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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-20 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL DECEMBER 20,2005 7:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. *MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 6, 2005, AND TRUTH IN TAXATION MEETING OF DECEMBER 5 2005 APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Swenson approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Edina City Council for December 6, 2005, and Truth in Taxation Meeting of December 5, 2005. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. FIRST READING GRANTED - ORDINANCE NO. 2005-15 - ADDING NEW SECTION 485, PUBLIC SAFETY 800 MHz RADIO BUILDING COVERAGE Chief Siitari explained the City of Edina became a user of the metro area Public Safety 800 MHz radio system in 2004 when the aging VHF radio system was replaced by the Fire and Police Departments. All or most public safety agencies in Hennepin County will become users of the system soon. An interoperable communication system was one of the top priorities for Homeland Security and we received grant monies to aid the transition. A reliable radio system was essential for effective response by law enforcement,fire and emergency medical services. Radio and other wireless communications systems can be adversely impacted by a variety of factors, including the density and type of construction materials. Several buildings in Edina were identified as problem locations during the feasibility study for the 800 MHz system. Approximately $180,000 has been spent to retrofit Southdale Center and Fairview Southdale Hospital with amplification systems to provide adequate radio coverage. The City Hall/Police Department amplification system cost $22,000. To ensure reliable operation of the system for public safety, a Code addition was proposed, requiring building owners to install a system in new buildings over 25,000 square feet in gross floor area or substantial additions to existing buildings over 25,000 square feet that do not provide adequate radio coverage. The owners of buildings that need an amplification system would be required to have the system tested annually to ensure the components were operating properly. Once every five years, the owner would be required to have the system tested to ensure it meets coverage standards. The annual and five year tests would be submitted to the Fire Chief. Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20,2005 Mr. Siitari noted that Brooklyn Park was the only other city in Hennepin County with a similar ordinance. Edina was one of the initial cities to join the 800 MHz system and therefore was on the leading edge of the issue. The ordinance as presented was modeled after ordinances in other parts of the country that have had 800 MHz systems longer than Minnesota. Owners of the designated buildings may incur additional expenses to install the amplification systems but the benefit of having adequate radio coverage for public safety response appears to justify the cost. Member Housh asked if this was the acceptable system for most cities. Mr. Siitari said Edina would be on the leading edge for this coverage. The proposed ordinance has been modeled after other cities around the nation. Member Housh asked if the ordinance was adopted would this apply to the expanded portion of existing buildings or would retrofitting the complete structure be necessary. Mr. Siitari stated they would be looking at retrofitting the whole building. Member Swenson asked who would be responsible for the $1500 testing fee. Mr. Siitari said testing would be done by private firms and the fee charged to the building owner. The Fire Department would act as a review board. Member Swenson asked if additional personnel would be required to accomplish this review. Mr. Siitari noted that no further personnel were anticipated. Member Housh asked if the MHz system will be the standard in the future. Mr. Siitari said communications were critical in an emergency and important to mandate. Member Hulbert asked if this would be the main communications system used by all the officers. Mr. Siitari responded public works supervisors, police and firefighters have the system with them at all times. Member Hulbert asked how many buildings would need to be retrofitted. Mr. Siitari said the 501h & France ramp area has been identified as of concern but they were not asking buildings to retrofit unless they plan to expand. He added that if a building does not pass amplification testing, a certificate of occupancy would not be granted. Member Swenson asked if buildings under construction would be grandfathered. Mr. Siitari responded that was correct. Member Swenson asked for clarification of where the Haugland building at 501h & France falls since the construction would be constructed in parts. She asked if the plan was approved, would they