He added the pub would be moved to the upper level locating all the kitchen services on one level. Mr. Bjornberg said the proposed plan would also relocate the pro shop and updates the existing restrooms as well as adds more restrooms. Mr. Bjornberg presented drawings depicting the plan from all angles. Construction would begin during the fall of 2004. Member Masica inquired whether the rooftop units would be screened. Mr. Bjornberg said that they would be screened. Resident comments Arthur Cobb, 5117 Wooddale Glen, voiced support of the project and said the Club has proved itself as a good neighbor in the community. A change has been noted by the neighbors that complaints about noise from mowers and car alarms at early hours have stopped. He asked that a small berm be considered that would abate noise. The law exempting the Country Club from noise laws is out of date and should be revisited. Ms. Masica asked if some vegetation was more sound effective than others. Mr. Cobb said he did not know. Mr. Bjornberg said whatever would be planted in the location must be hardy and salt resistant. He added that the virburnum hedge was very dense and would provide more visual color. Ms. Masica inquired what would happen when the leaves were gone. Mr. Bjornberg said the only noise would be snowplowing similar to a City street. Mr. Hovland asked if arborvitae would be considered for the screening. Terry Towey, 5131 Wooddale Glen, representing the Edina Country Club, noted that he personally has installed an arborvitae hedge, which did not do well because of salt. He added that was the reason a deciduous hedge was recommended. Member Hovland suggested the Club consider a berm in conjunction with the screening adjacent to the Wooddale Avenue parking lot. Member Housh stated he believed the screening as proposed was appropriate. Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 21,2004 Member Masica made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Member Housh. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. Member Kelly introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption with one condition: RESOLUTION NO.2004-86 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PREMIT TO EDINA COUNTRY CLUB 5100 WOODDALE AVENUE WHEREAS, the procedural requirements of Code Section 850 (Zoning Ordinance) have been met;and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the findings as required by Code Section No, 850-04, Subd.4,have been satisfied: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby grants a Conditional Use Permit to the Edina Country Club,5100 Wooddale Avenue,conditioned upon: 1. Installation of screening adjacent to the Wooddale Avenue parking lot. Passed and adopted this 21st day of September 2004. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR ROOF REPAIR - EDINA ART CENTER Assistant Manager Anderson explained the bid for normal repair and replacement of a large section of the Edina Art Center roof. He said the reason the award of bid was not on the Consent Agenda is because it was slightly over the projected budget of$25,000.00. Member Hovland made a motion for award of bid for roof repair for the Edina Art Center to recommended low bidder, Les Jones Roofing, Inc., at $25,732.00. Member Kelly seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh, Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. *AWARD OF BID - SALT FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Housh approving the award of bid for salt for snow and ice control to recommended bidder, North American Salt Company under State Contract #432712,at$33.05 per ton delivered at a total amount of approximately$70,000 to $95,000. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. *AWARD OF BID - CARPETING AND TILE FOR YORK LIQUOR STORE Motion made by Member Hovland and seconded by Member Housh approving the award of bid for carpeting and tile for the York Liquor Store to recommended low bidder, Carpet Consultants, at $16,628.38. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 21, 2004 TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REVIEW OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2004, APPROVED Engineer Houle indicated that under Section B.1., a resident has asked staff to revise City Ordinance No. 1400.10, Parking, Stopping, Standing and Loading from the current six consecutive hour parking regulation to a twelve consecutive hour parking period (continued for further review from August 2004). The request was received from a resident on Sunnyside Road. The requestor indicated their family has three cars, one garage and a difficult driveway. They requested lengthening the duration of street parking to twelve hours. At the July 6, 2004, Council meeting it was suggested that the Traffic Safety Committee review the request and make a recommendation. Mr. Houle noted that parking restrictions on local streets had been established by the local jurisdictional agency (the City). The first reading of the City Ordinance took place in 1965, and was discussed again in 1967 and in 1971. In staff's opinion the six hour limitation was most likely derived from the desire to limit parking on local streets, especially within residential neighborhoods adjacent to commercial areas or park and ride areas preventing workers from parking during a typical eight hour work day. Mr. Houle noted that the six-hour Citywide parking restriction was typically enforced based upon complaint driven requests. Member Hovland inquired what a 12-hour parking limit has relative to winter street maintenance. Mr. Houle noted that from November 1, through April 1, there was restrictive street parking when a one-inch snowfall occurs. Therefore, a 12-hour parking limit would not affect snowfall street maintenance,however, it would affect early morning street sweeping. Ross Plaetzer, 4058 Sunnyside Road, noted that when the curbs were installed in the late '70's, six-hour signs were removed as part of construction and have not been replaced. He wondered if not replacing them meant they were not important. He added the general public was not aware of the parking ordinance and the six-hour time limit was unreasonable. The ordinance applies mainly to the Morningside and Country Club area where there were curbs. The rest of Edina has longer driveways and up to triple car garages. He asked the Council to consider a reasonable 12- hour parking limit during the non-winter months. Mayor Maetzold explained that staff has recommended the six-hour limit remain in place and the Council will make a decision after they finished discussing the issue. Mr. Anderson said this Ordinance protects residents near Edina's commercial areas from employees of nearby businesses parking for extended periods of time. Member Housh asked if this blanket ordinance could be changed in various areas because of the circumstances of the areas. Member Hovland suggested investigating a permitting process for temporary longer parking. Member Masica concurred. Mayor Maetzold said he believed the six-hour parking limit should be maintained. He stated he believed a permitting policy would only introduce further complications. Mayor Maetzold inquired whether license plates were checked when the police are patrolling neighborhoods. Sergeant Nibbe said yes, patrol officers check license plates consistently. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/September 21, 2004 Member Hovland made a motion to continue Section B.1,the request to revise City Ordinance No. 1400.10 Parking, Stopping, Standing and Loading from the six consecutive hour parking regulation to a twelve consecutive hour parking period and directing staff to further study the issue. Member Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh,Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. Member Hovland made a motion approving the Traffic Safety Staff Review of September 9, 2004, Section A, as follows: 1. Providing an 80 foot no parking zone for the period of Monday through Saturday on West 50th Street, adjacent to the Metro Transit bus shelter west of Woodland Avenue; and 2. Installation of a crosswalk across Blake Road at Fox Meadow Lane; Section B. 2., and Section C. Member Masica seconded the motion. Ayes: Housh,Hovland, Kelly, Masica, Maetzold Motion carried. *RESOLUTION NO. 2004-87 SETTING HEARING DATE SET OF OCTOBER 19 2004 - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS - ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT AT VALLEY VIEW ROAD AND WEST 65TH STREET: IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-323 AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT NO. TS-34 Member Hovland introduced the following resolution seconded by Member Housh and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-87 SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 19, 2004,FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA: 1. A public hearing shall be held on the 19th day of October, 2004, in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 P.M. to pass upon the proposed special assessments for: • Roadway Improvement No. BA-323 — Intersection improvements at Valley View Road and West 651h Street • Traffic Signal Improvement No. TS-34 — Intersection improvements at Valley View Road and West 65th Street All persons owning property affected by such improvements at such time and place will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessments. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of hearing on the proposed assessments to be published in the Edina Sun-Current at least two weeks before the hearing and shall in the notice state the total cost of the improvements. The Clerk shall also cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment rolls not less than two weeks before the hearings. Adopted this 21s' day of September 2004. Motion carried on rollcall vote—five ayes. *RESOLUTION NO. 2004-85 APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2004, GENERAL ELECTION Member Hovland introduced the following resolution, seconded by Member Housh and moved its approval: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-85 APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 2004, GENERAL ELECTION Page 5 J Minutes/Edina City Council/September 2112004 WHEREAS, Minnesota Election Law 204B.21 requires that persons serving as election judges be appointed by the Council at least 25 days before the election. BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that the individuals names on Exhibit A, and on file in the office of the City Clerk be appointed as election judges for the general election to be conducted on November 2,2004;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is with this, authorized to make any substitutions or additions as deemed necessary. PASSED and adopted by the Edina City Council this 21st day of September 2004. Motion carried on rollcall vote-five ayes. *CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Hovland made a motion and Member Housh seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated September 8, 2004, and consisting of 30 pages: General Fund$149,619.35; Communications Fund $29.64; Working Capital Fund $44,625.55; Art Center Fund $3,627.78; Golf Dome Fund $1,118.47, Aquatic Center Fund $4,845.32, Golf Course Fund $16,442.30; Ice Arena Fund $28,370.48, Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $25,059.77; Liquor Fund $162,946.47, Utility Fund $12,434.42; Storm Sewer Fund $13,275.49, Recycling Fund $788.10; PSTF Agency Fund $26,746.16; TOTAL $489,929.30; and for approval of payment of claims dated September 15, 2004, and consisting of 27 pages: General Fund $166,300.44; Communications Fund $29.49;Working Capital Fund $37,612.36; Construction Fund $9.19; Art Center Fund $3,237.89; Golf Dome Fund $486.00; Aquatic Center Fund $124.40; Golf Course Fund $30,820.52; Ice Arena Fund $4,803.26; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $19,097.39; Liquor Fund $101,340.27; Utility Fund $43,893.87; Storm Sewer Fund $1,496.43; PSTF Fund $1,653.51;TOTAL$410,905.02. Motion carried on rollcall vote-five ayes. BUDGET REVIEW DATES Assistant Manager Anderson reminded the Council that at a previous meeting, it was suggested that the budget be studied further. He suggested a Special Meeting be set for October 19, 2004, at 5:00 P.M. and that all the City Department Heads be in attendance. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Maetzold declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Mayor Maetzold reconvened the meeting to allow a concerned resident to speak at 7:55 P.M. George Nissen, 4366 Vernon Avenue South, addressed the Council after the regular meeting was adjourned, stating his concern with the sound barrier being installed in 2005 and a petition being circulated for sidewalks in the area. He questioned what the cost would be for the proposed sidewalks. Mr. Houle said the City has not received a petition for sidewalks in the area. Mr. Housh noted after he examined the boulevard placement of the proposed sidewalk near the park on 70th Street, he said there is quite a drop off. Mr. Houle said a boulder wall will be installed and a berm relocated in order to accommodate the sidewalk. There being no further business on the re-opening of the regular Council meeting, Mayor Maetzold declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M. &iW4 Clerk Page 6