HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-17 Council Regular Meeting MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
APRIL 17, 2007
7:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson and Mayor
Hovland.
VIRGINIA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, AND STAFF AND HUMAN
RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSIONER MICHAEL STOLEE REMEMBERED
Mayor Hovland observed a moment of silence in memory of those persons killed in the
Virginia Technical University and to honor Michael Stolee, an Edina Human Rights and
Relations Commissioner who recently passed away.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and
seconded by Member Swenson approving the Council Consent Agenda as presented.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2007, AND WORK SESSION OF
APRIL 3, 2007, APPROVED Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member
Swenson approving as presented the Minutes of the Edina City Council Regular Meeting
of April,3,2007, and Work Session of April 3, 2007.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
*ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-50 AMENDING ALTERNATIVE URBAN
AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) - PENTAGON OFFICE PARK Motion made by Member
Masica and seconded by Member Swenson adopting Resolution No. 2007-50 amending the
Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Pentagon Office Park Project.
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENT- No one appeared to comment.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-06 ADOPTED ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON
DEMOLITION OF HOMES BUILT PREVIOUS TO 1951 IN THE HISTORIC COUNTRY
CLUB DISTRICT Planning Director Teague reviewed proposed Ordinance No. 2007-06
establishing a moratorium on demolition of homes built previous to 1951 in the Historic
Country Club District. He noted the proposed ordinance arose from a recommendation of
the Heritage Preservation Board and the joint work of the Board with the City Council. The
moratorium would allow the Board to complete an evaluation of the Country Club District
and to consider changes in the City's official controls necessary to preserve the historic
integrity of the District.
The Council discussed the proposed moratorium with staff clarifying an ending date, and the
work to be completed during the moratorium. Member Masica made a motion to grant first
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reading and waive second reading of Ordinance No. 2007-06 with the noted revisions
establishing a moratorium on demolitions of home built prior to 1951 in the historic
Country Club District. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Rollcall:
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*BID AWARDED FOR 2007 TREATMENT OF LAKES & PONDS Motion made by
Member Masica and seconded by Member Swenson awarding the bid for 2007 treatment
of lakes and ponds to recommended low bidder, Lake Restoration, Inc. in the amount of
$19,276.50
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*BID AWARDED FOR 2007 POLICE UNIFORMS CONTRACT Motion made by Member
Masica and seconded by Member Swenson awarding the bid for one 175kW Portable
Power Generator, Contract No. PW 07-3, Improvement No. 07-3 PW to recommended low
bidder,Blue Star Power Systems, Inc. at$60,087.30
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
APPOINTMENT MADE TO HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION
Mayor Hovland noted that one of the Human Rights and Relations Commission members
has recently passed away. He said he was recommending Sarah Ratner to fill the vacancy.
Mayor Hovland made a motion, seconded by Member Housh to appoint Sarah Ratner to a
position on the Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission to a term expiring
February 1,2010.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 200749 - 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 Bennett introduced Resolution No. 200749, accepting various donations, and
moved approval. Member Swenson seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Housh, Masica,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
*ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-52 DESIGNATING A PORTION OF WEST 70TH
STREET "NO PARKING" Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by Member
Swenson adopting Resolution No. 2007-50 designating West 70th Street between France
and York Avenue as "No Parking".
Motion carried on rollcall vote -five ayes.
*CONFIRMATION OF CLAIMS PAID Motion made by Member Masica and seconded by
Member Swenson approving payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the
Check Register dated April 4, 2007, and consisting of 28 pages: General Fund $267,915.21;
Communications Fund $6,533.62; City Hall Debt Service $900.00; Working Capital Fund
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$8,231.94; Art Center Fund $25,189.47, Golf Dome Fund $2,595.26; Aquatic Center Fund
$407.51; Golf Course Fund $27,924.24; Ice Arena Fund $344.50; Edinborough/Centennial
Lakes Fund $14,086.28; Liquor Fund $113,476.35; Utility Fund $19,445.82; Storm Sewer
Fund $850.00; PSTF Agency Fund $1,907.44; TOTAL $489,807.64; and for approval of
payment of claims dated April 10, 2007, and consisting of 30 pages: General Fund
$146,936.09; Communications Fund $990.57; Working Capital Fund $53,083.00; Art Center
Fund $1,334.74; Golf Dome Fund $7,063.37, Aquatic Center Fund $2,072.87; Golf Course
Fund $22,090.73; Ice Arena Fund $18,549.53; Edinborough/Centennial Lakes Fund $7,054.87;
Liquor Fund $160,854.49; Utility Fund $338,935.84; Storm Sewer Fund $691.68; PSTF
Agency Fund $219.30;TOTAL $ 759,877.08.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovland declared the
meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Marigen,dity Clerk
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