need to comply. Mr. Siitari said yes. He added that compliance will be mentioned to building or residential owners during construction. Member Swenson said the cost of review would be included in the cost of the building permit. Member Hulbert made a motion approving First Reading of Ordinance No. 2005-15 - to require new building or additions over 25,000 square feet to meet minimum coverage standards for the Public Safety 800 MHz radio system, and adding new Code Section 485, Public Safety 800 MHz Radio Building Coverage. Member Housh seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. *AWARD OF BID FOR 6 INCH STORM SEWER PUMP - UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the award of bid for the Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20, 2005 trailer mounted 6 inch self-priming storm sewer pump for the Utilities Department to recommended low bidder Northern Dewatering, Inc., at$19,768.00. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *AWARD OF BID FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEM FOR FIRE STATIONS NO. ONE AND NO. 2, AND SOUTH METRO PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY (SMPSTF) Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the award of bid for a video conferencing system for Fire Stations #1, #2 and South Metro Public Safety Training Facility (SMPSTF) to recommended low bidder, Video Guidance at $129,558.40, of which $115,620.00 is covered by a Federal Grant. Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-110 - ACCEPTING DONATIONS Manager Hughes explained he has recently become aware that the City has not been following the letter of State Statute with respect to the acceptance of gifts and donations. According to State law, all gifts, grants and donations, whether monetary or property, must be formerly accepted by the City Council by way of a resolution. The law further provides that this Resolution requires four fifths favorable votes. Mr. Hughes said he has instructed all City department heads that they must itemize all grants, gifts and donations when received. The Clerk will place a resolution on the next Council Agenda for consideration. The resolution will include the name of the donor, the amount donated and the purpose of the donation. Member Housh inquired whether anonymous donations would be acknowledged as such. Mr. Hughes said yes they would be. Member Swenson asked if there would be a reason in the future to publish these donations. Mr. Hughes responded that the Park and Recreation Department acknowledges donations of over $500 adding they were published annually in About Town. He reminded the Council that a threshold of donation to be acknowledged does not exist in the law. Mayor Hovland suggested reading the list of donations during the Council meeting to acknowledge the benefactors. Member Swenson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-110 ACCEPTING DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EDINA WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 allows cities to accept grants and donations or real or personal property for the benefit of its citizens; WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted via a resolution of the Council adopted by a two thirds majority of its members. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council accepts with sincere appreciation the following listed donations on behalf of its citizens. Donation to the John Phillip Sousa Band: C. S. or M. L. Thomson $50.00 Donation to the Braemar Memorial Fund for future Golf Course equipment: Purchases: William B Colby $50.00 Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20, 2005 David B Stevenson $30.00 Harry L Sutton Jr. $100.00 John J Towey $40.00 Donation of Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) - Patrol Sergeant's Squad: Edina Foundation $2000 value of AED Donation of funding of a second K-9 unit for a minimum of five years. Edina Crime Fund $80,000 start-up and ongoing costs Dated: December 20,2005. Member Hulbert seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. *APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ELECTION EQUIPMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the following resolution" RESOLUTION NO. 2005-111 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT HENNEPIN COUNTY- ELECITON EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) requires that each voting precinct in the United States use equipment that will allow disabled voters to cast their ballots independently beginning with all Federal Election from January 1, 2006 onward;and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has appropriated monies to fund the capital purchase of said equipment through grant to Minnesota Counties;and WHEREAS, Hennepin County has formulated the required statutory HAVA compliance plan to cover the purchase, leasing and maintenance of election equipment within Hennepin County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council enters into Lease Agreement No. A052245 for the leasing and maintenance of election equipment from Hennepin County for use in the City of Edina. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Edina. Dated: December 20, 2005. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. *PERFORMANCE BASED TRANSIT FUNDING AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR EDINA DIAL-A-RIDE Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the Performance Based Transit Funding Agreement for Edina Dial-a-Ride with the Metropolitan Council as presented. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. *APPROVAL OF CONTRACT for 2006 - 2007, IAFF 1275 (FIRE FIGHTERS) Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the 2006 - 2007 IAFF 1275 Fire Fighters contract. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. *APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR 2006 - 2007, TEAMSTERS NO. 320 (ANIMAL CONTROL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS) Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member Housh approving the 2006 -2007 Teamsters No. 320, Animal Control and Community Service Officers contract. Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20,2005 Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes. *CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Masica made a motion and Member Housh seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated December 7, 2005, and consisting of 25 pages: General Fund $283,510.34; CDBG Fund $92.00; Communications Fund $1,541.57; Working Capital Fund $80,969.31; Art Center Fund $1,648.89; Golf Dome Fund $236.39; Aquatic Center Fund $27,929.79, Golf Course Fund $3,985.00; Ice Arena Fund $6,697.05; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $90,449.20; Liquor Fund $167,764.78; Utility Fund $16,314.67, Storm Sewer Fund $274.51; PSTF Fund $4,324.50; TOTAL $685,738.00; and for approval of payment of claims dated December 14, 2005, and consisting of 32 pages: General Fund $142,801.31; Construction Fund $1,125.00, Communications Fund $6,755.18; Working Capital Fund $36,493.46; Art Center Fund $1,371.17, Golf Dome Fund$461.65; Aquatic Center Fund$223.79; Golf Course Fund$11,314.04;Ice Arena Fund $43,883.19; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $7,833.92; Liquor Fund $221,014.39; Utility Fund $40,412.77; Storm Sewer Fund $263.60; Recycling Fund $33,874.00; PSTF Fund $2,244.61; TOTAL$550,072.08. Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-109 APPROVING 2006 LEVY AND BUDGET ADOPTION Mr. Hughes presented the General fund budget and the tax capacity debt levies which were previously discussed. The twenty years of referendum levy were set in 1996 when the General Obligation Park and Recreation Bonds Series 1996B were issued and all levies were set by law at 105% of the corresponding annual debt service payments. The debt service fund now was sufficient to cover any foreseeable tax shortages and staff recommends canceling the portion of the 2006 levy in excess of the annual debt service payment. Future referendum levies remain at the 105% level and would require canceling a portion of the levy on an annual basis depending on the amount needed to maintain a sufficient debt service fund. Mr. Hughes recommended adoption of the resolution approving the budget for 2006 expenditures at $25,380,248.00 and the Total Tax Capacity Levy at $20,220,992.00 and the Total Market Value based Referendum Levy at$599,148.00. Member Masica questioned why the transfer of liquor funds was approximately $750,000 rather than approximately $900,000 in past years. Director Wallin explained that the total amount of the transfer was just under $1,000,000, with portions going to the Art Center, Arena, and the Capital Improvement Fund. Member Housh made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Member Swenson. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica,Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Masica introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-109 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF EDINA FOR THE YEAR 2006,AND ESTABLISHING TAX LEVY FOR YEAR 2006, PAYABLE IN 2006 Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20,2005 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA MINNESOTA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Budget for the City of Edina for the calendar year 2006 is hereby adopted as after this set forth, and funds are hereby appropriated therefore: GENERAL FUND GENERAL GOVERNMENT Mayor and Council $ 66,706 Administration 1,011,533 Planning 403,713 Finance 610,426 Election 174,897 Assessing 773,651 Legal and Court Services 430,000 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 3,470,926 PUBLIC WORKS Administration $ 192,929 Engineering 819,577 Streets 4,560,601 