HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-20 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
MARCH 20, 2007
7:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson and Chair
Hovland.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Bennett and
seconded by Member Masica approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2007, APPROVED Motion
made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Masica approving the Minutes of the
Edina City Council for March 6,2007, as presented.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
BRAEMAR ICE ARENA EMPLOYEE NANCY KNUDSON REMEMBERED Mayor
Hovland recognized Nancy Knudson, an employee of long standing at the Braemar Ice Arena
who recently died unexpectedly with a moment of silence.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION MADE TO EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Chief
Scheerer and Fire Marshal Jenson, commended the Edina Public Schools Director of Business
Services Jay Willemssen, and Building and Grounds Supervisor Bob Peterson for their
relentless support during the construction of the new gymnasiums.
AMERICAN RED CROSS PROCLAIMS "GET READY 2007" Ted Canova, American Red
Cross was taking a leadership role in emergency preparedness and he encouraged residents
to Get a Plan, Get a Kit and Get Involved to help save lives in our community.
Member Swenson made a motion approving the Proclamation the Red Cross 2007 "Get
Ready" campaign and encouraged resident involvement. Member Housh seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
CUB SCOUT PACK 123 DEN 4 WELCOMED Mayor Hovland welcomed Cub Scout Pack
123, Den 4 and leader Suzie Holderness. He noted the Scouts were working on their
government and video production badge.
BOY SCOUTS FROM TROOP 89 AT CHRIST THE KING CHURCH IN MINNEAPOLIS
WELCOMED Mayor Hovland introduced Scoutmaster Joseph Schmidt and informed the
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Council the Scouts were in attendance working on their Citizenship and Communication
Merit Badges.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-43 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-340 - TODD PARK ROADWAY Affidavits of
Notice were presented approved and ordered placed on file.
Engineer Houle disclosed that he was a resident of the Todd Park neighborhood living at
4532 Parkside Lane. He introduced Assistant Engineer Sullivan who would make the project
presentation and answer questions.
Mr. Sullivan, using graphics and a power point presentation reviewed the proposed
improvement project including the replacement of curb and gutter, storm sewer improvements,
total reconstruction of the roadway and utility work where necessary. Mr. Sullivan said the
proposed improvement would have a total estimated cost of $2,625,000 with funding coming
from a combination of special assessments, $1,715,000 and the various utility funds, $910,000.
Council discussion included the need for the improvement, traffic study in the area, proposed
traffic calming, benefits of improved storm water system, necessary utility improvements, and
timing of the improvement and construction management of the project within the
neighborhood.
Public Comments
Questions and concerns were voiced by the following residents; Kathy Wasescha, 5348
Hollywood Road; Virgil Mylan, 5234 Hollywood Road; Joan Scott, 5309 Hollywood Road;
Caroline Bisson, 5340 Hollywood Road; Donn Sjolander, 4540 Vandervork; Lynn
Teschendorf, 5305 Hollywood Road; Nancy Hall, 4501 Parkside Lane; Gary Rooney, 5224
Hollywood Road; Kathleen Carter, 4500 Vandervork; Ian Biss, 4801 Rutledge Avenue; Brad
Case, 4500 Rutledge Avenue; Tom Prohofsky, 4821 Rutledge Avenue; John Purdum, 4540
Rutledge Avenue; Katherine Perkins, 483 Rutledge Avenue; Richard Flumerfelt, 5225
Division Street; and Karl Henkelmann, 4840 Rutledge. The objections and concerns included:
financial hardship on residents caused by special assessments, opposition to curb and gutter
and sidewalk, objections to methodology of survey regarding sidewalk, what method would
be employed to calculate assessments, concerns for pedestrian safety especially near
proposed traffic calming bump outs, request for a STOP sign on Division Street, request to
bury utility cables when project completed, residents will not be able to get riding lawn
mower over curb, placement of sewer grates, roadway alignment, and need to improve
drainage in area.
Member Housh made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson to close the public
hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Housh made a motion introducing Resolution No. 2007-43 accepting the
feasibility report for Improvement No. BA-340 Todd Park Roadway Improvement,
ordering the improvement and authorizing the City Engineer to prepare plans and
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specifications and advertise for bids. The sidewalk on Hollywood Road will be reviewed
at a later date. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-44 APPROVING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 7380
FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH (TOM MILLER) Affidavits of Notice were presented approved
and ordered placed on file.
Planner Teague reviewed the request before the Council for Final Development Plan for 7380
France Avenue South. He demonstrated the proposed redevelopment of a 25,000 square foot,
two-level office building with a 44,400 square foot, three story office building. Mr. Teague
noted the building would have an underground parking ramp accessed off France Avenue in
the northeast corner of the lot. He noted the redevelopment met all requirements of Edina's
Code.
Mr. Teague reported that the Planning Commission at their February 28, 2007, meeting
recommended the Council approve the final development plan. He added staff also
recommended approval of the final development plan with the following conditions:
1. Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the following plans, unless modified by the conditions below:
a. Site plan date stamped February 7, 2007
b. Grading plan date stamped February 7, 2007
c. Landscaping plan date stamped February 7, 2007
d. Building elevations date stamped February 7, 2007
2. All minimum landscaping requirements of the zoning ordinance must be met;
3. Submittal of final grading and utility plans at the time of building permit application,
subject to review and approval of the city engineer;
4. The property owner was responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies.
Council discussed the proposed development and asked questions of staff regarding green
space, location of the sidewalk on the site and traffic. Mr. Teague answered all questions and
deferred to the developer regarding traffic.
Bruce Knutson, 3906 York Avenue South, displayed the proposed landscaping for the project
and answered questions regarding the traffic study conducted for the proposed
redevelopment.
Public Comment
John Bohan, 800 Coventry Place, questioned water run off if did not percolate from the tank
through the sand.
Member Masica made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson to close the public
hearing.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
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Motion carried.
Following a brief discussion, Member Swenson made a motion to adopt Resolution No.
2007-44 granting Final Development Plan as requested for 7380 France Avenue South,
developer Tom Miller, with the conditions aforementioned by the City Planner and
adding the following condition: moving the sidewalk from behind the bulkhead curb to a
boulevard style sidewalk. Member Housh seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ryan Wilson, 5936 Beard Avenue South, said he would like all residents of Edina to be made
more aware of issues surrounding wetlands and the function of the watershed districts.
FIRST READING GRANTED - ORDINANCE NO. 2007-05 - ESTABLISHING AN
ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION Manager Hughes stated that staff researched
establishing an Energy and Environment Commission, at Council's direction, that would
replace the existing Recycling Commission. He said staff prepared proposed Ordinance No.
2007-05 that included the following four elements:
1. Adding Section 146, establishing the Energy and Environment Commission;
2. Repealing Section 145 in its entirety (the previous Recycling Commission);
3. Amending Section 805 (Planning Commission) adding language with respect to
membership, and eliminating that Commission's oversight in the area of
environmental quality; and
4. Amending Section 1220 (Parks and Recreation Board), adding language with respect
to membership, and natural resources oversight.