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $ 5,573,107 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police $ 6,925,605 Civilian Defense 50,072 Animal control 82,893 Fire 4,084,328 Public Health 470,893 Inspections 804,163 TOTAL PROTECTION OF PERSONS/PROPERTY $ 12,417,954 PARK DEPARTMENT Administration $ 691,592 Recreation 382,275 Maintenance 2,309,463 TOTAL PARK DEPARTMENT $ 3,383,330 NON-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES Contingencies $ 119,616 Special Assessments/City 30,000 Property Capital Plan Appropriation 50,000 Employee Programs 129,000 Commissions/Special Projects 206,315 TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES $ 534,931 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 25,380,248 DEBT SERVICE - HRA PUBLIC PROJECT BONDS— $ 1,081,536 SERIES 2002 DEBT SERVICE OF EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES $ 159,100 DEBT SERVICE/HRA PUBLIC PROJECT BONDS— $ 420,205 SERIES 2005A TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 27,041,089 Section 2. Estimated receipts other than the General Tax Levy are proposed as hereinafter set forth: Page 6 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20,2005 GENERAL FUND MVHC/Abatements $ (457,664) Licenses and Permits 2,256,550 Municipal Court Funds 875,000 Department Service Charges 2,235,373 Other 340,000 Transfer from Liquor fund 700,230 Income on Investments 150,000 Aid-Other Agencies 400,608 Police Aid 320,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $ 6,820,097 Section 3.That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property in the City of Edina a tax rate sufficient to produce the amounts hereinafter set forth: GENERAL FUND $ 18,560,151 LEVY FOR PAYMENT/HRA PUBLIC PROJECT $ 1,081,536 BONDS-SERIES 2002 LEVY FOR PAYMENT OF EQUIPMENT $ 159,100 CERTIFICATE LEVY FOR PAYMENT/ HRA PUBLIC PROJECT $ 420,205 BONDS - SERIES 2005A TOTAL LEVY $ 20,220,992 I Section 4.That there is proposed to be levied upon all taxable real and personal property in the City of Edina,a tax rate sufficient to produce the amount below for the debt levy of the market value based referendum levy and canceling the portion of the levy not required to produce the following amount: GO PARK AND RECREATION BONDS SERIES 1996B/2005A $ 599,138 Passed and adopted by the City Council on December 20,2005. Member Swenson seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-14 ADOPTED AMENDING CODE SECTION 185 - INCREASING CERTAIN FEES Mr. Hughes reminded the Council that First Reading was received at the December 6, 2005, Council meeting approving Ordinance No. 2005-14, Amending Code Section 185, increasing Certain Fees. Additions to the Ordinance since First Reading was granted were as follows: 1. The City of Minneapolis has determined what the water rate will be for 2006 and the $.12 per 100 cubic foot increase was included; 2. The fee for amusement devices were reduced to bring them into compliance with State Statute's maximum fee of$15.00; and 3. The conditional use permit wording was changed;however, the fee remained the same. Page 7 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20, 2005 Member Masica asked what constitutes the liquor fees. Mr. Hughes said the fee covers compliance checks, cost of issuance of the permit, cost of enforcement, and monitoring activities. The fee must be in line with the cost of issuance of the license. Member Housh asked what was the difference in the water rates from 2005 to 2006 from the City of Minneapolis. Mr. Wallin said the rates were similar to the rates the City of Minneapolis charges their residents. Mr. Hughes noted that the water service charge in Edina was $.86 per 100 cubic feet, while in Minneapolis the charge was for softened water at$2.73 per 100 cubic feet. Mr. Houle noted that Minneapolis has put on line a very large membrane filter plant, one of the largest in the nation, which could explain some of the disparity in charges. Member Masica questioned the 'redemption of impounded animals' charges. Chief Siitari explained the fees for $30.00 per day for feeding, care, veterinarian services and impounding and $40.00 per day if animal has not been impounded within one year prior to the date of impounding would be added together. Mayor Hovland commented when the packet was assembled no inquiries had been received about the liquor fees. He inquired whether comments had been received. Ms. Mangen said no comments have been received. Mr. Hughes informed the Council there was an incentive system in place for licensees who pass compliance checks and thereby they were able to work down their application fee. Member Housh made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Member Swenson. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh,Hulbert, Masica,Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. Member Housh made a motion adopting Ordinance No. 2005-14 as presented. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-14 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS: Section 1.The following described fees of Schedule A to Code Section 185 are amended to read as follows: SECTION SUBSEC. RUr P E' CAS., ,O ° ' LINT ,�r f;bi F LSE CHARGE, ��� '� 200 200.04 Public Dance $52.00 Permit 220 220.04 Machine or $15.00 Annually per establishment Amusement $15.00 Per machine Device License 300 300.00 Subd 2 Redemption of $30.00 per day for feeding and care,any Impounded veterinarian services and impounding fee Animals $40.00 a) If animal has not been impounded within one year prior to the date of impounding $65.00 b If animal has been impounded Page 8 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20, 2005 once within the year prior to the date of impounding $115.00 c) If animal has been impounded twice or more within one year prior to the date of impounding 300 300.02 Subd 3 Disposal of $40.00 per animal Animal 421 421.07 Subd 3 Street Surface $50.00 per square ft under 10 square ft. Repair $40.00 per square foot from 10-25 sq. ft. $35.00 per square foot over 25 sq. ft. 450 450.27 Subd 4 Public or Semi- $260.00 per year for each outdoor pool public Swimming Pool License 450 450.27 Subd 4 Public or Semi- $150.00 per year for each bath or pool public whirlpool Bath or Therapeutic Swimming Pool License 605 605.07 Permits Required by $85.00 Minimum Fee UFC Special Hazard Permit -Class II: Special $220.00 Hazard inspection in bldgs less than 3,000 sq ft -Class III: $330.00 Special hazard inspection in bldgs over 3,000 sq ft 615 615.03 License to $48.00 Service Fire Extinguishers 625 625.03 Sprinkler Permit Fees: Per Number of Heads: 1 -5 $60.00 * (minimum fee) 6-25 $110.00 * 26-50 $200.00 * 51-75 $270.00 * 76-100 $325.00 * 101-125 $360.00 * Page 9 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20,2005 126-150 $390.00 * 151-175 $420.00 * 176-200 $440.00 * 201 -plus $510.00 *for first 200 + $2.50 for each additional head 625 625.03 Fire Pump Installation and Associated Hardware $220.00 -Standpipe Install $135.00 -Each Add'1 Pipe $ 25.00 716 716.02 Recycling $4.80 Per Quarter- Single Family Service: $4.80 Per Quarter- Double $4.00 Per Quarter/Apartments/Condos (2- 8 units 721 721.03 Food Base Fee-$115.00 Establishment Alcohol Bar Service-$110.00 Additional Facility-$120.00 721 721.03 Subd 1 Restaurant Plan Review Fee Restaurant Plan 100% of License Fee Review Fee for Remodel 50% of License Fee 735 735.03 Lodging Establishment $4.00 per room 740 740.04 Multiple $43.00 per single tract of land (may Dwelling contain more than one building under Parking Garage same ownership) 740 740.04 Multiple $75.00 per garage Dwelling Parking Garage -Inspection Fee 810 810.09 Plat& $600.00 plus$50/lot-all plats and Subdivision subdivision other than above Filing Fee 820 820.01 Filing of $412.00 Application for Vacation of Street, Alley or Easement 850 850.04 Subd 4 Conditional Use $700.00 Fee shall be equal to City staff A.2 Permit time expended and City's direct cost incurred in processing applications. 850 850.04 Subd. 6 Final $750.00 Development Plan Application Fee Page 10 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20, 2005 900 900.07 Subd 1 Liquor License Fees (per ear P year) -On-Sale Intoxi- $8,500.00 cating License/ Restaurants only -Off-Sale 3.2 $575.00 Malt Liquor (New) -Off-Sale 3.2 $575.00 Malt Liquor (Renewal) -On-Sale 3.2 $575.00 Malt Liquor (New) -On-Sale 3.2 Malt $575.00 Liquor (Renewal) -Temporary On- Sale 3.2%0 Malt $78.00 (per event) Liquor 1040 1040.08 Loudspeaker $18.00 Permit 1100 1100.03 Subd. 2 Sewer Service Charge: -Bldgs w/four or $37.44 Per quarter up to and including less dwelling 1600 c.feet units $2.34 Additional from 1601 cubic feet and -Apt Bldgs over w/more than $32.13 Per quarter for each unit over four four dwelling or units $2.34 per 100 c.f./water used in quarter Commercial/Ind whichever is greater ustrial Bldgs, $37.44 Per water meter or approved including sewage metering device on premises, or Schools & per 100 cubic feet of water used during Churches the quarter,whichever is greater or $2.34 Per 200 cubic feet water used in quarter 1100 1100.03 Subd 2 Water Service $0.86 Per 100 cubic feet for in certain areas of City, except as described below $2.61 Per 100 cubic feet- Morningside area for east side of Beard Ave. from West 54th to Fuller St. and both sides of Abbott Pl. from West 54th St. to Beard Ave. $0.29 Per 100 cf for Excessive Use Charge Page 11 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20,2005 Meter Charge: $10.60 Per quarter for up to 3/4 " meter $14.44 Per quarter for 1" meter $16.47 Per quarter for 11/4 " meter $18.53 Per quarter for 11/2" meter $29.84 Per quarter for 2" meter $113.31 Per quarter for 3" meter $144.23 Per quarter for 4" meter $0.00 Park Dept water used for sprinkling and skating rinks $0.00 Street Dept for water used for flushing street 1105 1105.01 Subd 1 