Mr. Hughes noted that duties of the new commission would include:
• Examining and recommending best practices for energy conservation
• Examining and recommending changes in City purchases and operations to
conserve energy
• Evaluating/monitoring provisions of a residential recycling program
• Evaluating/monitoring provisions of a privately provided solid waste program
and reduction in solid waste
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Evaluating/encouraging water and air quality
• Educating the public about energy issues, reduction, conservation, reuse,
recycling and environmental protection
Following a Council discussion, Member Housh made a motion granting First Reading to
Ordinance No. 2007-05, establishing the Energy/Environment Commission with the
exception of 146.02, Duties Item F, changing wording to refer to emissions produced by the
City of Edina buildings, operations and equipment. Member Swenson seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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*BID AWARDED FOR BRAEMAR PICNIC SHELTER CONTRACT/ACCEPTANCE OF
DONATION Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Masica for
award of bid for the Braemar Picnic Shelter Contract and Acceptance of Donation of$5,000
from the Edina Baseball Association toward the shelter to recommended low bidder,
Sunram Construction at$54,625.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*RECLAIMING OF BLACKTOP AND CONCRETE - PUBLIC WORKS Motion made by
Member Bennett and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for reclaiming
blacktop and concrete to recommended low bidder, Intex Corporation at $31,098.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR SOUTHDALE FIRST ADDITION AND WOODHILL
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET RECONSTRUCTION: CONTRACT NO. ENG 07-2,
IMPROVEMENT NOS. BA-337 & BA-338, SS431 & SS432, STS-333 & STS-334, WM-462
& WM-463 APPROVED Motion made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member
Masica for award of bid for Southdale First Addition and Woodhill Neighborhoods Street
Reconstruction: Contract No. ENG 07-2; Improvement Nos. BA-337, BA-338, SS431, SS-
432, STS-333, STS-334, WM-462, WM463, to recommended low bidder, Palda & Sons, Inc.,
at$3,588,243.61.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR (2) CHEVROLET TAHOE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES APPROVED - FIRE DEPARTMENT Motion made by Member Bennett and
seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for two (2) Chevrolet Tahoe 4-wheel Drive
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) to recommended bidder, Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet
under State Contract #436612 at $65,609.26.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR SAW EQUIPMENT - FIRE DEPARTMENT Motion made by
Member Bennett and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for one Stanley
Concrete Cutting Hydraulic Saw and Accessories to sole supplier Steffen Company from
State of Minnesota Grant funding at$20,855.84.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR ROPE RESCUE EQUIPMENT - FIRE DEPARTMENT Motion
made by Member Bennett and seconded by Member Masica for award of bid for
miscellaneous Rope Rescue Equipment to recommended low bidder Ropes and Rescue
Company at $15,557.23 from State of Minnesota Grant funding.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
NEW WINE AND 3.2 BEER LICENSES APPROVED FOR DINO'S GYRO'S OF EDINA -
6539 YORK AVENUE SOUTH Mr. Hughes indicated that Dino's of Edina had a change of
ownership. He said all necessary paperwork has been filed and fees paid for their new wine
and 3.2 beer on-sale liquor licenses to operate their restaurant at 6539 York Avenue South.
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Mr. Hughes stated the Administration, Health, Planning and Police Departments have
completed their investigations and recommend approval of the licenses.
Member Masica made a motion approving On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Beer Licenses to Dino's
Gyros of Edina, Inc., dba/Dino's Gyros of Edina beginning April 1, 2007, and ending
March 31. 2008. Member Housh seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
RENEWAL WINE AND 3.2 BEER LICENSES APPROVED FOR ASIAN GINGER BISTRO
- 4924 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH Mr. Hughes reminded the Council at their last meeting,
Asian Ginger Bistro had not filed proper paperwork for their license to be renewed. He noted
the necessary documentation has been received and reviewed and staff recommended
approval for the Asian Ginger Bistro at 4924 France Avenue.
Member Housh made a motion approving renewal of Wine and 3.2 Beer Licenses for
Asian Ginger Bistro,4924 France Avenue South. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
PROMENADE PRESENTATION BY URS CORPORATION PRESENTED; CONCEPT
APPROVED Arijs Pakalns, URS Corporation, presented plans for the Edina Promenade. He
explained it was an 80 foot right-of-way owned by the City and used as a pedestrian
conveyance. The greater Southdale area has begun to be redeveloped and an emphasis has
been placed on better pedestrian access. Since 2006, staff and consultants have worked to
develop transit, path and pedestrian bridge concepts. Funding for the Promenade will
primarily come from tax-increment financing revenue from the Edinborough/Centennial
Lakes districts. The proposed project will most likely occur in three or more phases primarily
because of the potential for redevelopment of the area.
Following presentation of the concept plan for the Edina Promenade and Council comments,
Member Swenson made a motion approving the concept plan for the Promenade and
direct staff to 1) develop final plans suitable for bidding purposes; 2) pursue funding for a
pedestrian bridge project over France Avenue, as well as additional pedestrian bridges
providing important connections with the Southdale area. Member Housh seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-39 - ACCEPTING VARIOUS DONATIONS Mayor Hovland
explained in order to comply with State Statutes; all donations to the City must be adopted
by Resolution and approved by four favorable votes of the Council accepting the donations.