Service $1,550.00 per SAC unit x number of SAC Availability units computed as pursuant to Subsection Charge SAC 1105.01, Subd.1 of this Code 1110 1110.03 Storm Water $10.74 Per quarter pursuant to formula in Drainage Charge Subsection 1110.03 1230 1230.07 Sidewalk Cafe $615.00 Permit 1230.08 Temporary $315.00 Liquor License Special Permit 1341 1341.05 Physical Culture $270.00 &Health Service or Club, Reducing Club or Salon, Sauna Parlor, Massage Parlor or Escort Service License 1350 1350.06 Subd 1 Commercial $28.00 Manager Permit- Still Photography Photography $115.00 Manager Permit/Motion Photography $325.00 Council Permit 1400 1410.12 Truck Restrictive $40.00 Road Permit Section 2. The effective date of this Ordinance shall be January 1, 2006. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor Member Masica seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Housh, Hulbert, Masica,Swenson, Hovland Motion carried. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS STUDY PRESENTED FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY Paulette Hastings, League of Women Voters, said she has served on a committee that has studied renewable energy for the past year, and elaborated that renewal energy consists of six forms, 1) Page 12 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20,2005 ground source heat (geothermal heat), 2) hydrogen fuel cells; 3) biomass; 4) solar; 5) hydropower, and 6) wind power. She presented a summary of goals of the study and graphics depicting types of energy generation, asked consideration for some requests. Ms. Hastings concluded that the League of Women Voters of Edina would like two actions considered as relating to energy; 1) publicize energy conservation efforts done by the City, and 2) to establish an energy commission for the City of Edina and to be composed of the following mission statement and ideas for action. MISSION: The City of Edina will be a leader in energy conservation and efficiency, responsible energy use, and education of residents. IDEAS FOR AN ENERGY COMMISSION: Take Action: • Lobby the state legislature on energy-related bills • join energy coalitions Energy Conservation in Edina: • Make new public building'Energy Star' eligible • Establish a citywide Reduce Energy target • Provide builders/residents/businesses with 'Energy Star' information when building permits were requested Renewable Energy Issues: • Consider renewable energy for City buildings, e.g. wind source from Xcel, solar, ground source heat pump • Establish a renewable energy objective for the City of Edina, such as requiring 20% of energy to come from new, renewable sources by 2020 • Promote the use of alternative packaging products, such as corn-based plastics Transportation: • Actively support mass transit options in the City • Expand pedestrian and bicycle path systems • Investigate fuel types and efficiencies for City vehicles Education: • Include energy related articles in About Town • Provide educational flyers in the City water bill • Offer energy information on the City website Mrs. Masica inquired whether this information has been made available to the public. Ms. Hastings said after the study was completed, it was sent to key people in the city and school district as well as it being published on the League website. Member Housh asked if other cities have an energy commission. Ms. Hastings said very few cities have stand alone energy commissions. Generally they were incorporated within their environmental or health commissions. She added the LWV believes an energy commission was extremely important and should be a stand-alone commission. Page 13 Minutes/Edina City Council/December 20,2005 Mayor Hovland asked that particulars be shared with the television audience about energy savings within the City. Ms. Hastings said the estimated annual were $112,000 and included recapturing heat at various locations, and using windows for natural lighting. Mayor Hovland noted a rebate for $35,000 was received as well for energy credit. Mr. Hughes noted that staff would take the establishment of an energy commission under advisement. No formal Council action was taken. CONCERN OF RESIDENT Gene Persha, 6917 Cornelia Drive, voiced concern with the notification process for development proposals and the boundaries of notification of residents. He stated his belief that a bias exists towards developers by the City as exemplified by the recent approval of the proposal at Centennial Lakes by Cypress Equities. Mr. Persha also expressed concern regarding the five minute limitation for those wishing to testify before the Council regarding the Southdale District study. Mayor Hovland encouraged Mr. Persha to submit his comments in writing prior to appearing before the Council when a public hearing is held on the Greater Southdale District Study. There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. L&t& o L) ity Clerk Page 14