Member Swenson introduced Resolution No. 2007-39, Accepting Various Donations, and
moved approval. Member Housh seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
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CITY CIVIL ATTORNEY APPOINTED Mr. Hughes reminded the Council an RFP for civil
attorney services was issued last fall. Proposals were received from six firms. Following
interviews and deliberations, staff recommended appointment of Campbell Knutson to serve
as the City's civil attorneys for an initial engagement of three years. Mr. Hughes indicated
that Dorsey Whitney would continue to serve as the City's Bond Counsel.
Member Masica made a motion approving the appointment of Campbell Knutson as the
City's civil attorneys for an initial engagement of three years and that Dorsey Whitney
remain as the City's Bond Counsel. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*RESOLUTION NO. 200741 APPROVED - STATE OF MINNESOTA PARTNERSHIP
CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES - PUBLIC WORKS Member Bennett
introduced Resolution No. 2007-41, and seconded by Member Masica approving the State
of Minnesota Partnership Contract for Miscellaneous Services for Public Works, and
moved its adoption.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 200740 APPROVED - DESIGNATING A PORTION OF CONCORD
AVENUE AS "NO PARKING" Member Bennett introduced Resolution No. 200740,
seconded by Member Masica designating a portion of Concord Avenue as "NO
PARKING" and moved its adoption.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REPORT OF MARCH 8, 2007, APPROVED Motion made by
Member Bennett and seconded by Member Masica approving the Traffic Safety Staff
Review Report for March 8, 2007.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
*RESOLUTION NO. 200742 APPROVED ACCEPTING GRANT WITH BLUE
CROSSMLUE SHIELD Member Bennett introduced Resolution No. 2007-42 and seconded
by Member Masica approving the acceptance of the $50,000 grant from Blue Cross/Blue
Shield of Minnesota for a Planning Consultant for the Bike Edina Task Force.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Member Bennett made a motion and Member
Masica seconded the motion approving payment of the following claims as shown in
detail on the Check Register dated March 7, 2007, and consisting of 23 pages: General Fund
$199,847.45; Communications Fund $2,211.00; General Debt Service Fund $431.25; City Hall
Debt Service $1,000.00; PIR Debt Service Fund $402.50; Working Capital Fund $38,339.84;
Art Center Fund $2,046.54; Golf Dome Fund $4,037.52; Aquatic Center Fund $263.16; Golf
Course Fund $13,685.65; Ice Arena Fund $27,469.50; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund
$10,268.21; Liquor Fund $180,062.13; Utility Fund $23,062.03; PSTF Agency Fund $5,583.92,
TOTAL $508,710.70; and for approval of payment of claims dated March 14, 2007, and
consisting of 28 pages: General Fund $154,706.38; Communications Fund $8,191.33;
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Working Capital Fund $60,986.83; Art Center Fund $321.05; Golf Dome Fund $3,083.59;
Aquatic Center Fund $2,691.26; Golf Course Fund $60,505.84; Ice Arena Fund $21,963.60;
Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $1,302.06; Liquor Fund $162,601.50; Utility Fund
$357,678.73; Storm Sewer Fund $395.11; Recycling Fund $33,958.00; PSTF Agency Fund
$4,014.72; TOTAL $872,400.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
FUND BALANCE POLICY APPROVED Mr. Hughes presented the Fund Balance Policy
with a minor change that reflects the concerns of Council with automatically transferring
excess funds directly to the Construction (Revolving) Fund.
Member Masica made a motion approving the amendment to the Fund Balance Policy as
presented. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*PETITION RECEIVED REQUESTING SOUND ABATEMENT - NOISE WALL AT
WEST 64TH STREET BETWEEN MILLER LANE AND RYAN AVENUE Motion made by
Member Bennett and seconded by Member Masica acknowledging receipt of a petition
requesting sound abatement/noise wall at West 641h Street between Miller Lane and Ryan
Avenue and to refer the petition to the Engineering Department for processing as to
feasibility.
Motion carried on rollcall vote-five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the
meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk
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